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Daniel 1 · Grade 4

Faithful in a Foreign Land

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Daniel 1 begins with a sad time for Judah. Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. The Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand. The king chose young men from Judah to serve him. They would learn the language of the Chaldeans. They would eat the king's rich food.

Daniel and his three friends were among them. Each got a new name. But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king's delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank. God made Daniel find kindness and compassion in the sight of the prince of the eunuchs.

Daniel asked for a test of ten days. He asked for vegetables and water. At the end of ten days, their faces appeared fairer. They looked healthier than the others. God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.

Show What You Know

  1. Who gave Jehoiakim into Nebuchadnezzar's hand?

  2. What did Daniel purpose in his heart?

  3. Who made Daniel find kindness and compassion?

  4. What did Daniel have understanding in?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

kingGodtenDanielwater
  1. 1 begins with a sad time for Judah.
  2. Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it.
  3. made Daniel find kindness and compassion in the sight of the prince of the eunuchs.
  4. Daniel asked for a test of days.
  5. He asked for vegetables and .

Think About It

  1. Daniel purposed in his heart to obey God before the test began. What is one choice you can decide ahead of time to make for God?

  2. Daniel asked politely for a test. How can you stand for what is right and still be kind and respectful?

Memory Verse

“But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank. Therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.”

Daniel 1:8 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for helping me stay faithful. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Daniel trusted God when he was taken far from home. Where might God want you to trust Him in a hard change?
  • The four friends did their best in all their learning. How can you study and work in a way that honors God?

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