Daniel in the Lions’ Den

Discussion Questions:
Why did the other leaders want to get Daniel in trouble?
(They were jealous of him, Dan. 6:3-4)

What law did Darius create?
(For thirty days; people could not pray to anyone except him, Dan. 6:7)

What was Daniel’s response to the king’s law?
(Daniel continued praying, Dan. 6:10)

Why do you think Daniel obeyed God rather than King Darius?
Guide the kids to see that God is our ultimate authority. We are called to obey God above any earthly leaders. If Daniel were to obey the king’s decree to pray to him, Daniel would have been sinning against God.

Is it always easy to obey God? Why or why not?
Help kids understand that obeying God can be difficult. We have to fight against our own sin, and we may face persecution from non-believers. Jesus reminded His disciples that we will be blessed when people mistreat us for His sake. (Matt. 5:11-12; John 15:18-19) We can also remember that Jesus faced punishment and even death when He was obedient to God’s plan to rescue sinners. (Heb. 5:7-9)

How can your obedience to God point others to His goodness?
Explain that our obedience shows others that we really do trust God and believe the Bible. When we choose to follow God, especially when disobedience might seem easier, we demonstrate to the world that God is worthy of our obedience.

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