Many of us have heard the familiar stories of Daniel from childhood: brave, committed, and obedient, he held to his convictions, interpreted dreams, and faced the lions’ den. But does our familiarity extend to the real hero of the story? In this series examining Daniel’s faith under the fire of …

In Hebrews 10:26–27, the unnamed writer of the book issues a solemn warning: “If we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries.” …