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If you become a follower of God then If you become a follower of God then expect to be tested!expect to be tested!

One of the great mistakes some make is One of the great mistakes some make is thinking that only “leaders” have to pay a thinking that only “leaders” have to pay a price for their faith. price for their faith.


One of the great mistakes some make is One of the great mistakes some make is thinking that only “leaders” have to pay a thinking that only “leaders” have to pay a price for their faith. price for their faith.

Jesus made it plain to His disciples that Jesus made it plain to His disciples that what happened to Him would happen to what happened to Him would happen to them! them! (Jn 15:18-23)(Jn 15:18-23)


John 15:18-23 (NKJV)John 15:18-23 (NKJV) - “If the world - “If the world hates you, you know that hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated Me before it hatedit hated you you. 19 If you were of the world, . 19 If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the worldyou are not of the world, but I chose you , but I chose you out of the world, out of the world, therefore the world hates therefore the world hates youyou. .


20 Remember the word that I said to you, 20 Remember the word that I said to you, ‘‘A servant is not greater than his masterA servant is not greater than his master.’ .’ If If they persecuted Methey persecuted Me, , they will also persecute they will also persecute youyou. If they kept My word, they will keep . If they kept My word, they will keep yours also. 21 But all these things they will yours also. 21 But all these things they will do to you for My name’s sake, because they do to you for My name’s sake, because they do not know Him who sent Me. do not know Him who sent Me.


22 If I had not come and spoken to them, 22 If I had not come and spoken to them, they would have no sin, but now they have they would have no sin, but now they have no excuse for their sin. 23 He who hates Me no excuse for their sin. 23 He who hates Me hates My Father also.hates My Father also.


The truth is that one cannot have a saving The truth is that one cannot have a saving faith without paying a high price. faith without paying a high price. (2 Tim 3:12; Mt 10:37-38)(2 Tim 3:12; Mt 10:37-38)


2 Timothy 3:12 (NKJV)2 Timothy 3:12 (NKJV) - Yes, and all - Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will will suffer persecutionsuffer persecution. .


Matthew 10:37-38 (NKJV)Matthew 10:37-38 (NKJV) - He who - He who loves father or mother more than Me is not loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me daughter more than Me is not worthy of is not worthy of MeMe. 38 And he who does not take his cross . 38 And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me and follow after Me is not worthy of Meis not worthy of Me..


Those who have come to know God realize Those who have come to know God realize that these times of testing are for their that these times of testing are for their good. good.


Those who have come to know God realize Those who have come to know God realize that these times of testing are for their that these times of testing are for their good. good.

What gift does God give in addition to What gift does God give in addition to faith? faith? (Phil 1:27-30)(Phil 1:27-30)


Philippians 1:27-30 (NKJV)Philippians 1:27-30 (NKJV) - Only let - Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the mind striving together for the faith of the gospel, gospel,


28 and not in any way terrified by your 28 and not in any way terrified by your adversaries, which is to them a proof of adversaries, which is to them a proof of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that perdition, but to you of salvation, and that from God. 29 For to you from God. 29 For to you it has been granted it has been granted on behalf of Christon behalf of Christ, , not only to believe in not only to believe in HimHim, but , but also to suffer for His sakealso to suffer for His sake, 30 , 30 having the same conflict which you saw in having the same conflict which you saw in me and now hear me and now hear isis in me. in me.


When we are emptied of self then the times When we are emptied of self then the times of trial brings rejoicing. of trial brings rejoicing. (Heb 10:32-34; 1 Pt 1:7-9)(Heb 10:32-34; 1 Pt 1:7-9)


Hebrews 10:32-34 (NKJV)Hebrews 10:32-34 (NKJV) - But recall - But recall the former days in which, after you were the former days in which, after you were illuminated, illuminated, you endured a great struggle you endured a great struggle with sufferingswith sufferings: 33 partly while you were : 33 partly while you were made a made a spectacle both by reproaches and spectacle both by reproaches and tribulationstribulations, and partly while you , and partly while you became became companions of those who were so treatedcompanions of those who were so treated; ;


34 for you had compassion on me in my 34 for you had compassion on me in my chains, and chains, and joyfully accepted the plundering joyfully accepted the plundering of your goodsof your goods, knowing that you have a , knowing that you have a better and an enduring possession for better and an enduring possession for yourselves in heaven. yourselves in heaven.


1 Peter 1:7-9 (NKJV)1 Peter 1:7-9 (NKJV) - that the genuineness - that the genuineness of your faith, of your faith, beingbeing much more precious than much more precious than gold that perishes, gold that perishes, though it is tested by firethough it is tested by fire, , may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, 8 whom having not revelation of Jesus Christ, 8 whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see seen you love. Though now you do not see Him,Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, 9 receiving the inexpressible and full of glory, 9 receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of end of your faith—the salvation of youryour souls. souls.


Remember, this testing is essential so that Remember, this testing is essential so that we might know we are in Christ. we might know we are in Christ. (2 Cor 13:5-6)(2 Cor 13:5-6)


2 Corinthians 13:5-6 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 13:5-6 (NKJV) - Examine - Examine yourselves yourselves as toas to whether you are in the whether you are in the faith. faith. Test yourselvesTest yourselves. Do you not know . Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified. 6 But I unless indeed you are disqualified. 6 But I trust that you will know that we are not trust that you will know that we are not disqualified.disqualified.

