The Story of the three Hebrew Boys

Taken From Daniel Chapter 3

Firstly, the main characters of the story are, Nebuchadnezzar, the three Hebrew Boys, Public officials (Governors, Judges, police, bank operators, doctors, lawyers, teachers, artistes etc). All the members of society workforce were in the gathering. The three Hebrew boys were merely students, they weren’t professionals, they never had a big post or title- they were just simple recruits- novices. They were taken from their country and brought to a strange land with different culture, language, people and norms from their own.

Every detail of this story is highly symbolic and not literal- let me be clear. It seeks to express a deeper reality, therefore the scenes depicted is merely inflated hyperbolic language- exaggeration. No literal fire was there- thats what scares most people. If that was the case, who would be so reluctant to go into a fire willfully without thinking twice- be real. Would you do that?

The three Hebrew boys represent the Godhead-father, son and Holy Spirit. Three in one all equal and inseparable qualities of God. The father is the eternal spirit- he lives forever. The son is the manifestation of that spirit which is “holy”. God is holy! You need to understand that. He is called “holy spirit” because not all spirit is “holy” .some spirit is “evil” spirit, ok.  But man is the decider of which spirit he wants. You need to understand that man without Gods spirit is like an animal the most deadly kind- there is no control for such but death. God knows this- man may or may not. A beastish creature is man, sooner or later it will come out- you ever watched the HULK? Very important to note.

Also take these concepts into consideration,  thought, word(spoken) and action ; past, present and future=1.  The past affects the present. the present determines the future. Time is a continuous never ending cycle. Its deep isn't it? All this is determined by choice. Listen, I tell the truth,I never like Mathematics in high-school, hated it, but if you're gonna understand Gods word you have to love Mathematics and English- cause the Bible is riddled with Math and Poetry. I call it Mathematical Poetry, lol. If this dope doesn't make you high- dont know what will. Anyway, God is a Mathematician among his many vocations- its clear!

Remember that the central theme of the Bible is Christ- the whole book from Genesis to Revelation talks of Christ, Christ is not Jesus! Christ is a spirit, that Spirit is God Himself who was there from the beginning and spoken of by the prophets as the perfect spirit to come (future tense). The prophets were not perfect men, but they believed in a perfect one. A perfect way of living. Jesus the man was chosen to have that title; he did not own it that’s why he said he does nothing of himself. The honor and glory of God was given to him and he wore it as an example for all who would wish to be like God. Amen! Back to the story.

The three Hebrew Boys did not bow down to the Golden image or statue which is representative of a system or a way of doing things. This way was not Godly, it was ignorance and fear- mass deception! Because everyone fell down nobody was brave enough to stand up. The image was a reflection of the mindset of the people; it was a way of looking at the world, it could be cultural, moral and ethical laws of a time and place. The fact they all bowed meant they all had the same mindset culturally and morally. It was a lie accepted by the masses that became reality. But God is a God of wisdom and knowledge and understanding and counsel- he doesn’t change for nobody.

His thoughts are not our thoughts and his ways are not our ways. You cannot kill God, nor can you tempt him. Three Hebrew boys were thrown in the fiery furnace that was heated seven times hotter. Seven (7) is the number of creation and perfection.  Stay with me.In actuality God was thrown  into the furnace because- society condemned him and blamed him. But he was not consumed because he is a spirit. Remember the story of the burning bush?

Our trials test us but they do not consume us. We are thrown into fires everyday metaphorically speaking; but we are not burnt or destroyed completely because God is with us, he lives in us. Trials are there to perfect you-live and learn. The story is actually about you and your experience- it is personal. Jesus came to rescue you only! You and God are one, just like Adam and God were one- sin will try to tell you otherwise thats why you must believe Jesus. Back to the story.

Importantly three people were thrown into the fire, but one was added who was not thrown in! Where did he come from and who was he?  God is one. It is simple mathematics- 3+1=4. 4-1=3.

The fourth person was Christ. He was always here. He is the standard of truth and righteousness. God was always here. Wisdom was always here- read Proverbs. But you have to search for it like Gold, thirst for it like water or else you will not find it. Once you find it-once its given, you wont bow to every and anything, your secure.

Three and one are the same representation of God. But the story has a message. The entire book is riddled with mathematics and English. Every number in the book stands for something- it represents a symbolic theory- don’t take it for granted. In this case three is God. Seven (seven times hotter) is the weekly cycle of creation. When God made man, he made Adam like himself, he has the ability to think and do. But man is dust, he sinned by the choice he made, correct? Man is also God, if he chooses to exercises his divine nature. Man is really a divine being on earth. Man is not forever- he has a time. But he can live forever because of that eternal spirit- too deep? The Bible says to all a time is given for God created time.

Our trials make us perfect. They either kill us or make us stronger. We accept the consequences of them (choices) thats how we grow. In life you either lead or you follow, stand alone or fall. You cannot not make a choice.

The choices we make determine where we go in life. We are responsible for the choices we make, not God. As intelligent beings God does not interfere with our choices but he does rescue us when we are persecuted for them at times. He helps those who help themselves and at the same time saves those who cannot help themselves. Not those who will not try- there' s a difference. But you must believe in something, everybody does. In life you will be forced to believe something or fall for anything, you cant follow and hide in the crowd forever, and thats your responsibility- its your soul. You only have one soul!

Dont confuse yourself with the story- it was never meant to confuse you- it was designed to make you think. The entire book is a repeat of similar stories told over and over in different ways using different scenarios. There is nothing new. This story can easily be compared with Noah and the ark, Daniel in the Lions Den, Joseph in Egypt, the Prodigal son, Moses and Joshua (choose ye this day). Especially the prodigal son!

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