Daniel 3

As we study the Old Testament, much of the record of the prophets are in relationship with Israel and Judah.  We think very little that the Lord is possibly working with other nations through His prophets.  Even though the Lord made covenants with Israel, does not mean to me that He is a respector of persons.  He loves all His children.

Even though most other nations including Babylon worshipped idols (just as Israel and Judah chose to do), I find it interesting of the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego.  Let me explain. 

"NEBUCHADNEZZAR the king made an image of gold..."  (Old Testament | Daniel 3:1)

And he commanded -

"O people, nations, and languages,
5 That at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up:
6 And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth shall the same hour be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace."  (Old Testament | Daniel 3:4 - 6)

And with that, there were -

"...certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up."  (Old Testament | Daniel 3:12)

And so -

Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. Then they brought these men before the king.
14 Nebuchadnezzar spake and said unto them, Is it true, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, do not ye serve my gods, nor worship the golden image which I have set up?
15 Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made; well: but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands?
16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter.
17 If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king.
18 But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
19 ¶ Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury, and the form of his visage was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego: therefore he spake, and commanded that they should heat the furnace one seven times more than it was wont to be heated.
20 And he commanded the most mighty men that were in his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, and to cast them into the burning fiery furnace.
21 Then these men were bound in their coats, their hosen, and their hats, and their other garments, and were cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.
22 Therefore because the king's commandment was urgent, and the furnace exceeding hot, the flame of the fire slew those men that took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego.
23 And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace."  (Old Testament | Daniel 3:13 - 23)

And then we witness the miracle -

"Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king.
25 He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.
26 ¶ Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spake, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, ye servants of the most high God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, came forth of the midst of the fire."  (Old Testament | Daniel 3:24 - 26)

What I find interesting is Nebuchadnezzar's response saying -

"...and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God."  (Old Testament | Daniel 3:25)

That statement in itself tells me that prophets or teachers had taught Nebuchadnezzar concerning the doctrine of God and His Son.  He must have been aware of these teachings.  Not only that, he was very careful to say "like the Son of God" which was a pattern of great reverence so as not to take His name in vain.  As I read the scriptures, I believe that there are many more people and other records of God's dealing with men in the flesh.