Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to bow down to Nebuchadnezzar’s image. They will have a ‘trial by fire’ for their actions. They come out smelling rosy. As we saw the last time we were together, some of the people were busy looking around at who wasn’t complying and not doing as the king had instructed. […]
Nebuchadnezzar creates the statue close to the one from his dream. Then he calls for ALL of his officials to bow down before it. NOT happening says Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. We are not told how long after Nebuchadnezzar’s dream he began or completed construction of this “image.” We aren’t even told what the “image” […]
The king is SO HAPPY with Daniel’s wisdom and understanding that he promotes him. Daniel doesn’t forget his friends as he moves up in standing. King Nebuchadnezzar is FINALLY able to put his mind to rest. He had been going over his dream in his mind repeatedly since the night it happened. He was furious […]
Daniel has been given the answer regarding the king’s dream. He has been shown the dream AND it’s meaning. These are gifts from God for the king and us. Daniel isn’t in Babylon very long before God starts using him to reach the people. God is going to reach them first through the king. The […]
Daniel and his friends are in danger, with all the rest of the ‘wise men’ of Babylon. The four friends seek for mercy from God. God gives Daniel the answer the king seeks. The second thing Daniel did, after learning of the king’s command, was to go home to his friends. Apparently these four were […]