Nebuchadnezzar’s Monument to Nebuchadnezzar’s Monument to Himself (3:1-7)Himself (3:1-7)

Daniel 3:1-7 (NKJV)Daniel 3:1-7 (NKJV) - Nebuchadnezzar - Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose the king made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits and its width six height was sixty cubits and its width six cubits. He set it up in the plain of Dura, in cubits. He set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. the province of Babylon.


2 And King Nebuchadnezzar sent word to 2 And King Nebuchadnezzar sent word to gather together the satraps, the gather together the satraps, the administrators, the governors, the administrators, the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the judges, the counselors, the treasurers, the judges, the magistrates, and all the officials of the magistrates, and all the officials of the provinces, to come to the dedication of the provinces, to come to the dedication of the image which King Nebuchadnezzar had set image which King Nebuchadnezzar had set up. up.


3 So the satraps, the administrators, the 3 So the satraps, the administrators, the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the judges, the magistrates, and all the the judges, the magistrates, and all the officials of the provinces gathered together officials of the provinces gathered together for the dedication of the image that King for the dedication of the image that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up; and they stood Nebuchadnezzar had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up. set up.


4 Then a herald cried aloud: “To you it is 4 Then a herald cried aloud: “To you it is commanded, O peoples, nations, and commanded, O peoples, nations, and languages, 5that at the time you hear the languages, 5that at the time you hear the sound of the horn, flute, harp, lyre, and sound of the horn, flute, harp, lyre, and psaltery, in symphony with all kinds of psaltery, in symphony with all kinds of music, you shall fall down and worship the music, you shall fall down and worship the gold image that King Nebuchadnezzar has gold image that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up; set up;


6 and whoever does not fall down and worship 6 and whoever does not fall down and worship shall be cast immediately into the midst of a shall be cast immediately into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.” 7 So at that time, when burning fiery furnace.” 7 So at that time, when all the people heard the sound of the horn, all the people heard the sound of the horn, flute, harp, and lyre, in symphony with all flute, harp, and lyre, in symphony with all kinds of music, all the people, nations, and kinds of music, all the people, nations, and languages fell down and worshiped the gold languages fell down and worshiped the gold image which King Nebuchadnezzar had set image which King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.up.


All the power and glitter the world could All the power and glitter the world could muster was put into this event. muster was put into this event. (1 Jn 2:15-17)(1 Jn 2:15-17)


1 John 2:15-17 (NKJV)1 John 2:15-17 (NKJV) - Do not love the - Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that him. 16 For all that isis in the world— in the world—the lust of the lust of the fleshthe flesh, , the lust of the eyesthe lust of the eyes, and , and the pride of the pride of lifelife—is not of the Father but is of the world. —is not of the Father but is of the world. 17 And the world is passing away, and the lust 17 And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.forever.


The image was made of the most expensive The image was made of the most expensive material, gold.material, gold.



The image was huge suggesting great The image was huge suggesting great wealth and power. It was 90 ft. by 9 ft. wealth and power. It was 90 ft. by 9 ft. approximately 8 stories tall!approximately 8 stories tall!



The image was huge suggesting great The image was huge suggesting great wealth and power. It was 90 ft. by 9 ft. wealth and power. It was 90 ft. by 9 ft. approximately 8 stories tall!approximately 8 stories tall!

Anyone who was “anybody” was at this Anyone who was “anybody” was at this event! A real “who’s who” in the event! A real “who’s who” in the Babylonian kingdom.Babylonian kingdom.


The most modern instruments and the most The most modern instruments and the most talented musicians were to perform.talented musicians were to perform.



It was to represent the god who was behind It was to represent the god who was behind this great kingdom.this great kingdom.




It had support of the vast majority. It had It had support of the vast majority. It had the numbers!the numbers!




It had support of the vast majority. It had the It had support of the vast majority. It had the numbers!numbers!

Worldly religions always appeal to the flesh. Worldly religions always appeal to the flesh. It was “non-traditional!”It was “non-traditional!”


Some suggest that Nebuchadnezzar had just Some suggest that Nebuchadnezzar had just finished conquered Jerusalem. finished conquered Jerusalem.



While this differs from our suggested time While this differs from our suggested time line, the Septuagint version says this line, the Septuagint version says this occurred in the 18th year of his reign some occurred in the 18th year of his reign some 16 years after Daniel’s interpretation of 16 years after Daniel’s interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream. Nebuchadnezzar’s dream.



While this differs from our suggested time line, While this differs from our suggested time line, the Septuagint version says this occurred in the Septuagint version says this occurred in the 18th year of his reign some 16 years after the 18th year of his reign some 16 years after Daniel’s interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar’s Daniel’s interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream. dream.

In either case Nebuchadnezzar is full of himself.In either case Nebuchadnezzar is full of himself.


His whole statue is of gold, not just the His whole statue is of gold, not just the head!head!



He is referred to as “king” seven times in He is referred to as “king” seven times in this chapter as compared to nine times in this chapter as compared to nine times in the entire book.the entire book.



He is referred to as “king” seven times in He is referred to as “king” seven times in this chapter as compared to nine times in this chapter as compared to nine times in the entire book.the entire book.

Nebuchadnezzar has forgotten what he Nebuchadnezzar has forgotten what he learned from Daniel.learned from Daniel.


His whole statue is of gold, not just the head!His whole statue is of gold, not just the head! He is referred to as “king” seven times in this He is referred to as “king” seven times in this

chapter as compared to nine times in the chapter as compared to nine times in the entire book.entire book.

Nebuchadnezzar has forgotten what he Nebuchadnezzar has forgotten what he learned from Daniel.learned from Daniel.

While we may be humbled at a given time, it While we may be humbled at a given time, it is hard to stay humble.is hard to stay humble.


