Daniel in the Lion’s Den

Daniel, the youth:

Daniel possessed great

conviction – Dan. 1: 12-16.
Daniel was very exceptional –
Dan. 1: 19-21.
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Daniel’s
Accomplishments:

Daniel was primarily an

interpreter of dreams – Dan.
2; 4.
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The writing on the wall:

Daniel is mentioned as being

able to interpret the writing –
Dan. 5: 10-12.
Daniel speaks – Dan. 5: 17-29.
God’s sovereignty – Dan. 5: 18,
21.
Daniel’s rebuke – Dan. 5: 22, 23.
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Daniel thrown to the lions:

Envy behind Daniel’s

mistreatment – Dan. 6: 3, 4.
The cunning of Daniel’s enemies
– Dan. 6: 5-9.
Daniel’s conviction – Dan. 6: 10-
14.
Daniel cast into den and the den
is sealed – Dan. 6: 16, 17.
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Divine providence
intervened:

God sent his angel – Dan. 6:

22. Cp. I Cor. 10: 13, I Pet. 3:
12.
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All ended well with

Daniel:

Daniel’s accusers given to the

lions – Dan. 6: 24f.
The King’s decree – Dan. 6: 25,
26-28.