What do Daniel 1 and Matthew 24 have in common and how do they relate to us today? In Daniel 1 the Hebrew captives must learn how to live Godly as captives in Babylon. In Matthew 24 Jesus predicts his death and gives His disciples guidelines on how to live in a sinful world, and what to expect of His second coming. These passages provide uncanny parallels to the crises and challenges God's people face today.