The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book. In this bible teaching series, we will explore the ancient biblical text of the book of daniel. A study of the book of daniel outline a study of the book of daniel dr. Intro to daniel biblica the international bible society. What did daniel s vision represent, and what does it mean for us today. Christ confirmed daniel as the author of this book compare matt. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book of daniel with an emphasis on practical. Chapter 7 of daniel describes four beasts coming up from the mediterranean sea. 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.
However, revelation is typically understood by studying the prophecies of daniel and not the other way round. Each 96page ebook contains one full page of reading for each day no fillers or advertising, additional references for further study, and much more. Daniel macarthur bible studies book 5 kindle edition by macarthur, john f download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading daniel macarthur bible studies book 5. This series explains in simple terms the relationship between these two books of the bible. This study will pursue the book from an historical standpointthat is, by the times of the historical events or when daniel saw his visions. The book of daniel was written circa 535530 bc the writing probably started around 586 bc. This page is designed for discussion or forum corner of my students.
A careful study of the text helps reveal the identity of this supernatural being. Would you like to understand bible prophecy concerning the end of the world including the prophecies in the book of revelation. Current events, daniel videos and texts, insights, my past, the future and endtime w ith the way the world is in these times, more and more people have at least some curiosity about bible prophecy and the future it tells us of. Book of daniel teachers notes camp hill church of christ. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This course is designed as an expository study of the book of daniel, taking the student through the entire book with cross references to other portions of scripture. These are all reasons to study the book of daniel in the bible. 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. Sure, the book of daniel tells daniels storyand a fascinating and instructive story it is.
Historical background to the book of daniel it is important that the study of this book be placed in its proper historical background. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor3an introduction to daniel i. 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. This wonderful book is full of history, prophecy, and miraculous stories. The book of daniel is no exception for it provides a wealth of information to those who would diligently consider it and its teachings. In this helpful study, readers will see how this fascinating biblical book ultimately points to the sovereign lord of history, who rules over all earthly kingdoms and whose plans cannot be thwarted. Aug 18, 2019 the book of daniel records the events of daniels life and the visions he saw from the time of his exile in 605 dan. The phrase ancient of days is unique to the book of daniel. Sure, the book of daniel tells daniel s storyand a fascinating and instructive story it is.
Studying daniels prophecy watchtower online library. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. The angel assures daniel that everyone written in the book will be delivered 12. Daniel chapters 1 to 6 introduction the book of daniel is almost two separate books, chapters 1 to 6 that describe six incidents in the life of daniel and his friends. Daniel was gods mouthpiece to the gentile and jewish world, declaring gods current and future plans. The main lesson of daniel, then, is not, as is often assumed and taught. Thank god for the visions and dreams given in the book of daniel. Facts about the book of daniel the book can easily be divided into two sections. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon.
Why should we study the book of daniel in the bible. The writer of hebrews in the new testament of the bible alludes to two stories from the book of daniel. It seems most probable that he wrote the book shortly after this date but before ca. Daniels three friends daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. He may have descended from a noble family, perhaps he was even a prince, since normally the prominent people. The book of daniel a study guide executable outlines. The book of daniel is a study, a commentary of the book of daniel in the bible. He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. Sweeping in scope, the book deals with the rise and fall of various world empires. Our teaching approach to this text will be a verse by verse commentary. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book of daniel.
Book of daniel bible study verse by verse bible teaching. This study of the book of daniel gives us the rules by which all prophecies in daniel and revelation can be understood. For example, if one is going to understand the book of revelation, he must first understand daniels writings. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my father and his angels rev. Newly formed greek citystates were squabbling with each other over land. Isaiah has been called the prince of the prophets, and i would like to say that daniel, then, is the king of the prophets. The book of daniel has all the makings of a great story. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. Daniel is the key that unlocks the book of revelation. Daniel is not mentioned especially in hebrews 11 among the heroes of faith of the ot. Bible study of daniel chapters 1 to 6 looks at taking a stand, having faith in god in difficult situations, being a stranger in a strange land, and more. Daniel chapter 3 is a well known and well loved chapter in the bible. The book of daniel has been the object of unbelieving criticism for ages.
Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Background information about the book of daniel time of writing. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible students and scholars 2. We encourage you to join us in this online book of daniel bible study. 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. This introductory lesson will situate the historical setting for the book of daniel and its relationship to the book of revelation. It is not an exhaustive study of the topic of work. Each verse and each sentence is dissected to unveil great prophesies which are coming to fruition today. Unlock mysteries about god and his plan for you and our world.
The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. By studying this book, we can better understand our lords references to it cf. They are written in a somewhat different style and, as well see in the study of chapter 1, there is vigorous controversy as to when it was actually. By the time you finish reading daniel, youll probably be wondering how all these babylonian and persian kings could be so incredibly thick. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. The book of daniel the book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b. Even though i disagree with collins view of the date of writing and authorship, i still.
Study guide for daniel by chuck smith blue letter bible. The following 15point historical outline of bible history will help to show this clearly. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 7 the times of the gentiles the earthly scene. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Join beth in this 6session study of prophecy, and learn how to live with integrity in todays selfabsorbed society. Agape bible study the book of daniel after the battle of carchemish in 605 bc, the victorious babylonians took possession of the defeated assyrian empire, including the vassal state of the southern kingdom of judah.
