Prophecy Seminar 8

Prophecy Seminar

“Conflict Over True Worship”

The Decree Prohibiting True Worship 1. How many princes were set over the kingdom of the Medes and the Persians? Daniel 6:1

Daniel 6:1 “It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom one hundred and twenty princes, to be over the whole kingdom…”

The Decree Prohibiting True Worship 2. How many presidents were over the 120 princes? Daniel 6:2

Daniel 6:1 “and over these, three governors, of whom Daniel was one, that the princes might give account to them, so that the king would suffer no loss.…”

The Decree Prohibiting True Worship 3. Who was preferred among the three presidents? Daniel 6:3

Daniel 6:3 “Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm.”

The Decree Prohibiting True Worship 4. Could the scheming princes find any fault with Daniel? Daniel 6:4

Daniel 6:4 “So the governors and princes sought to find some charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find no charge or fault, because he was faithful; nor was there any error or fault found in him.”

The Decree Prohibiting True Worship 5. What was the one area of Daniel’s life where the princes found fault? Daniel 6:5

Daniel 6:5 “Then these men said, "We shall not find any charge against this Daniel unless we find it against him concerning the law of his God.”

The Decree Prohibiting True Worship 6. What request did the scheming princes make of King Darius? Daniel 6:6-9

Daniel 6:7

“….that whosoever shall ask a petition of any God or man for thirty days, save of thee, O king, he shall be cast into the den of lions.”

Daniel’s Prayer Life 7. What did Daniel do when he knew the decree had been signed by the king? Daniel 6:10

Daniel 6:10 “Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times a day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days.”

Daniel’s Prayer Life 8. When the princes saw Daniel praying, what did they report to king Darius? Daniel 6:11-13

Daniel 6:13 “So they answered and said before the king, "That Daniel, who is one of the captives from Judah, does not show due regard for you, O king, or for the decree that you have signed, but makes his petition three times a day.”

In The Lion’s Den 9. How did king Darius feel when he realised what the scheming princes had really planned? Daniel 6:14

Daniel 6:14 “And the king, when he heard these words, was greatly displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him; and he laboured till the going down of the sun to deliver him.”

In The Lion’s Den 10. Although Darius was forced to put Daniel into the lion’s den, what remarkable statement of faith did he make? Daniel 6:14

Daniel 6:16 “So the king gave the command, and they brought Daniel and cast him into the den of lions. But the king spoke, saying to Daniel, "Your God, whom you serve continually, He will deliver you.”

In The Lion’s Den 11. How did the king spend the night while Daniel was in the Lion’s den? Daniel 6:17-18

Daniel 6:18 “Now the king went to his palace and spent the night fasting; and no musicians were brought before him. Also his sleep went from him.”

In The Lion’s Den 12. What did the king discover very early the next morning when he came to the lions den? Daniel 6:19-22

Daniel 6:22 “My God sent His angel and shut the lions' mouths, so that they have not hurt me, because I was found innocent before Him; and also, O king, I have done no wrong before you.”

In The Lion’s Den 13. What command did the king give concerning the scheming princes? Daniel 6:24

“And the king gave the command, and they brought those men who had accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions; them, their children, and their wives; and the lions overpowered them, and broke all their bones in pieces before they ever came to the bottom of the den.” Daniel 6:24

In The Lion’s Den 14. What decree did Darius now make? Daniel 6:25-28

Daniel 6:26-27 “…people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. "For he is the living God and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end. He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth.”

The Importance of a Relationship With God 15. How important is a relationship with God? John 17:3

John 17:3 “And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.

The Importance of a Relationship With God 16. How did Daniel develop such a deep personal relationship with God? Daniel 6:10

Daniel 6:10

“ ….he knelt down on his knees three times a day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days.”

The Importance of a Relationship With God 17. How can the Christian maintain his relationship with God? 2 Timothy 3:15

2 Timothy 3:15 “…and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.”

The Importance of a Relationship With God 18. What is Bible study profitable for? 2 Timothy 3:16

2 Timothy 3:16 “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness…”

The Importance of a Relationship With God 19. What will be the result of a proper study of the Word? 2 Timothy 3:17

2 Timothy 3:16 “…that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

Prophecy Seminar Next weeks study is ‘Daniel’s Little Horn.’ In this lesson we will see how the Bible predicts the rise of a modern spiritual Babylon that would mix paganism with the worship of God and would persecute God’s people, who would refuse to accept this combination of paganism and Christianity