Daily Readings (Page 173)

Daniel describes the Ancient of Days in verses 9-10. What aspects of God’s nature and power do you see here? In what specific ways can this vision of God give us hope, courage and perseverance in the light of the turmoil and uncertainies we experience in our lives?

In his vision, Daniel sees four beasts, representing four kingdoms. What are the characteristics of the four beasts, as described in (vv4-8)?

How did God protect and vindicate Daniel?  What was the result (vv24, 26)?

What did the king say to Daniel (v16)?  What does his reaction that night tell us about how he viewed Daniel (v18)?

Why do you think the king was distressed about Daniel (v14)?

How did Daniel respond to the decree?

Why do you think the satraps suggested such a decree to the king? What does it say about Daniel?

What did the satraps note about Daniel (v4)? How did they plan to trap him?

How did the king respond? How was God’s purposes fulfilled?

What was the main reason for the writing (v23)?