Relevant Verse: Daniel 3

Theme: “Our God is able!”

Leading Question: When should Christians obey the authority of the state? When should they resist?

This is often cited as a great example of divine victory over paganism. But what was really God wishing to communicate?

In Daniel 3, king Nebuchadnezzar seems to believe that size will achieve his goal of reinforcing his power and strengthening his kingdom. He builds a colossal statue made entirely of gold. At 90 feet (27 meters) high and 9 feet (2.7 meters) wide, the size of the idol matches Nebuchadnezzar’s pride.

Question: Do we see trust in size in ...