{"product_id":"daniel-and-the-lions-den","title":"Daniel and the Lion's Den","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eWriter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blake Randolph\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat happens when faith refuses to bend, even under pressure from a king?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eDaniel and the Lion’s Den\u003c\/strong\u003e, Blake Randolph retells the familiar biblical story with warmth, tension, and plenty of stage energy. Daniel is faithful, steady, and deeply committed to God and that faith makes him stand out in all the right ways... and draws the wrong kind of attention. As jealousy grows inside the palace, a trap is set. What follows is a dramatic showdown between human pride and divine deliverance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eThis script moves cleanly from light character moments to real spiritual weight. You get humor in the court, tenderness in Daniel’s everyday faith, and then that unforgettable turn toward the lion’s den, where trust in God becomes more than a lesson; it becomes survival. It’s the kind of skit that gives an audience something to feel, not just something to watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003eFor churches looking for a Bible-centered drama with clear gospel application, recognizable characters, and a powerful ending, this one lands beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"223\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eRun-Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 12-15 minutes\u003cbr data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"261\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"277\"\u003eCast Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 primary speaking roles, plus optional extras\u003cbr data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"327\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"345\"\u003ePrimary Roles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrator, Daniel, Adina, King Darius, Administrator 1, Administrator 2, Administrator 3, Gabriel\u003cbr data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"477\"\u003eOptional\/Non-speaking Roles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soldiers, scribes, lions, crowd\/ensemble\u003cbr data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"521\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"544\"\u003eBiblical Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daniel 6\u003cbr data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"556\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eAdditional Scripture Echoes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Psalm 23, Psalm 34:18\u003cbr data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"613\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Babylon; Daniel’s house, marketplace, King Darius’s palace, lion’s den\u003cbr data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"699\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eProps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bed or sleeping mat, window area, basket, outer garment, work bag, market table, fruit, coins, throne, scrolls, shackles\/rope, lion’s den set pieces, royal décor\u003cbr data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"874\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3226\" data-end=\"3968\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3226\" data-end=\"3238\"\u003eSample Script\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3226\" data-end=\"3968\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3226\" data-end=\"3238\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Daniel and the Lion's Den\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/3241\/0943\/files\/Daniel_and_the_Lions_Den_Sample-Script.pdf?v=1774216110\"\u003eDownload Sample Script\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNARRATOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3241\"\u003eToday we are here to tell you about a man named Daniel. Daniel was a governor in the province of Babylon. A new king was\u003cbr data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"485\"\u003esitting on Babylon’s throne. Darius. Darius reorganized his\u003cbr data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"547\"\u003ekingdom. He appointed one hundred twenty governors to administer\u003cbr data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"614\"\u003eall the parts of his realm. Over them were three vice-regents,\u003cbr data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"679\"\u003eone of whom was Daniel. The governors reported to the\u003cbr data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"735\"\u003evice-regents, who made sure that everything was in order for the\u003cbr data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eking. But Daniel, brimming with spirit and intelligence, so\u003cbr data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"864\"\u003ecompletely outperformed the others that the king decided to put\u003cbr data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"930\"\u003ehim in charge of the whole kingdom. Unsurprisingly, jealousy\u003cbr data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"993\"\u003ebegan to take root in the hearts of the others. And roots of\u003cbr data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003ejealousy are bound to grow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eINT. DANIEL’S HOUSE - DAY 1\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eThe audience sees Daniel wake up with a yawn and stand up out of\u003cbr data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003ebed. He moves over to his window and kneels before it, looking\u003cbr data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003eout over the city. He closes his hands in prayer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eDANIEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eI give thanks unto You, Jehovah, that, in mercy, You have\u003cbr data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003erestored my soul within me. Endless is Your compassion; great is\u003cbr data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003eYour faithfulness. Blessed are You, Lord our God, Ruler of the\u003cbr data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eUniverse, Who renews daily the work of creation. Amen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eDaniel stands up and stretches, yawning yet again.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eDANIEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003eWell, I better get ready for work or I will be late. Oh, I need\u003cbr data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003ebreakfast!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eDaniel rushes over to a basket but finds no food there.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003eDANIEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003eNo more food? Well, I guess I will have to pick something up on\u003cbr data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003ethe way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003eDaniel grabs his outer garment and puts it on. Next, he picks up\u003cbr data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003ehis work bag and heads out the door.