1. SECTION 1.7
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2. MAIN IDEA
God is always with you. Even during a difficult time, you can trust that God loves you and is with you.
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3. MEMORY VERSE
DEUTERONOMY 31:6
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.
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4. Share what you wrote about or drew in Start Here.
INTRODUCTION
Share what you wrote about or drew in Start Here.
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5. What did you do when you felt scared?
INTRODUCTION
What did you do when you felt scared?
Who can you always turn to when you feel scared?
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6. MAIN LESSON
1. Being strong and courageous means being brave enough to obey God, even in a hard or scary situation.
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7. MAIN LESSON
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.
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8. MAIN LESSON
2. In Daniel 3:16-28, Shadrach and his two friends obeyed God, and they trusted that God would be with them even if they were thrown into the fiery furnace.
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9. MAIN LESSON
Daniel 3:16-28 Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to the king, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and He
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10. MAIN LESSON
Daniel 3:16-28, continued will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if He does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up." Then Nebuchadnezzar was furious with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego,
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11. MAIN LESSON
Daniel 3:16-28, continued and his attitude toward them changed. He ordered the furnace heated seven times hotter than usual and commanded some of the strongest soldiers in his army to tie up Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and throw them into the blazing furnace.
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12. MAIN LESSON
Daniel 3:16-28, continued So these men, wearing their robes, trous-ers, turbans and other clothes, were bound and thrown into the blazing furnace. The king's command was so urgent and the furnace so hot that the flames of the fire killed the soldiers who took up Shadrach,
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13. MAIN LESSON
Daniel 3:16-28, continued Meshach and Abednego, and these three men, firmly tied, fell into the blazing furnace. Then King Nebuchadnezzar leaped to his feet in amazement and asked his advisers, "Weren't there three men that we tied up and threw into the fire?” They replied,
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14. MAIN LESSON
Daniel 3:16-28, continued "Certainly, O king.” He said, "Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods.” Nebuchad-nezzar then approached the opening of the blazing furnace and shouted,
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15. MAIN LESSON
Daniel 3:16-28, continued "Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here!” So Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego came out of the fire, and the satraps, prefects, governors and royal advisers crowded around them. They saw
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16. MAIN LESSON
Daniel 3:16-28, continued that the fire had not harmed their bodies, nor was a hair of their heads singed; their robes were not scorched, and there was no smell of fire on them. Then Nebuchad-nezzar said, "Praise be to the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego,
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17. MAIN LESSON
Daniel 3:16-28, continued who has sent His angel and rescued His servants! They trusted in Him and defied the king's command and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.
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18. MAIN LESSON
3. Even after you trust Jesus as Savior, life will sometimes be painful, and we may struggle.
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19. MAIN LESSON
Philippians 4:12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
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20. MAIN LESSON
4. During hard times we can know that God still loves us and will always be with us just like Asmita learned while attending Awana in Nepal.
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21. MAIN LESSON
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.
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22. Where is God when you are going through difficult times?
FAITH IN ACTION
Where is God when you are going through difficult times?
Where is God when you are going through happy times?
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23. How will this affect the way you respond to difficult times?
FAITH IN ACTION
When is God with you?
How will this affect the way you respond to difficult times?
How will this affect the way you respond to happy times?
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24. SUM IT UP
Being strong and courageous means being brave enough to obey God, even in a hard or scary situation.
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25. SUM IT UP
Shadrach and his two friends obeyed God, and they trusted that God would be with them even if they were thrown into the fiery furnace.
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26. SUM IT UP
Even after you trust Jesus as Savior, life will sometimes be painful, and we may struggle.
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27. SUM IT UP
During hard times we can know that God still loves us and will always be with us just like Asmita learned while attending Awana in Nepal.
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