1. The three into the blazing furnace (19-23)

Nebuchadnezzar became so furious by their uncompromising faith that he ordered the furnace heated 7 times hotter than usual. As he commanded, the strongest soldiers tied and threw them into the blazing furnace while they were wearing their robes, trousers, and turbans. Even the soldiers who took them up were killed by the hot flames. The king looked great like a god, while the three looked like pathetic victims.

2. The four in the fire (24-30)

But the king leaped to his feet in amazement. For he saw four, walking around in the fire. The fourth was the Son of God. He did not prevent his people from being thrown into the fire. He rather walked with them in the fire, as Jesus prayed "not to take them out of the world but to protect them from the evil one."(Jn 17:15) The king saw them unharmed; not a hair was singed; no smell of fire was on their clothes. He praised the Lord who protected his servants who trusted in him at the risk of their lives.