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Accordion Bible story book
Fiery Furnace Accordion Bible Story Book
5.0 out of 52 reviewsA printable accordion Bible story book based on Fiery Furnace. Children colour the story sections and fold the strip into a concertina book for retelling. Story focus: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego won’t bow to an idol. They are thrown into a blazing furnace. They come out safe, not even a hair burned.
- Suggested ages
- 6–10 years
- Activity time
- 25–40 min
- Difficulty
- Easy–moderate
English
Age, time and difficulty are planning guides. Check the preparation notes for adult help.
$4.15 USD
One-time purchase
Digital download · No physical item shipped
What’s included
- Printable accordion-style story sections for colouring and folding
- 5 numbered story sections (listed as “Page 1” onward; physical PDF page count unverified)
- Printable & Editable in Microsoft Word & Google Docs
- A4 & US Letter Sizes Included
- Accordion-style craft for sequencing Bible stories
- Scenes stated in the listing: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego won’t bow to an idol; The king is angry and orders them punished; They are thrown into a blazing furnace; A fourth man appears. God is with them; They come out safe, not even a hair burned
Your download files
- TheFieryFurnace.pdf: 1 page
File inventory and page counts checked against the originals. Page counts include any instruction pages. Please check the preparation notes before printing for a group.
Getting ready
Age & adult help
The activity combines a sequence of pictures with concertina folding and story retelling.
Prepare or join long strips and demonstrate each fold. Read the story text aloud if needed.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors. Glue or tape may be useful for joining strips.
Time & preparation
One accordion book, including colouring and folding. Teaching time is additional.
Age is an editorial estimate for the motor and reading demands of this format. Difficulty, completion time and suggested tools are planning estimates, not build-tested.
Check the file before you print for a group, and allow for any extra help the kids might need.
Printing tipsThe story behind the craft
Bible passage: Daniel 3:1–30
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego refuse to worship the king’s image. They say God can rescue them but remain faithful even if he does not; in the furnace a fourth figure appears, and they emerge unharmed.
Main takeaway: Their faithfulness does not depend on being promised an easy rescue.
As you open the story book
Open the folds gradually, using the revealed sections to retell the account.
Notice the golden image, the refusal and the fourth figure. Read their words before the furnace, especially the phrase about what happens if they are not rescued.
An adult can read one section while a younger child points to its picture. Older learners can close the book, retell it and reopen it to check the sequence.
Questions to explore
- What were the men told to worship?
- What did they say before entering the furnace?
- How is a conviction different from doing something only for a reward?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 1-page PDF: TheFieryFurnace.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
How do I use the folding story?
Colour the illustrated sequence and fold along its marked lines. Open the panels one at a time while retelling the account. Use the cover and numbered sections to check which way the story opens. The pictured scenes include: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego won’t bow to an idol; The king is angry and orders them punished; They are thrown into a blazing furnace; A fourth man appears. God is with them; They come out safe, not even a hair burned.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 landscape. TheFieryFurnace.pdf: print the page for each learner or group. Print single-sided. On US Letter paper, select Letter and Fit or shrink to the printable area; the originals are not separate Letter-sized files.
What supplies and preparation does this need?
Paper and colouring pencils, plus scissors and glue only where the sheet marks pieces for cutting or attaching. Demonstrate the concertina folds before the activity.
What help might children need with this activity?
Suggested ages: 6–10 years. Prepare or join long strips and demonstrate each fold. Read the story text aloud if needed. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.
Reviews
5.0 out of 52 reviews
Shannon
Originally posted on Etsy ↗Wonderful product and the seller was awesome.