Remember!Remember!


Remember!Remember! The intolerance of worldly religion The intolerance of worldly religion (3:4-6)(3:4-6)


Remember!Remember! The intolerance of worldly religion The intolerance of worldly religion (3:4-6)(3:4-6) Worldly religion will let you do what you Worldly religion will let you do what you

wish as long as you also go along with wish as long as you also go along with them.them.


Remember!Remember! The intolerance of worldly religion The intolerance of worldly religion (3:4-6)(3:4-6) Worldly religion will let you do what you Worldly religion will let you do what you

wish as long wish as long as you also go along with themas you also go along with them.. Nebuchadnezzar did not care if they Nebuchadnezzar did not care if they

continued in “the church of their choice,” he continued in “the church of their choice,” he wanted them to also approve his!wanted them to also approve his!


Remember!Remember! The intolerance of worldly religion The intolerance of worldly religion (3:4-6)(3:4-6) Worldly religion will let you do what you wish Worldly religion will let you do what you wish

as long as you also go along with them.as long as you also go along with them. Nebuchadnezzar did not care if they continued Nebuchadnezzar did not care if they continued

in “the church of their choice,” he wanted them in “the church of their choice,” he wanted them to also approve his!to also approve his!

Would that be a compromise?Would that be a compromise?


““Strangely, the expounders of many of the Strangely, the expounders of many of the great new ideas of history were frequently great new ideas of history were frequently considered on the lunatic fringe for some or all considered on the lunatic fringe for some or all of their lives. If one stands up and is counted, of their lives. If one stands up and is counted, from time to time one may get knocked down. from time to time one may get knocked down. But remember this: a man flattened by an But remember this: a man flattened by an opponent can get up again. A man flattened by opponent can get up again. A man flattened by conformity stays down for good.” -- Thomas conformity stays down for good.” -- Thomas J. Watson, Jr., Chairman of Board, IBMJ. Watson, Jr., Chairman of Board, IBM


When you refuse to participate, even when When you refuse to participate, even when you do not say a word, you become a threat you do not say a word, you become a threat to them. to them. (1 Pt 4:4; Heb 11:7)(1 Pt 4:4; Heb 11:7)


1 Peter 4:4 (NKJV)1 Peter 4:4 (NKJV) - In regard to these, - In regard to these, they they think it strange that you do not run think it strange that you do not run with with themthem in the same flood of dissipation, in the same flood of dissipation, speaking evil of speaking evil of you.you.


Hebrews 11:7 (NKJV)Hebrews 11:7 (NKJV) - By faith Noah, - By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, ark for the saving of his household, by by which he condemned the worldwhich he condemned the world and became and became heir of the righteousness which is according heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.to faith.


Sometimes worldliness will use the terms: Sometimes worldliness will use the terms: “grace, peace, sweetness, positive religion.”“grace, peace, sweetness, positive religion.”


The worst abuse I have received has come The worst abuse I have received has come from those who talk much about these from those who talk much about these things!things!


The worst abuse I have received has come The worst abuse I have received has come from those who talk much about these from those who talk much about these things!things!

Does that “grace” remain when they are Does that “grace” remain when they are challenged by God’s word?challenged by God’s word?


““Years ago, an older preacher told me of a warning Years ago, an older preacher told me of a warning he had received years before from Cled Wallace. he had received years before from Cled Wallace. He said, "Watch out for the real sweet men. They He said, "Watch out for the real sweet men. They will rip you to pieces when they get a chance." I will rip you to pieces when they get a chance." I have received more unkind and unjust treatment have received more unkind and unjust treatment over the years from those who had the most to say over the years from those who had the most to say about love, kindness, gentleness and such nobler about love, kindness, gentleness and such nobler qualities, but who could not tolerate any criticism qualities, but who could not tolerate any criticism about what they were teaching.” -- Connie Adams about what they were teaching.” -- Connie Adams


Class Discussion:Class Discussion:


Class Discussion:Class Discussion: 1. Why does the world in fact hate Christ? 1. Why does the world in fact hate Christ?

Will we be treated any differently?Will we be treated any differently?



Will we be treated any differently?Will we be treated any differently? 2. Why does a godly example anger many?2. Why does a godly example anger many?



Will we be treated any differently?Will we be treated any differently? 2. Why does a godly example anger many?2. Why does a godly example anger many? 3. Does worldly religion use Bible words and 3. Does worldly religion use Bible words and

speak well about some Bible attributes of speak well about some Bible attributes of character? What then makes them (us) character? What then makes them (us) different?different?

Satan’s Work of Accusation (3:8-12)Satan’s Work of Accusation (3:8-12)

Daniel 3:8-12 (NKJV)Daniel 3:8-12 (NKJV) - Therefore at that - Therefore at that time certain Chaldeans came forward and time certain Chaldeans came forward and accused the Jews. 9 They spoke and said to accused the Jews. 9 They spoke and said to King Nebuchadnezzar, “O king, live forever! King Nebuchadnezzar, “O king, live forever! 10 You, O king, have made a decree that 10 You, O king, have made a decree that everyone who hears the sound of the horn, everyone who hears the sound of the horn, flute, harp, lyre, and psaltery, in symphony flute, harp, lyre, and psaltery, in symphony with all kinds of music, shall fall down and with all kinds of music, shall fall down and worship the gold image; worship the gold image;


11 and whoever does not fall down and 11 and whoever does not fall down and worship shall be cast into the midst of a worship shall be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace. 12 There are certain burning fiery furnace. 12 There are certain Jews whom you have set over the affairs of the Jews whom you have set over the affairs of the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego; these men, O king, have not paid Abed-Nego; these men, O king, have not paid due regard to you. They do not serve your due regard to you. They do not serve your gods or worship the gold image which you gods or worship the gold image which you have set up.”have set up.”


