The big ideaThe Bible tells us God looked after Daniel, who kept on praying.
How it works
The Bible tells us about Daniel, a helper of King Darius. Daniel prayed three times a day, at his open window.
Other helpers were jealous and tricked the king into a new rule. Daniel kept on praying.
The king was sad, but nobody could change the law. Daniel was put in the lions' den.
At first light the king ran to the den. Daniel said he was safe, and that God had looked after him.
The story in a row.
Example 1: Three times a day
Point to a morning picture, then noon, then night.
Daniel prayed in the morning, at noon and at night.
That is three times a day.
Example 2: A king's seal
In those days a king pressed his ring into wax as his seal.
Nobody could change that law, not even the king.
Press a coin into play dough to try it.
Example 3: Keep on, and be kind
Daniel did not hide, and he did not give up.
He said thank you, just like every day.
You can be brave like Daniel, and be kind when others are not.
Words to know
den
A big stone room where lions lived.
jealous
Wanting the king to like you best, like the other helpers did.
seal
A king's ring pressed into wax, to show a paper was his.
law
A rule that everyone must follow.
Watch out
The king did not want to put Daniel in the den. He was very sad.
The lions were calm and sleepy, and Daniel was safe and well.
Daniel did not make the new rule. The jealous helpers did.
Try it
How many times a day did Daniel pray?
Where did Daniel pray?
What were the lions like in the den?
What did Daniel tell the king?
Answers: 1. Three times · 2. At his open window · 3. Calm and sleepy · 4. That he was safe
Try at homeWith a grown-up, find a quiet time and say thank you to God, like Daniel.
For grown-upsTell the lion part as plainly as the story does: the lions were calm and Daniel was safe. Then, if it fits your family, say thank you together at bedtime.
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