Menu Mix-Up
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Menu Mix-Up INSTRUCTIONS:
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Look at the foods and unscramble the letters to spell the name of the food. Circle all the foods that are vegetables.
werta
telutec
atopot
tarroc
pritaco
KEY PASSAGE: Daniel
2:20-21
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: How can we obey God? We trust God to give us strength to obey Him. BIBLE STORY: DANIEL AND HIS FRIENDS OBEYED GOD
• Babylon forced the talented young men of Judah to serve the king. • The king wanted the men to eat foods against God’s law. • Daniel and his friends obeyed God by not eating the king’s food. • They were healthier than those who ate the king’s food. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
tunape
dunto
yrrebwarts
coolibrc
geg
• What do you think would have happened if Daniel and his friends had eaten the king’s food? • Why do you think Daniel and his friends were healthier than the other men? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Find a recipe that only uses vegetables or other plant-based foods. Prepare it with your kids as a reminder of Daniel’s obedience. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 16, Session 1 © 2016 LifeWay
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MAIN POINT: DANIEL OBEYED GOD BY NOT EATING THE KING’S © 2016 LifeWay FOOD.
Daniel and His Friends Obeyed God Daniel 1
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Color the Flames INSTRUCTIONS:
Color each section according to the number written in it. 1 = Red, 2 = Orange, 3 = Yellow, 4 = Black.
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KEY PASSAGE: Daniel
2:20-21
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: How can we obey God? We trust God to give us strength to obey Him. BIBLE STORY: SHADRACH, MESHACH, AND ABEDNEGO
• King Nebuchadnezzar wanted everyone to worship a gold statue. • Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego knew only God deserves worship. • They obeyed God even though the king would throw them in the fire. • God protected them in the fire to glorify Himself. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• When might obedience be a hard choice in your life? • How did God rescue us from our greatest enemy? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Cover a cookie tray in wax paper. Place plastic army men on the lined tray and heat them in the oven until they begin to melt. Ask your kids how the army men might be protected. Test some of their ideas! Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 16, Session 2 © 2016 LifeWay
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MAIN POINT: GOD WAS WITH SHADRACH, MESHACH, AND ABEDNEGO IN THE FIRE. © 2016 LifeWay
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Daniel 3
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What Did Daniel See? INSTRUCTIONS:
Connect the dots in numerical order to complete the picture.
DO
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KEY PASSAGE: Daniel
2:20-21
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: How can we obey God? We trust God to give us strength to obey Him. BIBLE STORY: DANIEL WAS RESCUED
• Jealous men convinced the king to make a law so that Daniel would be punished. • Daniel prayed to God despite a law saying he could only pray to the king. • The king had to throw Daniel in the lions’ den as punishment. • God protected Daniel from the lions. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• What should you do if an adult or leader tells you to do something sinful? • What are other ways God rescues His people? • What is the biggest way God rescued His people? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Plan a trip to the zoo to see lions. • Pray with your family and talk about and pray for people who live in places where it is illegal to worship God. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 16, Session 3 © 2016 LifeWay
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MAIN POINT: DANIEL WAS FAITHFUL TO GOD, AND GOD RESCUED HIM. © 2016 LifeWay
Daniel Was Rescued Daniel 6
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Builder’s Bag INSTRUCTIONS:
W TGP N L O A FAM D T H E ILY APP
Circle items a builder might need. Draw lines to match items that are used together. Not all items have a match.
KEY PASSAGE: Daniel
2:20-21
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: How can we obey God? We trust God to give us strength to obey Him. BIBLE STORY: GOD BROUGHT HIS PEOPLE HOME
• God changed the king’s heart so the Israelites could go home. • Zerubbabel led God’s people home. • The people began rebuilding the temple. • When they finished the foundation, many were happy and shouted for joy, but some cried because they remembered how beautiful the old temple was. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• Why don’t we need a temple today? • Where will we live after Jesus returns? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Make a birdhouse or other simple woodworking project with your kids. Review the importance of the temple as you work. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 16, Session 4
© 2016 LifeWay
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MAIN POINT: GOD CHANGED THE KING’S HEART SO THE ISRAELITES COULD GO HOME. © 2016 LifeWay
God Brought His People Home Ezra 1:1–2:2; 2:64–3:13
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Temple: Take Two INSTRUCTIONS:
Use the grid provided to draw a larger scale picture of the temple.
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KEY PASSAGE: Daniel
2:20-21
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: How can we obey God? We trust God to give us strength to obey Him. BIBLE STORY: THE TEMPLE WAS COMPLETED
• The enemies of God’s people tried to keep the Jews from rebuilding the temple. • God used prophets and leaders to encourage them to keep working. • God helped His people rebuild the temple. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• Where does God’s presence dwell now? • What does it mean to say God dwells in us? • Where could you go that God isn’t? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Volunteer with your family to help build a home through an organization that helps those in need. Talk to your kids about our home being with God forever. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 16, Session 5
© 2016 LifeWay
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MAIN POINT: GOD HELPED HIS PEOPLE REBUILD THE TEMPLE. © 2016 LifeWay
The Temple Was Completed Ezra 4:1-7; 5:1-5; 6:1-22
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Menu Mix-Up INSTRUCTIONS:
W TGP N L O A FAM D T H E ILY APP
Look at the foods and unscramble the letters to spell the name of the food. Circle all the foods that are vegetables.
