Daniel Stays Faithful
Understand that Daniel was taken from his home to a foreign land
Recognize God's presence with Daniel even in difficult circumstances
Develop empathy for people who are far from home
“The Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God; and he carried them into the land of Shinar to the house of his god and brought the vessels into the treasure house of his god.”
— Daniel 1:2 (WEB)Shows God's sovereignty even during difficult times of exile
Welcome to today's BibleMouse adventure! Last week we learned about God's love for all people. Today, we'll discover how God takes care of His people even when they're far from home.
In our BibleMouse lesson today, we're learning about Daniel, a brave young man who was taken far away from his home in Israel to a place called Babylon.
Create a journey map showing Daniel's travels from Israel to Babylon
Simpler: Use pre-drawn map and add stickers
Challenge: Write short sentences about Daniel's experiences
Review Daniel's courage and God's protection
Dear God, help us be brave like Daniel and trust You, even when things are scary.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Daniel's amazing food choice!
“If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it... But even if he does not... we will not serve your gods.”
— Daniel 3:17-18 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Royal Verse Crown: Write memory verse words on paper crown pieces, mix up, and have child reassemble
Daniel was likely a teenager when taken to Babylon, part of the first wave of Jewish exiles
Children might feel anxious hearing about Daniel being taken from his family
Child's understanding of God's protection and love