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Daniel and the Lion's Den

 

Today's Bible story is about a guy who could have chosen to go with what was easier or better. But he chose to do something that was less tempting, something pretty difficult. God gave him extraordinary help to make a wise choice, and when he did make the better choice, God was so happy.

Origami Lion

Step 1: Print this lion.

Step 2: Have your child color the page. 

Step 3: Begin folding following the guides. Here is a quick tutorial.

Coloring Sheet

 

Download this week's coloring sheet here. 

Series Trail Mix

Supplies Needed:

Chex Cereal

Red, yellow, and orange M&M's

Bugles 

Popcorn

 

The first bowl here is to remind us of the story of Gideon. These are Chex cereal, because Gideon wanted to "check" to make sure he heard God correctly!

This bowl here is full of Bugles. They are to remind us of the trumpets Joshua and his people used to knock down the Walls of Jericho.

The next bowl here is to remind us of the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.

These red, yellow, and orange M&Ms (or cheese crackers) represent the fire they were saved from!

This last bowl here is popcorn! With a little imagination, it looks a little bit like a lion's face with a little mane around it, and that's to remind us of Daniel's story.

 

• Which of these people from our stories do you feel like the most?
• Which of the main ideas do you think you need the most: help, peace, courage, or strength? Why?

Reflection

God provided help for Daniel during a time he needed it most. But Daniel made a habit of talking to God each and every day. So, when he was in trouble and needed help, he was used to praying and talking to God.

 

Let's spend some time right now asking God to help us in a situation where we need help by writing or drawing a note card to God!