Daniel 3
King Nebuchadnezzar’s army had defeated the Israelites. Now he was their ruler. King Nebuchadnezzar built a golden statue. Then he made a bad law. It said, “When the music plays, everyone must bow down and worship the statue. Those who disobey will be thrown into the fiery furnace.”
The music began to play. The people fell down and worshipped the statue. But Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused. “We only worship the true God,” they said. The king was mad!
The king said, “Make the furnace extra hot!” He had he three men thrown inside. Yet, when the king looked into the furnace, there were four men walking around! One of them looked like an angel from God.
The king shouted to the men, “Come out! Your God has saved you!” The fire did not hurt them. They did not even smell like smoke! So the king made them rulers in his kingdom.
Discussion Questions
Who was Esther’s cousin? Mordecai
Who was the king’s chief helper? Haman
What was Haman’s plan? To kill all the Jews
What did Esther do? She obeyed God and asked the king to save her people
What happened to Haman? He was arrested
Prayer
Dear God, Thank you for the story of Esther and how she saved her people. Help us to remember that you do mighty miracles in heaven and on earth. Amen
Memory Verses
“Do good and share with others.” Hebrews 13:16
Game: Making a Pretend Campfire
Materials:
yellow and red tissue paper
brown construction paper
white paper plate
glue
Guide Your Child To:
Tear or cut the yellow and red tissue paper
Cut sticks for the fire
Glue flames (tissue pieces) around the sticks
