CCBC-VBS Day 5 Den of Lions

King Darius divided his kingdom into how many provinces?

• 100

• 120

• 200

• 300

Answer explanation

In order for his kingdom to function effeciently, King Darius set up a system of provinces and governors. He divided such a large area into 120 provinces.

According to the king's new law, whom were the people supposed to worship?

• only the king

• Daniel

• governors

• the idol

Answer explanation

Because the king was in a position of power, he assumed that everyone would be willing to worship only him. Because of his pride he failed to see the problem that his new law could cause for the people including Daniel.

How did King Darius react when he found out that Daniel broke the law?

• angry

• glad

• heartbroken

• surprised

Answer explanation

The king loved Daniel and though he was powerful as a king, he could not find way to keep Daniel out of the lions den. He was very sad and upset.

What did King Darius place on the stone so that no one could save Daniel?

• the seal of the king and the seal of his nobles

• the ring of the king

• the scepter of the king

• the initials of the king and his nobles

Answer explanation

The significance of the king's seal and of his nobles was to prevent Daniel from being released from the lions' den to save him or to be released and thus be killed by his enemies.

When did King Darius return to the lion's den to check on Daniel?

• at night the same day

• after 2 days

• early the next morning

• never

Answer explanation

After Daniel was placed into the lions den, the king returned to the palace and he fasted. He was troubled and was not able to sleep. At the break of the day, he rushed to check Daniel at the lion's den.

What happened to the king's advisors?

• thrown into the lion's den

• burned in the furnace of fire

• thrown out of the palace

• rewarded

Answer explanation

The king punished the evil advisors and the members of their family to set as an example for the others who might try to do something equally devious.

What was the message King Darius gave?

• that everyone in the kingdom should tremble with fear before the god of Daniel

• that everyone should worship Daniel

• that everyone should ignore Daniel

• that everyone should bring gifts to Daniel

Answer explanation

Daniel's steadfast faith inspired King Darius to embrace the God of Israel as his own and thus command all the people to revere God.

Does the faith of Daniel inspire you to do what is right no matter what the consequences might be?

Answer explanation

No matter what the consequences might be, we should always do what is right. It pleases the Lord when we remain steadfast in our faith. We can trust God to help us in difficult situations.