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Daniel 7 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: The Ancient of Days

Answers here are a guide. Welcome any answer that shows a child is thinking about the story, and celebrate their effort. Talk About It questions are open, so they have no set answers.

PreschoolGod Is King Forever

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Coloring and finding page: any careful coloring is a win. Help your child point to and name each picture above.

KindergartenGod's Throne

KING → picture 4DREAM → picture 3LION → picture 1NIGHT → picture 2

Grade 1Daniel's Dream

Daniel had a dream. → picture 5Animals came up from the sea. → picture 1God sat on His throne. → picture 4One came with the clouds. → picture 2God's kingdom lasts forever. → picture 3

Order:

1. Four great animals came up from the sea, different from one another.2. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool.3. Thousands of thousands ministered to him.4. His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions will serve and obey him.

Grade 2A Dream of a Throne

  1. Where did the animals come from? The sea (circle)
  2. What was the first animal like? A lion (circle)
  3. What color was the clothing of the Ancient of Days? White as snow (circle)
  4. How long will the kingdom last? Forever (circle)
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Grade 3An Everlasting Kingdom

  1. How many animals did Daniel see? Four
  2. What was the hair of the Ancient of Days like? Pure wool
  3. What happened when the judgment was set? The books were opened.
  4. Who will receive the kingdom forever? God's people
1: Four great animals came up from the sea, different from one another.2: His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool.3: Thousands of thousands ministered to him.4: His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions will serve and obey him.

Grade 4One Like a Son of Man

  1. What was special about the first animal? It was like a lion with eagle's wings.
  2. What was the throne of the Ancient of Days like? Fiery flames
  3. What did the angel say the four animals are? Four kings
  4. Who will possess the kingdom forever? The saints of the Most High

Word bank: 1. throne; 2. clouds; 3. kingdom; 4. animals

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

Grade 5The Ancient of Days and the Son of Man

  1. Where did the four animals come from? From the great sea
  2. What did the little horn's mouth do? It spoke arrogant words.
  3. What happened when the judgment was set? The books were opened.
  4. What kind of dominion was given to the son of man? An everlasting dominion, which will not pass away
  5. In the New Testament, how did Jesus describe the Son of Man? Sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of the sky

Word bank: 1. sea; 2. animals; 3. snow; 4. clouds; 5. kingdom

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

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