Daniel

=Daniel=

Summary:

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 * //In a Den of Lions// || Daniel || Darius appoints a hundred and twenty satraps, regional governors, and three presidents over his kingdom. Daniel, being so clearly superior to the other presidents and satraps, was always trying to be discredited by them. They were never able to find a way to do so unless it was something to do with the law of Daniel's God. The president and satraps went to Darius and were able to get the following edict ratified: "Whoever within the next thirty days prays to anyone other than to Darius is to be thrown into the lions' den." Although this edict was ratified Daniel continued to pray to his God three times each day and when he was caught he was sentenced to the lions' den. But miraculousy the next day when he was taken out of the den he was unharmed and his lord had sealed the lions' jaws. Daniel then flourished in the reign of Darius and Cyrus the Persian. ||

Discussion Questions:

 * 1) What is the lesson in this story?
 * 2) Describe Daniel.
 * 3) Would you stop praying to your Godif they assigned a law that you couldn't pray for 30 days?

Supplementary Material:

 * Daniel is referenced in the Book of Ezekiel. Daniel is described as “pattern of righteousness” and “wisdom.” In this book his name was spelled differently. It was spelled without an i.

Outside Material:
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CHORUS: I'm Daniel waitin' in the lion's den Daniel waitin' for that lion to come Daniel waitin' in the lion's den Dum dum dee dum dum dee dee dum dum

That old lion's mean and long in the tooth And like you, baby, he's out on the loose Messin' hearts up time and time again Well it's time for that messin' to end

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At night I hear you out prowling around Tearing guys up, scaring 'em down Now all that growling's gonna come to no end 'Cause I m just biding my time, my little friend

(CHORUS)

Study Guide/Quiz Questions:
True or False :
 * 1) What is a satrap?
 * 2) Who was Daniel?
 * 3) What was the edict that the presidents and satraps wanted King Darius to ratify?
 * 4) What happened to the men who accused Daniel?
 * 5) How did Daniel do in the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus and the Persian?
 * 1) Daniel is an exile from Judah.
 * 2) King Darius did not want to save Daniel from the lion pit.
 * 3) An edict or decree may be altered once it is issued by the king if the presidents wish to alter it.
 * 4) God saved David from the lions.
 * 5) A signet is a pen.