THE KING’S BUSINESS 845 {had trusted ) in his God” Daniel escaped a true faith in the true God. (cf. ch. 3 :25, any hurt “because he believed in his God.” 27, 28; 1 Chron. 5:20; 2 Chron. 20:20; There is no surer shield from harm than Ps. 37:40; 118:8, 9; 146:3, 6 ; Isa. 26:3).
LESSON OUTLINE
(1 ) Daniel’s Devotions, 1. What “writing” is meant? vs. 6 - 8 . At whose suggestion was it signed? What did the princes to Darius? Psa. 78:36. What should Darius have known, Prov. 29:5. What deceived him? Obad. 3. What prompted this conspiracy? v. 3. How did thees men unwittingly compli ment Daniel? 5. What of a man whose one fault is godli ness? Ps. 12:1. Did Daniel change his habit on account of the decree? v. 10 . Was he long accustomed to a purpose ful life? 1 : 8 . Did he need to leave his window open ? Matt. 6 : 6 . Did he need to pray loud enough for men to hear? Neh. 1:4, 5. Did he need to kneel in his prayer? Luke 18:13. Did he do these things for defiance or ostentation? v. 10 (last clause). ( 2 ) Daniel Denounced, 11-13. What now did the conspirators do? v. 11 . At what business did they find Daniel? v. 11 . What next did they do ? v. 13. Did they tell the truth about Daniel and nothing but the truth ? Ps. 62:4. Did Daniel regard the king less because he regarded God more? 1 John 4:1. Was Daniel’s usefulness to the state probably due to his faithfulness in prayer? James 1:5-7; Ps. 105:22. What new prayer was now put in Dan iel’s mouth? Psa. 109:1-5. (3 ) Darius Dejected, vs. 1 4 -1 8 .. With whom was Darius displeased? v. 14. What other king made a similar fool of himself ? Matt. 14:6-8.
What had got him into this trouble? Prov. 29:23. Of what anti-Christian sin had Darius been guilty? 2 Thess. 2:4. Why could he not rescue Daniel ? vs. 8, 12, IS. Of what attribute of Jehovah was that law a usurpation? Mai. 3:6. Is all this fhe Devil’s philosophy? Gen. 3:4, 5. What sort of a night did Darius spend? Dan.. 6:18-. < What company did Daniel have ? < Dan. 6 : 22 . (4 ) Daniel Delivered, vs. 20-23. What honorable distinctions did the king ascribe to Daniel? v. 20 . What harm had come to Daniel ? v. 23. What was the reason Daniel escaped ? v. 23; Heb. 11:33. How did Darius feel when he got Daniel out safe and sound? v. 23. Was Jehovah again advertised to the world? vs. 25-27. PRACTICAL POINTS 1. The prayer spirit is an “excellent spirit.” 2 . Daniel was faithful because he was faith-full. 3. Daniel did his duty and saw to it they did theirs. 4. They could not trip him, so resolved to trap him. 5. The devil loves a shining light. 6 . Daniel could not wait “thirty days” for a talk with his Lord. 7. He had his meatless and wheatlesi days ( 1 : 12 ), but not his prayerless. 8 . Open ybur mouth to the Lord, and He’ll shut the mouth of the lion. 9. Have a habit, time and place, and then let nothing interfere with prayer. 10. Are your windows open toward Jeru salem ? I
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