Animals of the Bible · Forest · Wild
The Lion
The fearless king of the forest and the symbol of the victory of Jesus Christ
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- Key verse
- Revelation 5:5
- Where it lived
- The thickets of the Jordan Valley, the Judean desert and the groves of Gilead
- What it reminds us of
- Holy courage, heavenly rule and the victory of the Lion of the tribe of Juda
Stories from Scripture
The Lion in the stories of the Bible
The prophet Daniel
Daniel in the lions’ den in Babylon
The faithful Daniel kept praying to God three times a day at his open window, even though the king had given a harsh order. Thrown into a den of hungry lions for his faith, he was saved without a scratch when God sent His angel to shut the lions’ mouths.
Daniel 6:16-23David
Young shepherd David and the lion
Before he became king and faced the giant Goliath, David watched his father’s sheep on the hills of Bethlehem. When a lion came to carry off a lamb, David ran after it and rescued the lamb, saying that God gave him courage and strength.
1 Samuel 17:34-37Jesus Christ
The Lion of the tribe of Juda
In the heavenly vision in the book of Revelation, the apostle John sees Jesus Christ called “the Lion of the tribe of Juda.” Jesus overcame death and darkness, bringing eternal freedom to everyone who follows Him.
Revelation 5:5
Wonders of Creation
Did you know?
The mighty roar of a grown lion can be heard up to 8 kilometers away in the stillness of the night.
Lions live in close families called prides, working together to protect and feed their young.
Although they are extremely fast over short distances, lions sleep up to 20 hours a day to save their energy for the important moments.
What the lion teaches us
True courage comes from faith in God
The lion is the bravest of animals, but the greatest courage is to do what is right even when everyone else chooses wrong. Daniel was not afraid of lions because his heart was bound to God.
How we can live this out today
When other kids make unkind jokes or urge you to do wrong, be brave like a lion and choose truth and kindness!
Mini-Quiz
What did you learn about the lion?
Who was protected by God in a den of lions because he refused to give up praying?
For parents and children
At home and in Sunday school
A question for parents and children
What does it mean to be brave for God in everyday life? How can we choose the truth when we are afraid?
“Lord, You are my shield and my strength. Give me a courageous heart like Daniel’s, to love You and obey You without any fear! Amen.”