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Primary Teacher Guide – January 2018
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Lesson Warm Up Story Activity Page
January 7 – Stand Firm (based on Daniel 1: 8-21)
Play “Pick Quick” Adventures of the Faithful Five – Episode 6: More Fruits and Veggies Please
Make a healthy plate
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January 14 – Be Bold (based on Daniel 3)
Sing “Be Brave, Be Strong”
Adventures of the Faithful Five – Episode 7: “Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers”
Make a diorama of the fiery furnace
5
January 21 – Being Obedient (based on Daniel 9: 4-8, 15-19)
Sing “It’s Me Standing in the Need of Prayer”
Adventures of the Faithful Five – Episode 8: Tori’s Quiet Time with God
Make a Prayer Wall
8
January 28 – Be Strong! (based on Daniel 10: 10-19)
Sing “All Night, All Day Angels Watching Over Me”
Adventures of the Faithful Five – Episode 9: Mister Fear Strikes Again
Make a collage 11
Appendices Title Page
Appendix A Pick Quick Names 13
Appendix B Healthy Plate Template 14
Appendix C Fiery Furnace Pattern 15
Appendix D Lesson 9 Key Verse Stickers 16
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Lesson 6 – January 7, 2018 | Daniel 1: 8-21
Stand Firm
Get Excited!
Below are the instructions for the warm-up activity – Play the Pick Quick Game.
Draw a large version of the table below on a chalkboard, poster board or flip chart paper.
HEBREW NAME BABYLONIAN NAME
Cut out the names in Appendix A and put them in a paper bag. Shake up the bag and select students to
draw each name. Ask the student to tape the name in the appropriate column on the table. Each
Hebrew name will have a matching Babylonian name.
(Correct Hebrew-Babylonian matches: Daniel-Belteshazzar, Hananiah-Shadrach, Mishael-Meshach,
Azariah-Abednego)
Scripture Summary
Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah were captured and brought to King Nebuchadnezzar because
they were young men who were healthy, handsome and smart. The chief official of Babylon gave them
new names to try to get them to forget God and traditions of their land and live accustomed to the ways
and gods of Babylon. Daniel refused to do that. He was determined that he would not defile himself by
eating the king’s food or drinking his wine so he asked for a vegan diet. The guard agreed to let Daniel
and his friends eat vegetables and drink water for ten days as a test. At the end of the ten days they
looked better and healthier than all the others who had been eating from the royal menu so he let them
continue with their diet. King Nebuchadnezzar found that none of the other young men were as good as
Daniel and his friends.
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Key Verse Exercise
Read the verse to remember
aloud.
Among them all, no one was
found to compare with Daniel,
Hananiah, Mishael, and
Azariah. (Daniel 1:19)
Tell students to find your way to the center of the maze by following the phrases in the verse to remember.
Read and Learn!
Read Adventures of the
Faithful Five: Episode 6 aloud.
Review key words.
Adventures of the Faithful Five
– Episode 6: More Fruits and
Veggies Please
The Faithful Five have been
busy fighting evil all day. They
were finally returning to
Akeem’s house when Tori said
to Aaliyah “I’m starving!”
Aaliyah said, “Me too. I can’t wait to get back and dive into the cereal box.” Israel laughed loudly,
“Cereal! I have been thinking about my ice cream sandwiches since this morning and boy they are going
to be delicious.” Akeem was walking quietly with not much to say but with a slight grin on his face as he
was listening to the others. Taj looked over and said, “What’s so funny Akeem?” Akeem replied, “Oh
nothing. I’m just glad that I ate a healthy breakfast this morning with plenty of fruits and vegetables.”
Aaliyah said to Akeem, “I could tell that something was different
during our last evil crime stop because you seemed to be moving
quicker than usual.” Tori quickly responded, “Yeah, I noticed it too
but I thought maybe it was because he was trying to show off a bit.”
Akeem laughed loudly and said, “No! Guys I’ve been eating a vegan
diet because fruits and vegetables make you bigger and stronger!”
When the Faithful Five finally arrived at Akeem’s house they all got
plates and bowls filled with fruits, vegetables and tall glasses of
water. Taj told Tori, “I have to say that this is a delicious meal, but
every now and then a bowl of cereal would be nice!” They all agreed
and laughed together.
key words
healthy
free from disease or pain
vegan diet
a diet that does not
include meat, eggs, dairy
and all other animal-
derived ingredients
Among them all
and Azariah.
Mish
ael
Hananiah,
With
Dan
iel,
to compare
no one was found
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Rise Up!
Answers to questions in What Do You Think are underlined.
Why did the king change the names of Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah? He changed their names
because he wanted them to forget about their Hebrew culture and do what the Babylonians did.