werta
telutec
atopot
tarroc
pritaco
KEY PASSAGE: Daniel
2:20-21
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: How can we obey God? We trust God to give us strength to obey Him. BIBLE STORY: DANIEL AND HIS FRIENDS OBEYED GOD
• Babylon forced the talented young men of Judah to serve the king. • The king wanted the men to eat foods against God’s law. • Daniel and his friends obeyed God by not eating the king’s food. • They were healthier than those who ate the king’s food. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
tunape
dunto
yrrebwarts
coolibrc
geg
• What do you think would have happened if Daniel and his friends had eaten the king’s food? • Why do you think Daniel and his friends were healthier than the other men? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Find a recipe that only uses vegetables or other plant-based foods. Prepare it with your kids as a reminder of Daniel’s obedience. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 16, Session 1 © 2016 LifeWay
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MAIN POINT: DANIEL OBEYED GOD BY NOT EATING THE KING’S © 2016 LifeWay FOOD.
Daniel and His Friends Obeyed God Daniel 1
2
Color the Flames INSTRUCTIONS:
Color each section according to the number written in it. 1 = Red, 2 = Orange, 3 = Yellow, 4 = Black.
DO
W TGP N L O A FAM D T H E ILY APP
KEY PASSAGE: Daniel
2:20-21
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: How can we obey God? We trust God to give us strength to obey Him. BIBLE STORY: SHADRACH, MESHACH, AND ABEDNEGO
• King Nebuchadnezzar wanted everyone to worship a gold statue. • Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego knew only God deserves worship. • They obeyed God even though the king would throw them in the fire. • God protected them in the fire to glorify Himself. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• When might obedience be a hard choice in your life? • How did God rescue us from our greatest enemy? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Cover a cookie tray in wax paper. Place plastic army men on the lined tray and heat them in the oven until they begin to melt. Ask your kids how the army men might be protected. Test some of their ideas! Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 16, Session 2 © 2016 LifeWay
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MAIN POINT: GOD WAS WITH SHADRACH, MESHACH, AND ABEDNEGO IN THE FIRE. © 2016 LifeWay
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Daniel 3
4
What Did Daniel See? INSTRUCTIONS:
Connect the dots in numerical order to complete the picture.
DO
W TGP N L O A FAM D T H E ILY APP
KEY PASSAGE: Daniel
2:20-21
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: How can we obey God? We trust God to give us strength to obey Him. BIBLE STORY: DANIEL WAS RESCUED
• Jealous men convinced the king to make a law so that Daniel would be punished. • Daniel prayed to God despite a law saying he could only pray to the king. • The king had to throw Daniel in the lions’ den as punishment. • God protected Daniel from the lions. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• What should you do if an adult or leader tells you to do something sinful? • What are other ways God rescues His people? • What is the biggest way God rescued His people? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Plan a trip to the zoo to see lions. • Pray with your family and talk about and pray for people who live in places where it is illegal to worship God. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 16, Session 3 © 2016 LifeWay
5
MAIN POINT: DANIEL WAS FAITHFUL TO GOD, AND GOD RESCUED HIM. © 2016 LifeWay
Daniel Was Rescued Daniel 6
6
DO
Builder’s Bag INSTRUCTIONS:
W TGP N L O A FAM D T H E ILY APP
Circle items a builder might need. Draw lines to match items that are used together. Not all items have a match.
KEY PASSAGE: Daniel
2:20-21
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: How can we obey God? We trust God to give us strength to obey Him. BIBLE STORY: GOD BROUGHT HIS PEOPLE HOME
• God changed the king’s heart so the Israelites could go home. • Zerubbabel led God’s people home. • The people began rebuilding the temple. • When they finished the foundation, many were happy and shouted for joy, but some cried because they remembered how beautiful the old temple was. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• Why don’t we need a temple today? • Where will we live after Jesus returns? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Make a birdhouse or other simple woodworking project with your kids. Review the importance of the temple as you work. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 16, Session 4
© 2016 LifeWay
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MAIN POINT: GOD CHANGED THE KING’S HEART SO THE ISRAELITES COULD GO HOME. © 2016 LifeWay
God Brought His People Home Ezra 1:1–2:2; 2:64–3:13
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Temple: Take Two INSTRUCTIONS:
Use the grid provided to draw a larger scale picture of the temple.
DO
W TGP N L O A FAM D T H E ILY APP
KEY PASSAGE: Daniel
2:20-21
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: How can we obey God? We trust God to give us strength to obey Him. BIBLE STORY: THE TEMPLE WAS COMPLETED
• The enemies of God’s people tried to keep the Jews from rebuilding the temple. • God used prophets and leaders to encourage them to keep working. • God helped His people rebuild the temple. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• Where does God’s presence dwell now? • What does it mean to say God dwells in us? • Where could you go that God isn’t? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Volunteer with your family to help build a home through an organization that helps those in need. Talk to your kids about our home being with God forever. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 16, Session 5
© 2016 LifeWay
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MAIN POINT: GOD HELPED HIS PEOPLE REBUILD THE TEMPLE. © 2016 LifeWay
The Temple Was Completed Ezra 4:1-7; 5:1-5; 6:1-22
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