My seventh First Testament curriculum resource dropped a few weeks ago with the Youth Cartel, this one on the book of Daniel! And yes, I was working on it BEFORE I heard of the Tiger King. I love the book of Daniel; it’s one that we may feel so familiar with after years of Sunday School lessons … but it’s far more edgy and thought provoking than our third grade teacher led us to believe. Like the other First Testament curriculum, it is a four week small group guide full of discussion questions and lesson ideas. They’re only $5.99 each, or you can grab five of them for only $19.99 (that’s twenty weeks of material for a buck a week!). Here’s the official description:

Perhaps one of the more well-known names in scripture, Daniel was a prophet trapped in a foreign land. Captured as a teenager when his nation was conquered and his family most likely killed, he was taken away from all he knew and forced to live in Babylon where he was castrated and given a new name. He should have lost his identity through all of that, yet he remained powerfully committed to God through a lifetime of captivity. His life teaches young people powerful lessons in God’s sovereignty, what it means to be faithful, and opens the door to conversations around ancient prophecies.

• Week 1, Babylon (Daniel 1): A challenge to recognize God’s control and have the faith to stand for Him.
• Week 2, Belshazzar (Daniel 5): A warning about pride and how it can negatively impact decision making.
• Week 3, Lion’s Den (Daniel 6): A powerful lesson in just how important prayer is in the life of a believer.
• Week 4, Prophecy (Daniel 10-12): A reminder that we are precious to God and have overwhelming victory in Him.