How did Daniel stand firm in what he believed? He refused to eat the king’s menu or drink the wine.
How can you stand firm in what you believe? (Answers will vary.)
Complete the Superhero Challenge if time permits.
Tell students the Faithful Five are setting up a concession stand at their school fair. They want to
encourage their school mates to eat healthy. Help them plan a healthy menu of foods they could serve
at their concession stand. Write your suggestions on the sign in your bifold.
Below are the instructions for the Time to Create activity – Make a Healthy Plate.
Materials needed: Copies of healthy plate template in Appendix B, 10-inch paper plates (one for each
student), various colors of construction paper, various colors of tissue paper, scissors, glue
Instructions: Give each student a copy of the healthy plate template and a paper plate. Tell students to
cut along the dotted line and glue the healthy plate template to the paper plate. Give students various
colors of construction paper and tissue paper to make healthy foods in each food group listed on the
template. (Optional: Provide pictures of healthy food for students to use as a model.) Glue the foods to
the plate and allow to dry.
Close the lesson with prayer.
Dear God, thank you for the power to stand firm in what I believe. In Jesus Name, Amen!
Lesson 7 – January 14, 2018 | Daniel 3: 16-23, 26-28
Be Bold
Get Excited!
Below are the instructions for the warm-up activity – Sing Be Brave, Be Strong.
Allow students to sing and dance to the Be Brave, Be Strong YouTube video
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH3E3mS9_BA).
Scripture Summary
King Nebuchadnezzar required everyone to bow down and worship the nine-foot statue he made.
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to worship the statue and break God’s law. This made King
Nebuchadnezzar very angry so he had them thrown into the fiery furnace and ordered it to be turned up
seven times hotter than usual. After a restless night, King Nebuchadnezzar jumped up to check on the
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three Hebrew boys and saw a fourth man in the furnace. He went to the door and called for Shadrach,
Meshach, and Abednego to come out. They walked out of the fire with not even the smell of fire on
them! Then King Nebuchadnezzar respect the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
Key Verse Exercise
Read the verse to remember aloud.
Be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods. (Daniel 3:18)
Tell students to circle the correct word to complete the verse to remember.
Be it known/unknown to you, O king, that we will/will not serve your gods/God.
Read and Learn!
Read Adventures of the Faithful Five: Episode 7 aloud. Review key words.
Adventures of the Faithful Five – Episode 7: Finders Keepers, Losers
Weepers
After a great day of school, the Faithful Five were on their way home and
the bus began to empty. All the kids were laughing and playing having a
blast! Tori said to one of the kids sitting in the seat beside her, “Kami, I did
very well on my spelling test and I just can’t wait to get home and tell my
parents!” Kami’s face changed from laughter to sadness. “What's wrong?”
said Tori. “I didn’t do that well on my test. How did you pass your test Tori?”
said Kami. “I studied hard and I prayed for God to help me remember my
answers.” said Tori. At that time, Israel was eavesdropping and chimed
in, “Yeah that's how I pass all of my tests! I study and pray!” Kami said,
“Wow I never thought about praying too!”
The bus pulled in front of the Kami’s house and she rushed off the bus
telling them that she was going to pray right then! When she got up from her seat, her tablet fell from
her bag she did not notice because she was in a hurry. One of the other kids saw her tablet fall and
yelled, “Ha! Finders keepers, losers weepers!” Akeem was looking out the window on the bus
when he saw the letter ‘E’ on a bumper sticker. His superpowers were activated and he would not stand
for it. Akeem, very wise, told the boy that he would return it because it's the right thing to do! All the
kids began to call Akeem a goody two shoes and a tattle-tale because he turned the tablet into the bus
driver. Israel, Taj, Tori and Aaliyah all gathered around Akeem and told him he represented God very
well because he was bold enough to stand up for what he believed. The Faithful Five were walked
away proud that they had done the right thing.
key words
eavesdropping
secretly listen to a
conversation
finders keepers, losers
weepers
a saying that claims
whoever finds something
has the right to keep
bold
confident and courageous
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Rise Up!
Answers to questions in What Do You Think are underlined.
What was the punishment for anyone who chose not to worship King Nebuchadnezzar’s gods? Thrown into fiery furnace
Who did not bow down to the statue? Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego
How much hotter did the king command the furnace to be? 7 times
Why was it a miracle that Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego survived? Only God could rescue them from the flames
Complete the Superhero Challenge if time permits.
Tell students Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego refused to break God’s commandment about
worshipping other gods even though they were in a life or death situation. Talk about some of the
excuses the three Hebrew boys could have offered to save themselves from the fiery furnace. If you
were one of the Faithful Five, what you would have done if you were facing King Nebuchadnezzar.
Below are the instructions for the Time to Create activity – Make a Fiery Furnace.
