B-5 God's Prophetic Puzzle - 2

Theme: Daniel and Revelation are like different pieces of a big puzzle. We need Daniel to understand Revelation, and we need Revelation to help us understand Daniel.

Supplies:

• One 25-piece puzzle, divided into two separate boxes
• Label one box “Daniel”
• Label the other box “Revelation”

Directions:

1. Divide the class into two groups.
2. Give each group one box of puzzle pieces.
3. Tell each group to put the puzzle together using only the pieces in their box.
4. Give them 5 minutes to try.
5. Let them struggle and notice that the puzzle cannot be completed.
6. Stop the groups and invite the entire class to work together, combining both sets of pieces.
7. Once the puzzle is finished, explain how both sets of pieces were needed to see the whole picture.

Discussion

• Why was it hard to finish the puzzle with only one box?
• What changed when we worked together and used all the pieces?
• To fully understand Daniel, we must study Revelation, because Revelation adds pieces that explain Daniel.
• To understand Revelation, we must study Daniel, because Daniel gives the foundation and key clues Revelation builds on.

B-4 God's Prophetic Puzzle - 1

Symbols

Theme: God uses symbols to help us understand prophecy

Supplies: Pictures of the following: Eagle, stop sign, yield sign, bathroom sign, wind, water, animal, animal's horn

Directions:

1. Show pictures of the stop sign, yield sign, and bathroom signs, and ask what they mean.
2. Show a picture of the eagle and ask which country it is a symbol of. 
1. Explain that God also uses symbols just like nations use symbols.
2. To understand prophecy, we need to understand the symbols God uses.
3. Show a picture of wind and explain that it is a symbol for war/strife
4. Show a picture of water and explain that it represents lots of people
5. Show a picture of an animal and explain that it is a symbol for a kingdom
6. Show the picture horn and explain that it also represents a kingdom that comes out of another kingdom
7. Mix up the different pictures and have the kids yell out what each one represents as you show them.

B-3 God's Fearless Witness

 Prayer Chain Challenge

Materials Needed: 

• Construction paper cut into strips
• Tape or stapler
• Pens

Directions:

1. Distribute paper strips to each student (4-5/student)
2. Ask kids what prayer habits Daniel had before he was in the lion's den
1. Prayed 3 times a day (Daniel 6)
2. Prayed when he was in trouble (Daniel 2)
3. Praised God in prayer (Daniel 2)
3. Write those prayer habits down on paper strips (one per habit) and then form a chain
4. Have kids come up with prayer habits they can start now. 
5. Write those on the strips and add to the chain
6. Hang the chain in your room so you can see it for the rest of the quarter