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Daniel and Drama

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1. Read Daniel, chapters 1, 3, 9 and 12:9-13; "Prophets and Kings", chapters 37 & 41.

2. How many generations are there from Abraham to David? How many generations are there from David until the carrying away into Babylon? How many generations from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ? (Matthew 1:7)

3. During which siege of Jerusalem were Daniel and his friends carried captive to Babylon? (2 Kings 24: 1 & 2; Daniel 1:1-4)

4. What happened to the Ark of God that had been in the Most Holy Place of the Temple and where is it now? (Prophets and Kings, pg. 452 & 453; 1 Bible Commentary , pg. 1109)

5. What was the first test of fidelity to God that Daniel met and what was the outcome? (Daniel 1:8-20)

6. What test came to Daniel's three friends? What was the outcome? Why did the test occur in the first place? (Prophets and Kings, chapter 41; Daniel 3)

7. To what position was Daniel elevated after the Medes and the Persians overthrew Babylon? (Daniel 6:1-3)

8. How did the princes of the kingdom attempt to thwart Darius's planned elevation of Daniel? (Daniel 6:5-9)

9. What was the outcome of this plan of the princes of the kingdom for Daniel? for themselves? (Daniel 6:16-24)

10. In Daniel chapter 9, Daniel prays for his people because he has been studying the writings of Jeremiah. He doesn't understand what he has read, but he knows the problem is the sins of his people. What is it that he doesn't understand and what happens while he is praying? (Daniel 9:2, 20-23) What is the interpretation given to him? (Daniel 9:24-27)

11. What is the last thing that God tells Daniel? (Daniel 12:9-13) What does that mean to us today? (Revelation 22:10)

12. Give six identifying characteristics of a true Prophet.

13. Drama: Practice and perform a Bible-related play for at least 30 minutes in length or 2 skits (of 15 minutes each). You may use a written script or you may write your own.