Chapter three ended last week with Nebuchadnezzar praising God because of his deliverance of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the seven-times-hotter fiery furnace. He made a decree that a tearing of limb from limb be executed on anyone who spoke against God and in chapter four, we see him send a testimony of what the Most High God had done for him.
Read MoreDaniel 3 is probably one of the most famous stories in the old testament. I can’t count the number of times I’ve probably seen the Veggie Tale’s version of it. It’s such a crazy story of God’s intervention that it almost seems unbelievable. How can three God-fearing men survive being thrown into a massive overheated fire pit?
Read MoreLast week we started a new series on Daniel, “A Man Set Apart.” We saw last week how everything that happened to Daniel was given from the LORD, how the LORD is sovereign over everything, and we even started to see how the LORD works everything for his glory and purposes.
Read MoreGod’s sovereignty, or control, can be a heated topic. Some think that if he controls and dictates everything then that would make us like robots. Others think God controlling every little decision creates a warm ‘theology blanket’ for their soul.
Read MoreMany families (including ours) have found it overwhelmingly difficult to begin family devotions, especially if family devotions are something that has never been a part of their upbringing. But many families (like ours) have found that the overwhelming difficulty is man made, usually man of the house made.
Read MoreYesterday at our home group we read this week’s chapter, John 20, in our Bible Study time with the kids. It was important for us because we get to see Jesus after his resurrection. We have been in this “Knowing Jesus” series, as a Gospel Family community...
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