Good morning,
Daniel 6 beautifully illustrates the victory of unwavering faith and righteousness over deceit and danger. Amidst adversity, Daniel’s devotion to God does not waver, demonstrating that when faced with trials, a steadfast faith can lead to divine intervention and justice. (Bible Hub Chapter Summaries-Daniel 6)
Daniel 6
Daniel in the lion’s den
God’s Sovereignty Proclaimed (Verses 25-28)
25 Then king Darius wrote unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you.26 I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and steadfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end.27 He delivereth and rescueth, and he worketh signs and wonders in heaven and in earth, who hath delivered Daniel from the power of the lions.28 So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius, and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian.
King Darius issues a decree to all nations to fear and reverence the God of Daniel, acknowledging His eternal kingdom and delivering power. Daniel continues to prosper in Darius’s reign and into the reign of Cyrus the Persian. (Bible Hub Chapter Summaries-Daniel 6)
Themes
Unwavering Faith
Divine Protection
Political Intrigue
Triumph over Adversity
Jealousy and Deceit
Power of Prayer
God’s Sovereignty
Topics
Prayer and Worship
Political Scheming
Integrity and Righteousness
Divine Intervention
Trials and Temptations
Punishment of the Wicked
People
Daniel
King Darius
The Satraps
The Administrators
The Lions
Locations
Babylon
The Lions’ Den
(Bible Hub Chapter Summaries-Daniel 6)
Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001 chaplain@alaskaseniors.com
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