The Gospel Project at Home: Daniel in the Lions' Den

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Read all or parts of Daniel 6 from your Bible or watch the Bible story video.

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Did you know a lion can eat up to 88 pounds of meat in a single meal? That’s the equivalent of eating around 265 bananas! Don’t worry…there aren’t any hungry lions hiding in your closet! 

It’s amazing to think of how hungry the lions must have been when Daniel was thrown into their den, and yet they didn’t eat Daniel. Why not? Because God sent an angel to shut the mouths of the lions! God kept Daniel safe. God showed everyone how strong and mighty He is. When King Darius realized what had happened, he made a new decree that everyone should worship the one true God. 

There are times in our lives when we face difficult or scary situations. These times leave us wondering where God is and how He’s going to help us. But we can always trust in God’s power to save because Jesus offers the greatest deliverance—freedom and eternal life to everyone who believes in Him. 

Daniel continued to trust God even though it meant he might be thrown into the lions’ den. Jesus was faithful to follow God’s plan even through it meant He would die on the cross for sinners.                          

Pray: Thank You, God, for the story of Daniel and the way it shows us how much You love and care for Your children. Thank You for sending Jesus to save us from the dangers of sin. Help us to trust in Jesus, knowing He is always with us, protecting us, and giving us courage to follow Him. Amen.

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Family Prayer

Mornings: Take a moment to think about times when you feel afraid or unsure, just like Daniel might have felt in the lions' den. Ask God for courage to trust Him, knowing that He is always with you and will protect you.     

Evenings: Thank God for allowing us to talk with Him through prayer. Ask Him to help you grow in the spiritual discipline of prayer. How does prayer help us experience God's presence? 

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Family Activities

For Fun: Gather your family and participate in a trust fall. Stand behind your kids and carefully catch them as they fall backward. Talk about how Daniel trusted God completely, even in the face of danger. Explain that just like Daniel trusted God and was saved, we can trust in Jesus for our ultimate protection from sin and death.  

To Serve: Take a walk around your neighborhood, park, or even around your house if going outside isn’t an option. As you walk, pray for the people on your list, asking God to make them aware of His presence and to protect them, just like He protected Daniel. You can pause at different spots during the walk to pray for specific people or needs or even hand out small prayer cards or encouraging notes to those you meet.    

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