I Will Not Bow
The World is Telling You to Bow.
You Don't Have To.
Four young Hebrew exiles — likely teenagers — were ripped from their homes, taken to the most wicked city on earth, and stripped of almost every support system they had. Yet they boldly declared: “We will not bow.”
This six-week Bible study will equip you to say the same.
Written for This Exact Moment in History
We are living in a present-day Babylon.
Our culture is increasingly at odds with the Christian faith — and it’s not interested in coexisting. Just like Nebuchadnezzar tried to squeeze Daniel and his three friends into Babylon’s ungodly mold, today’s world is constantly pressuring us to compromise and conform.
These four young men were likely teenagers when they were ripped from their homes and taken to the most wicked city on earth. They were stripped of almost every support system they had. Yet they stood firm — and they boldly declared, “We will not bow.”
How did they do it? What convictions and daily practices kept them faithful when everything around them was pushing them to conform?
I Will Not Bow answers those questions — and equips you to face today’s Babylon with the same unshakeable faith.
How the Study Works
Daily Homework
Once a week, your small group meets with a facilitator to discuss the previous week’s lessons. Sharing answers and insights together brings the material alive in a way solo study can’t replicate.
Weekly Group Meeting
Each participant receives their own workbook and completes five days of lessons per week — reading, Scripture study, and practical application questions that build a consistent devotional habit.
A Proven Model
This group study format has been used at Faith Apostolic Church in Carmel, Indiana for over 15 years. It moves people from passive listening to active, personal engagement with God’s Word — producing passionate students of the Bible.
Six Weeks. Six Keys. One Unshakeable Conviction.
Week 1 — Exiled to Babylon
Understand the historical context of the Babylonian exile and why the story of Daniel speaks so powerfully to our moment in history.
Week 2 — The Power of God's Word
Discover how hiding God’s Word in your heart equips you to recognize and resist the world’s offerings — just as Daniel did.
Week 3 — Don't Eat the King's Food
If you consume this world’s fare, you will be shaped by it. Learn to guard what you take in — spiritually, culturally, and daily.
Week 4 — Don't Lose Your Identity
Knowing who you are and whose you are is the foundation of standing firm. Your identity in Christ is not negotiable.
Week 5 — Keep Your Windows Open
A consistent prayer life is not optional — it’s the lifeline that sustains your faith under pressure, just as it sustained Daniel.
Week 6 — Stronger Together
It’s easier to stand for God when you’re standing with others who share your resolve. Community is not a luxury — it’s a strategy.
See It Before You Buy It
Not sure if this study is right for you or your group? Download a free sample chapter and experience the format, content, and daily homework firsthand.
This Study Is For You If...
✓ You feel the pressure to compromise your faith in everyday life and want to be equipped to stand firm
✓ You lead a small group, Sunday school class, ladies’ ministry, or men’s ministry looking for a powerful next study
✓ Your church finished Disciples Indeed and is ready for the follow-up
✓ You want to establish a consistent daily devotional habit built around Scripture
✓ You’re a pastor who wants a study that sparks real conversation, builds community, and strengthens your congregation’s resolve
About Pastor Matthew Ball
Matthew Ball is a fourth-generation Apostolic minister, author, and Senior Pastor of Faith Apostolic Church in Carmel, Indiana, where he and his wife Jamie have ministered together for over 25 years. He also serves as World Missions Director for the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ.
His ministry is marked by a deep passion for discipleship and helping believers stand firm in their faith — the heartbeat behind I Will Not Bow.
The World Is Telling You to Bow. You Don't Have To.
I Will Not Bow is a six-week Bible study that will equip you, your small group, or your entire congregation to stand firm in your faith — no matter what this world demands.