Daniel 6: Be Awesome
It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom 120 satraps, to be throughout the whole
kingdom; and over them three high officials, of whom Daniel was one, to whom these
satraps should give account, so that the king might suffer no loss. Then this Daniel
became distinguished above all the other high officials and satraps, because an excellent
spirit was in him. And the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. Then the
high officials and the satraps sought to find a ground for complaint against Daniel with
regard to the kingdom, but they could find no ground for complaint or any fault, because
he was faithful, and no error or fault was found in him. Then these men said, “We shall
not find any ground for complaint against this Daniel unless we find it in connection with
the law of his God.”
Daniel 6:1-28
Getting Started: (choose one or two)
- Have you ever worked for someone of a different
nationality?
- Do people often misunderstand the things you
value?
- Are people normally surprised when you tell them
that you are a Christian? Should we communicate our
religious beliefs to other people?
- What insight from this week’s sermon stuck out for
you? (What was helpful, insightful, or difficult to grasp?)
Digging Deeper: First read Daniel 6
Digging Deeper
First read Daniel 6
1.
Why was Daniel held in such high regard compared to the
other Satraps? (vv. 1-3)
2.
What did the other Satraps mean when they said “We shall
not find any ground for complaint against this Daniel unless
we find it in connection with the law of his God.” (v. 5)
3.
Describe in your own words “what is a petition?” (v. 7)
4.
When Daniel found out the decree had been signed why did
he continue praying in an open window? (v. 10)
5.
Did the Satraps that conspired against Daniel dislike his
God? (vv. 1-13)
6.
Why is Darius distressed over the accusations brought
against Daniel? (vv. 12-14)
7.
How does John 3:20 relate to the actions taken by the
Satraps?
8.
Can you think of any examples in this story that support the
claim “Jesus fulfills and confirms; God is sovereign, God
triumphs over evil, injustice, sin, death, and God is mighty to
save?” (vv. 1-28)
9.
What is the lesson being taught in the story Daniel and the Lions’
Den? How does our character compare to Daniel? (v. 4)
10. Did the Satraps manipulate the system in order to find fault
against Daniel? (vv. 12-15)
11. Eventually, how did God vindicate Daniel? (vv. 21-22) Has
God ever used special circumstances to vindicate you?
12. Why did God vindicate Daniel? (vv. 21-23)
Taking it With You:
Big Idea: Be awesome…before God and the world
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What are some ways we can show God and the world, “We
are awesome?
Why should Christians consider diplomacy? How do we
know when diplomacy is exhausted?
What is the latest thing you have done to make God or the
world say, “You’re Awesome?”
Why should we care what other people think about us?
Shouldn’t we just be trying to satisfy God?
How can we encourage other believers to be dependable,
dirtless (above reproach), diligent, devoted, and disciplined?
Spend some time sharing prayer requests and praying for
each other.