The charge against “certain Jews.”The charge against “certain Jews.”


The charge against “certain Jews.”The charge against “certain Jews.” It was made as a personal affront to It was made as a personal affront to

Nebuchadnezzar: “these men, O king, have Nebuchadnezzar: “these men, O king, have not paid not paid due regard to youdue regard to you.”.”


The charge against “certain Jews.”The charge against “certain Jews.” It was made as a personal affront to It was made as a personal affront to

Nebuchadnezzar: “these men, O king, have Nebuchadnezzar: “these men, O king, have not paid due regard to you.” not paid due regard to you.”

It is made to appear that these men in pride: It is made to appear that these men in pride: “do not serve “do not serve youryour gods or worship gods or worship the gold image which the gold image which youyou have set up.” have set up.”


When the issue is made When the issue is made personal personal then it then it becomes a matter of becomes a matter of comparisoncomparison! Who is ! Who is smarter than the king?smarter than the king?


Why was it not “all the Jews?” Why was it not “all the Jews?”


Why was it not “all the Jews?” Why was it not “all the Jews?” Sadly there are few that are willing to stand Sadly there are few that are willing to stand

up and be counted when it might cost them up and be counted when it might cost them something. Many will gladly take a stand something. Many will gladly take a stand when the battle is already fought and won. when the battle is already fought and won. (Gal 5:11; 6:12) (Gal 5:11; 6:12)


Galatians 5:11 (NKJV)Galatians 5:11 (NKJV) - And I, brethren, - And I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why do I still if I still preach circumcision, why do I still suffer persecution? Then the offense of the suffer persecution? Then the offense of the cross has ceased. cross has ceased.


Galatians 6:12 (NKJV)Galatians 6:12 (NKJV) - As many as - As many as desire to make a good showing in the flesh, desire to make a good showing in the flesh, these these wouldwould compel you to be circumcised, compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer persecution only that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of Christ. for the cross of Christ.


"Liberty means responsibility. That is why "Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it.”most men dread it.”


"Liberty means responsibility. That is why "Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it.“most men dread it.“

Those who really know God will not take Those who really know God will not take the easy way out! the easy way out! (Heb 11:35-36)(Heb 11:35-36)


Hebrews 11:35-36 (NKJV)Hebrews 11:35-36 (NKJV) - Women - Women received their dead raised to life again. received their dead raised to life again. Others were tortured, Others were tortured, not accepting not accepting deliverancedeliverance, that they might obtain a better , that they might obtain a better resurrection. 36 Still others had trial of resurrection. 36 Still others had trial of mockings and scourgings, yes, and of mockings and scourgings, yes, and of chains and imprisonment.chains and imprisonment.


Please be careful when you quickly write Please be careful when you quickly write off someone as a “watchdog” or “trouble-off someone as a “watchdog” or “trouble-maker.” Many refuse not only to fight the maker.” Many refuse not only to fight the battle but actually oppose those who do.battle but actually oppose those who do.



While Daniel is not present there are those While Daniel is not present there are those who have the same kind of faith and will who have the same kind of faith and will stand! Will you dare to be a Daniel? stand! Will you dare to be a Daniel?



While Daniel is not present there are those While Daniel is not present there are those who have the same kind of faith and will who have the same kind of faith and will stand! Will you dare to be a Daniel? stand! Will you dare to be a Daniel?

The motivation of the charges.The motivation of the charges.


It appears that these “religious” people It appears that these “religious” people envied the position of these men.envied the position of these men.


It appears that these “religious” people It appears that these “religious” people envied the position of these men.envied the position of these men.

Often charges are made from hearts with Often charges are made from hearts with evil motives. evil motives. (Mk 15:10)(Mk 15:10)


Mark 15:10 (NKJV)Mark 15:10 (NKJV) - For he knew that - For he knew that the chief priests had handed Him over the chief priests had handed Him over because of envy.because of envy.


Some use what they can call “contending Some use what they can call “contending for the faith” as a mask to conceal these for the faith” as a mask to conceal these motives!motives!


What did the religious leaders accuse Jesus What did the religious leaders accuse Jesus of?of?


What did the religious leaders accuse Jesus What did the religious leaders accuse Jesus of?of?

Even when we may suspect bad motives we Even when we may suspect bad motives we have an obligation to hear and seek the have an obligation to hear and seek the truth. They may be right! truth. They may be right! (Phil 1:15-18)(Phil 1:15-18)


Philippians 1:15-18 (NKJV)Philippians 1:15-18 (NKJV) - Some - Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife, and some also from goodwill: 16 The strife, and some also from goodwill: 16 The former preach Christ from selfish ambition, former preach Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my chains; 17 but the latter out of love, my chains; 17 but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel. of the gospel.


18 What then? Only 18 What then? Only thatthat in every way, in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.rejoice.


There are some accusations we should There are some accusations we should readily plea “guilty” to.readily plea “guilty” to.


There are some accusations we should There are some accusations we should readily plea “guilty” to.readily plea “guilty” to.

These men were following their father, the These men were following their father, the Devil! Devil! (Jn 8:44)(Jn 8:44)


John 8:44 (NKJV)John 8:44 (NKJV) - You are of - You are of youryour father the devil, and the desires of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own own resources,resources, for he is a liar and the father for he is a liar and the father of it.of it.


