Living For The Living God, Even When... Part 1

Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann Living For The Living God, Even When... Part 1 Series: Daniel: Devoted Scripture: Daniel 6:12-28 Episode: 1298

In Daniel 6:12–28, the officials confront King Darius with Daniel’s disobedience to the decree, forcing the king—despite his admiration for Daniel—to follow the law and have him thrown into the lions’ den. Darius spends the night in anguish, fasting and hoping for Daniel’s deliverance. At dawn, he rushes to the den and is overjoyed to find that God sent an angel to shut the lions’ mouths, keeping Daniel unharmed because of his innocence and faithfulness. In response, Darius has the accusers and their families cast into the den, where they are immediately killed. The king then issues a decree honoring the God of Daniel, recognizing His power and eternal dominion. Key themes include God’s protection, deliverance through faith, and divine justice and authority.