Attack On Idols- Image

Written By Josh Finklea

Attack on idols – Week 3: image

Nebuchadnezzar demanded worship of his golden image, but three young men stood tall instead of bowing. In our culture, we face the temptation to bow to the idol of image — chasing likes, filters, and approval. Your value is not determined by social media or public perception but by the image of God you carry (Ephesians 2:10). Attack the idol of image by living authentically and standing with the image of Christ.

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  • Small Group Curriculum: Attack on Idols

    Small Group Curriculum – Week 3 PDF

    Series: Attack on Idols
    Week 3 Title: Image
    Main Scripture: Daniel 3:16–18 (NLT)
    Big Idea: Attack the idol of image by standing with the image of Christ.

    1. Connect (Icebreaker)

    • Option A (Fun): How many selfies do you usually take before posting one? Be honest!

    • Option B (Thought-provoking): If someone could only see your social media, what “image” would they assume about you?

    • Transition: Culture pressures us to manage our image, but God calls us to live in His image.

    2. Discover (Scripture & Discussion)

    Read Daniel 3:16–18 (NLT):
    "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied, 'O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us… But even if he doesn’t, we want to make it clear… that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.’"

    Discussion Questions

    1. What pressures to conform to cultural “images” do you see today?

    2. How do you think the three men found courage to stand instead of bow?

    3. Why do you think we care so much about how others see us?

    4. How can remembering you’re made in God’s image help you resist cultural pressures?

    Dig Deeper Scripture: Ephesians 2:10 (NLT) — “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”

    • How does this verse redefine where we find our worth?

    • What “good works” might God be calling you to walk in as His masterpiece?

    3. Respond (Application & Prayer)

    Personal Application

    • Where in your life are you most tempted to bow to the idol of image (appearance, social media, reputation)?

    • What does it look like for you to stand boldly in Christ’s image this week?

    Group Prayer Prompt

    • Pray for courage to stand for Christ when culture pressures the group to bow.

    • Ask God to deepen each person’s identity in Christ so they no longer seek affirmation from the world.

    Challenge for the Week

    • Memory Verse: Galatians 1:10 (NLT).

    • Next Step: Each day this week, look in the mirror and declare: “I am God’s masterpiece, created to reflect His image.”

    ⏱️ Designed for 45–60 minutes:

    • Connect (10–15 min)

    • Discover (25–30 min)

    • Respond (10–15 min)

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