Satan is known as the great accuser.Satan is known as the great accuser.


Satan does not play fair! But we must never Satan does not play fair! But we must never use his tactics or he will win. use his tactics or he will win. (2 Cor 10:3-5)(2 Cor 10:3-5)


2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (NKJV) - For though - For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare areare not carnal but mighty in God for pulling not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,into captivity to the obedience of Christ,


We can accuse others of unfair accusations We can accuse others of unfair accusations while carrying on a whispering campaign while carrying on a whispering campaign against them every bit as unfair. Who wins?against them every bit as unfair. Who wins?



Satan’s work of accusation is thorough, if Satan’s work of accusation is thorough, if he fails in one place he returns in another!he fails in one place he returns in another!



Satan’s work of accusation is thorough, if Satan’s work of accusation is thorough, if he fails in one place he returns in another!he fails in one place he returns in another!

He tries to make in personal and appeal to He tries to make in personal and appeal to the worldliness in Nebuchadnezzar. He the worldliness in Nebuchadnezzar. He finds a ready participant.finds a ready participant.


Class Discussion:Class Discussion: 1. What is the major work of Satan?1. What is the major work of Satan?


Class Discussion:Class Discussion: 1. What is the major work of Satan?1. What is the major work of Satan? 2. How should we respond to a false 2. How should we respond to a false

accusation?accusation?


Class Discussion:Class Discussion: 1. What is the major work of Satan?1. What is the major work of Satan? 2. How should we respond to a false 2. How should we respond to a false

accusation?accusation? 3. Should we fight “fire with fire?” Why is 3. Should we fight “fire with fire?” Why is

this difficult to avoid? this difficult to avoid? (Rom 12:21)(Rom 12:21)


Romans 12:21 (NKJV)Romans 12:21 (NKJV) - Do not be - Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.good.

The Folly of Nebuchadnezzar’s Anger The Folly of Nebuchadnezzar’s Anger (3:13-23)(3:13-23)

Daniel 3:13-23 (NKJV)Daniel 3:13-23 (NKJV) - Then - Then Nebuchadnezzar, in rage and fury, gave the Nebuchadnezzar, in rage and fury, gave the command to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and command to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. So they brought these men before Abed-Nego. So they brought these men before the king. 14 Nebuchadnezzar spoke, saying to the king. 14 Nebuchadnezzar spoke, saying to them, “Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach, and them, “Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, that you do not serve my gods or Abed-Nego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the gold image which I have set up? worship the gold image which I have set up?


15 Now if you are ready at the time you hear 15 Now if you are ready at the time you hear the sound of the horn, flute, harp, lyre, and the sound of the horn, flute, harp, lyre, and psaltery, in symphony with all kinds of music, psaltery, in symphony with all kinds of music, and you fall down and worship the image and you fall down and worship the image which I have made, good! But if you do not which I have made, good! But if you do not worship, you shall be cast immediately into worship, you shall be cast immediately into the midst of a burning fiery furnace. And who the midst of a burning fiery furnace. And who is the god who will deliver you from my is the god who will deliver you from my hands?”hands?”


16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego 16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego answered and said to the king, “O answered and said to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. 17 If that is the answer you in this matter. 17 If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. king.


18 But if not, let it be known to you, O king, 18 But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set worship the gold image which you have set up.” 19 Then Nebuchadnezzar was full of up.” 19 Then Nebuchadnezzar was full of fury, and the expression on his face changed fury, and the expression on his face changed toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. He spoke and commanded that they heat the He spoke and commanded that they heat the furnace seven times more than it was usually furnace seven times more than it was usually heated. heated.


20 And he commanded certain mighty men 20 And he commanded certain mighty men of valor who were in his army to bind of valor who were in his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, and Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, and cast them into the burning fiery furnace. 21 cast them into the burning fiery furnace. 21 Then these men were bound in their coats, Then these men were bound in their coats, their trousers, their turbans, and their other their trousers, their turbans, and their other garments, and were cast into the midst of garments, and were cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace. the burning fiery furnace.


22 Therefore, because the king’s command 22 Therefore, because the king’s command was urgent, and the furnace exceedingly was urgent, and the furnace exceedingly hot, the flame of the fire killed those men hot, the flame of the fire killed those men who took up Shadrach, Meshach, and who took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. 23 And these three men, Abed-Nego. 23 And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, fell Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.fiery furnace.


Satan’s goal is to block you from reason Satan’s goal is to block you from reason and make you his blind slave. and make you his blind slave. (2 Tim 2:25-26)(2 Tim 2:25-26)


2 Timothy 2:25-26 (NKJV)2 Timothy 2:25-26 (NKJV) - in humility - in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, 26 and that they may know the truth, 26 and thatthat they may come to their senses they may come to their senses andand escapeescape the snare of the devil, having been taken the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to captive by him to dodo his will. his will.


One of the best weapons Satan uses is One of the best weapons Satan uses is uncontrolled anger. uncontrolled anger. (Eph 4:26-27)(Eph 4:26-27)


Ephesians 4:26-27 (NKJV)Ephesians 4:26-27 (NKJV) - -“Be angry, “Be angry, and do not sin”and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down : do not let the sun go down on your wrath, 27 on your wrath, 27 nor give place to the nor give place to the devildevil..


In anger we can do things that make us In anger we can do things that make us appear crazy. appear crazy. (Jas 1:19-20; Prov 14:17,29)(Jas 1:19-20; Prov 14:17,29)


James 1:19-20 (NKJV)James 1:19-20 (NKJV) - So then, my - So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.righteousness of God.


