Forged in the Fire
Connection Points
April 29, 2019

Daniel 3

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty. But even if he doesn’t, we want to make it clear to you, Your Majesty, that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.” Daniel 3:16-18

Nebuchadnezzar commanded that the furnace be heated seven times hotter than usual. Then he ordered some of the strongest men of his army to bind them and throw them into the blazing furnace. So they tied them up and threw them into the furnace. And because the king demanded such a hot fire in the furnace, the flames killed the soldiers as they threw the three men in. Daniel 3:19-22


“You must not make for yourself an idol of any kind or an image of anything in the heavens or on the earth or in the sea. You must not bow down to them or worship them.” Exodus 20:4-5

There is nothing but truth in your Word, and all of your righteous regulations endure forever. Psalm 119:160 (GW)

There is joy for those who deal justly with others and always do what is right. Psalm 106:3

“Look!” Nebuchadnezzar shouted. “I see four men, unbound, walking around in the fire unharmed! And the fourth looks like a god!” Daniel 3:25

These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. 1 Peter 1:7

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire. Daniel 3:26