Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. The key to biblical prophecy and how it can change your life today. This is not just about figuring out how it will all end, but it is about finding our place in this journey and how knowing the end gives even more purpose, peace and intensity to living for today. Lets go to daniel 9 and lets look at the 70 weeks of daniel. It cannot be overemphasized how relevant this book is to our current generation.
The main events in the bible book of daniel hubpages. An introduction to the book of daniel an argument of the book of daniel selected bibliography of the book of daniel j. Daniel 7 niv daniels dream of four beasts in bible gateway. Tom constables expository notes on colossians this is also available in the net.
This study of the book of daniel is the key to unlocking all other biblical passages. Daniel and his friends had to uphold gods standards in their lives while living in a hostile, pagan. Each verse and each sentence is dissected to unveil great prophecies which are coming to fruition today. It is named after baruch ben neriah, jeremiahs wellknown scribe, who is mentioned at baruch 1. In the first year of darius son of xerxes a mede by descent, who was made ruler over the babylonian kingdom. Only god can declare the end from the beginning and that is what he has done in this wonderful book. The only advice daniel gives is for nebuchadnezzar to. After them another king, different from the earlier ones, will rise and subdue three kings. The book of daniel is a study, a commentary, of the book of daniel in the bible. You could also use it as a personal bible study or devotional. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream 2 in the second year of his reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. This summary of the book of daniel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of daniel. A few studies back in the daniel series we looked at the lessons that could be learned from the life of nebuchadnezzar. Holman christian standard bible but you, daniel, keep these words secret and seal the book until the time of the end.
Strictly speaking, the book does not belong to the prophetic writings but rather to a distinctive type of literature known as apocalyptic, of which it is an early specimen. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation, even to that time. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible students and scholars 2. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniel s training in babylon 1 in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah, nebuchadnezzar king of babylon came to jerusalem and besieged it. Daniel, who understood by the book of the prophet jeremiah the expiration of the seventy years of the captivity, is now honourably employed to make known to the church another more glorious release, which that was but a shadow of, at the end of another seventy, not years, but weeks of years. But there the four kingdoms, and messiahs final kingdom, were regarded according to their external political aspect, but here according to the mind of god concerning them, and their moral features. View an outline and see other pertinent information about the chapter. Book of daniel i old testament stories i animated children. In my vision at night i looked, and there before me were the four winds of heaven churning up the great sea. Daniel 4 niv nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree bible. The book of daniel is often read for its contribution to our understanding of endtimes events, but sometimes christians have been so obsessed with this that we have missed its main message. Belshazzars impious feast 1 many years later king belshazzar held a great feast for a thousand of his nobles, and he drank wine with them.
Daniel 1, new international version niv the bible app. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Daniel came into my presence and i told him the dream. Daniel 7 niv daniels dream of four beasts in bible. Dec 08, 2017 the book of revelation read by alexander scourby. The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. This sermon discusses what the bible says about health. The prophetic book of daniel is the record of four. King nebuchadnezzar of babylon carries members of israels royal family and nobility off into exile in babylon. During the third year of king jehoiakims reign in judah, king nebuchadnezzar. He said to me, and now, daniel, close the book and put a seal on it until the end of the world.
Daniel 12 at that time michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 7 the times of the gentiles the earthly scene. Daniel wrote the book of daniel during the sixth century b. The opposition between bestial and human life, set forth here, is a key to interpret the symbolism in the seventh chapter concerning the beasts and the son of man. Book of daniel bible study chapter 9 part 1 lessons from a legend. Read the chapter in daniel and answer the study questions yourself. Book of daniel chapter 4 bible study nebuchadnezzar and. A noble jewish youth of jerusalem, he is taken into captivity by nebuchadnezzar of babylon and serves the king and his successors with loyalty and ability until the time of the persian conqueror cyrus, all the while remaining true. Bible topical the book of daniel the book of daniel. Verse 24 says this, and here incidentally friends two. Daniel and the other three israelite young men are selected to serve king nebuchadnezzar in his royal court. The book of daniel is followed by the prophet hosea, the first of the prophets in the book of the twelve.
This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Book of daniel chapter 4 bible study nebuchadnezzar and the. Daniel belongs to the latter group, a type of writing that in many respects sharply contrasts prophetic literature. The widely held view that the book of daniel is largely fictional rests mainly on the modern philosophical assumption that longrange predictive prophecy is impossible. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. Daniels dream of four beasts in the first year of belshazzar king of babylon, daniel had a dream, and visions passed through his mind as he was lying in bed. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and is about to come up out of the abyss and go to destruction. Every christian should know their bible, and perhaps there is no more enticing and controversial topic than that of the end times and knowing how it is all going to work out. Ats library subtopics ats bible dictionary book of daniel this is a mixture.
Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. Tom constables expository notes on daniel this is also available in the net. The kings chief of staff gives daniel and his three israelite friends new names including belshazzar, shadrach, meshach, and abednego. Through the books of revelation and daniel god gives us a thorough description of the antichrist of bible prophecy. An introduction to the book of colossians an argument of the book of colossians a selected bibliography of colossians and philemon. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. Jul 03, 2019 this kids bible video is the centerpiece of our daniel 1 the captivity sunday school lesson for kids. The book of daniel records the actions, prophecies, and visions of the prophet daniel. The book of daniel stands as a unique mix in the old testament, for while it begins with history, it makes a strong transition at chapter 7, where it contains visions of future events significant to the jews. The outward political history had been shown in its general features to the world. The genre of the book of daniel is narrative history, prophetic oracle, and it includes apocalyptic material.
Meanwhile, many people will waste their efforts trying to understand what is happening. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. Advance your knowledge of scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and study bible notes. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history with an eschatology a portrayal of end times cosmic in scope and political in focus. This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. This book takes its name not from the author, who is actually unknown, but from its hero, who was allegedly among the first jews deported to babylon, where he lived at least until 538 b. Daniel s dream of four beasts in the first year of belshazzar king of babylon, daniel had a dream, and visions passed through his mind as he was lying in bed. Jan 02, 2020 daniel served in the royal court of nebuchadnezzar and several rulers who followed nebuchadnezzar. With each reading weve included several links to the website that will. And at that time your people shall be delivered, every one who is found written in the book. Smiths library subtopics smiths bible dictionary the book of daniel. Judea was between their dominions, and affected by their contests.
Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. One of the four great prophets, although he is not once spoken of in the old testament as a prophet. Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink. This ten division stage of the roman empire is also pictured in. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. During the first year of his reign, i, daniel, learned from reading the word of the. From verses 530, is generally considered to relate to the events which came to pass during the continuance of these governments. Many will roam to and fro, and knowledge will increase. Four great beasts, each different from the others, came up out of. Daniel and three others are selected for apprenticeships in. In todays excerpt from the most recent edition in the story of god bible commentary series, author wendy l. This chapter treats of the same subject as the second chapter. Christians ought to know the entire scriptures, and according to respected bible teacher tommy nelson, knowing how the story ends helps us find our place in the narrative today. The angel shows daniel the succession of the persian and grecian empires.
Because the book of daniel contains so many detailed prophecies of things that happened centuries later, some skeptics have suggested that it is a fraud, written much later in history. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible. If you want to discover a life of more purpose, peace, and intensity, unlock the prophecies in the book of daniel. The book of daniel has sometimes been classified with the prophetic books of the old testament, a mistake owing largely to a failure to distinguish between the predominant characteristics of prophetic and apocalyptic writings. The captivity daniel 1 book of daniel animated sunday. According to the ryrie study bible notes, the kings illness is boanthropy imagining himself to be an animal and acting accordingly. His life and prophecies are recorded in the book of daniel. Interlinear bible 2011 2018 by in cooperation with helps ministries section headings courtesy int bible 2012, used by permission bible hub. Thank god for the visions and dreams given in the book of daniel. In addition, the captivating prophecy, imagery, and symbolism make the book of daniel one of the most read of hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible.
So daniel tells the king the god is going to judge him for seven periods of time most likely seven years because of his appearance in dan 4. The book of baruch is a deuterocanonical book of the bible in some christian traditions. This book records the prophecies, visions and public. Dec 22, 2019 the book is made up primarily of historical narrative found mainly in chs. The time would be long before all would be accomplished. Against this mark, the mark of the beast, or the mark of the authority of the antichrist, comes one of the bible s. In judaism and most forms of protestant christianity, it is considered not to be part of the bible. It is important to identify the antichrist because from it will come the sign, or mark, of its authority. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon.
Daniel asked permission not to defile himself with food and drink from king nebuchadnezzars royal court. Book of daniel chapter 9 bible study lessons from a legend. With each reading weve included several links to the website that will allow you to. The antichrist daniel 7 and revelation bible universe. Punished with insanity for his haughtiness, he sinks to the level of the beasts illustrating psalms 49.
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