Daniel 7 · Grade 4
One Like a Son of Man
Read and Think
In the first year of Belshazzar, Daniel had a dream and visions while on his bed. He wrote it down. Four great animals came up from the sea, different from one another: one like a lion with eagle's wings, one like a bear, one like a leopard with four heads, and a fourth that was terrible and exceedingly strong, with ten horns. A little horn came up, with a mouth speaking proud words.
Then thrones were placed, and one who was Ancient of Days sat. His clothing was white as snow, and his throne was fiery flames. Ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. The judgment was set. The books were opened. The proud horn's power was taken away.
Then one like a son of man came with the clouds of the sky. Dominion was given him, and glory, and a kingdom. His kingdom will not be destroyed. Daniel was troubled, so he asked one who stood by. He was told that the four animals are four kings. But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom, and possess the kingdom forever. In the New Testament, Jesus called himself the Son of Man. Christians believe this vision points to Him.
Show What You Know
What was special about the first animal?
What was the throne of the Ancient of Days like?
What did the angel say the four animals are?
Who will possess the kingdom forever?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- His clothing was white as snow, and his was fiery flames.
- Then one like a son of man came with the of the sky.
- Dominion was given him, and glory, and a .
- He was told that the four are four kings.
Think About It
Daniel saw that earthly kings rise and fall, but God's kingdom lasts forever. How does that give you peace?
Daniel was troubled, so he asked for understanding. Who can you ask when parts of the Bible are hard to understand?
Memory Verse
““I saw in the night visions, and behold, there came with the clouds of the sky one like a son of man, and he came even to the Ancient of Days, and they brought him near before him.”
Daniel 7:13 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for having an everlasting kingdom. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How could God's promise help you cheer up a friend who is sad?
- God's kingdom will never end. What is one choice you can make this week that shows you belong to it?
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