Daniel di gua singa (cerita Alkitab)

Summary

The script narrates the biblical story of Daniel, who, after being appointed by King Darius, faces a plot by other officials to have him condemned. Despite a royal decree forbidding prayers to anyone but the king, Daniel continues to pray to God three times a day. As a result, he is thrown into the lion's den. Miraculously, Daniel is unharmed, as God sends an angel to protect him. In the end, King Darius praises Daniel's God and commands that all people in his kingdom revere Him. Daniel is honored for his unwavering faith, and the conspirators face justice.

Takeaways

• 😀 Daniel was appointed as one of the three high officials in King Darius' administration due to his extraordinary spirit.
• 😀 Despite his high position, Daniel's commitment to God made him a target for the other officials who sought to find faults with him.
• 😀 The officials could not find any fault with Daniel in governance, as he was faithful and blameless in his duties.
• 😀 Daniel continued his daily practice of praying three times a day, which led to his enemies plotting against him.
• 😀 The officials devised a plan to make Daniel's worship of God a crime by getting King Darius to issue a decree prohibiting prayer to anyone but the king for 30 days.
• 😀 Daniel defied the decree and continued praying, which led to his arrest and sentence to be thrown into the lion's den.
• 😀 King Darius, although distressed, was bound by his own law and reluctantly ordered Daniel to be cast into the den of lions.
• 😀 The king spent the night fasting and worrying about Daniel, hoping that his God would save him.
• 😀 The next morning, King Darius rushed to the den and called out to Daniel, who responded that his God had sent an angel to shut the lions' mouths, keeping him safe.
• 😀 King Darius was overjoyed to see Daniel unharmed and ordered the accusers to be thrown into the lion's den, where they were killed by the lions.
• 😀 King Darius sent out a decree that everyone in his kingdom should fear and reverence the God of Daniel, recognizing Him as the living God who rescues His faithful followers.

Q & A

Who was Daniel and what was his role in the kingdom?

Daniel was one of the three high-ranking officials appointed by King Darius to govern his kingdom. He stood out because of his extraordinary spirit, which made him more distinguished than the other officials and the king's deputies.

What was the main reason the other officials wanted to find fault with Daniel?

The other officials sought to find fault with Daniel in his governance, but they could not find any, as Daniel was faithful and had no negligence or fault in his actions.

What habit of Daniel led to his downfall with the other officials?

Daniel's habit of praying three times a day and praising his God became the basis for the accusations against him, as the other officials knew they could not find fault with him except in his religious practices.

What law did King Darius issue that impacted Daniel?

King Darius issued a decree forbidding anyone from praying to any god or human except the king for thirty days. Those who broke this law would be thrown into the lion's den.

How did Daniel respond to the king's decree?

Daniel disregarded the king's decree and continued his practice of praying three times a day, as he had always done.

What was King Darius' reaction when he found out that Daniel had broken the decree?

King Darius was very distressed when he found out that Daniel had disobeyed the decree. He tried to find a way to rescue Daniel, but due to the law's unchangeable nature, he was unable to do so.

What happened to Daniel after the king could not save him?

Despite the king's efforts, Daniel was thrown into the lion's den as per the decree.

What did King Darius do while Daniel was in the lion's den?

King Darius spent the night fasting and unable to sleep, hoping for Daniel's safety. Early the next morning, he rushed to the lion's den to see if Daniel had survived.

What was Daniel's explanation to King Darius when he emerged from the lion's den?

Daniel told King Darius that God had sent an angel to shut the mouths of the lions, protecting him because he was innocent both before God and the king.

What was the outcome for the officials who had accused Daniel?

The officials who had falsely accused Daniel were thrown into the lion's den themselves, where they were immediately devoured by the lions.