EVEN IF The Story of 3 Boys Who Didnt Dance

Who Are They? Good Looking Gifted in Wisdom Kings Family or Nobles Teachable

The Journey The 1st Test The 2nd Test After 3 Years of Training (vs. 5) Final Blessing Little things matter

The Setup Statue of Gold Contrast to Image in dream? Defiance to Gods Prophecy? His Kingdom would not end as predicted The Party The Invitation

The Threat Politics & Jealousy Accused & Charged Arrogance Displayed Attacks source of strength Knowledge Faith

The Answer They were guilty and everyone knew it No defense would have made the King happy They did not need to deliberate They did not doubt Gods ability They did not presume His Will They did not make excuses

The Analysis How could they have been Careful to Answer When in Rome … Everyone else is doing it We can accomplish much more alive than dead We might lose out importance/ living/ status

The Analysis (cont) Its only 1 time, 10 min, then its over We dont have to renounce God, just show respect for the King This is too much to ask of us, its too hard God put us in this Land, He would understand...

The Fire Kings Tone Changed Bound quickly to die quickly Fire was extra hot Good soldiers died No Fire Retardant Robes No Simple Explanation

The Deliverance A Visitor? Called out King knew Who they served Their condition afterwards Kings Blessing & Decree

The Application Where have we failed to step out in Faith and missed God working? Where have we made excuses for conforming to this world? Where have we rationalized away His challenges and testing?

Part 2 (Sneak Peek) Where have you Stepped Out in Faith and God Delivered… 3-6 sentences per example Multiple examples are great Due to me by next Sunday to