Lesson Summary:

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego defy the king’s command, stand firm for God, and are delivered from death.

Focus Passage: Daniel 3.

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Outline and Lesson Goal

Principles and Applications

I. The Great Decree (Daniel 3:1-7)

Principle: Only God is worthy of all of our true worship.
Application: What challenges to your faith are you facing today? Are there idols in your life that cause you to bow down and worship?
Scripture Reference

23 But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers.
24 God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.
John 4:23-24

II. The Great Declaration (Daniel 3:8-18)

Principle: We must stand firm in our faith when challenged by men.
Application: How are you living out your faith in view of an unbelieving world? How much do you trust God for a great deliverance?
Scripture Reference

But Peter and the apostles answered, ‘We must obey God rather than men.’
Acts 5:29

III. The Great Deliverance (Daniel 3:19-30)

Principle: God promises to be with you in the midst of your greatest trials.
Application: How have you experienced God’s presence with you in your greatest trials?
Scripture Reference

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you.
Isaiah 43:2