Second Commandment (Discussion Questions)

Categories: Ten Commandments (1-5)

Read Daniel 3:1-30

  • What images try to claim more attention than God?
  • Can you think of any images above, below, and on the earth?
  • Why is God jealous?
  • How did the three Hebrew boys land in the fiery furnace?
  • What are their names?
  • Who was king at the time?
  • What did the King create?
  • What did the King want the people to do when they heard the music?
  • Why wouldn't the three Hebrew boys bow down?
  • What did the King demand they do to the furnace?
  • How hot was it?
  • What did the King see in the furnace?
  • Who is always with us?
  • What is impressive about this story?
  • Why do you think that even the smell of fire wasn't on him?
  • What are some modern day idols?
  • Have your friends ever asked you to bow down to modern day idols?
  • How did the three Hebrew boys respond to the King's anger?
  • How has your faith or reliance on God kept you safe?