Small Group Questions
Scripture Reading: Daniel 6
- Looking at verses 1-5, how did Daniel rise to power so quickly?
- How did Daniel’s peer feel about him? Have you ever been threatened or jealous of other people’s success? What would a godly response be to those feelings?
- In a time of crisis, in verses 10-12, Daniel continued with the spiritual practice which had sustained him throughout his life. What was it? What daily or weekly Christian disciplines or practices sustain you? How well known are you for them?
- Consider Daniel’s first words coming out of the Lion’s Den in vs. 21 and 22. Whom does Daniel give credit to for saving him? After times of struggle, are you able to look back and see God at work for you? Do you publicly acknowledge God’s work in your life?
- In vs. 25-27 there is the expansive proclamation by King Darius. What traits is he proclaiming about God?