Use this children’s Sunday School lesson about Daniel in the lions’ den to teach children about God’s protection. Needed: Bibles, soft balls or paper wads, drawing paper, crayons or colored pencils, (optional: yarn or puff balls for lions’ fur, glue) Intro Activity: 3X Prayer part 1 Tell students that you’re going to have them try something today. They’re going to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
God is Trustworthy (Daniel 6) Lesson #37 in What is God Like? AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 37 of 42 in our study on the Attributes of God called “Can you tell me what God is like?” Visit the series index to view all the lessons and get more ideas for using this curriculum in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
OBJECTIVE: To help the children understand that God told Daniel about some very special promises, and we can trust in God’s promises. MAIN IDEA: Daniel bravely obeyed God and remained faithful even when facing persecution and death. He was used by God to foretell the future coming of a Savior, Jesus Christ, whose death provided salvation for every person who … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the 6th part in a 6 part series on the book of Daniel. Chapter 6 covers: Daniel Serves Darius and Daniel in the Lions’ Den. Don’t miss all our lesson and teaching ideas about the Book of Daniel. ————————————————————————————————— Daniel 6 Daniel Serves Darius: Daniel 6:1-15 Characters: King Darius, Commissioner1 & 2, Daniel, Narrator, Satrap 1, Sign Holder … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the 5th part in a 6 part series on the book of Daniel. Chapter 5 covers: Belshazzar’s Feast and Daniel Interprets Handwriting on the Wall. Don’t miss all our lesson and teaching ideas about the Book of Daniel. ————————————————————————————————— Daniel 5 Belshazzar’s Feast: Daniel 5: 1-12 Characters: Narrator, King Belshazzar, Nobles, Group of: Conjurers, the Chaldeans, and the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the 4th part in a 6 part series on the book of Daniel. Chapter 4 covers: The Vision of a Great Tree, Daniel Interprets the Vision, and The Vision Fulfilled. Don’t miss all our lesson and teaching ideas about the Book of Daniel. ————————————————————————————————— Daniel Chapter 4 The Vision of a Great Tree: Daniel 4:4-18 Characters: Nebuchadnezzar, Belteshazzar … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the 3rd part in a 6 part series on the book of Daniel. Chapter 3 covers: The King’s Golden Image, Worship of the Image Refused, and Daniel’s Friends Protected. I have put Daniel 4:1-3 at the end of this chapter because it is King Nebuchadnezzar’s reaction to what happened at the end of Chapter 3. Don’t miss all … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the 2nd part in a 6 part series on the book of Daniel. Chapter 2 covers: The King’s Forgotten Dream, The Secret is Revealed to Daniel, and The King’s Dream & Daniel’s Promotion. Don’t miss all our lesson and teaching ideas about the Book of Daniel. ————————————————————————————————— Daniel Chapter 2 The King’s Forgotten Dream: Daniel 2:1-18 Characters: Sign … More Children’s Ministry Resources
My husband and I watched the movie “The Book of Daniel” on Netflix last week. It was a really good depiction of the book of Daniel. Some of the things that happened in the movie made me go back to the Bible and make sure if they were accurate. I didn’t remember them and I wasn’t sure if they were … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Daniel finds himself in a difficult position in Daniel 6. He knows that God deserves all of his praise, but he also knows that he has to obey King Darius. So when King Darius makes a law that says everyone must pray only to him, Daniel must choose between obeying God and obeying the King. It may have been easier … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The harrowing and miraculously concluding tale of Daniel’s survival in the Lion’s Den is generally well-known and told for kids. After all, it is exciting and makes for great stories and crafts. The fiery furnace rescue of Daniel’s friends Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego is an equally thrilling tale. But how did those children of God get to where they were … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free coloring page is based on the book of Daniel. It’s one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the Bible. Click on the preview image above to download this coloring page in print-friendly PDF format. We’ve also uploaded a the JPEG image for anyone who needs to edit the picture or words. The illustration shows these scripture quotes. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free cartoon illustration of “Daniel in the Lion’s Den” could be used as a teaching illustration for your Bible Lesson. You can download the print friendly PDF version or PNG image of the full colored picture. We’ve also created a free coloring page based on this same file, pictured below. You can the printable black/white coloring sheet in either PDF format or as a PNG image … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this free lesson plan to teach preschoolers how God saved Daniel from the Lion’s Den. We’ve included several activities, but please modify and include what is most appropriate for your ministry setting. Your suggestions are always helpful to other readers. Bible Story: Daniel and the Lion’s Den – Daniel 6:2-4,6-7,10-13,16-17,19-22 Learning Objectives: After this lesson, the children will demonstrate … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following lesson is taken from Daniel 12 and introduces students to the truth that all people will be resurrected and receive rewards. Those who have placed their faith are written in the Book of Life and receive eternal life and will be rewarded at the judgment seat of Christ. Those who reject Christ as the only way to God … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following lesson builds on the principle from Daniel 9-Prayer is a response to God’s Word. Students will discover from Daniel’s experience that there is a spiritual battle taking place. Believers do not need to be afraid because God has given us spiritual armor and the the powerful weapon of prayer. This lesson was created for older students and can … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is another lesson for Daniel 9. The focus on this lesson is how prayer is a response to God’s Word. Daniel prays in response to what he realizes from Jeremiah’s prophecy about the 70 year captivity. This lesson provides practical opportunities for students to pray in response to God’s Word. The lesson was prepared for older students and can … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson has additional teaching ideas for Daniel 8. The lesson helps students to see that God can be trusted because He always does what He says He will do. The lesson was prepared for older students. This lesson is a suggested guide to help you create a lesson for your class. Bible Story: Daniel’s Ram and Goat Vision Scripture: Daniel … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This an adaptation to an earlier lesson submitted about this chapter. This lesson has additional resources to help teach this lesson. It was used in an older elementary class. It is only a guide to be used as a tool to give you ideas as you teach your students. Bible Story: Daniel 7 Saints are the winning team Scripture: Daniel 7 … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Download these free sequenced story sheets to teach children how God saved Daniel from the Lion’s Den. The first page shows the events from Daniel 6 in storyboard illustrations. Have the children color then cut and paste to the numbered sheets below. For a framed effect, print the numbered sheets on colored card stock paper. Click on the preview image … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This new lesson from Daniel 6 allows students to see Daniel’s consistent Godly character even in his old age. When studying Daniel’s life an inescapable fact for all believers is that Godly character doesn’t happen by accident. Daniel faithfully trusts and obeys God in an ungodly foreign land. Believers can live a life that pleases God by living faithfully and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
These two coloring pages can be used for a simple learning craft about Daniel and in the Lion’s Den. The first page shows the prophet Daniel emerging from the cave with lions behind him asleep. The second page is a stone that conceals the opening. The illustrations suggests a strong connection between God’s salvation of Daniel and the Resurrection of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Taken from Daniel 2 this lesson focuses on how a follower of Christ receives wisdom and understanding when they seek God for answers. This lesson was prepared for older students but with adaptation can be used for other ages as well. It is only a suggested guide to help you get ideas on how to present this chapter to your … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a new lesson based on Daniel 1. The lesson focuses on the believer’s need to be intentional in their obedience to God and His Word. The lesson was used for older elementary students and can be used as an adaptable guide for your ministry needs. Bible Story: Daniel’s Resolve to Obey God Scripture: Daniel 1 Target Age Group: Age … More Children’s Ministry Resources