STORY OUTLINE | SHADRACH, MESHACH & ABEDNEGO

1. Story Outline: Shadrach, Meshach And Abednego

a) The story of Shadrach, Meschach, and Abednego from the Bible book of Daniel 6 tells us of three Jewish boys who refused to bow down to the King of Babylon, King Nebuchadnezzer.

b) The three men grew wise and respected as high appointed officials in Babylon. Other Babylonian officials who were jealous of the Shadrach, Meschach and Abednego were able to get King Nebuchadnezzer to command that all people bow down to a golden statue. When the three men refused to bow down and worship the idol and god of Babylon, King Nebuchadnezzar had them thrown into the fiery furnace which was heated seven times hotter than normal. Shadrach, Meschach and Abednego had faith that God would save them. When King Nebuchadnezzer looked into the fire he saw four men walking around in the furnace unharmed -  Shadrach, Meschach and Abednego, and the Son of God. King Nebuchadnezzer brought the young men out of the flames, promoted them to a higher office and decreed that the God of Israel be worshipped.

2. Bible References

i) Daniel 3:1-30; Daniel 6:1-28.