The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. Daniel the book of daniel is another book of the old testament that documents the various trials that members of the jewish faith are forced to endure at the hands of nonbelievers, this time focusing on the titular individual. Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of daniel, a book of the old testament found in the ketuvim writings, the third section of the jewish canon, but placed among the prophets in the christian canon. The prophecies reveal when these lastday events will occur. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. It has often been conjectured that it was daniel who showed to cyrus the prophecies of isaiah. Daniel 1 niv bible in the third year of the reign of. The book of daniel is no exception for it provides a wealth of information to those who would diligently consider it and its teachings. However, the book of daniel found in the hebrew bible is a combination of hebrew and aramaic, the language of the jews after they returned from babylon. For a more detailed treatment, you are invited to look over my sermon outlines on daniel. The book of daniel is to the old testament what revelation is to the new testament an apocalyptic work full of prophetic imagery, with sufficient common application for the reader who trusts in the sovereignty of god and sees his hand in the world today.
This introductory lesson will situate the historical setting for the book of daniel and its relationship to the book of revelation. Reverend daniel webster turns to a modern incarnation of jesus to help him deal with his personal and professional problems. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. In todays excerpt from the most recent edition in the story of god bible commentary series, author wendy l. The book of daniel, one of the volumes of the bible, is found in the section of scriptures. The book of daniel can be divided into two partsstories and prophecies. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor3an introduction to daniel i. As isaac newton in his observations on the prophecies of daniel 1732 put it. Bible study notes on the book of daniel ed knorrs study notespartly based on dr. The last six chapters contain prophecies written by daniel himself.
Book of daniel bible study with verse by verse commentary and understanding daniel bible prophecy and the little horn antichrist power. Quotation given in full when space permits corresponding quotations from daniel. Golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are all part of the fascinating, colorful book of daniel. Vss it occurs as the fourth major composition in the prophetic writings, following the order of the alexandrian canon. The book of daniel is very solid and the only documentation necessary is that given by ezekiel see ezekiel 28. List of books and articles about book of daniel online. The dates of the three kings mentioned in the book are well known. In fact, the book was included among the prophetic books in the greek canon. Witness faith and visions come to pass in the book of daniel. Robert lindsteds work, the zondervan niv study bible 2002, and various other sources.
Daniel was one of the captives who were carried by the king of babylon, nebuchadnezzar, during the times of prophet jeremiah into babylon. Almost everyone looks at the book of daniel with a. A study of the book of daniel church of christ in zion. Study the books of daniel and revelation especially. The fascinating book of daniel teachers notes page 10. The first six chapters are a collection of historical papers written by. Daniels three friends daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. The book of daniel was written by daniel in 600 bc. In the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah, nebuchadnezzar king of babylon came to jerusalem and besieged it. Study of the book of daniel christian truth center. The book of daniel was evidently written by people from the let god do it camp. In these ominous days when there is much saber rattling, one is very much perplexed. Cyruss reign over babylon, the scene of the later chapters of daniel began in 539 b. Daniel is a legendary figure of wisdom and righteousness who features in ezek.
The events narrated in the first six chapters date from the year nebuchadnezzar deported daniel and his friends 605 to the third year of cyrus 536. The march of empires the book of daniel reveals unto us in a very interesting and unique way the march of empire as god knew it would be during the times of the gentiles. Gay bashing scum has viciously attacked adam and peter peter is the hospital, badly injured. The book is written in a mixture of hebrew and aramaic. Daniels life bridges the entire babylonian captivity 605 539 b. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. The book of daniel opens with a major conflict in the middle east. Daniel two sets the stage for the war between the true and false kingdoms the mountains that seek to fill the earth what is the meaning behind mountains daniel three and all must worship the image.
Nabopolasser, king of babylon, led an army assisted by allies that destroyed the city of nineveh in 612 bc. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. 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. Great examples of courage, faith, faithfulness, humility, patience, devotion, etc. Almost anything can develop out of the present tense situation.
The exile was one of the key events in the history of israel, and. 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. And the lord delivered jehoiakim king of judah into his hand, along with some of the articles from the temple of god. His visions offer hope that god will bring all nations under his rule. Jan 10, 2009 the book of daniel is set within the context of the sixth century exile.
The book keeps telling stories about how daniel and his friends are saved by god whenever the light seemed like it was about to go out and the wicked kings were about to do something horrible. The book of daniel is a collection of papers written at several times. It is now recognized, however, that the writers knowledge of the exilic times was. Jul 16, 2008 studies in the book of daniel my students will recognize these notes, as they are the complete set of 37 pages of notes as i teach through daniel in class each year.
One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. The fascinating book of daniel page 4 the babylonian empire, as such, came into existence about 612610 bc. The stories reveal how to be ready for earths final days. This is a video collection of sermons and bible studies on the prophecies found in the biblical book of daniel. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor1preface the study of any of the old testament prophets is a worthwhile endeavor. Tom constables expository notes on daniel this is also available in the net. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history with an eschatology cosmic in scope and political in focus.
Jan 02, 2020 daniel served in the royal court of nebuchadnezzar and several rulers who followed nebuchadnezzar. The book of daniel records the actions, prophecies, and visions of the prophet daniel. Book of daniel bible study mike mazzalongo bibletalk. An introduction to the book of daniel an argument of the book of daniel selected bibliography of the book of daniel j. There is uncertainty as to when the story may have taken place, but most scholars contend that its stories occurred in the second century bce. Book of daniel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Yet we miss the point if we pay more attention to daniels story than to daniels god. Daniel, although he was a jewish prophet, became the great prophet of god to the gentiles. The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. 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. The story of daniel motivates faithfulness despite exile in babylon. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible. Jesus gave support to daniel s prophecies in matthew 24.
The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible students and scholars 2. Feel free to use these lessons either individually or in a group. The book of daniel records the events of daniel s life and the visions he saw from the time of his exile in 605 dan. The book of daniel, a book of the old testament found in the ketuvim writings, the third section of the jewish canon, but placed among the prophets in the. The book of daniel a study guide executable outlines. The first half of the book chapters 16 contains stories in the third person about the experiences of daniel and his. This spans the entire period of the babylonian exile. The method of study which i use is called inductive bible study. All visions of daniel are presented to him when he is a captive in babylon. The book of daniel the book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. A discussion of the historical questions 1917 wilson, robert dick on. Daniel translated by ferial moawad the book for every believer the book of daniel has a special significance in the life of believers, for it is not a record of daniels life nor to an era of the history of the israelites during the babylon captivity, but rather it is a divine book, which the holy spirit offers us to instill hope in the hurt. He may have descended from a noble family, perhaps he was even a prince, since normally the prominent people of a nation were taken captive 1. There is need of a much closer study of the word of god.
The book of daniel was published under his name as an appropriate pseudonym, as was usual with apocalyptic writing, some of whose characteristics are shared by this book. Foretells future world events to come that affects israel. The cambridge bible commentary on the new english bible. Following is a free selfstudy course on the book of daniel in the bible. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. Studies in the book of daniel the wandering shepherd. Sweeping in scope, the book deals with the rise and fall of various world empires. Follow along in this chapterbychapter, selfgrading bible study as you unravel complex prophecies and learn simple biblical principles for everyday life.
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