The Book of Daniel: Babylon and Judah

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What was the reason for God's judgment on God's people in Judah?

They were too generous to other nations.

They were too obedient to God.

They were continually disobedient against God. (correct)

They did not have a king.

What did King Nebuchadnezzar take from the temple in Jerusalem?

Only the young men.

Only the valuable items.

Nothing was taken from the temple.

Items from the temple, back to Babylon. (correct)

Why did King Nebuchadnezzar want to educate the young men from Judah?

To punish them for their disobedience against God.

To train them to be Babylonian leaders to serve in his court. (correct)

To make them forget about their families and heritage.

To make them remember their families and heritage.

What was the King's goal for the three years of training for the young men?

So that they might serve before the King. Signup and view all the answers

What was special about the young men chosen by King Nebuchadnezzar?

They were good-looking, gifted in all wisdom, possessing knowledge and quick to understand. Signup and view all the answers

What did the King provide for the young men daily?

The King's delicacies and wine. Signup and view all the answers

Where did King Nebuchadnezzar come from?

The land of Babylon. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Babylonian king offer his food and drink to his gods?

As a common custom of a Babylonian king Signup and view all the answers

How many years of training did the King provide for the young men?

Three years. Signup and view all the answers

What was Daniel's concern about the food and drink provided by the king?

It was not prepared according to the food laws of the Israelites Signup and view all the answers

What would happen if Daniel and his friends looked worse than the other young men?

Daniel's head would be in danger Signup and view all the answers

What did the Church Fathers say about the Israelites in Babylon?

They worshiped God even in the midst of misfortune Signup and view all the answers

Why did Daniel want to eat vegetables and drink water?

Because it was not offered to the Babylonian gods Signup and view all the answers

What was the likely reason for the Babylonian king's custom of offering food and drink to his gods?

To seek their protection and favor Signup and view all the answers

What was Daniel's concern about his appearance compared to the other young men?

He didn't want to look worse than them Signup and view all the answers

What did the Church Fathers find in the midst of misfortune?

Many wondrous moments to be found Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to read our Bible?

To know more about God and Jesus Signup and view all the answers

What did God give to Daniel, in addition to knowledge and skill?

The spirit of prophecy Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus promise to his followers?

A life of triumph and a better future Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to speak up when we know something is wrong?

Because it is our duty as followers of God Signup and view all the answers

What does the apostle Peter encourage Christians to do in the places where they live?

Show respect to the authorities Signup and view all the answers

What is the story of Daniel a reflection of?

A mix of loyalty and defiance in the face of power Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the symbolic Babylon in today's society?

A society where laws dictate what is right, even if it goes against beliefs Signup and view all the answers

What should we prioritize in our lives?

What God thinks of us Signup and view all the answers

Why did God reveal some aspects of the future to His prophets?

For the edification of His people and the glory of His holy name Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge for Christians living in the symbolic Babylon?

To aim for the well-being of their community and country while staying loyal to God alone Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of the Church community?

It provides a sense of belonging and support Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jesus face arrest?

For speaking out against corrupt leaders Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of idolizing something besides God in today's society?

Idolizing money and celebrities Signup and view all the answers

How does the apostle Peter describe Christians living in the world?

As foreigners and exiles Signup and view all the answers

How did Jesus respond to his enemies?

He loved and blessed them Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of living in a society that demands loyalty to its wrong ideas of good and evil?

Christians are pressured to fit in and conform Signup and view all the answers

What is the treasure that needs to be guarded in the lesson?

The bean bag Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'guard' that God has given us?

The Bible Signup and view all the answers

What do the five bright yellow pieces of paper have on them?

Parts of today's key verse Signup and view all the answers

Where is the key verse found in the Bible?

Psalms 119:11 Signup and view all the answers

What do we need to do to make God's Word a guard for our hearts?

Hide it in our hearts Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of having God's Word in our hearts?

It will protect us from sin Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Word Salad activity?

To learn about different types of vegetables Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of the lesson?

God's Word as a guard for our hearts Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to Babylon

Over 500 years before Jesus' birth, God's people lived in Judah, but due to their disobedience, God judged them and gave Jerusalem and Judah into the hands of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon.
Nebuchadnezzar took items from the temple, including young men, back to Babylon.

The Captivity of Daniel

Nebuchadnezzar instructed Ashpenaz to bring young men from Israel, including Daniel, to be educated in the language and literature of the Chaldeans and serve in the King's palace.
The King's goal was to train them to forget about Jerusalem, their families, and their heritage and adopt new ways of living.
Daniel and his friends were given the King's delicacies and wine, but they wanted to eat vegetables and drink water instead.

Daniel's Request

Daniel asked to eat vegetables and drink water because the food and drink provided were not prepared according to the Jewish laws, and the King's food was first offered to his gods.
Daniel's request was to avoid disobeying God's laws and to maintain his faith.

Living in Babylon

As Christians, we experience a kind of exile, similar to Daniel and his friends, living in a world that demands loyalty to its wrong ideas of good and evil.
We are pressured to fit in with society, but we must stay loyal to God alone.
Recognizing we live in a symbolic Babylon, we must aim for the well-being of our community and country while staying loyal to God.

Lessons from Daniel

Daniel's courage to stand alone came from knowing God and trusting in Him fully.
We must get to know God through scripture and show Him to others through our actions and words.
Speaking up when we know something is wrong is important, even if it's scary.
The Church community is important for support and encouragement.

Memory Verse

God's Word is a guide to help us stay away from sin and is a guard for our hearts.
The Bible is our anchor, and we must hide God's Word in our hearts to protect us from doing bad things. (Psalm 119:11)

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Learn about the life of Daniel and God's people in Judah during the time of King Nebuchadnezzar. Understand the events that led to the captivity of Judah and the significance of Daniel's story.