Lesson Overview

The Lesson Overview is basically an outline . . . Think of it as the "nuts and bolts" of each lesson.

Biblical Passage While other passages often find their way into a lesson, the biblical passage is the main focus.

Supporting Scripture The supporting scripture often provides context to, gives additional insight to, or reiterates the message of the biblical passage in additional places of Scripture.

Memory Verse The memory verse is a key verse that illustrates the biblical truth of the lesson. It usually originates from the biblical passage but may be from an additional passage.

Biblical Truth The biblical truth is the central foundation of the lesson. It comes directly from the biblical passage and drives the formation of learning goals.

Context The context section gives the context of the current lesson in regards to its surrounding lessons. It may also provide a glimpse of the historical or literary context of the biblical passage.

Learning Goals The learning goals help teachers understand what the lesson seeks to accomplish. The first learning goal is the driving purpose of the Explore section of the teaching plan and is concerned with biblical knowledge. The second learning goal pertains is the Transform section and is concerned with life application.

Prayer Suggestions The prayer suggestions provide specific ideas for the teacher to pray during the week for his or her students. These ideas are based on the goals and truths of the lesson.

Biblical Passage

Daniel 3:1–30

Supporting Passage

Exodus 20:1-5

Memory Verse

Daniel 3:17–18

Table Talk Question

What is the most difficult stand you’ve ever taken for your faith?

Biblical Truth

God is glorified when believers worship Him faithfully in all circumstances.

Context

Like Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were Jewish exiles living in Babylon during King Nebuchadnezzar’s reign. When the king demanded that all people worship his idol or face certain death by getting thrown in a furnace, the Hebrews refused to back down. Even if Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego had to suffer a horrifying death, they courageously declared that they would not forsake their God and worship idols.

Learning Goals
  • Learners will examine the importance of faithfully worshiping God.
  • Learners will describe how they can faithfully worship God in all kinds of circumstances.
Prayer Suggestions

As you prepare to teach this lesson, pray for those in your group.

  • Pray that learners will identify circumstances in their lives that God has been able to use for His glory.
  • Pray that learners will consider how remaining faithful to God is more important than anything else, even preserving their own lives.
  • Pray that learners will honestly reflect on the eternal consequences of faithfulness over the temporary benefits of sin.

Acknowledgments