The 4th Man Always Finds His People - Daniel 3:1-30
Babylonian records indicate there was a revolt against the king at his 10-year mark of rule, so it is possible Ch 3 may have been a loyalty test.
Gold Statue (image) 90 feet tall, 9 feet wide. Could have been of false gods Marduk or Nabu or maybe even the king himself.
Officials summoned to the plain of Dura, ordered by rank.
Commanded to worship at the sound of the music.
Music to persuade, furnace to enforce compliance.
Possible jealous rivals, accused the Jews of not bowing in worship to the image.
Following God will not always be popular. Decide ahead of time who we will follow.
The question, "Who is the god who will save you from my power?"
God will answer him by miraculously saving the three, who were not willing to break the 1st Commandment and worship the image.
King was alarmed by the 4th man in the furnace. Angel or pre-incarnate Jesus? Don't know for certain but I believe it was Jesus.
God rewards faith.