Daniel Chapter 6 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
- How would you describe the forces working behind the scenes of verse 3? What lesson does this have for us today?
- 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?
- Do you know anyone who exemplifies the kind of moral character in verses 4–5? What practices lead to them having this character?
- 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?
- What does this chapter teach us about disobeying government? What situations might arise today that would require this disobedience?
- 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?
- What does verse 22 teach us about God’s righteousness, justice, and salvation? How does this give us hope in our own lives?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
