The book of daniel introduction to the book of daniel in the bible. Prophecy study requires rules that provide the foundation to provide the correct interpretation of the prophecy. If you want to understand these prophecies fully and in an easy to follow format then this is it. Intro to daniel biblica the international bible society. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. In more mundane language, it is an account of the activities and visions of daniel, a noble jew exiled at babylon, its message being that just as the god of israel saved daniel and his friends from. Moreover, it sets the tone as essentially the history of daniel and. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. An exciting and in depth study into the book of daniel.
This study of the book of daniel is the key to unlocking all other biblical passages. Gods people stand firm in their convictions, god honors and protects them, and the testimony of gods work makes the ungodly see and tell of the greatness of god. Part of the section of the bible referred to as ketuvim the writings see the torah, it is an apocalyptic book, like the book of revelations in the new testament. Our bible study group has just started the book of daniel. Daniel was the author of this book, and this was confirmed by jesus himself, but there has been considerable criticism about the book of daniel because of the accuracy of the prophecies.
The book of daniel was well enough accepted to be included in the septuagint the bible of the earliest christians, which was written in greek around 250 b. 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. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in. The book of daniel is no exception for it provides a wealth of information to those who would diligently consider it and its teachings. This remarkable piece of scripture has encouraged the faithful for centuries. Book of daniel bible study mike mazzalongo bibletalk. The fascinating book of daniel teacher s notes page 1 teachers notes lesson one special comments. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. Discussions on the old testament 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. If the rules are not understood, bible students will not agree on the meaning of the prophecies in daniel and revelation.
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, together with the book of revelation, marvelously unfolds future events as god has ordained them in the program of history. This series is not ment to be an exhaustive, indepth study of the bible, but an overview of why each of the sixtysix books were written, and to see the unfolding plan of god, from the creation of. Conventioners were eager to obtain their copy of the newly released 320page book, pay attention to daniel s prophecy. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. Daniel was gods mouthpiece to the gentile and jewish world, declaring gods current and future plans. The third year of belshazzar, the last year of babylon.
Daniels work and integrity set him apart from many of the others. Part of the book of daniel is written in aramaic 2. An introduction to the book of daniel an argument of the book of daniel selected bibliography of the book of daniel j. Video video download options bible book introduction videos share. One of the most important books you must understand in order to understand the book of revelation is the book of daniel. Tom constables expository notes on daniel this is also available in the net. The following 15point historical outline of bible history will help to show this clearly. Study guide for daniel by chuck smith blue letter bible. Reason for approachdates given in connection with reign of kings daniel served under.
Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. Daniel unsealed world historys response to biblical prophecy. It cannot be overemphasized how relevant this book is to our current generation. Daniels prophecies cover a broad range of human history, as he predicted the rise and fall of the greek and roman empires and the rise of a powerful king who will do as he pleases. 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. Many people believe that the study of bible prophecy reveals the future of mankind on planet earth and claim that only the wise will understand the warning and escape coming destruction. It would be worthwhile and advisable to read the page on bible prophecy symbols first to gain a comprehensive understanding of the many bible symbols before beginning. The prophet daniel faced unbelievable pressures to. A comprehensive versebyverse exploration of the bible participant book, large print genesis to revelation series linda b. Daniel s prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. The first half of the book chapters 16 contains stories in the third person about the experiences of daniel and his friends under kings nebuchadrezzar ii, belshazzar. We like the format of the study giving not only the study of daniel, but also how it connects with the rest of the bible and to our own lives. Book of daniel bible study mike mazzalongo youtube.
Daniel unsealed world historys response to biblical prophecy duration. Jan 02, 2020 daniel is also well known for the prophetic dreams and visions god gave him, recorded in the book of daniel. Sweeping in scope, the book deals with the rise and fall of various world empires. Bible study book by beth moore provides a personal study experience five days.
Book of daniel commentary and bible study videos youtube. The prophecy culminates with the rule of gods kingdom. Presented by a fascinated sceptic, the daniel project examines 20 prophecies through interviews with political, military, financial and historical experts leaving the viewer asking, am i one of. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Daniel s work and integrity set him apart from many of the others. Point number 11 is the primary time for the book of daniel. This introductory lesson will situate the historical setting for the book of daniel and its relationship to the book of revelation. May 07, 2019 this is a video collection of sermons and bible studies on the prophecies found in the biblical book of daniel. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. 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. In brief and condensed form, it records the historical setting for the entire book. Daniel is the story of the people of israel in exile, longing to return to the land of israel. Aug 15, 2017 the book of daniel provides a framework for understanding apocalyptic prophecy in the bible.
