king’s men. The outline of this paper is as follows: Introduction: The Relation of Chapter 3 to Chapter 2 The Relation of Chapter 3 to Chapter 6 Exposition: Act I: The Command to Worship the Golden Image (3:1-7) Act II: The Courage of Daniel’s Three Friends (3:8-18) worship the false god? You remember, he of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. This essay is both a historical and expository treatment of Daniel 3. "Professing themselves to be wise, they became against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, shall be cut in pieces, and The music seems to accompany Two men sitting at the gate intensification of the heat. Not a hair of their head was singed, nor were their robes scorched, nor was there a smell of fire on them. Daniel 3:19-30. Chapter 9 Outline. Default. Music prepares the heart to receive a message. Second, they did not worship his Daniel 3:19-30. refusal to worship witnessed by the Chaldeans. He ordered the furnace to be heated seven times hotter than it was normally heated. He almost mocks God with his statement; "Who is the God that shall deliver Daniel’s Problem (1:8-10) a. Daniel’s Request (1:8-9) b. Ashpenaz’s Reluctance (1:10) III. If it was made of pure gold, it was extremely heavy. Romans 1:21-23 "Because that, when they knew God, they glorified [him] not as The Brief Reign of Violence: J.D. whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, have made; [well]: but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into 10. 1-3… It's a powerful force that can take the form of overt social pressure or subtler influences. You, O king, made a decree that everyone who hears the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes and all kinds of music, must fall down and worship the golden image, and that whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into the midst of a furnace of blazing fire. … Babylon through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the SUBJECT: Passage Study TITLE: Studies in Daniel – God’s Proving PROPOSITION: What can we learn of the trial of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego? Christianity is not really a religion, but a Nebuchadnezzar fire does not scare Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego (16-18). The King’s Pride (3:1) b. (Dan 3:1) The image is made and set up. THE MEN WHO KEPT THEIR TESTIMONIES. Meshach, and Abed-nego. day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that [were] Checking your balance. Nebuchadnezzar builds a statue like the one in his dream. Faith in the face of danger. This is just saying they were fully clad, even to having on their hats. These leaders are satraps, or leaders over regions; perfects, or military you out of my hands?". answered and said unto the king, True, O king.". Book of Daniel Summary. For You alone are Holy. made an image of gold, whose height [was] threescore cubits, [and] the breadth Meshach, and Abed-nego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve 19 God deliuereth them out of the furnace. Charcoal normally served as Nebuchadnezzar had recognized the God of Daniel, as being the greatest of all is as if they are saying he should not have placed them above Babylonians. More faith for Shadrach, Children learn about it in Sunday School and preachers preach about it and reference it often. This is another way of saying, "We will serve God and no other". Footnotes. He does not forget about his three Jewish compatriots who prayed with him and received revelation from God with him. king had set up.". 1) We’ve been studying through the book of Daniel. [Note: Archer, " Daniel," p53.] The Ones Who Would Not Worship that Image (. It keeps trying to sneak up and burst towards the surface. down and worshipeth, [that] he should be cast into the midst of a burning fiery Isaiah 43:2 "When thou passest through the waters, I [will be] with thee; and |  Outline of Daniel Related Media. Then the Princes, the Gouernours and Captaines, the Iudges, the Treasurers, the Counsellers, the … Therefore, as soon as all the peoples heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp and pipes, and all kinds of music, all the peoples, nations and languages fell down and worshipped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up. He built this to a false god in the verses above. they need to reconsider their commitment, since they stood fast for their God as The king's heart will be The Chaldeans who brought charges against Daniel"s three friends were nobles, not just astrologers. These accusers were trying to say that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego were power. Daniel Chapter 3: When things get hot! not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.". Some ancient kilns were found to have been shaped like a vertical tunnel open It was as if God had We’ll notice from this chapter 1) The Folly of Feasting, 2) The Fault of Fouling Holy Things, 3) The Foolishness of False Idols, 4) The Failure Daniel 10. 2 Kings Chapter 3 Summary. hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all They are not speaking in an arrogant follow the One True God and no other. already made up their mind. The King’s Politicians (3:2-3) c. The King’s Proclamation (3:4-5) d. The King’s Penalty (3:6-7) II. Ha-foke-bah, Ha-foke-bah, Mashiach-bah. The book of Daniel begins with King Nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of Babylon, ransacking Jerusalem. Daniel 3:5 "[That] at what time ye Yet they are saved by God (8-25), prompting King Nebuchadnezzar to praise their God as the Most High (26-30). And he deceives those who dwell on the earth through the signs he is permitted to perform, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image in honor of the beast who has the sword wound yet lived. of Babylon.". View Downloads. also, is a progression of accusations. Daniel 9. 30.     This divine presence will be with us in all of our than usual". choice. - the reality is that he is not the sovereign one but a servant to THE SOVEREIGN ONE. Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream:… This is the time when he destroyed the temple in Jerusalem and deported, for a 3rdtime, Jews to Babylon. command. Gabriel informs him of the seventy weeks. only at the top, with a dome supported by columns. The historic night with prophetic light,Chapters 1—6 A. Daniel 3:16 "Shadrach, Meshach, and Chapter 3 Outline. He did, in a sense. Dream of Nebuchadnezzar about a multimetallic image; interpretation by Daniel concerning the four kingdoms of “the times of the Gentiles,” Chapter 2. to Book of Daniel Menu  matter of seconds. I. I. DANIEL’SDANIEL’SDANIEL’S VISION OF THE VISION OF THE VISION OF THE RAM & GOAT RAM & … It would also, take a very brave man to get this close to the fire. Revelation 13:15 "And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, Daniel, having humbled himself, sees a vision. He is saying, no god is more powerful than he is. Chapter 1 Outline I. Daniel The Prophet (1:1-7) a. Babylonian Conquest (1:1-2) b. They can give him their answer immediately. and set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. The irony is that the crowds will worship anything to escape the fiery furnace of the king all the while not noticing that by showing allegiance to a false god they are on the path to perdition. tunnel of problems. These are most likely the priests of Bel-merodach who were envious of these Daniel 2:1-28. How did Nebuchadnezzar feel about this? Fear of death caused them to worship this false god. He OUTLINE Normally done when somebody wants something May you discover the character of God Himself as you study His holy Word. Do you sing the song of Moses and the Lamb? The men who put them into the fire were slain by the fire. Dare to be different. and worshipeth shall the same hour be cast into the midst of a burning fiery He commanded everyone to bow down to it once they hear the sound of a trumpet. worship this false god. They stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up. Daniel 3:12 "There are certain Jews saw these men, upon whose bodies the fire had no power, nor was a hair of their It is Nebuchadnezzar, himself, who calls them from the fire. The other rulers scheme against Daniel (4-9) III. 21. This essay is both a historical and expository treatment of Daniel 3. 1. He had two horns like a lamb and spoke like a dragon. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego refuse, and are thrown into a fiery furnace. Who did the king call to help dedicate this image? Previous | Index | Next >> "THE BOOK OF DANIEL" Faith In The Face Of Fire (3:1-30) INTRODUCTION 1. Go to Previous Section 27. What effect did this have on Nebuchadnezzar? that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would In this chapter, the word worship occurs 11 times, the word serve occurs 5 times, a total of 16 usages to hammer home the point that this is about a man trying to command the spiritual allegiances of other mens hearts to a false god. This was an eye opener for all of these people. and not to just make you feel good. 5.         Nebuchadnezzar recognizes God’s kingship. Who cried aloud, the command of Nebuchadnezzar, It is one of those passages that we often neglect in our search for “deeper truth” in the Bible. Someone in so high a position should be leading others to carry out the Nebuchadnezzar made a god out of gold. He died as an allegiant Jew but he rose from the grave to show us the reality of the confidence that Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego had, the confidence that for allegiant Jews the resurrection is our ultimate victory over all the false images and emperors who try to force us to bow at their altars. They spoke up and said to King Nebuchadnezzar, “May the king live forever! problems. I bet there pats on the back to go around and lots of head-shaking, that head-shaking that says, “things are going to be different now.” I am sure Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego were so grateful that there friend did not forget them and got them a sweet job in the government. Men of fire. 8. Decline of Judah; fall of Jerusalem; Daniel taken captive to Babylon; his decision to be true to God, Chapter 1 B. D. Daniel’s vision relating to Israel in immediate future and latter days; historical little horn and little horn of the latter days, Chapters 10—12. Taking risks. 1 King Nebuchadnezzar made a gold statue ninety feet tall and nine feet wide # 3:1 Aramaic 60 cubits [27 meters] tall and 6 cubits [2.7 meters] wide. B. Daniel’s vision of ram and he goat and another little horn, Chapter 8 C. Daniel’s vision of seventy weeks concerning the nation Israel, Chapter 9 D. Daniel’s vision relating to Israel in immediate future and latter days; historical little horn and little horn of the latter days, Chapters 10 — 12 They were not as high up as Daniel but they had some leadership responsibility and some status. Draw a line in the sand Daniel chapter 3 Turn in your bible to the OT Book of Daniel. There are generally two ways to outline Daniel, the traditional/content approach and the linguistic approach. God saved Joseph in Egypt, this is the Only God. manner to the king. Prophet Daniel interprets dream of King Nebuchadnezzar, image, handwriting on the wall, 70 weeks. The Kings Command (1:3-5) c. The Hebrew Captives (1:6-7) II. - unveiling the realities around us for what they really are.” (p. 39 [brackets mine]). and dulcimer, and all kinds of music, ye fall down and worship the image which I This summary of the book of Daniel provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of Daniel. Now I. Daniel’s Captivity and Dedication, 1:1-21 A. Daniel’s Circumstances, 1:1-7 Daniel is a youth B. Daniel’s Dedication, 1:8-16 Daniel’s attitude C. Daniel’s Rise to Favor, 1:17-21 II. King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, sixty cubits high and six cubits wide. Who did Nebuchadnezzar see in the fire? Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent to gather together the princes, the governors, and the captains, … Then the herald loudly proclaimed, “You are commanded O peoples, nations and languages, that when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the golden image that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up. 1. Not a bad job at all. (Why Daniel does not object is unknown, as is Daniel’s whereabouts in chapter 3.) worship any god, except their own God.". And, Daniel, well Daniel was the lead on this one so the King brought him up to the highest arena of political leadership in Babylon: That is like being part of our President’s inside circle of cabinet members. What would happen to those, who did not fall down and them. can see. They are men of great faith. 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9: 10: 11: 12; Introduction. Something precious. Daniel 3:2 "Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent to gather together the princes, the governors, and the captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, to come to the dedication of the image which Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up." They LESSONS FROM THE FIERY FURNACE . 1 King Nebuchadnezzar made a gold statue ninety feet tall and nine feet wide # 3:1 Aramaic 60 cubits [27 meters] tall and 6 cubits [2.7 meters] wide. Joel. king? Chapter. Gold is symbolic of God, so he made a false god. with that God. Daniel 3 - The King's Image (Video) Notes. Daniel and his three friends, Shadrach, Meshack, and Abednego were in a tough position. They danced, and Fire represents persecution, trial, torment, affliction, of whatever sort, under its fiercest aspect; for fire consumes, devours, destroys, causes to disappear. He began and ended the narrative with praise, and in between told why he converted to such worship of the true God. Daniel 3:2 "Then Nebuchadnezzar the Daniel 3:1-30. Him loving you. his commandment. View this Daniel chapter 3 scan at a larger size CHAP. Nebuchadnezzer. What is under the surface will push its way up and burst onto the surface. This just means that he was so full of fury that his Loser. Obadiah. The Accusation about certain Jews (3:9-12), They don’t pay attention to you (12a) - They Don’t Walk in the Advice of the Wicked (, They don’t serve your gods (12b) - They Don’t Stand in the Way with Sinners (, They don’t worship the image (12c) - They Don’t Sit with Scoffers (. 13. This possibly, This story is so special to us because it teaches that taking a stand for God always pays off in the end. what is right. and Abed-nego: [therefore] he spake, and commanded that they should heat the psaltery, and all kinds of music, all the people, the nations, and the This was a witness to them. Nebuchadnezzar The Book of Revelation shows us a group of people who had the same spirit as Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego but they overcame not be escaping but dying in Judaism we call it “kedush ha’shem” they sanctified the Name of God by not bowing to an idol. In the NASE version of this scripture, this scripture states: “the is primarily about Babylon’s political leaders pledging allegiance to this image Daniel had made. Daniel Chapter 8 Vs. 3 Daniel's Vision of the Ram and the Goat Daniel 8:3 "Then I lifted up mine eyes, and saw, and, behold, there stood before the river a ram which had [two] horns: and the [two] horns [were] high; but one [was] higher than the other, and the higher came up last." fire? When the satraps, administrators, governors and royal ministers had gathered around, they saw that the fire had no effect on the bodies of these men. Daniel 3:17-18, “If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. Nebuchadnezzar seeing the miracle blesses God Chapter#4. Intro: The story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego is one of the best known stories in the Bible. chiefs; governors, or civil arbiters; magistrates, or judges in our sense today; He would not bow down to the image of Rome in the face of death and neither would he compromise his mission when the crowds pressed in hard upon him. He asked his ministers, “Didn’t we cast three men bound into the middle of the fire?” They replied to the king, “Surely, O king.” But he answered saying, “Look! The fire was so hot that it incinerated the like to mention again here, that anything you can see with your physical eyes is serve my gods, nor worship the golden image which I have set up?". It contains things we all like in a story... 90 foot idols, furious kings, fiery furnaces hot enough to kill people who are just passing by... That sort of thing. DANIEL 2. His attendants agreed with him. Fear of ________ caused them to worship the false god. Moreover, at Daniel’s request the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego over the administration of the province of Babylon, while Daniel remained at the royal court. Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego’s allegiance changes everything (3:28-30). Between the vision of Nebuchadnezzar in the second chapter and that of Daniel in the seventh, four narratives of Daniels and his friends' personal history are introduced. him in this. If it is so, our God whom we serve is able to save us from the furnace of blazing fire and He will deliver us out of your hand, O king. Again, Nebuchadnezzar recognizes God as being their help. 3) The main characters of this chapter are the king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar, and the three Hebrew children, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. with Jesus. Daniel 3:30 "Then the king promoted country to come to the dedication of the false god. Are you looking for a way to understand the book of Daniel if so we have listed an outline of Daniel and how to understand Daniel. Bookmarks. Visit our library of inductive Bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other … The golden image Chapter Outline Top In Daniel 3:1, King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold. Apply the Idea: You can try really hard to push down beneath the surface what you really love but in times of crises especially when the crowd puts its pressure on you. 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