Facing Fire With Faith
from Calvary Eau Claire Hosted by Calvary Baptist Church Eau Claire
Standing Firm: Facing Fire with Faith Daniel 3:1-18 1. The King Demands Worship and Loyalties are Tested (verses 1-7) a. Nebuchadnezzar responds with Pride b. He verbally demanded and physically required worship. c. The people obeyed (vs 7) 2. The Peers Demand Judgement (vs 8-12) a. Sin Disguised as Loyalty b. Loyalty Was Actually Self-Serving 3. The King Feels Insulted (vs 13-15) a. Embracing sin leads to more sin b. Sin is rejection of God 4. The Faithful Refuse and Remain True (vs 16-18) a. Rejection yet Respectful b. Ownership not Excuses i. “We have no need to answer you in this matter…our God whom we serve” (vs 16-17) ii. They served God so the answer was simple, worship God alone. c. Faith in God, not circumstance i. Their faith was not limited to the belief in a miracle but included the faith in God’s sovereignty. “God…is able. But if not…” (vs 17-18) 5. Conclusion a. The Nature of God Demands Our Worship b. The Nature of God Demands Our Loyalty
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