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Poirier focuses on the life and character of Daniel, a prophet whose words and deeds are recorded in the Old Testament of the Holy Bible. Babylon took over Daniel’s nation of Judah. Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar then placed conquered young men in key positions in order to spread propaganda, extolling his reign. Daniel was among those chosen but refused to act in ungodly ways. He and his close companions rejected the food offered by Nebuchadnezzar and instead ate a diet reflecting their belief system. Daniel revealed himself as stronger than those who had followed the King’s regimen, was promoted, and became a noted seer and prophet, able to explain to Nebuchadnezzar the meaning of his visions and dreams. His success incited jealousy among some of the ruler’s advisors, who plotted to have Daniel condemned to the lion's den for continuing to pray to God rather than to idols.
Poirier adroitly analyzes Daniel’s well-known history and stresses that the salient point was and remains his pure determination to worship Jehovah. Like Noah, Daniel was one of the few who resisted society’s idolatrous sins. In these examples, Poirier insightfully points out correlations to situations arising in today’s world, warning readers to be vigilant in their adherence to sacred law. Poirier is a minister, and her range of knowledge concerning Daniel and the culture and general social and governmental mores of the nations of his time is extraordinary, underpinned by numerous biblical references and offered to readers through her wise, well-expressed convictions and perspectives. Poirier has constructed a useful guide to ancient times that can shed light on current events, resulting in material that will interest those contemplating utilizing spiritual truth to change and uplift the globe’s faltering perspectives.