Daniel was unwavering in his faith in times of great fear. But how did Daniel become a person of unwavering confidence? We’ll explore the place of prayer and spiritual habits in Daniel’s life. Daniel’s spiritual habits grew him into a man who was able to overcome the lion’s den. He foreshadows the greater King who would conquer all things.

Our country and city are groaning under the weight of our collective brokenness: racially, physically and spiritually. The Good News of Jesus is that He’s come to heal our central relationships. Jesus has come to make his enemies into friends and to welcome them to join Him as he makes all things new. The gospel gives us courage to confess our own sins, strength to renew our relationships and hope that all will be made right.

We live in a culture that celebrates youth, freedom and opulence. Daniel shows us the fleeting nature of the now and the transforming power of living with hope. The Kingdom though future breaks into the present in Jesus.

Even the most powerful and secure people in the world can be filled with great anxiety. In these turbulent times we need to anchor our hopes in a transcendent reality. Daniel points us to an ultimate King and an enduring Kingdom.

King Nebuchadnezzar’s power and wealth blind him to his own insecurities and injustices. Only when he is brought down does he realize the power and grace of God. God often uses our own failures and trials to awaken us to our pride and to lead us to live a life of mercy and justice.

Daniel’s friends faced an unprecedented crisis when they were told to worship a golden image or face a certain death. Instead of being led by their fears, they overcame by their faith.. In midst of the furnace, God is ultimately present to comfort and deliver. God trains us in our small moments to stand in these great moments of trial.

Even the most powerful and secure people in the world can be filled with great anxiety. In these turbulent times we need to anchor our hopes in a transcendent reality. Daniel points us to an ultimate King and an enduring Kingdom.

Throughout our lives we’ll always face difficult tests. Should we compromise or should we stay faithful to God? Should we be led by faith or succumb to our fears? Daniel shows us a life of faithfulness that will eventually lead us into the presence of the true King.

Difficult times often make us doubt God's love for us. Romans 8 reassures us of God's faithful love that cannot be conquered by death, mistakes or sickness. The ministry of the Spirit persuades of us of God's relentless love.

There’s great darkness and uncertainty in our world today. Easter is the great message of hope that God will bring good from evil and has overcome our greatest enemy. The resurrection of Jesus is God’s great signpost to the world that He is making all things new.