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003eSCENE CHANGES TO MARKETPLACE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003eDaniel walks up to Adina’s market table.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003eDANIEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003eAdina!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003eADINA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003eDaniel! It’s so wonderful to see you! How have you been?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003eDANIEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003eBlessed and highly favored. How about yourself?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2535\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003eADINA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003eNot bad. The crowds have been disturbingly low this morning.\u003cbr data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003eThey can be overwhelming at times and it can be tough to keep up\u003cbr data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003ewith the pace - but when it's your livelihood, you start to\u003cbr data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003erealize that being overwhelmed is just part of the game.(Chuckles)\u003cbr data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2471\"\u003eEnough about me. How are you? Congratulations on your promotion!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003eDANIEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2550\"\u003eThank you, Adina! I don’t know where this new position will lead\u003cbr data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2617\"\u003eme, but I know the Lord will light the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2671\"\u003eADINA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2674\"\u003eYes, He will. It is comforting to know that Jehovah will make a\u003cbr data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2740\"\u003eway for us, especially in these trying times we live in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2904\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2808\"\u003eDANIEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"2811\"\u003eYes, it is.(Nods affirmingly) I would like a little breakfast,\u003cbr data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2876\"\u003eAdina, figs if you have any.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2917\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2915\"\u003eADINA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2924\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2924\"\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"3073\"\u003eDaniel! You and your figs! (Laughs) I have some fresh\u003cbr data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"2982\"\u003epomegranates from the garden this morning. How about you try\u003cbr data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3045\"\u003esome of that? Something new?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3085\"\u003eDANIEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3088\"\u003eYou have convinced me! One pomegranate, please! (Laughs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3315\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3315\"\u003eDaniel reaches into his pocket and takes out a handful of coins.\u003cbr data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3214\"\u003eAdina gives Daniel the squash and Daniel gives Adina the coins.\u003cbr data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3280\"\u003eAdina looks at the coins in shock.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3317\" data-end=\"3385\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3317\" data-end=\"3326\"\u003eADINA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3329\"\u003eDaniel, this is triple what it costs. I can’t take this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3397\"\u003eDANIEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3400\"\u003eI insist. Your heart for the Lord is so beautiful, Adina. Since\u003cbr data-start=\"3463\" data-end=\"3466\"\u003ethe moment I first met you here in Babylon, I have seen how\u003cbr data-start=\"3525\" data-end=\"3528\"\u003eJehovah has used you to help others and draw them closer to His\u003cbr data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3594\"\u003ekingdom. And I know that He will continue to use you in mighty\u003cbr data-start=\"3656\" data-end=\"3659\"\u003eways. I want to be just a small part of your journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3775\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3723\"\u003eADINA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3726\"\u003eThank you, Daniel. That means more than you know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3777\" data-end=\"3827\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3777\" data-end=\"3787\"\u003eDANIEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3787\" data-end=\"3790\"\u003eI hope you have a blessed day, Adina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3829\" data-end=\"3857\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3829\" data-end=\"3838\"\u003eADINA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3838\" data-end=\"3841\"\u003eYou too, Daniel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3859\" data-end=\"3961\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3859\" data-end=\"3961\"\u003eDaniel takes a bite of his pomegranate and walks away from\u003cbr data-start=\"3918\" data-end=\"3921\"\u003eAdina’s table, heading into the palace.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3963\" data-end=\"3992\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3963\" data-end=\"3992\"\u003eINT. KING DARIUS’S PALACE 2\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"4169\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"4169\"\u003eThe administrators are seen talking to Darius. Sitting on his\u003cbr data-start=\"4056\" data-end=\"4059\"\u003eroyal throne, Darius is bored with what the administrators are\u003cbr data-start=\"4121\" data-end=\"4124\"\u003esharing with him. Daniel is seen walking in.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4171\" data-end=\"4176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4171\" data-end=\"4176\"\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4178\" data-end=\"4291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4178\" data-end=\"4197\"\u003eADMINISTRATOR 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4197\" data-end=\"4200\"\u003eSo, my king, in conclusion to this three-hour session, we just\u003cbr data-start=\"4262\" data-end=\"4265\"\u003ehave a few more points to—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4293\" data-end=\"4348\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"4293\" data-end=\"4348\"\u003eDarius notices Daniel and jumps up out of his throne.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4350\" data-end=\"4419\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4350\" data-end=\"4360\"\u003eDARIUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4360\" data-end=\"4363\"\u003eDaniel! 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