Extra-biblical sources

2 Kings
It is so neat to hear about extra-biblical sources that back up what the bible says.  Today I read in the footnotes of my Archaeological Study Bible that some archaeologists found Babylonian administrative tablets.  These tablets apparently outline the rations provided to the captives in Babylon.  In 2 Kings 25, we can read about the fall of Jerusalem and the captives that were taken to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar.  These tablets support this information because they mention Jehoiachin king of Judah and five of his sons!
As I read the bible, I often find myself reading it in a bit of a vacuum, thinking that nobody else would have bothered recording the information in it.  It's interesting to see that the historical facts have been recorded elsewhere, to some extent.

The ultimate trust in God

Key verses
Daniel 3:17-18 - If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.”