Elementary Lesson • Week 1 of 4
Oct 4, 2026
Whether it's a card, a number, or a cup, some of the best illusions ask us to make difficult choices. This week, we'll hear about a difficult choice Daniel and his friends needed to make: to listen to God or follow a king's command. Their trust in God throughout this incredible story reminds us that when we face difficult decisions, God helps us choose wisely.
BIG IDEA: God helps us choose wisely.
BIBLE STORY: Daniel’s Training in Babylon (Daniel 1; 2 Timothy 1:7–14)
MEMORY VERSE: “For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.” — 1 Chronicles 16:25 (NIV)