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Fifth Day: Review Daniel 6, concentrating on verses 15-23.

1. a. When the king delayed Daniel’s punishment, what did Daniel’s accusers do? (Daniel 6:15)

b. What was the king then forced to do? (Daniel 6:16a)

2. a. What did the king say to Daniel? (Daniel 6:16b)

b. Personal: From the king’s words, we see that Daniel had not let Darius’ high position stop him from sharing his faith in the Heavenly Father. Do you have excuses you use when the Holy Spirit provides opportunities for you to speak out about your faith? What are ways you can share or have already shared your faith with:

a child:

a neighbor:

a business associate:

a relative:

a stranger:

3. a. How was Daniel enclosed in the lions’ den? (Daniel 6:17)

b. How did the king spend the night while Daniel was in the lions’ den? (Daniel 6:18-19)

4. a. What did the king call out to Daniel in the morning? (Daniel 6:20)

b. How did Daniel respond? (Daniel 6:21-22)

c. God was a shield and defender to Daniel in the lions’ den. He sent His angel to defend Daniel. What does Hebrews 1:14 say about angels?

5. a. When they brought Daniel out how did he appear? (Daniel 6:23a)

b. Why had he been kept safe through the night? (Daniel 6:23b)

6. Personal: God chose to protect Daniel from the lions. However we know that many times believers suffer, become ill, or are persecuted and even killed for their faith. Read Romans 8:35-39 and 2 Corinthians 4:17-18. How do these passages help you if you face illness, suffering or persecution?