They Would Not Bend, Bow, or Burn

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They Would Not Bend, Bow, or Burn

• Daniel 320-25

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Daniel 320-25

• And he commanded certain mighty men of valor who
  were in his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and
  Abed-Nego, and cast them into the burning fiery
  furnace. 21 Then these men were bound in their
  coats, their trousers, their turbans, and their
  other garments, and were cast into the midst of
  the burning fiery furnace. 22 Therefore, because
  the kings command was urgent, and the furnace
  exceedingly hot, the flame of the fire killed
  those men who took up Shadrach, Meshach, and
  Abed-Nego. 23 And these three men, Shadrach,
  Meshach, and Abed-Nego, fell down bound into the
  midst of the burning fiery furnace. 24 Then King
  Nebuchadnezzar was astonished and he rose in
  haste and spoke, saying to his counselors, Did
  we not cast three men bound into the midst of the
  fire? They answered and said to the king,
  True, O king. 25 Look! he answered, I see
  four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire
  and they are not hurt, and the form of the fourth
  is like the Son of God.

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They Would Not Bend, Bow, or Burn

• Youth dedicated to God is wonderful
• Timothy
• David
• Daniel and his three friends were Hebrew and were
  18 years of age.

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They Would Not Bend, Bow, or Burn

• Hebrew Names / Meaning
• Daniel God is my Judge
• Hanahiah God is Gracious
• Mishael Who is What God Is
• Azariah God has Helped

• Changed by Nebuchadnezzar
• Beltshazzer Bels Prince
• Shadrack Commandments of Ahu
• Meshack Who is Like Ahu
• Abednego Servant of Nego

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They Would Not Bend, Bow, or Burn

• These 4 Hebrews were to undergo a 3 year period
  of purification Daniel 15-8
• Nebuchadnezzar wanted wise men to tell him his
  dreams Daniel 21-9
• Daniel gives him the correct interpretation
• Daniel and his 3 friends are elevated to honor
  Daniel 248-49
• Nebuchadnezzar demanded all bow down to a man
  made God Daniel 31
• The three Hebrew youths would not bow down and
  worship

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They Would Not Bend, Bow, or Burn

• They wouldnt bend, bow, or burn
• They honored Gods authority in religious matters
  Acts 419-20
• They refused to violate their conscience
• They refused to compromise
• They demonstrated their faith by action
• Trust and conviction is admired by all
• Are we willing to fully trust God in our actions?