EVEN IFThe Story of 3 Boys Who

Didn’t Dance

Who Are They?

Good LookingGifted in WisdomKing’s Family or NoblesTeachable

The Journey

The 1st TestThe 2nd Test

After 3 Years of Training (vs. 5)

Final BlessingLittle things matter

The Setup

Statue of GoldContrast to Image in dream?

Defiance to God’s Prophecy?

His Kingdom would not end as predicted

The PartyThe Invitation

The ThreatPolitics & JealousyAccused & ChargedArrogance Displayed

Attacks source of strength

Knowledge ≠ Faith

The AnswerThey were guilty and everyone knew itNo defense would have made the King happyThey did not need to deliberateThey did not doubt God’s abilityThey did not presume His WillThey did not make excuses

The AnalysisHow could they have been “Careful to Answer”

When in Rome …Everyone else is doing itWe can accomplish much more alive than deadWe might lose out importance/ living/ status

The Analysis (cont)

It’s only 1 time, 10 min, then it’s overWe don’t have to renounce God, just show “respect” for the KingThis is too much to ask of us, it’s too hardGod put us in this Land, He would understand ...

The FireKing’s Tone ChangedBound quickly to die quicklyFire was extra hot

Good soldiers diedNo Fire Retardant RobesNo Simple Explanation

The DeliveranceA Visitor?Called out

King knew Who they served

Their condition afterwardsKing’s Blessing & Decree

The ApplicationWhere have we failed to step out in Faith and missed God working?Where have we made excuses for conforming to this world?Where have we rationalized away His challenges and testing?

Part 2 (Sneak Peek)

Where have you Stepped Out in Faith and God Delivered…

3-6 sentences per exampleMultiple examples are greatDue to me by next Sunday

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