God Rewards Faithfulness

Do you struggle to celebrate for someone else when they get something that you really wanted for yourself? Have you been disappointed by a friend who couldn’t be happy for you because they were too jealous of your good fortune? Share with the group.

Read Daniel 6:1-15

Why do you think the satraps are jealous of Daniel? To what lengths are they willing to go to bring Daniel down? Do you think Daniel’s private life was “fair game” for these officials? Why or why not? Do you think Daniel could have remained faithful in his prayer life without exposing himself to their plot? Why do you think he didn’t alter his routine?

Read Daniel 6:16-28

Do you remember other characters in the Bible who had sleepless nights like Darius? What do those characters have in common?

According to verse 23, why was Daniel unharmed? Why do you think Darius threw Daniel’s accusers and their families into the lion’s den?

What are some parallels you see between Daniel’s story and the story of Jesus?

When have you experienced God’s peace and presence in the face of a difficult situation? Share with the group.