Materials needed: Copies of Fiery Furnace Pattern in Appendix C, shoe box, construction paper (yellow
and orange), scissors, glue, markers or crayons
Instructions: Tell students to cut out the pieces in the Fiery Furnace Pattern. Make the flames with the
yellow and orange construction paper. Color Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego and the angel. Glue
Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego and the angel in the middle of the shoebox. Then glue the flames all
around them.
Close the lesson with prayer.
Lord, give us bold courage to take a stand just like the three Hebrew boys in the fiery furnace when
others around us disobey you. In Jesus Name, Amen.
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Lesson 8 – January 21, 2018 | Daniel 9: 4-8, 15-19
Being Obedient
Get Excited!
Below are the instructions for the warm-up activity – Sing “It’s Me Standing in the Need of Prayer.”
Teach students the lyrics to the song if necessary. (Optional: Sing additional verses by letting the
students choose a person it is not like “my friend,” “my teacher,” “my pastor.”)
It’s me, it’s me oh Lord
Standing in the need of prayer
It’s me, it’s me oh Lord
Standing in the need of prayer
Not my brother, not my sister, but it’s me oh Lord
Standing in the need of prayer
Not my father, not my mother, but it’s me of Lord
Standing in the need of prayer
It’s me, it’s me oh Lord
Standing in the need of prayer
It’s me, it’s me oh Lord
Standing in the need of prayer
Scripture Summary
When Daniel learned from Jeremiah’s writings that Jerusalem would be an empty desert for 70 years he
prayed to God and asked God for help. He did not eat any food. He wore sackcloth to show he was sad.
And he confessed his sins, as well as the sins of the Jewish people. Daniel wanted God to show mercy
and forgive the people even though they had been disobedient.
Key Verse Exercise
Read the verses to remember aloud.
O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive. (Daniel
9:19)
Ask students to draw a line to connect the words in the verse to remember.
O fasting Daniel love
people Lord and about saw listen O Lord
angels. were heel forgive.
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Read and Learn!
Read Adventures of the Faithful Five: Episode 8 aloud. Review key
words.
Adventures of the Faithful Five – Episode 8: Tori’s Quiet Time with
God
Tori overheard her mother talking to her father about doing a Daniel
fast for the next 21 days. The whole family has been learning about
Daniel in church school but Tori could not figure out what a Daniel
fast was. She knows children are not supposed to eavesdrop on
“grown folks’ conversations,” however Tori was bursting with
curiosity so she approached her mother and said, “Mom, what is a
Daniel fast?” “That’s a pretty random question Tori. What inspired
you to ask?” replied Tori’s mom. Tori reluctantly answered, “I
accidentally heard you and daddy talking about it.”
Tori’s mother looked at her and smiled. “You already know what I
would say about having these kind of accidents, but I will answer
your question. Fasting is a way for Christians to grow and get closer
to God. The Daniel fast is based on the fasting experience of the
prophet Daniel. When you fast, you generally go without food and drink for a certain period of time
each day. During that period, you pray and study the bible to spend quiet time with God. You also stay
away from distractions. There’s no TV or cellphone or anything else that might pull your attention
from God. Daddy and I are doing the Daniel fast because we want to make our relationship with each
other and our relationship with God stronger.”
Tori listened carefully to everything her mother told her. She wanted to grow closer to God too so she
asked her mother, “Mom, can I do the fast too?” Her mother replied, “You are too young to fast from
food and drink but you can give up a distraction. What do you think distracts you the most from
spending time with God?” Tori thought for a moment and said, “The Disney Channel.” “Well, why don’t
you turn the television off at 6:00pm for the next 21 days and read your bible devotion book instead,”
Tori’s mother suggested. Tori responded in agreement. “I like that suggestion mom. It will be my quiet
time with God.”
Rise Up!
Answers to questions in What Do You Think are underlined.
Share something you have done that you regretted later. (Answers will vary. Limit discussion to 2
minutes.)
Why do you think some children will follow their wants even when they know the consequences?
(Answers will vary. Limit discussion to 2 minutes.)
key words
reluctantly
in an unwilling or hesitant
way
fasting
to limit one’s food
especially as a religious
observance
distractions
a thing that prevents
someone from giving full
attention to something
else
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Complete the Superhero Challenge if time permits.
Tell students the Faithful Five want to make a prayer closet. They are using the Five Finger Prayer model
to get it started. Help them fill the prayer closet by writing five short prayers of your own. The first
prayer should be for family or friends. The second prayer should be for a leader or teacher. The third
prayer should be for someone in government or authority (like the president or a police officer). The
fourth prayer should be for someone who is sick. The last prayer should be for yourself.
Below are the instructions for the Time to Create activity – Make a Prayer Wall.
