How much time do you have tonight?
All three paths are shown: 15 minutes, then more for 30, then more for 60.
- 15 min
Read the verse
“My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.”
— Daniel 6:22 (KJV) - 15 min
Sing
The Night That Held Its Breath — from 31 Days of Christmas Hymns. Play it once, then sing the chorus together.
- 15 min
Pray together
Lord, Daniel kept praying even when it was against the law, and You shut the lions' mouths. Make us faithful in small things and brave in big ones. Amen.
- 15 min
Do one thing
Write a thank-you note.
- 30 min
The story
Jesse Tree evening 19 · Daniel — read Daniel 6 in your Bible. Symbol to hang: a lion.
For the children: Daniel in the lions' den.
- 30 min
Print
Colour square 18 on the printable calendarOrnament 19 · Daniel
- 60 min
Together: Act it out
Act out Daniel's story, with the youngest as the lion whose mouth is shut.
- 60 min
Talk about it
- Why did Daniel keep praying at his window?
- What helps you keep praying every day?
- 60 min
Light a candle
Light 3 candles on the Advent wreath (the rose-coloured one, for joy). How to keep the wreath.
Then light a candle for someone you carry in your heart on Light a Candle Together.
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