Ultimately, the book of Daniel is another way God reveals Himself to us.  In this chapter we learn of God's sovereignty over world events as well as His grace toward Daniel and his companions.

Several miracles here:

• Better health in just 10 days
• Besting the "natives" in the most advance knowledge of the day
• Navigating the highest levels of politics, as an outsider, for over 60 years

Our culture is arguably as pagan as the one in Babylon. How do we engage the culture? Where do we draw our personal line in the sand to serve as a reminder that we are God's people in an alien land?

Background commentary and study notes are here.