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Daniel and the Lions DenScripturePrint off the 4 pictures and story parts, glue the 4 different parts of the story to the back oftheir corresponding picture. Laminate them and then hold the pictures up while you tell the storyof Daniel and the Lions Den.


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1 . Dar iu s , K ing of Baby lon , made Danie l , aHebrew , a ru le r over h i s who le K ingdombecause of the exce l l ent sp i r i t in h im . (SeeDan . 6 : 1 3 . )2 . The k ing s other pr inces and pre s ident senv ied Danie l and wanted to f ind fau l t w ithh im . They knew that Danie l was fa i thfu l tothe laws of God, so they ta lked K ingDar iu s into decree ing that anyone whowou ld a sk a pet i t ion of any God or man except of K ing Dar iu s h imse l f wou ld be castinto a den of l ion s . (See Dan . 6 : 4 7 . ) Dan ie lknew that Dar iu s had made th i s law , but hecont inued to go to h i s room three t imeseach day to pray . (See Dan . 6 : 1 0 . )3 . The other leader s sp ied on Danie l andfound h im pray ing . They went to the k ingand reminded h im of the new law that hehad made . They to ld h im that Danie l wasd i sobey ing th i s law . (See Dan . 6 : 1 1 1 3 . ) Dar iu swas then sor ry that he had made the law .He wanted to save Danie l , but the lawcou ld not be changed and Danie l wasth rown into the den of l ion s . The k ing to ldh im, Thy God whom thou se rve stcont inua l l y , he w i l l de l i ve r thee . (See Dan .6 : 1 4 1 6 . )4 . K ing Dar iu s spent the n ight fast ing forDanie l . Ear ly in the morn ing he hur r ied tothe den of l ion s and ca l l ed out to Danie l .Dan ie l answered , My God hath sent h i sange l , and hath shut the l ion s mouths , thatthey have not hurt me . The k ing thendecreed that a l l the peop le of h i s k ingdomshou ld worsh ip the God of Danie l and madDanie l a leader of the k ingdom . (See Dan .6 : 1 8 23 , 25 27 . )


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StoryPrint of the story about the tree house and laminate it. Read the story together and explainthat sometimes it is hard to choose the right and stand up against our friends when they are

choosing the wrong. But in the end, we will always feel better if we follow Daniels example andchoose the right even when it is hard.Print of the lion wheel, cut out the images and laminate it. Pin the head to the body with abrass tack and spin the wheel, talking about all of the ways we can stand up against the lions ofthe world.


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Ill be there! Jordan hollered back.

The next morning, Jordan wolfed down his

scrambled eggs and toast, then hurried through hischores. May I go now, Mom? Were having our first

club meeting in the treehouse.

Sure, Jordan. Just be back at noon.

Jordan hopped on his bike and headed to Bens

house. He could tell by the bikes in the driveway that

his friends were already there. As Jordan climbed the

wooden planks nailed to the tree trunk, Derek popped

his head out of the treehouse door.

Stop right there, Jordan, he said. You have to give

the password first.

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BY KAT H Y E L L IO T T Z E YE R(Based on a true story)

Ye have entered into a covenant with [the Lord], that yewill . . . keep his commandments, that he may pour out

his Spirit . . . upon you (Mosiah 18:10).

ow many more boards do you think we

need? Jordan* asked as he and Derek huffed

and puffed up the driveway to Bens backyard.

Oh, maybe one more load, Derek said. My dad

says we can use all the scrap wood we need from the

pile in our backyard.

The boys were hauling wood in Dereks wagon for

the treehouse they were building in Bens oak tree.

When it was finished, it would be their clubhouse.

During the summer, the boys had formed a club. The

treehouse would make their club extra special.

Jordan and Derek dumped their load on the pile ofboards. Jordan called up to the tree, Hows it coming?

Pretty good, Brandon answered. The floor is a little

crooked, but weve nailed it in tight. Well start on the

walls next. Send up a couple of really straight boards.

All week long they worked on the treehouse, and

even when it got really hot outside, they didnt mind.

