The God Who Delivers

The narrative section of the Book of Daniel ends with Daniel's bold act of defying Darius' decree to worship the king alone. When Daniel is found alive after a night with the lions, Darius establishes a decree calling for all to give glory to the God of the Hebrews.

1. The Story's Setting. (6:1-3)
   A. Daniel's Role. (6:1-2)
   B. Daniel's Potential. (6:3)
2. The Story's Plot. (6:4-24)
   A. The Plot Unfolds. (6:4-5)
   B. The Plot Thickens. (6:6-17)
   C. The Plot Resolves. (6:18-24)
3. The Story's Epilogue. (6:25-28)
   A. Darius Establishes a Decree. (6:25-27)
   B. Daniel Prospers. (6:28)

Let us not lose sight of the God of Daniel. He is the One who can deliver from any difficulty you will face. He has not changed since Daniel's day.