Victory Santa Rosa Podcast

How do you speak God’s truth to people who are in power? King Nebuchadnezzar’s second dream was about his own humiliation—he was the great tree that will be chopped down to its stump. But instead of rubbing it in, Daniel was personally dismayed and alarmed at the meaning of the dream (Daniel 4:19). He exhorted the king to repent and show mercy to the oppressed that there may perhaps be a lengthening of his prosperity (Daniel 4:27). In a way, Daniel rebuked the king with tears in his eyes.

When is it right for the people of God to not obey civil authority? “When sin is decreed” is the short answer from the book of Daniel. The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace is not just a story of deliverance but a story of three young men who took a stand and obeyed God even if all the odds were not in their favor.

When is it right for the people of God to not obey civil authority? “When sin is decreed” is the short answer from the book of Daniel. The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace is not just a story of deliverance but a story of three young men who took a stand and obeyed God even if all the odds were not in their favor.

When is it right for the people of God to not obey civil authority? “When sin is decreed” is the short answer from the book of Daniel. The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace is not just a story of deliverance but a story of three young men who took a stand and obeyed God even if all the odds were not in their favor.

In times of grave threats, will you speak up even if it’s unpopular? Nebuchadnezzar had a troubling dream and he threatened to kill all the magicians, enchanters, and sorcerers of the kingdom if they could not tell him and explain to him the meaning of his dream. To stop the unjust killing of the wise men of Babylon, Daniel volunteered to interpret the dream even if he didn’t know its meaning yet. At home, he enlisted the help of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah to beg God for revelation in order that they might not be destroyed.

In times of grave threats, will you speak up even if it’s unpopular? Nebuchadnezzar had a troubling dream and he threatened to kill all the magicians, enchanters, and sorcerers of the kingdom if they could not tell him and explain to him the meaning of his dream. To stop the unjust killing of the wise men of Babylon, Daniel volunteered to interpret the dream even if he didn’t know its meaning yet. At home, he enlisted the help of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah to beg God for revelation in order that they might not be destroyed.

What do you do when your life is turned upside down because of the choices of other people? After a succession of Judean kings who did evil in the sight of the Lord, God sent the people of Judah into exile as punishment for its continued covenant unfaithfulness (2 Chronicles 36). But not everyone who got carried off did evil in the sight of the Lord. Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah were faithful young men who had to grapple with the question of honoring God in a culture that doesn't acknowledge Him, while personally dealing with the loss of their loved ones and their homeland.

What do you do when your life is turned upside down because of the choices of other people? After a succession of Judean kings who did evil in the sight of the Lord, God sent the people of Judah into exile as punishment for its continued covenant unfaithfulness (2 Chronicles 36). But not everyone who got carried off did evil in the sight of the Lord. Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah were faithful young men who had to grapple with the question of honoring God in a culture that doesn't acknowledge Him, while personally dealing with the loss of their loved ones and their homeland.

The gospel is of first importance because Christ died and came back to life. He appeared to many witnesses, proving that indeed He is the Son of God and validating our faith in Him. Because of His resurrection, we have hope, we will live with Him, and we proclaim Him.

The gospel is of first importance because Christ died and came back to life. He appeared to many witnesses, proving that indeed He is the Son of God and validating our faith in Him. Because of His resurrection, we have hope, we will live with Him, and we proclaim Him.