Study Questions - Phil Townsend

1. King Nebuchadnezzar had a problem. To whom did he turn for help? What were these people's skills? 2:1-3
2. If you have encountered people who have sought help from supernatural spirit beings for their problems, describe how they did so, and whether they presented this help as beneficial.
3. What should a God-believer's view be, about seeking such help? Provide passages from the Bible to substantiate your position.
4. If a person seeks help from supernatural spirit beings for their problems, what (in effect) is he or she saying about the nature and character of God?
5. Daniel's life was overwhelmed by forces outside his control. 2:13
6. What were the steps Daniel took in addressing the situation: 2:14-30
7. Describe who God is - his nature and character - as contained in this story. Give verses in each case.
8. Describe God's relationship to Daniel.
9. What was the end result of Daniel becoming involved in this matter?
10. What does this incident have to say about evangelism and witness to non-believers.