Grade 3 CRE The Early Life Of Jesuc Christ – The Three Hebrew Men Are Rescued From Fire Notes
CRE Notes: The Three Hebrew Men Are Rescued From Fire
Topic: The Early Life of Jesus Christ
Subtopic: The Three Hebrew Men Are Rescued From Fire (Daniel 3)
Class / Age: Class 2–3 (about 8 years old) — Kenya
The Story (short and simple)
A long time ago, in the land of Babylon, there were three brave Hebrew men called Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. The king had made a very big golden statue and told everyone to worship it. The three men refused because they worshipped only God.
The king got angry and ordered a hot furnace to be made. The men were thrown into the fiery furnace. But God kept them safe! When the king looked, he saw not three, but four people walking in the fire. The three men came out with no burns and with faith stronger than before. Everyone praised God.
Bible reference: Daniel chapter 3.
What this story teaches us
- Trust God even when things are scary. 🙏
- God is with us in trouble — He protects and helps. ❤️
- Be brave to do what is right, even if others do not agree. 💪
- We should praise God when He helps us. 🎉
How this links to Jesus
Jesus taught us to trust God, love Him and be courageous. Though the story is from the Old Testament, it shows the same trust in God that Jesus wanted His friends to have.
Memory Verse (easy)
"Our God whom we serve is able to save us." — Daniel 3:17
Class Activities (Kenyan friendly)
- Role-play: Make a small play about the three men. Use bright clothes and pretend a safe "furnace" with red and orange cloths. (Teacher supervises.)
- Drawing: Draw the three men walking out of the fire. Use crayons and label "God protects me".
- Group talk: Share a time you were scared and how trusting God helped you. (Could be at school, home or church.)
Questions for learners
- Who were the three Hebrew men? (Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego)
- Why did they refuse to bow to the statue?
- What happened when they were put into the furnace?
- How can we show trust in God like they did?
"Dear God, thank you for protecting us. Help us to trust you always. Amen."