In the same way, many people know the basic story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace, even if their general knowledge of the Old Testament is a bit sketchy. It is a familiar story of three young men who were willing to stand up for their faith, even if it might cost them their lives. Yet, as we shall see, there is much more to this story than three men simply “doing what a man’s gotta do.” The story starts with King Nebuchadnezzar making an enormous golden