Big Idea: We can boldly resist wicked, earthly powers because our God is a more powerful Deliverer
1. The king’s arrogant wickedness (3:1-7)
2. Three young men’s bold resistance (3:8-18)
3. God of Israel’s powerful deliverance (3:19-30)
God of the Future (Dan 2:1-49)
Only the God of heaven can reveal the future because only he controls the future
1. The king’s dream stumps his advisors (2:1-13)
2. The God of heaven reveals the dream to Daniel (2:14-23)
3. The future revealed: the God of heaven reigns forever! (2:24-45)
4. The king acknowledges the God of heaven... for now (2:46-49)
God's Plan In Exile (Dan. 1:1-21)
In exile . . .
1. God is in control (1:1-7)
2. God requires faithfulness (1:8-14)
3. God saves his people (1:15-21)
Where Every Need is Met (Acts 4:32-37)
To have a significant impact for the poor . . .
1. We have to be Jesus Kingdom minded about the poor
2. We have to be committed to God’s missional purpose of the
local church
Work For Christ (Col 3:23-24)
Big Idea: Working for Christ is an inside out endeavor
Jesus-centered, inside out work has a renewed:
1. Scope (3:23a)
2. Focus (3:23b)
3. Motivation (3:24)