The Fiery Furnace
Discussion Questions:
What did King Nebuchadnezzar want people to worship?
(a large golden statue, Dan. 3:1)
Which three men refused to bow to the statue?
(Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, Dan. 3:13)
How did Nebuchadnezzar punish the friends?
(They were thrown into the fiery furnace, Dan. 3:21)
What did the king see when he peered into the furnace?
(The three friends walking around with a fourth person who looked like a god, Dan. 3:25)
Why do you think God allowed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to go through the fire?
Guide kids to see that God used this scary situation to build the friends’ faith in Him and to show Nebuchadnezzar that God is mighty to save His people. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego went through the fire for God to be glorified.
What are some idols that you are tempted to worship?
Guide the kids to see that good gifts from God turn into idols if we love them more than we love God. When we repent, God forgives us and changes our hearts to love Him more.
How does knowing that God does everything for His glory and our good help us when we face scary situations?
Guide the kids to see that though God doesn’t promise us physical safety, He promises that He will never leave us or forsake us. He will help us through hard times.
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