Proverbs 14:17 (NKJV)Proverbs 14:17 (NKJV) - A quick- - A quick-tempered tempered manman acts foolishly, And a man of acts foolishly, And a man of wicked intentions is hated.wicked intentions is hated.


Proverbs 14:29 (NKJV)Proverbs 14:29 (NKJV) - - He who isHe who is slow slow to wrath has great understanding, But to wrath has great understanding, But he he who iswho is impulsive exalts folly. impulsive exalts folly.


Nebuchadnezzar’s anger makes him blind Nebuchadnezzar’s anger makes him blind to men of principle. to men of principle. (4:13-18)(4:13-18)



Force will never bend men and women who Force will never bend men and women who stand upon truth. stand upon truth. (4:16)(4:16)



Force will never bend men and women who Force will never bend men and women who stand upon truth. stand upon truth. (4:16)(4:16)

When we think truth can be negotiated then When we think truth can be negotiated then we have surrendered. we have surrendered. (Jn 8:32)(Jn 8:32)


John 8:32 (NKJV)John 8:32 (NKJV) - And you shall know - And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”


When compromise is made in your loyalty When compromise is made in your loyalty to God, He calls it adultery.to God, He calls it adultery.



How would you like to “share” your mate How would you like to “share” your mate with another?with another?



How would you like to “share” your mate How would you like to “share” your mate with another?with another?

This is how God views our loyalty to Him. This is how God views our loyalty to Him. (2 Cor 11:2-4)(2 Cor 11:2-4)


2 Corinthians 11:2-4 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 11:2-4 (NKJV) - For I am - For I am jealous for you with godly jealousy. For I jealous for you with godly jealousy. For I have betrothed you to one husband, that I have betrothed you to one husband, that I may present may present youyou asas a chaste virgin to Christ. a chaste virgin to Christ. 3 But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent 3 But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. that is in Christ.


4 For if he who comes preaches another 4 For if he who comes preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or Jesus whom we have not preached, or ifif you you receive a different spirit which you have not receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted—you may well put up have not accepted—you may well put up with it!with it!


The nation of Israel heard their adultery The nation of Israel heard their adultery described. described. (Jer 3:6-10)(Jer 3:6-10)


Jeremiah 3:6-10 (NKJV)Jeremiah 3:6-10 (NKJV) - The LORD said - The LORD said also to me in the days of Josiah the king: also to me in the days of Josiah the king: “Have you seen what backsliding Israel has “Have you seen what backsliding Israel has done? She has gone up on every high done? She has gone up on every high mountain and under every green tree, and mountain and under every green tree, and there played the harlot. 7 And I said, after she there played the harlot. 7 And I said, after she had done all these had done all these things,things, ‘Return to Me.’ But ‘Return to Me.’ But she did not return. And her treacherous sister she did not return. And her treacherous sister Judah saw it. Judah saw it.


8 Then I saw that for all the causes for which 8 Then I saw that for all the causes for which backsliding Israel had committed adultery, I backsliding Israel had committed adultery, I had put her away and given her a certificate of had put her away and given her a certificate of divorce; yet her treacherous sister Judah did divorce; yet her treacherous sister Judah did not fear, but went and played the harlot also. 9 not fear, but went and played the harlot also. 9 So it came to pass, through her casual So it came to pass, through her casual harlotry, that she defiled the land and harlotry, that she defiled the land and committed adultery with stones and trees. committed adultery with stones and trees.


10 And yet for all this her treacherous sister 10 And yet for all this her treacherous sister Judah has not turned to Me with her whole Judah has not turned to Me with her whole heart, but in pretense,” says the LORD.heart, but in pretense,” says the LORD.


Fellowship in time will determine practice. Fellowship in time will determine practice. (1 Cor 5:5-6)(1 Cor 5:5-6)


1 Corinthians 5:5-6 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 5:5-6 (NKJV) - deliver - deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of such a one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that his spirit may be saved in the the flesh, that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. 6 Your glorying day of the Lord Jesus. 6 Your glorying isis not good. Do you not know that a little not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?leaven leavens the whole lump?


What if they had done it just this one time? What if they had done it just this one time? (Eph 5:3 KJV)(Eph 5:3 KJV)


Ephesians 5:3 (KJV)Ephesians 5:3 (KJV) - But fornication, - But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh not be once named among you, as becometh saints;saints;


Maybe they should have made this a Maybe they should have made this a “Romans 14 issue,” and proclaim “Romans 14 issue,” and proclaim themselves loyal to God while themselves loyal to God while fellowshipping the idolaters!fellowshipping the idolaters!


While how God would deliver these men is While how God would deliver these men is in doubt, they knew God would act! It in doubt, they knew God would act! It may have been they become examples as may have been they become examples as martyrs! martyrs! (4:17-18)(4:17-18)


While how God would deliver these men is While how God would deliver these men is in doubt, they knew God would act! It in doubt, they knew God would act! It may have been they become examples as may have been they become examples as martyrs! martyrs! (4:17-18)(4:17-18)

Abraham even knew of some possible Abraham even knew of some possible things God might do. things God might do. (Heb 11:17-19)(Heb 11:17-19)


Hebrews 11:17-19 (NKJV)Hebrews 11:17-19 (NKJV) - By faith - By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten offered up his only begotten son,son, 18 of whom 18 of whom it was said, it was said, “In Isaac your seed shall be “In Isaac your seed shall be called,”called,” 19 concluding that God 19 concluding that God waswas able to able to raise raise himhim up, even from the dead, from which up, even from the dead, from which he also received him in a figurative sense.he also received him in a figurative sense.


