1. Daniel and the King’s Food To strengthen each child’s desire to live the Word of Wisdom

2. Attention Activity What would a mouse do if it understood how the trap worked? What would a mouse do if it understood how the trap worked? Satan uses “bait” to try to persuade us to disobey the Lord’s law of good health, the Word of Wisdom. Satan uses “bait” to try to persuade us to disobey the Lord’s law of good health, the Word of Wisdom. Ways Satan tempts us to touch the bait in the mousetrap: Ways Satan tempts us to touch the bait in the mousetrap: –Advertisements that appear desirable –Pressure from friends In this lesson you will learn about the courage and self-discipline Daniel had in refusing the meat and wine the king ordered him to eat and how Daniel was blessed for obeying the Lord’s law of health. In this lesson you will learn about the courage and self-discipline Daniel had in refusing the meat and wine the king ordered him to eat and how Daniel was blessed for obeying the Lord’s law of health.

3. King Nebuchadnezzar captured Jerusalem and took many of the people of Judah captive King Nebuchadnezzar captured Jerusalem and took many of the people of Judah captive The king ordered that select children of Israel be chosen to live with him in the palace The king ordered that select children of Israel be chosen to live with him in the palace –(Daniel 1:3-4) 3. And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king’s seed, and of the princes; 4. Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king’s palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans. Whom did he want to come live in his household? Whom did he want to come live in his household? What qualities did those who were chosen possess? What qualities did those who were chosen possess?

4. Among the children were four children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah Among the children were four children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah What were the names given to the four chosen ones of the children of Judah? (Daniel 1:7) What were the names given to the four chosen ones of the children of Judah? (Daniel 1:7) –7. Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach: and to Azariah, of Abed-nego. The king eventually wanted to use these young men in his service (Daniel 1:5) The king eventually wanted to use these young men in his service (Daniel 1:5) –5. And the king appointed them a daily provision of the king’s meat, and of the wine which he drank: so nourishing them three years, that at the end thereof they might stand before the king. What did he do to take care of them? What did he do to take care of them?

5. Lets read Daniel 1:8 Lets read Daniel 1:8 –8. But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. What commitment had Daniel and his friends made in their hearts? What commitment had Daniel and his friends made in their hearts? Why did Daniel not want to eat the king’s food or drink his wine? Why did Daniel not want to eat the king’s food or drink his wine? –when Moses was Israel’s prophet, the Lord gave the children of Israel a law that told them what to eat and drink. The food the king wanted Daniel and his friends to eat was against this law. In our day we have a law of health that has been revealed to us called the Word of Wisdom –Enrichment Activities #1 Healthy Foods Mentioned in the Word of Wisdom (D&C 89: 11-12, 16) Healthy Foods Mentioned in the Word of Wisdom (D&C 89: 11-12, 16) –11. Every herb in the season thereof, and every fruit in the season thereof; all these to be used with prudence and thanksgiving. –12. Yea, flesh also of beasts and of the fowls of the air, I, the Lord, have ordained for the use of man with thanksgiving; nevertheless they are to be used sparingly; –16 All grain is good for the food of man; as also the fruit of the vine; that which yieldeth fruit, whether in the ground or above the ground Notice that grains are mentioned, which is what Daniel and his Notice that grains are mentioned, which is what Daniel and his friends wanted to eat friends wanted to eat

6. Substances the Word of Wisdom tells us are harmful to our bodies (D&C 89: 5-9) Substances the Word of Wisdom tells us are harmful to our bodies (D&C 89: 5-9) –5 That inasmuch as any man drinketh wine or strong drink among you, behold it is not good, neither meet in the sight of your Father, only in assembling yourselves together to offer up your sacraments before him. – 6 And, behold, this should be wine, yea, pure wine of the grape of the vine, of your own make. –7 And, again, strong drinks are not for the belly, but for the washing of your bodies. –8 And again, tobacco is not for the body, neither for the belly, and is not good for man, but is an herb for bruises and all sick cattle, to be used with judgment and skill. –9 And again, hot drinks are not for the body or belly. The Prophet Joseph Smith defined “hot drinks” as tea and coffee. Modern prophets have added drugs, when used inappropriately, to this harmful list. The Prophet Joseph Smith defined “hot drinks” as tea and coffee. Modern prophets have added drugs, when used inappropriately, to this harmful list. Activity: Activity: –Bring to class pictures (or make wordstrips) of foods and substances listed in the Word of Wisdom. Make two signs that say “Good for us” and “Not good for us.” Distribute the pictures or the wordstrips to the children and let them take turns placing their picture by the appropriate sign.

