Readings:
Psalm 130 Daniel 3:1-18 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Luke 11:53-12:12
Sermon:
“I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after the killing of the body, has power to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him. Luke 12:4-5
For most of those present, it must have been an easy decision: fall down and worship the statue or be thrown into the fiery furnace. It’s not surprising then, that as we read in the book of Daniel, that “as soon as they heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp and all kinds of music, all the peoples, nations and men of every language fell down and worshiped the image of gold that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.” (Daniel 3:7)
All except three faithful Jews brought to Babylon as prisoners but now raised to positions of authority in the court of Nebuchadnezzar. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego refused the King’s order and were brought before him to face their doom.
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