Abraham learned this and so did Mordecai. Abraham learned this and so did Mordecai. (Esther 4:14)(Esther 4:14)


Esther 4:14 (NKJV)Esther 4:14 (NKJV) - "For if you remain - "For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's another place, but you and your father's house will perish. Yet who knows whether house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for you have come to the kingdom for such such a a time as this?”time as this?”


““Trustfulness is based on confidence in Trustfulness is based on confidence in God, whose ways I do not understand. If I God, whose ways I do not understand. If I did, there would be no need for trust.” - did, there would be no need for trust.” - Oswald ChambersOswald Chambers


““Trustfulness is based on confidence in Trustfulness is based on confidence in God, whose ways I do not understand. If I God, whose ways I do not understand. If I did, there would be no need for trust.” - did, there would be no need for trust.” - Oswald ChambersOswald Chambers

Paul would also grant the possibility of Paul would also grant the possibility of God’s actions in meeting Onesimus. God’s actions in meeting Onesimus. (Philemon 1:15)(Philemon 1:15)


Philemon 15 (NKJV)Philemon 15 (NKJV) - For perhaps he - For perhaps he departed for a while for this departed for a while for this purpose,purpose, that that you might receive him forever,you might receive him forever,


Please be careful in attributing things to Please be careful in attributing things to God. We could be wrong.God. We could be wrong.



The consequences of Nebuchadnezzar’s The consequences of Nebuchadnezzar’s anger. anger.



The consequences of Nebuchadnezzar’s The consequences of Nebuchadnezzar’s anger. anger.

What is the use in heating up the fire “seven What is the use in heating up the fire “seven times?” Rather than increase the times?” Rather than increase the punishment to would do the opposite! He is punishment to would do the opposite! He is not thinking. not thinking. (4:19)(4:19)


Some “mighty men of valor” lost their Some “mighty men of valor” lost their lives. lives. (4:20,22)(4:20,22)


His foolishness was very public! How often His foolishness was very public! How often has anger made wise men fools?has anger made wise men fools?


Class Discussion:Class Discussion: 1. What does uncontrolled anger do to us?1. What does uncontrolled anger do to us?


Class Discussion:Class Discussion: 1. What does uncontrolled anger do to us?1. What does uncontrolled anger do to us? 2. Why is a study of fellowship important?2. Why is a study of fellowship important?


Class Discussion:Class Discussion: 1. What does uncontrolled anger do to us?1. What does uncontrolled anger do to us? 2. Why is a study of fellowship important?2. Why is a study of fellowship important? 3. What do we know and what do we not 3. What do we know and what do we not

know about God’s providence?know about God’s providence?

When God Crashes a Party (3:24-30)When God Crashes a Party (3:24-30)

Daniel 3:24-30 (NKJV)Daniel 3:24-30 (NKJV) - Then King - Then King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished; and he rose Nebuchadnezzar was astonished; and he rose in haste and spoke, saying to his counselors, in haste and spoke, saying to his counselors, “Did we not cast three men bound into the “Did we not cast three men bound into the midst of the fire?” They answered and said to midst of the fire?” They answered and said to the king, “True, O king.” 25 “Look!” he the king, “True, O king.” 25 “Look!” he answered, “I see four men loose, walking in answered, “I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire; and they are not hurt, and the midst of the fire; and they are not hurt, and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.”the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.”


26 Then Nebuchadnezzar went near the 26 Then Nebuchadnezzar went near the mouth of the burning fiery furnace and mouth of the burning fiery furnace and spoke, saying, “Shadrach, Meshach, and spoke, saying, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, servants of the Most High Abed-Nego, servants of the Most High God, come out, and come here.” Then God, come out, and come here.” Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego came Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego came from the midst of the fire. from the midst of the fire.


27 And the satraps, administrators, 27 And the satraps, administrators, governors, and the king’s counselors governors, and the king’s counselors gathered together, and they saw these men gathered together, and they saw these men on whose bodies the fire had no power; the on whose bodies the fire had no power; the hair of their head was not singed nor were hair of their head was not singed nor were their garments affected, and the smell of their garments affected, and the smell of fire was not on them.fire was not on them.


28 Nebuchadnezzar spoke, saying, “Blessed 28 Nebuchadnezzar spoke, saying, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, who sent His Angel and Abed-Nego, who sent His Angel and delivered His servants who trusted in Him, delivered His servants who trusted in Him, and they have frustrated the king’s word, and they have frustrated the king’s word, and yielded their bodies, that they should and yielded their bodies, that they should not serve nor worship any god except their not serve nor worship any god except their own God! own God!


29 Therefore I make a decree that any people, 29 Therefore I make a decree that any people, nation, or language which speaks anything nation, or language which speaks anything amiss against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, amiss against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego shall be cut in pieces, and and Abed-Nego shall be cut in pieces, and their houses shall be made an ash heap; their houses shall be made an ash heap; because there is no other God who can deliver because there is no other God who can deliver like this.” 30 Then the king promoted like this.” 30 Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego in the Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego in the province of Babylon.province of Babylon.


What started out as a great party to worldly What started out as a great party to worldly religion turns into a great lesson in the religion turns into a great lesson in the difference between false God’s and the one difference between false God’s and the one true God.true God.



God’s glory is best seen in times of conflict God’s glory is best seen in times of conflict and difficulty.and difficulty.



God’s glory is best seen in times of conflict God’s glory is best seen in times of conflict and difficulty.and difficulty.

