"A frightening clash came when Nebuchadnezzar set up a huge
golden statue of his god in the plains of Dura for all to worship. When it was
ready, He sent word for everyone to come bow down before the image..."
Read the entire Lesson Text Vocabulary Words
Babylon: (show on map)
Idolatry: worshipping something as if it were God
Captivity: held prisoner, trapped.
Nebuchadnezzar: King of Babylon, ruler when Daniel was a teen.
Daniel was a prisoner and had no choice about what he ate.
F (he was a prisoner, but he could decide not to eat.)
Daniel was alone is his convictions. F (his three friends
also obeyed God).
God caused Daniel and his friends to excel above all the
others. T
Nebuchadnezzar was a proud man. T
God spared Daniel's friends. T
Memory Verse
Display and/or distribute the memory verse for the month.
Daniel 3:16-18 "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego answered and
said to the king, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in
this matter. If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to
deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from
your hand, O king. But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we
do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you
have set up."
Read the verse aloud and discuss it with the students. Make sure they
understand what it's about.
Use memory verse practice activities to help students remember.
What is idolatry? worshipping anything other than God
What was the name of the king of Babylon? Nebuchadnezzar.
activity questions
Find Babylon on a map.
Draw the statue of Nebuchadnezzar.
Act out the men refusing to bow to the statue.
emotion questions
What did Daniel and his friends fear most: displeasing
God or Nebuchadnezzar?
Which word does not describe the young men: brave,
faithful, disobedient.
How did Nebuchadnezzar feel when the young men weren't burnt
up? amazed, awed
application questions
What idols do men serve today? money, fame, power, other men
and false gods (idols)
When powerful people want us to do wrong, how should we
react?
What effect does our obedience have on others? we encourage
each other and can convince unbelievers
fact questions
How long was Judah to remain in Babylon? 70 years
What was wrong with bowing down to a piece of metal? God
said not to, it was showing honor to men that belonged to God
How many people did Nebuchadnezzar see standing in the fire?
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review questions
Why was Judah taken captive by Babylon? idolatry and
wickedness
Why didn't Daniel and his friends eat the king's food? They felt it would defile them, and although they were no longer in
Israel, they still served God.
How did God bless Daniel and his friends for their loyalty? Health, wisdom, King's favor.
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