Wanxin reads Daniel 1 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks of being in this world but not of it at the start of the new series, Faithful under Fire at Pembury Baptist Church on 26th July 2026.

Further Questions for Reflection:

1. What pressures do you or have you experienced to conform to the world around? What might help you to resist those pressures?
2. Have you ever felt like God has given up on you?
3. Dan mentions sports stars like Saka, Guehi, Eze and Eric Liddell. Are there other people you can think of that inspire you to remain faithful to God while in the world?
4. ‘Daniel resolved not to defile himself’ (verse 8). Are there potentially costly decisions for God he is calling you to make?
5. Is there a step of faith God is leading you to make? Something that seems risky or even looks foolish?
6. ‘To these f ...