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FLOURISHING IN THE FIRE (2 OF 4)

by Kerry Shook

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Psalm 1:3, Daniel 3:16-28, Daniel 2:44, 1 Corinthians 15:1
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Flourishing in the Fire (2 of 4)
Series: Flourish: Nutrition for Mind, Body and Soul
Kerry Shook
2 Timothy 1:7


''That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither- whatever they do prospers.'' Psalm 1:3 (NIV2011)

''Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, 'King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty's hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.'' Daniel 3:16-18 (NIV2011)

1. WHAT WILL YOU STAND ON?

''I will give you one more chance to bow down and worship the statue I have made when you hear the sound of the musical instruments. But if you refuse, you will be thrown immediately into the blazing furnace. And then what god will be able to rescue you from my power?'' Daniel 3:15 (NLT)

''Now I want to make clear for you, brothers and sisters, the gospel that I preached to you, that you received and on which you stand.''

I Corinthians 15:1 (NET)

2. WHO WILL STAND WITH YOU?

''But suddenly, Nebuchadnezzar jumped up in amazement and exclaimed to his advisers, ''Didn't we tie up three men and throw them into the furnace?'' ''Yes, Your Majesty, we certainly did,'' they replied. ''Look!'' Nebuchadnezzar shouted. ''I see four men, unbound, walking around in the fire unharmed! And the fourth looks like a god!'' Daniel 3:24-25 (NLT)

''From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.'' Ephesians 4:16 (NIV)

3. WHAT WILL STAND FOR ETERNITY?

''Then Nebuchadnezzar said, 'Praise to the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego! He sent his angel to rescue his servants who trusted in him. They defied the king's comm ...

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