Chapter Summary

Daniel's history to the accession of Cyrus. Decree of Darius. Daniel's steadfastness. Daniel in the lion's den and his deliverance. Darius' new decree.

Discussion Questions for Daniel, Chapter 6

1. How would you describe the forces working behind the scenes of verse 3? What lesson does this have for us today?
2. How do verses 1-3 give us an example of a believer working in a non-believer work environment? What does Daniel's work ethic teach us today?
3. Do you know anyone who exemplifies the kind of moral character in verses 4-5? What practices lead to them having this character?
4. Do we see people trying to attack believers today as in verses 4-5? Do they usually find grounds or are there no grounds because believers are faithful?
5. What does this chapter teach us about disobeying government? What situations might arise today that would require this disobedience?
6. What kind of witnessing on the part of Daniel might have led to the king's statement in verse 16? How might this inform our witnessing efforts today?
7. What does verse 22 teach us about God's righteousness, justice and salvation? How does this give us hope in our own lives?
8. What is the goal of the story that is reached in verse 28? Do you see similar ways God has worked suffering for your good in your own life?
9. How might this passage shape our expectation of the nations of this world and their attitude toward believers? How can this inform where we find hope in our own lives?
10. How might this passage inform our expectation of suffering in this world? How can this passage help us have hope and remain faithful and blameless?

Key Words/Phrase

Delivered, vv. 16, 20, 23.

Characters

God, Daniel, Darius, Princes.

Strong Verse(s)

5, 10, 16 (b), 23 (b), 26.