7. If someone offered you something that was against the Word of Wisdom, how could you be like Daniel? If someone offered you something that was against the Word of Wisdom, how could you be like Daniel? –Enrichment Activities #2 Satan tries to convince us through advertising and peer pressure that disobeying the Word of Wisdom is fun and exciting and that it will not harm us. Discuss with the children the ways others might try to get them to use tobacco, alcohol, coffee, tea, or drugs. They might bring out ideas such as, “A little won’t hurt you,” “It makes you feel good,” or “Once won’t hurt.” Satan tries to convince us through advertising and peer pressure that disobeying the Word of Wisdom is fun and exciting and that it will not harm us. Discuss with the children the ways others might try to get them to use tobacco, alcohol, coffee, tea, or drugs. They might bring out ideas such as, “A little won’t hurt you,” “It makes you feel good,” or “Once won’t hurt.” Activity: Activity: –Put words such as the following on small pieces of paper: tea, beer, cigarettes. Have class members draw a slip of paper and role-play how they would respond to peer pressure to indulge in that item. Point out that in each case, even though it can be said in various ways, the answer is always “No!”

8. Let’s read (Daniel 1:10, 12-13) Let’s read (Daniel 1:10, 12-13) – 10. And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink: for why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which are of your sort? then shall ye make me endanger my head to the king –12. Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink. 13. Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king’s meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants. –*Pulse was a food made from seeds and grains. Why was the king’s chief officer worried when Daniel would not eat and drink the king’s food? Why was the king’s chief officer worried when Daniel would not eat and drink the king’s food? What was Daniel’s plan? What was Daniel’s plan?

9. Let’s read (Daniel 1:15) Let’s read (Daniel 1:15) –15. And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king’s meat. How was the health of these young men different after the ten-day testing period? How was the health of these young men different after the ten-day testing period? Daniel and his friends were allowed to continue to eat pulse and drink water instead of meat and wine, and after 3 years they were called before the king. Daniel and his friends were allowed to continue to eat pulse and drink water instead of meat and wine, and after 3 years they were called before the king. Let’s read (Daniel 1: 17, 19-20) Let’s read (Daniel 1: 17, 19-20) –17. As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. –19. And the king communed with them; and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: therefore stood they before the king. 20. And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm. Besides being blessed with good physical health, in what other ways were Daniel and his friends blessed? Besides being blessed with good physical health, in what other ways were Daniel and his friends blessed? Why do you think their mental abilities were increased? Why do you think their mental abilities were increased?

10. How can we receive the same blessings that Daniel and his friends received? How can we receive the same blessings that Daniel and his friends received? What are the Lord’s promises to all who obey the Word of Wisdom? What are the Lord’s promises to all who obey the Word of Wisdom? –(D&C 89: 18-21) 18. And all saints who remember to keep and do these sayings, walking in obedience to the commandments, shall receive health in their navel and marrow to their bones; 19. And shall find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures; 20. And shall run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint. 21. And I, the Lord, give unto them a promise, that the destroying angel shall pass by them, as the children of Israel, and not slay them. Amen. –(D&C 89: 18-21) 18. And all saints who remember to keep and do these sayings, walking in obedience to the commandments, shall receive health in their navel and marrow to their bones; 19. And shall find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures; 20. And shall run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint. 21. And I, the Lord, give unto them a promise, that the destroying angel shall pass by them, as the children of Israel, and not slay them. Amen.

11. Conclusion Testimony: Testimony: –I am grateful for the Word of Wisdom and that by keeping the Word of Wisdom you will be blessed both physically and spiritually. Closing Prayer Closing Prayer