Daniel and His Friends | Old Testament Stories for Kids

Summary

In the conquered kingdom of Jerusalem, Daniel and his friends were taken to Babylon to serve the king. Despite the king's provision of food and wine, they refused, adhering to God's commandments. This decision worried the king's servant, fearing their health would suffer and provoke the king's wrath. Daniel, trusting in God, requested a 10-day trial with water and grains. Surprisingly, they remained healthier than their peers, and their obedience to God's commandments led them to become the wisest in the king's court.

Takeaways

• 🏰 The kingdom of Babylon conquered Jerusalem and took away some of the smartest and strongest young men to serve the king.
• 👑 Daniel and his friends were among those chosen to serve in the king's court and become his wise men.
• 🚫 Daniel and his friends refused to eat the king's food and drink the wine as it was against God's commandments.
• 😨 The king's servant was afraid because he thought Daniel and his friends would grow weaker without the king's food, which could lead to his own death.
• 🙏 Daniel trusted in God and asked for water and grains instead, to be compared with the health of other young men after 10 days.
• 🍽️ The servant agreed to Daniel's request, and they were given water and grains for 10 days.
• 💪 After 10 days, Daniel and his friends were found to be healthier than all the other young men.
• 📜 Daniel and his friends followed God's commandments, which led them to become the wisest men in the king's court.
• 🎶 The story concludes with a musical note, suggesting a positive outcome for Daniel and his friends.
• 🔑 Trusting in God and adhering to one's beliefs can lead to unexpected positive results, even in challenging circumstances.

Q & A

Who were the main characters in the script?

The main characters in the script are Daniel and his friends.

What significant event is mentioned in the script?

The conquest of Jerusalem by the kingdom of Babylon is mentioned.

Why were Daniel and his friends taken to Babylon?

They were taken to Babylon because they were among the smartest and strongest young men, and they were to serve the king in his court.

Why did Daniel and his friends refuse to eat the king's food and drink the wine?

They refused because it was against God's commandments.

What was the king's servant afraid of?

The servant was afraid that if Daniel and his friends refused the king's food, they would grow weaker and the king would be angry, potentially leading to the servant's death.

What did Daniel propose to the servant as an alternative to the king's food?

Daniel asked the servant to give them water and grains for 10 days.

What was the outcome of the 10-day experiment with Daniel and his friends' diet?

After 10 days, Daniel and his friends were healthier than all the other young men.

How did God's commandments impact Daniel and his friends' lives in the script?

By following God's commandments, Daniel and his friends became the wisest men in the king's court.

What does the script imply about the importance of trust in God and obedience to His commandments?

The script implies that trusting in God and obeying His commandments can lead to wisdom, health, and favor in the eyes of others.

What can be inferred about the king's attitude towards his wise men from the script?

It can be inferred that the king valued the health and wisdom of his wise men, as he wanted them to be the best to serve in his court.