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Faith, Obedience, Experience &amp; ExpectationDaniel 3 – “The Fiery Furnace”Theme Question: “What do you believe, and what drives your faith?”&nbsp;Daniel 3 reveals how faith, obedience, experience, and expectation work together in the life of a believer. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego demonstrate a faith that is not defined by convenience but by conviction. Their story shows that what we truly believe about God, shapes how we respond to pressure, temptation, and trials. As we think through this study, four spiritual pillars form a powerful pattern:(1) Faith defines who God is to us (2) Obedience reveals the depth of our relationship with God. (3) Experience confirms God’s presence in every season. (4) Expectation reflects what we trust God to do. When faced with the threat of a fiery furnace, these three young men declared, “Our God is able… but even if He does not…” (Daniel 3:17–18). This is faith that is rooted, obedience that is unwavering, experience that is unshakable, and expectation that is anchored in who God is, not what He does. The story compels each of us to ask: “What do I believe, and what is truly driving my faith: fear, culture, comfort, or commitment to God?”&nbsp;Relationship With God Drives Obedience: (Daniel 3:12, 16)&nbsp;“We do not need to defend ourselves before you…” Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were not rebellious, they were devoted. Their obedience was anchored in relationship, not religion. They knew God well enough to refuse to bow, even when everyone else bowed. They obeyed because they understood: You cannot worship God publicly if you don’t walk with Him privately. You cannot stand before men if you have not first bowed before God. Their relationship with God drove them to obey God rather than the king.&nbsp;Discussion Questions:a. What spiritual habits strengthen your obedience when pressure arises?b. How does a deeper relationship with God make obedience less about rules and more about love?&nbsp;Experience With God Doesn’t Shake Our Faith; It Strengthens It: (Daniel 3:24–25)“I see four men… and the fourth looks like the Son of God.” Their experience with God did not start in the furnace, it met them in the furnace. When you walk with God long enough: You learn that He doesn’t always keep you from the fire, but He always gets in the fire with you. Past experiences give you confidence that present trials are not signs of God’s absence but opportunities to see His presence more clearly. The three Hebrew men experienced: God’s protection in the fire, God’s presence in the fire, God’s power through the fire. Experience does not shake your faith, it stabilizes it.&nbsp;Discussion Questions:a. How have past experiences with God helped you stand firm in your current challenges?b. What have you learned about God in fiery seasons that you could not have learned any other way?&nbsp;Our Expectations Are Based on What We Say We Believe: (Daniel 3:17–18)“Our God is able… but even if He does not…” Expectation is the spiritual confidence that God is sovereign whether He delivers from the fire or through the fire. The Hebrew boys expected God to move, but they also trusted His will. This is mature expectation: Expect God’s power: Accept God’s plan: Honor God’s purpose. Your expectation will always align with your belief. If you believe God is faithful, your expectations will be bold. If you believe God is sovereign, your expectations will be surrendered.&nbsp;Discussion Questions:a. What do your expectations reveal about how deeply you trust God?b. Where do you need to shift your expectations, so they reflect belief rather than fear?&nbsp;CONCLUSIONDaniel 3 teaches us that true faith is not tested in comfort but in crisis. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego show that: Obedience flows from relationship, Faith grows stronger through experience, Expectation reveals what we truly believe. Their story challenges us to stand firm, stay faithful, and trust God—whether He rescues us from the fire or meets us in it. If your belief is firm, your obedience will be unwavering, your experience will be strengthening, and your expectation will be steadfast.