If you want to understand these prophecies fully and in an easy to follow format then this is it. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor3an introduction to daniel i. In the days of these kings book perfectbound paperback 740 pages. May 07, 2019 this is a video collection of sermons and bible studies on the prophecies found in the biblical book of daniel. Porphyry claimed that instead of being written by daniel about b.
Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. Deal, bakers pictorial introduction to the bible, p. Daniel 1 israels enemies take daniel and his friends to babylon. No other book in the bible has been attacked like the book of daniel. The book is named for a character from the babylonian exile see eras of jewish history exile and diaspora named daniel, although it. 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. The five visions of daniel daniel 2, 7, 8, 9, 1012. Each prophetic symbol is clearly explained in scripture. The king talked with them, and he found none equal to daniel, hananiah, mishael and azariah. In the first 6 chapters, we read about daniel and his friends. He carried these off to the land of shinar, a to the house of his god, where he put them.
Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible. Nov 01, 2008 daniels prophecies explained book of daniel tags. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in. This happened when jehoiakim had been king of judah for nearly three years. Book of daniel bible study verse by verse bible teaching. 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. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9.
The babylonians also changed the names of three of daniels friends. The prophetic book of daniel was written for our time. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. 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 book of daniel niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 27 duration. The book of daniel records the actions, prophecies, and visions of the prophet daniel. 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. In chapters 2 and 8, we are shown the kings dream and then the symbols are explained. That daniel is the author of this book has been received both by the jews and the christian church throughout the centuries. Witness faith and visions come to pass in the book of daniel. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. Seal the book shut up and seal are from the same hebrew word, satham. 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 their enemies, so.
The book of daniel is followed by the prophet hosea, the first of the prophets in the book of the twelve. The book of revelation could not be understood apart from the book of daniel. 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. An introduction to the book of daniel an argument of the book of daniel selected bibliography of the book of daniel j. Tom constables expository notes on daniel this is also available in the net. 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. Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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. Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 1 prophetic symbols. Daniel explained a commentary on the book of daniel overview. The five visions of daniel daniel 2, 7, 8, 9, 1012 the.
Revelation chapters 419, is a commentary on the events of daniel s seventieth week daniel 9. God gives him important dreams and the ability to interpret them for everyone. The prophecies in the book of daniel are so detailed and accurate that scholars who dont believe in the bible as the inspired word of god have trouble accepting daniel as the author of his book. Daniel is the story of the people of israel in exile, longing to return to the land of israel. 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. Daniel and his friendsshadrach, meshach, and abednegohave to navigate between the demands nebuchadnezzar is putting on them and.
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. Named after its writer, daniels book is a product of his time in babylon as a jewish. There are three themes in daniel that i want to look at, but i want to say this. Perhaps the two actions represent hiding the message and protecting it from loss or tampering. 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. The book of daniel was likely written between 540 and 530 b. Daniel explained one of the most extensively researched commentaries on the book of daniel ever writtenoffers a thorough treatment of both the dramatic episodes and the prophetic visions. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia. 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, darius i. The prophecy of daniel is a series of five visions occurring over a period of about 70 years. Here god shows us how to interpret the symbolic language he has inspired in much of the scripture.
Does the book of daniel have any significance for us today. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Summary of the book of daniel the story of the bible. The book of daniel introduction to the book of daniel in the bible. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel and more. 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. In this bible teaching series, we will explore the ancient biblical text of the book of daniel.
Daniel study book and audio cd set this bundle includes one copy of the. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. The audio recording of the book of daniel from the revised new world translation of the holy scriptures is now available on jw. But there is one place where you can see the story of the kingdomthe past, the present, and the futureall come together. The story of daniel motivates faithfulness despite exile in babylon. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history bookit tells the present and future just as clearly. Mar 09, 2017 the book of daniel niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 27 duration. David guzik commentary on daniel 1 keeping pure in the face of adversity, gives the introduction to the book of daniel. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history. This is a video collection of sermons and bible studies on the prophecies found in the biblical book of daniel. In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom. Daniel s friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. They point to several key events in the future history of the jews.
Read daniel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. This wonderful book is full of history, prophecy, and miraculous stories. In the following chart you will see in the first column the exact words taken from the bible, separated in rows by its relevance, followed in the second column by its analysis and on the third one youll find, marked in red and underlined, the historic. 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. Some feel that we really dont know what the symbols mean except in very general terms. Almost everyone looks at the book of daniel with a. May 02, 2020 daniel served in the royal court of nebuchadnezzar and several rulers who followed nebuchadnezzar. The book opens with the exile of daniel and his contemporaries from the holy land to babylonia. Daniel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Bible study book by beth moore provides a personal study experience five days. 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.
The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. The title of the book comes from the name of its chief character and author. In the other 6 chapters, we read about daniel s dreams. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon bible gateway. Jesus mentions daniel as the author as well matthew 24. Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations. Study guide for daniel by chuck smith blue letter bible. Our teaching approach to this text will be a verse by verse commentary. The first half of the book chapters 16 contains stories in the third person about the experiences of daniel and his. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon.
Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. Conventioners were eager to obtain their copy of the newly released 320page book, pay attention to daniels prophecy. Daniel explainedone of the most extensively researched commentaries on the book of daniel ever writtenoffers a thorough treatment of both the dramatic episodes and the prophetic visions. Once you understand the meaning of the symbol, bible prophecy becomes plain. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. Like most teenagers, i have a difficult time enjoying the study of ancient history. The book of daniel, also called the prophecy 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. Daniel is taken to babylon in captivity, but remains faithful even in dark times. King nebuchadnezzar had a puzzling dream that no one could explainuntil god gave the.
He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. The book of daniel in preterist perspective and in the days of these kings shall the god of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. We encourage you to join us in this online book of daniel bible study. Daniel is one of the few bible books that takes place during a period of. To the time of the end until that period, the book would be sealed. Witness faith and visions come to pass in the book of. 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. Daniel summary paul tripps the gospel one chapter at a. Bible verses explained bible study tools online lessons. Compare the books unsealing by the same individual in revelation 10. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. The book of daniel identifies the prophet daniel as its author daniel 9.
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