MESSAGE NOTES
Unshakeable: A Faith That Won’t Fold — Part 2
Facing Impossible Situations
Daniel 2:1–23
At one time or another in our lives, all of us face difficult situations, circumstances, and challenges. Many of you may be facing what feels like an impossible situation right now. Some of you may feel overwhelmed, like you are just surviving instead of thriving.
If you find yourself stuck between a rock and a hard place, in a difficult season, or facing a major challenge, you will identify with the people in Daniel chapter 2. In this chapter we meet people confronted with a crisis, and we see how they respond.
Daniel and his friends show us how to keep our heads when everyone else is losing theirs. They help us see how to face seemingly impossible situations and not merely survive, but spiritually thrive. They show us how to live unshakeable, with a faith that will not fold.
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Daniel 2:1–16 — The Story
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Our Action Step
In times of trouble and when facing impossible situations, turn to Christian friends and to God.
Turning to Christian friends
Daniel 2:17 and Ecclesiastes 4:9–12
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Turning to God
Daniel 2:18 and Psalm 50:15
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What Happens When Daniel and His Friends Call on God
Daniel 2:19–23 and Philippians 4:6–7
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Taking It Home
We encourage you to take a few minutes today and this week to process this morning’s message. These questions are designed for discussion with your family, a friend, mentor, spouse, or small group. They are also useful for personal reflection.
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What stands out to you in these passages from Scripture or from the message?
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What is difficult for you to understand or accept in these passages or the message?
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What is God saying in these passages and through the message about Himself, about people, and about you?
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What examples are there to follow, commands to obey, or promises to hold onto from these passages and the message?
