Oct 12, 2025
Fear God More Than the Lions
Sermon Series
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Passage: Daniel 6:1-28 — This is the kind of Bible story kids grow up on in a church. Daniel and the Lion’s Den. We teach kids this story because we want them to be inspired by Daniel’s example of faith. He’s willing to die for his faith in God. He’d rather be thrown into a pit and torn apart by starving and aggressive lions, than be manipulated into compromising his faith. That’s so inspiring! But Daniel didn’t record these events to make himself look like a hero – to say to Israel, “be more like me.” That would be very out of character for Daniel. He’s revealing God to us. He’s teaching us how to live a life of faith in a world fiercely opposed to God and those who follow him. Here's the big idea: Fear God more than the Lions. Three principles to help us fear God more than the Lions: The danger is real, keep praying, our God rescues.