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Facing The Fire

Facing The Fire. Dealing With Idols. Nebuchadnezzar pushes his beliefs onto others. Daniel 3:1-3 We must face organizations that push us to accept their beliefs over God’s commands. Facing The Fire Takes Conviction. Dealing With Fear.

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Facing The Fire

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  1. Facing The Fire

  2. Dealing With Idols • Nebuchadnezzar pushes his beliefs onto others. • Daniel 3:1-3 • We must face organizations that push us to accept their beliefs over God’s commands. • Facing The Fire Takes Conviction

  3. Dealing With Fear • Nebuchadnezzar uses fear of death to control his government. • Daniel 3:4-6 • We must face our fears when we are pressured to compromise. • Facing The Fire Takes Courage

  4. Dealing With Labels • The Chaldeans promote prejudices by bringing charges against “the Jews.” • Daniel 3:8,12 • We must overcome stereotypes by personally making righteous choices. • Facing The Fire Takes Communication

  5. Dealing With Rage • Nebuchadnezzar is furious that Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego have not obeyed. • Daniel 3:13 • We must overcome our own foolishness when we get angry. • Facing The Fire Takes Composure

  6. Dealing With Our Example • Nebuchadnezzar is not only judging Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego for their actions. He is also judging God. • Daniel 3:14-15 • What conclusions do others draw about God’s strength from our choices? • Facing The Fire Takes Confidence • Daniel 3:17-18

  7. Dealing With Truth • The evidence of God’s victory over the flames was clearly seen by the king. • Daniel 3:24-27 • Rather than turn away from the truth, the king accepts that God is worthy of reverence, and rewards Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. • Daniel 3:28-29 • We must encourage those who stand up for the truth, but standing together. • Facing The Fire Takes Comradery

  8. Dealing With Life Takes… FollowingIn The Footsteps of CHRIST! 1 Peter 2:21-25 • Conviction • Courage • Communication • Composure • Confidence • Comradery

  9. Facing The Fire

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