Materials needed: Large foam board, index cards, tiny clothespins (from any craft store), yarn, writing
instrument (pencil, pen or fine tip marker)
Instructions: Position the foam board in landscape position. Write “PRAYER CHANGES THINGS” across
the top edge. Cut five strands of yarn that are slightly longer than the width of the foam board. Poke
holes on the left and right sides of the poster board to tie the yarn on each side. (See diagram below.)
Ask students to write the prayers from the Superhero Challenge on the index cards in their best
handwriting. Clip the prayers to the yarn with the clothespins.
Close the lesson with prayer.
Lord, thank you for hearing me when I pray. Amen.
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Lesson 9 – January 28, 2018 | Daniel 10: 10-19
Be Strong!
Get Excited!
Below are the instructions for the warm-up activity – Sing “All Night, All Day, Angels Watching Over
Me”
Teach students the lyrics to the song if necessary.
All night, all day Angels watching over me my Lord All night, all day Angels watching over me Now I lay me down to sleep Angels watching over me my Lord I pray the Lord my soul to keep Angels watching over me All night, all day Angels watching over me my Lord All night, all day Angels watching over me
Scripture Summary
Daniel passed out when a messenger of God spoke to him for the first time. The message was about
what would happen to the Israelites in the future. The messenger calmed Daniel’s fears. He told Daniel
to stand up and be brave because God loves him very much.
Key Verse Exercise
Read the verse to remember aloud.
“Be and courageous!” (Daniel 10:19)
Tell students to use the lesson stickers to fill in the blanks for the verse to remember. (The stickers are in Appendix D. You can either print them on sticker paper or allow the students to use glue sticks.)
Be and .
STRONG
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Read and Learn!
Read Adventures of the Faithful Five: Episode 9 aloud. Review key words.
Adventures of the Faithful Five – Episode 9: Mister Fear Strikes Again
Mister Fear did not like how he was defeated by the Faithful Five when
they last met. He was determined to make more powerful energy
beams with extra large amounts of negative energy after that loss. And
he did. Mister Fear did not think the last battle he had with the Faithful
Five was fair because it was five against one. This time he planned to
attack one of the Faithful Five boys so the battle could be one on one.
He chose Akeem because his superpower made him wise and insightful.
Akeem went to bed a little early so he could be well rested for his big
day tomorrow. He had to say the “I Have a Dream” speech delivered by
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1963. Akeem’s school was kicking off their
celebration of African American history and selected Akeem because he
was an excellent reader and orator. Mister Fear thought if he zapped
Akeem with a negative energy beam while he was sleeping, he could cause Akeem to have a bad dream
and make him get so much stage fright he would not have the confidence to speak before an audience.
Mister Fear released a negative energy beam from his finger tips and was successful in messing up
Akeem’s dream. Akeem woke up very frightened and nervous. Mister Fear started doing a victory dance
because he thought he won the battle. But it turned out the battle was not over. Akeem knew he could
talk to God anytime so he got out of bed and got on his knees to pray. “God, I know I can do all things
through Christ who gives me strength. I feel very nervous about tomorrow. Please give me confidence
again. I know I can do the speech with your help. Thank you for always listening to me. I’m going back to
be now. Amen.” The prayer worked! Akeem felt calm again. Mister Fear could not believe it. He lost the
battle again. Maybe one day he will finally learn strong faith conquers fear.
Rise Up!
Answers to questions in What Do You Think are underlined.
How did Akeem win the battle against Mister Fear? He prayed to God for strength.
What do you do when you are nervous about doing something? (Answers will vary. Limit discussion to 2
minutes.)
Complete the Superhero Challenge if time permits.
Ask students to help the Faithful Five learn more about strong faith by sharing how God helps them
through difficult times.
Below are the instructions for the Time to Create activity – Make a collage
Materials needed: Old magazines, blank paper, scissors, glue
Instructions: Allow students to find and cut-out five pictures in the magazines that show how God
gives them strength and courage. Glue the pictures to the blank paper.
Close the lesson with prayer.
Lord, help me to try even when what I am learning is hard for me to do. Amen.
key words
orator
a public speaker
faith
strong belief in God
fear
be afraid of someone or
something
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Appendix A | Pick Quick Game Names
Mishael
SHADRACH M
ESHA
CH
ABEDNEGO
BELTESH
AZZA
R
HANANIAH
MISHAEL
AZARIAH
DANIEL
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Appendix B | Healthy Plate Template
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Appendix C | Fiery Furnace Pattern
yellow flame pattern orange flame pattern
Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego and angel cut-out
fold and apply glue here
fold and apply glue here
fold and apply glue here
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Appendix D | Lesson 9 Key Verse Stickers
STRONG STRONG
STRONG STRONG
STRONG STRONG
STRONG STRONG
