1. Could your God rescue you from the lions? (16-20)

Darius signed a decree that couldn't be repealed. Then he found he was trapped by the officials' ploy. He wanted to rescue Daniel by all means. But the helpless king had to throw Daniel into the den of lions. His last wish was a prayer, "May your God rescue you!" The king did not eat, nor go to sleep. Early the next morning he hurried to ask with an anguished voice, "Daniel, could your God rescue you from the lions?" There are moments when even mighty kings can't do anything. But the one who trusts in God can boldly decide to be thrown into the den of lions with peace.

2. God rescues and he saves! (21-28)

"Long live the king!" Daniel's victorious voice came from the den. God shut the lions' mouths for Daniel was innocent before God. He didn't do any wrong before the king. The king rejoiced. He lifted him. He then threw those false accusers with their families into the lion's den. The lions crushed them before they fell to the ground. Darius proclaimed to all people to fear God for He is living. He rescues. He saves. His kingdom lasts forever. When one person Daniel kept faith to the point of death, God's name was glorified to all people.