Daniel, the Interpreter of Dreams
When Jerusalem was captured by the Babylonians, King Nebuchadnezzar chose four young Jewish men—Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—to serve in his palace. They were trained to assist the king and impressed him with their wisdom. Daniel, in particular, could interpret dreams, and the king kept him close to serve in important matters. Despite being in a foreign land, all four continued to worship God faithfully.
Nebuchadnezzar made a large gold statue and commanded everyone to worship it. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused, saying that God would save them. The king ordered them to be thrown into a blazing furnace. Miraculously, they were unharmed, and a fourth figure appeared with them, whom the king recognized as divine. Witnessing this, Nebuchadnezzar praised their God and appointed them to high positions in the kingdom.
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BIble verse
NIV
"He looked, and there before him was a fourth man, dressed like a son of the gods." — Daniel 3:25 (NIV)
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Questions & Answers (QA)
1. Who were chosen to serve Nebuchadnezzar?
2. Why was Daniel kept close to the king?
3. Did the four continue to worship God?
4. What did Nebuchadnezzar build?
5. Who refused to worship the statue?
6. What did they say about God?
7. What punishment were they threatened with?
8. Were they harmed in the furnace?
9. Who appeared with them in the furnace?
10. How did Nebuchadnezzar react?
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