The Fiery Furnace of Faith Tested

Scripture Reading #1: Daniel 3:1-18

Song #1 - Rodrigo Godinez: Lord, I Need You

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ78K7bCtKs

If we want to stand strong for our faith, we need the Lord to help us do so, as He did for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego    

Scripture Reading #2: Daniel 3:19-30    

Song #2 - Phil Bena: Nothing But the Blood of Jesus    

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=A80WN_-D3FU&

In the fiery furnace, the great test that threatens our souls, only God’s intervention can save us.  God is with us, he joins us in the fire, and saves us from it.    

Message: The Fiery Furnace of Faith Tested (Daniel 3)   

Five Big Themes of Biblical Narratives:

Prosperity/Creation

Predator/Test

Fall/Persecution

Redemption/Deliverance

Exaltation

Questions for Contemplation:  

How would you apply Daniel 3 to your life today? 

What most impresses you about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's faith? 

Our current time is driven by outrage, indignation, and a “cancel culture.”  Can you see elements of these things in the court of Babylon?  How might God be challenging you to reject aspects of the preferred political party?  What might you lose if you did that?