>> I have numerous Bible versions. Several commentaries. A comprehensive concordance. And still it boils down to me understanding what God wishes to impart to me. <<
Congratulations. And I’m sure every single last one of them has been censored by Martin Luther. And every single commentary written by someone who followed him into apostasy, right?
Still unwilling to concede you were wrong? They were led to pray to the same God that Daniel(or by whatever name you wish to call him) was delivered from death by the fiery furnace. Don't let pride put scales over your eyes or your reason.