In the course of the book s opening stories, the kings keep realizing that daniel s god is, in fact, everybodys god, or the only godand then. Daniel macarthur bible studies book 5 kindle edition. The story of daniel motivates faithfulness despite exile in babylon. We can also learn to appreciate the wonderful way god has provided information that is key to living in the end times of earths history. Yet we miss the point if we pay more attention to daniels story than to daniels god. When the lord jesus in his olivet discourse spoke of the profanation of the temple through the antichrist he explicitly mentions daniel the prophet matthew 24. The book of daniel, particularly, is the subject of many such sensational writers on prophecy. Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon. The book of daniel is written by and about a man of faith. In fact the vast majority of our questions in regards to the book of daniel can be found by referencing the book of revelation as well as other books of the bible. Conclusion as with all scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2ti 3. Foretells future world events to come that affects israel.
All visions of daniel are presented to him when he is a captive in babylon. The book of daniel is a favorite for sunday school teachers and students alike. Point number 11 is the primary time for the book of daniel. Daniel and revelation prophecies lesson study guides. Book of daniel bible study mike mazzalongo bibletalk. The book of daniel is a very important one, and it has therefore been the object of special attack by satan in the same way that the book of isaiah has been. Daniel was one of the captives who were carried by the king of babylon, nebuchadnezzar, during the times of prophet jeremiah into babylon.
Bible prophecy will come to life as you study these beautifully illustrated, easytofollow guides. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. The book of daniel is almost two separate books, chapters 1 to 6 that describe six incidents in the life of daniel and his friends history, and chapters 7 to 12, which are visions and prophecy. Daniel in the picture study bible the book of daniel. 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 this course is designed as an expository study of the book of daniel, taking the student through the entire book with cross references to other portions of scripture. Jul 27, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Bible study on daniel chapters 1 to 6 introduction.
Book of daniel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. It cannot be overemphasized how relevant this book is to our current generation. 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.
This book is definitely worth the buy if you are interested in studying the book of daniel. 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. The fascinating book of daniel teacher s notes page 2 4. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. Daniel and his friendsshadrach, meshach, and abednegohave to navigate. Daniel was one of the captives who were carried by the king of babylon. Belshazzar was made a coregent ruler of babylon in the year 553 bc. From daniel and his friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment. Book of daniel bible study mike mazzalongo youtube.
We should study the book of daniel to understand gods sovereignty over troubled times. For a more detailed treatment, you are invited to look over my sermon outlines on daniel. Daniel in the picture study bible the book of daniel with. Studying the book of daniel king belshazzars night of drunken foolishness v. Bible study notes on the book of daniel ed knorrs study notespartly based on dr. Book of daniel chapter 3 bible study when things get hot. Through daniel, god revealed his plans to provide hope for all mankind in the future reign of one like the son of manhis son, jesus christwhose kingdom shall not be destroyed daniel 7. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 3 daniel chapter 3. Sabbath school lesson comments by ellen white on daniel, edited by j. The book of daniel is one of the most thrilling books in the bible, and it is, of course, a book on prophecy. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. At that time, babylon was the worlds greatest superpower, having conquered the assyrian capital of nineveh around 612 b. After the battle of carchemish in 605 bc, the victorious babylonians took possession of the defeated assyrian empire.
Many have already read this fascinating book, but now we have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits that come from a group discussion of the material. Yet we miss the point if we pay more attention to daniel s story than to daniel s god. Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. Nabonidus had gone in that year to live in another place the oasis of tayma. Remember that the old testament is a shadow of the new testament and for you to understand the new testament you should have read and understood the old testament. But the main purpose of daniel is to reveal to us who god ishis character, his purposes, his way of working in the world for the good of his people.
Almost everyone looks at the book of daniel with a. 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 was written by daniel in 600 bc. The prophecies found in the book of daniel are the key to unlocking all biblical prophecy. The book of daniel is an old testament book which wholly paints a picture of the book of revelation. Know god better through his messages in the books of daniel and revelation. Study of the book of daniel christian truth center. We should study the book of daniel to understand its prophetic accuracy.
A study of the book of daniel gene taylor1preface the study of any of the old testament prophets is a worthwhile endeavor. Furthermore, the book of daniel should be studied before you even consider studying the book of revelation. Jesus makes a similar promise when he says to the churches. Great examples of courage, faith, faithfulness, humility, patience, devotion, etc. Robert lindsteds work, the zondervan niv study bible 2002, and various other sources. Does the book of daniel have any significance for us today. Listing of last kings of judahgive specific background to book of daniel. While studying the book of jeremiah daniel came to the conclusion that the announced 70yearscaptivity would come to a soon end daniel 9. Would you like to study bible prophecy that predicted exactly when the jewish messiah christ would appear the first time. Current events, daniel videos and texts, insights, my past, the future and endtime w ith the way the world is in these times, more and more people have at least some curiosity about bible prophecy and the future it. Ellen white notes for daniel, january, february, march of 2020, is the pacific press version of ellen white notes on ezra and nehemiah.