Daniel in the Lion’s Den

Daniel, the youth:

Daniel possessed great conviction – Dan. 1: 12-16.

Daniel was very exceptional – Dan. 1: 19-21.

Daniel in the Lion’s Den

Daniel’s Accomplishments:

Daniel was primarily an interpreter of dreams – Dan. 2; 4.

Daniel in the Lion’s Den

The writing on the wall:

Daniel is mentioned as being able to interpret the writing – Dan. 5: 10-12.

Daniel speaks – Dan. 5: 17-29.

God’s sovereignty – Dan. 5: 18, 21.

Daniel’s rebuke – Dan. 5: 22, 23.

Daniel in the Lion’s Den

Daniel thrown to the lions:

Envy behind Daniel’s mistreatment – Dan. 6: 3, 4.

The cunning of Daniel’s enemies – Dan. 6: 5-9.

Daniel’s conviction – Dan. 6: 10-14.

Daniel cast into den and the den is sealed – Dan. 6: 16, 17.

Daniel in the Lion’s Den

Divine providence intervened:

God sent his angel – Dan. 6: 22. Cp. I Cor. 10: 13, I Pet. 3: 12.

Daniel in the Lion’s Den

All ended well with Daniel:

Daniel’s accusers given to the lions – Dan. 6: 24f.

The King’s decree – Dan. 6: 25, 26-28.