UNSHAKEABLE 8
WHY STAND FOR GOD PUBLICLY?
Daniel’s 8 th Test: Daniel 6:1-28
1. I MOVE ____________________MY FEAR.
“So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord. And don’t be ashamed of me, either, even though I’m in prison for him. With the strength God gives you, be ready to suffer with me for the sake of the Good News.” 2 Timothy 1:8 (NLT)
Fear is just a __________, and it cannot __________.
Fear is _______________, but it won't __________me.
Fear grows when I _____________ it, but it lessens when I ____________ it.
We should base our lives on our _______________, not on our fears.
Courage is not the _______________ of fear.
Courage is ____________ the fear and _______________ anyway
“Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with
great boldness.” Acts 4:29 (NIV)
2. I PUT MYSELF IN THE PLACE FOR A _______________TO HAPPEN
Daniel 6:19-23
3. I ____________________ OTHER BELIEVERS
Paul: “Because I am in prison, most of the believers have become more bold in Christ and are not afraid to speak the word of God.” Philippians 1:14 (NCV)
4. I DEMONSTRATE GOD’S _______________TO THOSE WHO DON’T BELIEVE
“The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus.” Acts 4:13
(NLT)
The King becomes a believer! Daniel 6:24-28
18 generations later Matthew 2:1-2
5. I WILL BE ____________________ BY GOD, HIMSELF.
Jesus: “God will bless you when people insult you, mistreat you, and tell all kinds of evil lies about you because of me. Be happy and excited! You will have a great reward in heaven. People did these same things to the prophets who lived long ago.” Matthew
5:11-12 (CEV)
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