Bens mom sent out frozen treats, and the four boys sat

in the tree, eating the treats and talking about how fun

their treehouse would be when it was finished.

Finally the treehouse was ready. It was getting close

to dinnertime, so they all climbed on their bikes to go

home. Derek yelled over his shoulder, Remember,

Jordan, ten oclock tomorrowour first meetingin the treehouse!

* All names have been changed.

ILLUSTRAT

EDBYMARKROBISON


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Huh? Weve never had a password.

Well, we do now. Its

As Derek said the password, Jordan got asick feeling in his stomach. But thats a bad

word, he thought. Aloud, he said, Derek,

what are you talking about? Im not going

to saythat.

Then you cant be in our club!

Come on, Derek, I dont feel good about

saying that, and I really want to try out the

treehouse today.

Jordan heard laughs and snickers coming from

inside. It was Brandon and Ben.

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Jordans chicken!

Come on, Jordanwe

allsaid it.

Jordan was quiet for a

minute. Then he squared

his shoulders and said, I

guess I cant be in the club,

then. I wont say that. He

climbed down the steps,

got on his bike, and slowly

rode home.

When he came in the

back door, Mom said,

Hi, buddy. Youre homeearly.

I guess I didnt feel much like playing today. His lip

quivered just a bit.

Whats wrong, honey?

Jordan hesitated, then blurted out, The treehouse is

finished, but the others say unless I say the password, I

cant be in the club.

Well, whats the password? Mom asked.

I cant tell you. Its not a nice word.

I see.

Mom walked over to the refrigerator, poured him a

glass of chocolate milk, and sat down at the table. She

was quiet for a minute, and then said, Jordan, do you

know the story of Abinadi and King Noah?Yes, Sister Nielsen told us that one in Primary.

Well, when Abinadi was brought before King Noah

and tried to teach the king and his priests about Jesus

Christ, Abinadi told them to repent. Do you remember

what King Noah thought about that?

Didnt he tell Abinadi that if he didnt take it all back

and deny Jesus Christ, they would kill him?

Thats right. And what did Abinadi do?

He wouldnt say it, because he knew it was wrong.

Well, isnt that like what you did today?

Jordan was puzzled. I dont get it, Mom. What does

that have to do with my club?

Well, Abinadi wouldnt

say something he knew was

wrong. He stood up for

what was right, and so did

you.

I guess youre right,

Mom. He took another

gulp of chocolate milk.

But even though being

kicked out of the club isnt

anywhere near as bad as

getting burned to death,

choosing the right can be

hard sometimes.Mom smiled. Thats

true. But dont you feel better for making the right

choice?

Yes, I do. Youre right, Mom. Thanks.

Just then the doorbell rang. It was Brandon. Jordan,

he said, his head down a little, Im sorry. We never

should have had that crummy password. I wish I could

have been brave like you. Can we still be friends?

Sure, Brandon! What do you say we go over to the

park and shoot some baskets?

OK! Ill go home and grab my ball!

Jordan smiled as they rode their bikes to the park.

Mom was right, he thought. It feels lots better to

choose the right!G

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Some, unfortunately, choose the wrong. But

many, so many, choose the right, including so very

many of our choice young men and young women.

. . . May they be blessed as they pursue lives of

virtue, of learning, of growing with faith . . . , all

the time remaining True to the faith that [their] parents

have cherished, True to the truth for which martyrs have

perished (Hymns, no. 254).

President Gordon B. HinckleyFrom an April 1995 general conference address.


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ActivityPlay the Be An Example Bingo Game. Print off the 4 bingo boards. Write in randomlysome of the examples on the bingo pieces and then laminate. Or you can laminate the boards

and then have your child write with a dry erase marker some of the ways they can be anexample to others. Then print off the 2 pages of bingo pieces and laminate them. The gameis for 2 bingo boards games but I have doubled it so you can use this for a FHE lesson. So usehalf the bingo boards and pieces if it is just you and your child. Take turn drawing the piecesfrom a pile. Place skittles or pennies on the squares that you read out of the pieces pile andthe first one with 5 across, down or diagonal wins.


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