As was typical in Paul’s letters, he began this one with a greeting, a thanksgiving, and a prayer. In these, he didn’t waste any words but gave some previews of the major themes of the letter.
The LORD uses leaders to deal with threats to the welfare of his people, and he is the God who delivers them.
In order to be strong in the Lord’s strength, Christians need to put on the whole armor of God.
Daniel’s three friends preferred to die rather than renounce their faith, knowing that God would be with them no matter what.
