Topic: Daniel and His Companions
Memory Verse: Daniel 1:17a- Now as for these four children, God gave them knowledge and insight in all learning and wisdom; and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
Notes to Serving Ones Regarding Songs:
1. Songs progress from easiest to hardest to facilitate singing with the younger and older age groups in Opening Time.
2. Songs also are listed in a particular order to match the sequence of the talking points.
3. Please read the helpful information on the website entitled, “How to Carry Out Singing Time & Lessons.”
4. All songs are approved by the Living Stream Ministry. Please use only the songs below.
5. Let the children pick a song from a previous meeting, if you are finished singing the assigned songs.
Approved Songs:
Notes to Serving Ones Regarding Talking Points:
1. Talking points progress from simple to more complex. To afford the maximum enjoyment, they are to be shared with the children in a story like manner, not merely read aloud.
2. Talking points should be shared one or two points at a time. Then sing a song or two! Then share a little bit more! Then sing a little more! Remember, children do not have the capacity for a long sharing.
3. Remember singing will impart more than our sharing!
Talking Points:
- The Bible tells us of a young person named Daniel. Daniel’s country was invaded by another country and taken over. Daniel was taken from his home and family to another country, from Israel to Babylon. Babylon was a place that did not worship God or choose God.
- Daniel was young, and he was not in a good situation. But God was with him. God gave Daniel good companions. Daniel and his three companions stood for God together. They helped and encouraged each other, even when things were bad.
- Daniel was raised in the ways of a country that did not worship God. King Nebuchadnezzar intended to change Daniel from an Israelite (one of God’s people) to a Babylonian person. He gave Daniel a Babylonian name and taught him a new language.
- Daniel and his companions had original names given to them by their parents. They were meaningful, telling something about who they were.
- Daniel’s name means “God is my judge.” Daniel knew God was the one who would evaluate him. He was most concerned about God’s view of him.
- God gave Daniel and his friends knowledge and insight in all learning and wisdom. Their ability to learn and their intelligence was a gift from God. When Nebuchadnezzar questioned them, they were ten times better than any one he knew. This was God’s care for them.