Lives of integrity, words of prophecy, dvd leader kit. The prophecies found in the book of daniel are the key to unlocking all biblical prophecy. Daniel 33043399 457362 bce was a celebrated jewish scholar and master interpreter of dreams who was exiled to babylon after the destruction of the holy temple in jerusalem. He was one of 3 administrators over the kingdom of the medes and persians. Daniel the prophet of the bible, his life and accomplishments. It is one of the additions to daniel, considered apocryphal by protestants. Can there ever be faith again in the midst of darkness, rebellion, and gloom. In this video, we examine the dating of the writing of the book of daniel exactly how old is old, and was it written before the events it predicts. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. Join beth in a faithbuilding study of prophecy and learn how to live with integrity in todays selfabsorbed society. Daniel summary paul tripps the gospel one chapter at a. Daniel and his four friends stood firm and nebuchadnezzar saw the fruit of it daniel 1.
There are three themes in daniel that i want to look at, but i want to say this. The book of daniel is well known for its amazing prophecies on the exact year the messiah was to be unveiled to the world. Each verse and each sentence is dissected to unveil great prophesies which are coming to fruition today. Lessons from the book of daniel videos bible study.
Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design. The book of daniel was written by daniel in 600 bc. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. The bible comes to life in five twohour episodes exploring the sacred texts most significant episodes, including noahs journey in the ark, the exodus and the life of jesus. Witness faith and visions come to pass in the book of. The prophet daniel explained the past and the future of israel and all gentile nations according to the plan and purposes of god and his revelations do so with such incredible accuracy that he has silenced many a biblical skeptic throughout history. Lives of integrity, words of prophecy leader kit by beth moore helps a leader facilitate this womens bible study of daniel and contains all that is needed to conduct the 12 weeks of small group time.
Background of the babylonian captivity and the book of daniel. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. A bible study series by mark finley golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are all part of the fascinating, colorful book of daniel. The book of daniel provides a framework for understanding apocalyptic prophecy in the bible. Lives of integrity, words of prophecy bible study book by beth moore provides a personal study experience five days a week plus viewer guides for the group video sessions of this indepth womens bible study. Daniel, as many other authors of the antiquity and the bible, writes of himself in the third person throughout the first part of the book. This series explains in simple terms the relationship between these two books of the bible. While the book has some things in it which may be difficult to understand, at the. The book of daniel is a study, a commentary of the book of daniel in the bible. Follow along in this chapterbychapter, selfgrading bible study as you unravel complex prophecies and learn simple biblical principles for everyday life. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 1 daniels. Daniel fits into the bible in an interesting way, too. The book opens with the exile of daniel and his contemporaries from the holy land to babylonia. The following sections below about daniel 8 and daniel 9 are some bonus content that we have included for your benefit.
He teaches on the kings of israel, babylon, and more in this study of. From the beginning seventhday adventists have followed the historical method of prophetic interpretation to explain the symbols and their. The historian josephus also mentions how the jewish high priest, jaddua 342322 met alexander the great in 332 b. It would also overlap back into the previous period number 10 for several years.
It is important that the study of this book be placed in its proper historical background. The book of daniel probably should be divided at three godgiven breaks. 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. Study of the book of daniel christian truth center. The bible book of daniel foretells the rise and fall of world powers from babylon until the time of the end. Like most teenagers, i have a difficult time enjoying the study of ancient history. This introductory lesson will situate the historical setting for the book of daniel and its relationship to the. Daniel s friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon.
The book is named for a character from the babylonian exile see eras of jewish history exile and diaspora named daniel, although it. Daniel was one of the captives who were carried by the king of babylon, nebuchadnezzar, during the times of prophet jeremiah into babylon. As one person said, the questions are hard but they certainly stimulate discussion and learning. The book of daniel foretells the rise and fall of world powers from babylon until the time of the end, which culminates in the rule of gods kingdom. Much of the book is even written in aramaic, the language that was spoken in babylonia during the seventy years of exile following the destruction of the first beit hamikdash. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. Daniel clearly presents to us this god who rules over the affairs of human history and the affairs of nations, and that is a central theme. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. 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. Many claim that these had to been written after the fact, and that daniel could not possibly have known so much detail about the future. That jesus concurred is clear from his reference to the abomination that causes desolation, spoken of through the prophet daniel mt 24. The book of daniel was evidently written by people from the let god do it camp. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions.
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 study of the book of daniel gene taylor1preface the study of any of the old testament prophets is a worthwhile endeavor. The book of daniel kjv audio bible full by alexander. Wiseman, assyria, international standard bible encyclopedia, 1. The book of daniel is well known for its amazing prophecies on the exact year the. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in zion. Prophecies relating to the nation israel, chapters 8. Study guide for daniel 6 by david guzik blue letter bible. The following pages are a scripture by scripture bible commentary on each chapter of the book of daniel and many historical quotes are given to reinforce the truth. The story of daniel motivates faithfulness despite exile in babylon. His visions offer hope that god will bring all nations under his rule. Daniel study book and audio cd set this bundle includes one copy of the. Tommy nelson is one of americas premier teachers and one of.
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