Bold Faith: How to Stand When It Counts
Daniel 3 reminds Christ-followers that fiery trials are part of God’s refining process. They are not signs of abandonment, but opportunities to share in Christ’s sufferings, trust in God’s faithfulness, and continue living out the gospel with courage.
Four elements of bold faith:
- _____________ in God’s power. Daniel 3:16-17
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- ______________ in God’s truth. Daniel 3:18
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- _______________ in the face of fire. Daniel 3:19-23
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- _______________from God. Daniel 3:24-30
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Why does God allow trials?
12 Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. 13 Instead, be very glad—for these trials make you partners with Christ in his suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy
of seeing his glory when it is revealed to all the world. 19 So if you are suffering in a manner that pleases God, keep on doing what is right, and trust your lives to the God who created you, for he will never fail you. 1 Peter 4:12-13, 19
- Fiery trials are not ____________ – they are part of the Christian experience.
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- They are ________ – refining and proving the genuineness of our faith.
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- They ________ us to Christ – suffering for Him is a privilege.
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- They lead to future _____ present pain will be replaced by eternal glory.
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- Suffering can be within God’s will – not all hardship is random or ____________.
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Concluding Thoughts:
The same God who walked with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace will walk with you today. All He requires is that you exercise BOLD FAITH in him.
Commit your life to Jesus, and He will walk with you, save you, and set you free. Trust in Him completely because, even in the fiery trials, His goal is to GLORIFY Himself and SHAPE you for His mission.
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Challenge: What decision will you make today?
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Growth Challenge: Each morning this week read your Bible for at least 15 minutes.
Read: Esther 4:1-17 in preparation for next week’s message.
All Bible verses are from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.
