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DANIEL-
I. BELSHAZZAR AND THE END OF BABYLONIAN RULE (Chapter 5).
A. The feast of Belshazzar-
B. God’s terrifying message written on the wall (v. 5-
C. The queen’s appearance and recommendation (v. 10-
D. Failure of the king’s wise men (v. 13-
E. Daniel’s speech: God and Nebuchadnezzar (v. 17-
F. Daniel’s speech continued: God and Belshazzar (v. 22-
G. The inscription and its message (v. 25-
H. The end of an era and the beginning of another (v. 29-
QUESTIONS:
1. What was Belshazzar’s relationship with the kingdom of Babylon?
2. What was Belshazzar’s relationship with Nebuchadnezzar?
3. Who all were part of a feast that Belshazzar provided?
4. From what vessels did the guests at the feast drink their wine?
5 The guests praised whom when they drank their wine from these vessels?
6. What appeared on the wall of the king’s palace for all to see?
7. What effect did this have on the king?
8. What could the king’s wise men not do?
9. What did the queen remember and recommend to the king?
10. What was he queen’s concept and attitude toward Daniel?
11. What two things did the king think Daniel could do”
12. Daniel did not want the rewarding gifts from the king and refused them. (T) (F)
13. Who gave Nebuchadnezzar his kingdom?
14. What lesson did Nebuchadnezzar learn from God when his heart was lifted up?
15. Reflecting on Daniel’s speech to the king, why is it so senseless to worship idols and not reverence God?
16. What does the writing: “MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN mean?
17. What happened to Belshazzar the night of the feast?
18. Who was Darius the Mede?
DANIEL-
I. DANIEL IN THE LION’S DEN (Chapter 6)
A. Daniel distinguished among the presidents and satraps under the ruler Darius the Mede (v. 1-
B. The plot against Daniel (v. 4-
1. The confidence of the presidents and satraps (v. 4-
2. The presentation of the deceptive plot to Darius (v. 7-
C. Faith of Daniel and Darius tested (v. 10-
1. Daniel continues to pray – violating edict signed by king (v. 10-
2. The king’s reaction (v. 13-
3. Daniel cast into den of lions – faith is tested (v. 16-
D. Faith rewarded and evil recompensed (v. 19-
E. Darius’ decree concerning God and Daniel’s prosperous extended service (v. 25-
QUESTIONS:
1. What position did Daniel occupy under Darius the Mede?
2. Explain why Daniel was distinguished above others?
3. Give three areas of Daniel’s life wherein his enemies had trouble finding him at fault:
4. What plot did Daniel’s enemies set forth?
5 How would the plot enable Daniel’s enemies to secure his death?
6. What lie did Daniel’s enemies tell Darius concerning the statute they wanted him to enforce?
7. What biblical principle did Daniel follow which we should follow today as Christians?
8. What three outstanding facts stand out in the account of Daniel praying toward Jerusalem?
9. Daniel’s determination to be faithful in the face of persecution is an example of faithfulness in a (a) young man (b) middle age man (c) elderly man.
10. Why was Darius displeased when he learned of Daniel violating his interdict?
11. Describe the faith Darius had in Daniel’s God?
12. How did Darius spend the night when Daniel was in the den of lions?
13. How did God spare the life of Daniel in the den of lions?
14. What did Daniel want Darius to understand concerning the implication of God delivering him from the lions?
15. What related to God protecting Daniel from being hurt by the lions?
16. What happened to the men who had accused Daniel of not respecting the king?
17. God does not allow the innocent to suffer because of the sin of others. (T) (F)
18. In Darius’ decree concerning God:
(a). what was demanded of his subjects toward God?
(b). what was Darius’ view of God?
(c). what was Darius’ view of God’s dominion?
19. Darius understood that Daniel’s deliverance from the lions was a miraculous sign from God. (T) (F)
20. Daniel __________________ in the reign of Darius, and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian.