Story Summary:
King Nebuchadnezzar had a special dream with a message from God. He asked all the wise men in his kingdom to tell him what it meant, but only Daniel was able to do so.
In his dream, a huge tree stretched to the heavens. Animals and birds ate of its fruit and rested in its shade. Then an angel came and ordered the tree be cut down, but a stump left behind. The angel ordered that Nebuchadnezzar be made to live like a wild animal for seven years.
Daniel explained that the tree in the dream represented Nebuchadnezzar. He was a great king, but he would be made to live like an animal for seven years to learn that God is the king over all, even a king like Nebuchadnezzar.
As Nebuchadnezzar walked amongst his palace, he bragged about his great kingdom. Then God spoke from heaven, saying Nebuchadnezzar would live like an animal for seven years, to learn that God is the true king. He was driven from his people. He thought and lived like an animal. His hair and nails grew long.
After seven years, the king's mind became clear again. He gave praise to God as the real king over all.
Big Idea and Motions: Jesus is the King of kings.
Jesus - form a cross with your forearms
King - pretend to put a crown on your head
Kings - hold your arms up and then bow forward
Verse / Motions: Psalm 47:7, ESV - For God is the King of all the earth; sing praises with a psalm!
God - point up
King - pretend to put a crown on your head
All the earth - trace a large circle in the air with your hands
Sing praises - sing these words, gesturing up like an opera singer
Psalm - pretend to play a guitar
Questions to Ask Throughout the Week
Who had a dream in today’s story? // King Nebuchadnezzar.
What big thing did he see in his dream? // A big tree.
What did the angel say to do the tree? // Chop it to a stump.
Who told King Nebuchadnezzar what his dream meant? // Daniel.
Who did the big tree in the dream represent? // King Nebuchadnezzar
What did King Nebuchadnezzar brag about? // How great his kingdom was
What troubling thing was going to happen to King Nebuchadnezzar? // Live like an animal for 7 years.
What happened to King Nebuchadnezzar when he lived like an animal? // Long hair and nails, ate grass
Why did God do this to King Nebuchadnezzar? // Because he thought he was the greatest king, not God
What did King Jesus do for us? // Died and rise again for our sin.
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