Daniel 2 - Study Guide
Daniel 2 - Study Guide “Cutting Through the Darkness” Background Information Daniel finds himself in the midst of a crisis after King Nebuchadnezzar has a vivid dream about future events. When all the wise men of Babylon are unable to reveal the dream and its interpretation, Nebuchadnezzar calls all the wise men to be put to death, including Daniel and his friends. How will he respond to this situation? What will be revealed in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream? Basic Outline 1. A Sleepless Night (1-2) 2. An Escalating Situation (3-13) 3. Crisis Averted (14-18) 4. Daniel Praises God (19-23) 5. Daniel goes before the King (24-30) 6. The Dream and its Interpretation (31-45) 7. God gets the Glory (46-49) Something Helpful • Here is a map of Babylon during the time of Daniel
Discussion Questions 1. What captured your attention most from Daniel Chapter 2? 2. What does Daniel do upon hearing the kings unreasonable request? 3. What does Daniel learn through relying upon God through this trial? 4. What specific characteristics and qualities about God have become real to Daniel through this experience? (Look at verses 20-23) 5. The large image in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream represents four kingdoms as follows? What kingdom did Daniel say would rule after all of these crumble? 6. What is the key message in Daniel’s response to Nebuchadnezzar?
Discussion Questions 1. What captured your attention most from Daniel Chapter 2? 2. What does Daniel do upon hearing the kings unreasonable request? 3. What does Daniel learn through relying upon God through this trial? 4. What specific characteristics and qualities about God have become real to Daniel through this experience? (Look at verses 20-23) 5. The large image in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream represents four kingdoms as follows? What kingdom did Daniel say would rule after all of these crumble? 6. What is the key message in Daniel’s response to Nebuchadnezzar?
