Living With Conviction
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Explore the stories of Daniel and his companions to understand how strong convictions are shaped by Scripture, leading to unwavering courage, understanding, and confidence in living out one's faith.
Living With Conviction
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A Look at Conviction Application: This is how I will act. Interpretation: This is what the Scripture says to do/not do. Belief: The Scriptures are Inspired/Authoritative 2 Pet 1:20-21; 2 Tim 3:14-17
Conviction of Four Young Jewish MenDaniel 1:3-16 Courage Understanding Confidence Application: We will not eat the king’s food and drink his wine. Interpretation of Lev 11 and Prov 23: This is what the Scriptures say to eat and drink. Belief: The Scriptures are Inspired/Authoritative
Conviction of Shadrach, Meshach, and AbednegoDaniel 3 Courage Understanding Confidence Application: We are not going to serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up. Interpretation of Ex 20:3-6; Dt 4:15-18; 6:13-15: The Scriptures say not to serve other gods or make graven images and worship them. Belief: The Scriptures are Inspired/Authoritative
Conviction of DanielDaniel 6 Courage Understanding Confidence Application: Daniel…continued kneeling on his knees three times a day, praying and giving thanks before his God, as he had been doing previously. Interpretation of 1 Kgs 8:27-30, 46-53: The Scriptures say the Israelites should pray to God toward their land while in foreign captivity. Belief: The Scriptures are Inspired/Authoritative
Are You Living With Conviction? How firm is your resolve? Do you know what the Scriptures say? Have you examined the evidence lately? Application: This is how I will act. Interpretation: This is what the Scripture says to do/not do. Belief: The Scriptures are Inspired/Authoritative 2 Pet 1:20-21; 2 Tim 3:14-17