Bible Prophecy - Daniel 3 - The Golden Image & The Fiery Furnace

In this Bible study of Daniel chapter 3 we focus on the golden image that King Nebuchadnezzar of the Babylonian empire had erected and the fiery furnace. This Bible story illuminates Bible prophecy. 3:1-2 The image from Nebuchadnezzar’s dream in chapter 2 foretold Babylon’s fall to the inferior kingdoms of silver, brass and iron. Not willing for his empire to cease, the king made this image entirely of gold, proclaiming that Babylon would never end. This was a direct challenge to the God of heaven who is in control of the nations of this world. 3:4-26 Daniel’s three friends, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were forced to decide between true and false worship. This story is a fitting illustration of the cosmic battle between good and evil which is taking place in our world today. This theme runs through both the books of Daniel and Revelation and prefigures the enforced worship of the image of the beast(Spiritual Babylon or Papal Rome-the antichrist). See Revelation 13:14-15; 14:9-11; 15:2; 16:2; 19:20; 20:4. The three Hebrews showed strong faith when they chose to trust God regardless of whether or not he would deliver them. God may not deliver us from trouble, but He will be with us as we go through adversity. See Deuteronomy 4:30, 31; 31:6, 8. (Amazing Discoveries) Amazing Prophecies:    / @amazingprophecies7