THEME: Unsinkable
SERIES: Heroes
TITLE: We Won’t Bow Down
Scripture: Daniel 3
I. THE KING’S IMAGE
History: the image was 60 cubits (90 feet) tall and 6 cubits (9 feet) wide. The LXX (Septuagint) says Neb built this the 18th year of his reign…16 years after Daniel’s interpretation of his dream.
The fact they were not only commanded to bow down before the image but also to worship indicates more to this than worship. It indicates Neb now saw himself as a (god).
II. THE FIERY TEST
The charge against the 3 Hebrew boys was (treason).
The response of Neb was fast and furious:
1. (Furious rage)- v.13
2. Gives them (another chance) but then challenges any other god.
Their response is classic. It is one thing to believe God is able to come through, but they went even further with 4 words: (but even if not).
What can we learn from this event?
1) God is (sovereign), whether the result of our obedience is triumph or tragedy.
2) Suffering is (necessary), whether it seems fair or not.
3) (Deliverance) makes an impression on both the righteous and unrighteous.
NEXT WEEK: Theme: Unsinkable/ Series: Heroes
Title: Integrity Matters – Daniel 6:1-17
