Daniel in the Lion Den Study
Daniel 6
Daniel escaped from the mouths of lions because of his faith.
- Have you ever felt like Daniel - that you were in the midst of a lions den? Could you feel God's presence?
- What would you call King Darius' advisers? Schemers, Spiteful, Political Sharks, Snitches? (v1-5)
- Why did the King issue his decree? He was outnumbered, He was naive, He had an inflated ego, He thought everyone would obey. (v6-9)
- How would you describe Daniel's response to the decree? Rebellion, Perseverance, A plea for help, Faithfulness, Disregard. (v10-11)
- Upon discovering the implications of his decree, how did Darius feel? Angry, Stupid, Frustrated, Despairing, Trapped, Repentant. (v14)
- What saved Daniel? Faith, Prayer, Innocence, The King's Prayers, God's Faithfulness, Lethargic Lions. (v23)
- What do you think really happened in the lion's den?
- Read the Lion's Den
2 Cor 12:9- My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.
What does this mean?