One way of viewing the scriptures is as a type of biography. Not about the people in distant lands and times. But about the God who created them. In their stories, they show us who He is and how He interacts with His children. We see His character; His purposes and work (although through a …
I wonder what Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah’s lives looked like before they were carried away captive. There were certainly born into lives of privilege; they came from the relations of the king or princes in some way. They were considered among those with ability, skill and understanding (see Dan 1:4). I am intrigued by …
