Unshakeable: A Faith That Won’t Fold — Part 3
The God Delusion
Daniel 2:24–49
All of us struggle at times in life with the “I am God” allusion. We are deluded when we live like we think we are God and are in control. A big difference between you and God is that God doesn’t think he is you. – Anne Lamott
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Nebuchadnezzar thinks he is a god
Daniel 2:1–23
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Nebuchadnezzar’s dream and the interpretation of it
Daniel 2:23–45
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Action Step
When I am one of God’s people in relationship with Him because of his mercy and grace and forgiveness of my sin that HE gave me when I believed in him and asked for his forgiveness, I will devote myself and take all kinds of risk and pay all kinds of price to help other people meet the true God.
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Ministry Goal
“The People of COMMUNITY will lead others to find and follow Jesus by B.L.E.S.S.ing their neighbors.”
B.L.E.S.S.
B — Begin with Prayer
L — Listen with Care
E — Eat Together
S — Serve with Love
S — Share Your Story
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Nebuchadnezzar begins to open his heart to God
Daniel 2:46–49
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Action Step
If God is God and I am not, and I am his follower, then I can stop worrying.
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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, and small group. They are also useful for self reflection.
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What stands out to you in these passages from the Bible? From the message?
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What is difficult for you to understand or accept in these passages from the Bible? From the message?
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What is God saying in these passages and through what we heard in the message about Himself? About people? About you?
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What examples are there to follow, commands to obey, or promises to stand on from these passages in the Bible, and from what we heard in the message?