{"product_id":"den-of-lions","title":"Den of Lions","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOur Den of Lions espresso blend is made to please the preferences of old school and third wave espresso drinkers alike. This medium-dark roast pairs wonderfully with milk and creates a beautiful crema, but we have intentionally created it to be absolutely delicious no matter which way you brew it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe lion's den refers to one of the most famous stories in the Bible: Daniel in the lion’s den, found in Daniel chapter 6 in the Old Testament. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis account is set during the Persian Empire (after the Babylonian captivity of the Jews). Daniel, a faithful Jewish exile, had risen to a high position under King Darius the Mede because of his wisdom, integrity, and administrative skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eJealous officials plotted against Daniel because they couldn't find fault in his work or character—except his devotion to God. They tricked King Darius into signing an irrevocable decree: \u003cstrong\u003eFor 30 days, no one could pray to any god or man except the king himself. Anyone who disobeyed would be thrown into a den of lions\u003c\/strong\u003e (a pit used for execution, where hungry lions were kept).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eDaniel knew about the law but refused to stop praying to God. He continued his custom of praying three times a day toward Jerusalem with his windows open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe conspirators caught him praying, reported him, and the king—\u003cem\u003edespite liking Daniel and regretting the law\u003c\/em\u003e—had to enforce it.\u003cstrong\u003e Daniel was thrown into the lions' den at sunset. A stone was rolled over the entrance and sealed with the king's signet ring.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe king spent a sleepless night fasting and worrying. At dawn, he rushed to the den and called out anxiously: \"Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to rescue you from the lions?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eDaniel replied calmly: \"O king, live forever! My God sent His angel and shut the lions' mouths, so that they have not hurt me, because I was found blameless before Him; and also, O king, I have done no wrong before you.\"\u003cem\u003e (Daniel 6:21–22, NKJV paraphrase)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaniel was lifted out unharmed\u003c\/strong\u003e—no wound on him, because he trusted in God. The king then had the accusers (and their families) thrown into the den, where the lions immediately overpowered and killed them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing Darius issued a decree praising Daniel's God as the living God whose kingdom endures forever, commanding all people to fear and tremble before Him.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"3 Nails Coffee Co.","offers":[{"title":"1\/4 lb (4oz)","offer_id":44900282040422,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 lb (8oz)","offer_id":44435399475302,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb (16oz)","offer_id":44411068481638,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/2547\/9270\/files\/den_of_lions_bag_1.png?v=1773676800","url":"https:\/\/3nailscoffee.com\/products\/den-of-lions","provider":"Three Nails Coffee Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}