Daniel in the Den of Lions

Reading Portion

Dan. ch. 6

Lesson Content

1. Daniel was the first of the three presidents whom Darius set over the hundred and twenty princes, who ruled over the whole kingdom (Dan.6:1,2).

2. The excellent spirit that was in Daniel — the king’s thought to set Daniel over the whole realm (Dan.6:3).

3. The presidents and princes were envious of Daniel — their conspiracy to accuse him concerning the law of his God since no fault could be found in him concerning the kingdom (Dan.6:4,5).

4. A new decree was passed that all men should ask petition of no God or man for thirty days, except of the king (Dan.6:6-9).

5. Daniel prayed to his God, as usual (Dan.6:10).

6. The presidents and princes accused Daniel before the king (Dan.6:11-13).

7. The king’s effort to save Daniel failed as the accusers were adamant — Daniel was cast into the den of lions (Dan.6:14-17).

8. The king spent the night fasting and without sleep (Dan.6:18).

9. He hastened to the den of lions early in the morning. His question and Daniel’s reply (Dan.6:19-22).

10. The king commanded to take Daniel up out of the den of lions. No manner of hurt was found upon Daniel when he came out (Dan.6:23).

11. Those who accused Daniel were cast into the den of lions (Dan.6:24).

12. The king’s decree (Dan.6:25-27).

Moral

When we have a conscience void of offence before God and men, the conspiracies of men cannot harm us.