Let us never be ashamed of contending for Let us never be ashamed of contending for the faith. the faith. (Jude 3)(Jude 3)


Jude 3 (NKJV)Jude 3 (NKJV) - Beloved, while I was - Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.all delivered to the saints.


What some people think will make the What some people think will make the church grow is a recipe for apostasy.church grow is a recipe for apostasy.


What some people think will make the What some people think will make the church grow is a recipe for apostasy.church grow is a recipe for apostasy.

Look again at the men God is using to Look again at the men God is using to rebuild His people.rebuild His people.


God sends an angel to protect Shadrach, God sends an angel to protect Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. Meshach, and Abed-Nego. (3:24-25)(3:24-25)


God sends an angel to protect Shadrach, God sends an angel to protect Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. Meshach, and Abed-Nego. (3:24-25)(3:24-25)

The NASV is the correct translation were it The NASV is the correct translation were it describes “a son of the god’s.”describes “a son of the god’s.”


Daniel 3:25 (NASB)Daniel 3:25 (NASB) - He said, “Look! I - He said, “Look! I see four men loosed see four men loosed andand walking walking aboutabout in in the midst of the fire without harm, and the the midst of the fire without harm, and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of appearance of the fourth is like a son of thethe gods!”gods!”


Nebuchadnezzar’s statue seems to have lost Nebuchadnezzar’s statue seems to have lost its luster!its luster!



Three observations of Nebuchadnezzar. Three observations of Nebuchadnezzar. (3:28-30)(3:28-30)



Three observations of Nebuchadnezzar. Three observations of Nebuchadnezzar. (3:28-30)(3:28-30)

Real faith is to be admired.Real faith is to be admired.


No worldly power or king can stand against No worldly power or king can stand against such a faith. such a faith.


No worldly power or king can stand against No worldly power or king can stand against such a faith.such a faith.

It is better to “yield your bodies” than to It is better to “yield your bodies” than to yield your faith!yield your faith!



It is better to “yield your bodies” than to It is better to “yield your bodies” than to yield your faith!yield your faith!

Because of the stand of Shadrach, Meshach, Because of the stand of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego God’s people are and Abed-Nego God’s people are protected.protected.



It is better to “yield your bodies” than to yield It is better to “yield your bodies” than to yield your faith!your faith!

Because of the stand of Shadrach, Meshach, and Because of the stand of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego God’s people are protected.Abed-Nego God’s people are protected.

If only we had the faith to know where real If only we had the faith to know where real power comes from! power comes from!


God further exalted these men. God further exalted these men.


God further exalted these men. God further exalted these men. There will be future parties God will There will be future parties God will

“crash.” “crash.”


God further exalted these men. God further exalted these men. There will be future parties God will There will be future parties God will

“crash.”“crash.” Who do I really want to have fellowship Who do I really want to have fellowship

with?with?


God further exalted these men. God further exalted these men. There will be future parties God will “crash.”There will be future parties God will “crash.” Who do I really want to have fellowship Who do I really want to have fellowship

with?with? While some say they want to be right with While some say they want to be right with

God, they in fact want to please men. God, they in fact want to please men. (Gal 1:10)(Gal 1:10)


Galatians 1:10 (NKJV)Galatians 1:10 (NKJV) - For do I now - For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.would not be a bondservant of Christ.


While we may fool men, God knows our While we may fool men, God knows our heart!heart!



I have talked with men about what was I have talked with men about what was right and what they needed to do. Even right and what they needed to do. Even though they have agreed with me, I have though they have agreed with me, I have often heard the refusal to stand rationalized often heard the refusal to stand rationalized like this: “It is hard to do what is right!”like this: “It is hard to do what is right!”



I have talked with men about what was I have talked with men about what was right and what they needed to do. Even right and what they needed to do. Even though they have agreed with me, I have though they have agreed with me, I have often heard the refusal to stand rationalized often heard the refusal to stand rationalized like this: “It is hard to do what is right!”like this: “It is hard to do what is right!”

What will heaven be like?What will heaven be like?


It will be filled with men of faith who at It will be filled with men of faith who at times had to stand alone. times had to stand alone. (Heb 11:32-38)(Heb 11:32-38)


Hebrews 11:32-38 (NKJV)Hebrews 11:32-38 (NKJV) - And what - And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also Jephthah, also ofof David and Samuel and the David and Samuel and the prophets: 33 who through faith subdued prophets: 33 who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, promises, stopped the mouths of lions,


34 quenched the violence of fire, escaped 34 quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in battle, made strong, became valiant in battle, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. 35 turned to flight the armies of the aliens. 35 Women received their dead raised to life Women received their dead raised to life again. Others were tortured, not accepting again. Others were tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection. resurrection.


36 Still others had trial of mockings and 36 Still others had trial of mockings and scourgings, yes, and of chains and scourgings, yes, and of chains and imprisonment. 37 They were stoned, they were imprisonment. 37 They were stoned, they were sawn in two, were tempted, were slain with the sawn in two, were tempted, were slain with the sword. They wandered about in sheepskins and sword. They wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormentedgoatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented—38 of whom the world was not worthy. They —38 of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, wandered in deserts and mountains, inin dens dens and caves of the earth.and caves of the earth.


““When you have no helpers, see all your When you have no helpers, see all your helpers in God. When you have many helpers in God. When you have many helpers, see God in all your helpers. When helpers, see God in all your helpers. When you have nothing but God, see all in God. you have nothing but God, see all in God. When you have everything, see God in When you have everything, see God in everything. Under all conditions, stay thy everything. Under all conditions, stay thy heart only on the Lord.”heart only on the Lord.”

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