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    Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego: Sunday School Lesson

    Daniel 3

    Ages 6–12 ~45 min Memory: Daniel 3:17

    Print this page straight from your browser — the story, memory verse, discussion questions and craft all fit on one sheet.

    Big Idea

    God is able to deliver us; and even if He does not, we still will not bow.

    Story Summary

    Nebuchadnezzar set up a golden image and commanded everyone to bow. Three young Hebrews would not. Thrown into a furnace heated seven times hotter than usual, they were joined by a fourth figure 'like the Son of God' — and walked out without even the smell of fire on them.

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    Memory Verse (KJV)

    “Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king.”

    Daniel 3:17

    Discussion Questions

    1. What did the king command everyone to do when the music played?
    2. The three said 'but if not' (Dan 3:18). What did they mean?

      Teacher hint: They would obey God even if He chose not to rescue them.

    3. Who did the king see walking in the fire?
    4. What is something you would find hard to stand up for at school?

    Craft Idea: Four-in-the-Furnace Window

    Supplies

    • Black card stock
    • Red and orange tissue paper
    • Scissors
    • Glue

    Steps

    1. Cut a furnace door shape out of the black card.
    2. Glue tissue paper behind the opening for flames.
    3. Draw four figures standing in the fire.
    4. Write Daniel 3:17 above the door.

    Printable Worksheet

    Print the lesson page as the worksheet; pair it with the fiery furnace coloring page.

    Coloring page This Sunday's lesson

    Lesson flow (45 minutes)

    1. Welcome (5 min): Pray, then read the memory verse aloud three times together.
    2. Story (10 min): Tell the story summary in your own words; open a KJV to Daniel 3.
    3. Discussion (10 min): Walk through the questions above. Let every child answer at least once.
    4. Craft (15 min): Make the four-in-the-furnace window.
    5. Wrap-up (5 min): Hand out the worksheet to finish at home and recite the memory verse one last time.

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