Lesson 42: Daniel in the Lions' Den

Primary 6

Nov 6

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Lesson

The purpose of teaching LDS Primary 6 Lesson 42: Daniel in the Lions' Den is to understand the value of daily prayer.

Teaching Thoughts

These are a few bonus ideas- keep scrolling for more!

Make this fun lion paper toy instead from Ministry Ark.
Want an all colored set of Daniel and the lions’ den instead? Little LDS Ideas has a similar set that she water colored.
Rachael’s Booknook has a prayer chart and free printable quote to use.
Learn more about the background to the Book of Daniel and get help making a diorama for this lesson with the helps included in the Red Headed Hostess class packet.

The following are links to LDS.org resources unless otherwise stated.

Teacher Study

"Using the Supernal Gift of Prayer" by Elder Richard G. Scott

"Lessons from the Lord's Prayers" by Elder Russell M. Nelson

"Pray Always" by Elder David A. Bednar

Videos

Daniel and the Lions' Den- Illustrated scripture story about 2 minutes

Daniel in the Lions' Den (about 1 1/2 minutes)- Reenactment

President Monson Talks about Prayer- Video with exerpt from October 2011 General Conference- about 4 minutes

Prayer- A woman shares how prayers can work miracles (about 4 minutes)

Origin- Go to the source if you want to know the answer- about 5 minutes

Music

"I Love to Pray"- Children's Songbook pg. 25

"I Pray in Faith"- Children's Songbook pg. 14

"Follow the Prophet"- Children's Songbook pg. 110

"A Child's Prayer"- Children's Songbook pg. 12

"A Prayer"- Children's Songbook pg. 22

"A Prayer Song"- Children's Songbook pg. 22

"A Song of Thanks"- Children's Songbook pg. 20

"Heavenly Father, Now I Pray"- Children's Songbook pg. 19

"I Thank Thee, Dear Father"- Children's Songbook pg. 7

"Thanks to Thee"- Children's Songbook pg. 6

"We Bow Our Heads"- Children's Songbook pg. 25

Scriptures

Proverbs 15:29- Hears the prayers of the righteous

Jeremiah 29:12-13- If search, will find Him

Matthew 6:5-8- Pray in secret

Matthew 6:9-13- Pray after this manner

Matthew 7:7- Ask and you will receive

Matthew 26:41- Pray to avoid temptation

James 1:5-6- Pray with faith, nothing wavering

James 5:16- Prayer of the righteous availeth much

2 Nephi 32:8-9- The Spirit teaches a man to pray

Alma 34:18-27- Prayer always

Alma 37:37- Counsel with the Lord

D&C 10:5- Pray always, to come off the conqueror

D&C 19:28- Pray in heart and vocally

D&C 112:10- The Lord will give you answers

Love these handouts and ideas for teaching LDS Primary 6 Lesson 42: Daniel in the Lions' Den #LDS #Mormon #LDSprimary

My Primary 6 Lesson 42 handout packet includes

Daniel and the Lions’ Den figures to act out the story (puppet style or give the props to your class and have them tell you the story)
Lion strips and den cone to go with Enrichment Activity 2 where you discuss things you can pray for.

Print Handouts