We read much in the book of the maccabees of the mischief done to the jews by these treacherous men of their own nation, jason and menelaus, and their party. 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 revelation especially speaks of such times of persecution and oppression, but so do the latter chapters of the book of daniel. The book of daniel was written in reaction to the persecution of the jews by the greek king antiochus iv epiphanes in 167164 bce. The time of trouble will be for a time, times and half a time ie, three and a half years. Daniel has a picture of a smiling american soldier. Porphyrius designates the book of daniel as the work of a jew of the 2nd century bc.
He set it up in the plain of dura, in the province of babylon. The book of daniel was written by the prophet daniel. This study guide consists of approximately 25 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of daniels story. Nebuchadnezzar, king of babylon, has conquered judah and deported its people to his empire. As the book opens, daniel along with 10,000 other jews had just been deported to babylon fron judea by nebuchadnezzar. Daniel used a calculation of time based upon prophetical years 360 days, rather than solar years of 365 days. Overview of the book of daniel third millennium ministries. Condemned as spies and betrayed by members of their own family, daniel. The story recounts how daniel and his companions are taken captive from judea and trained as oracles for the king of babylon.
Daniel, chapter 1 united states conference of catholic bishops. Nebuchadnezzar erects an image and demands everyone worship it. Glenn wooden acadia divinity college nova scotia introduction the book of daniel is a composite work finished in the second century bce, with a history of development. Bible study on daniel chapters 1 to 6 introduction.
What do the 1,290 and 1,335 days represent daniel 12. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. Daniel gains renown as an interpreter of dreams and receives a series of apocalyptic visions. Daniel prophesied after he was taken to babylon with the first captives.
Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits and its width six cubits. The book of daniel is the chief example of apocalyptic writing in the old testament, a form of writing that came into use largely in response to the disappointments that were experienced by the hebrews. The first attacks go back to the heathen new platonist porphyrius of tyre 3rd century ac. Throughout the book of daniel is the recurring theme of gods sovereignty over nations and man. Daniel chapter 5 kjv king james version the holy spirit spoke through daniel. 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 is organized very logically once the context and purpose of the book are known. This story is about belshazzar, a local king, who needed the same cure. This was made to assess how well you know the book. Reading it alone will not give you instant answers. The insufficiency of creatures should drive us to the allsufficiency of the creator. Daniel chapter 1 begins by the telling of how king jehoiakim, king of judah, was conquered by king. In this bible study, we will only be looking at the history portion of the book chapters 1 to 6.
Wandering through the natural history museum with her grandchildren, julia creath feels the presence of her dead brother, daniel, she remembers a time when fossil fever hit everyone, old and young a time when people would kill for those old bones under the ground. To assure the exiles and early returnees to the land that god was in control of history and that his prophet daniel spoke the truth about prolonged troubles before the final stage of gods kingdom. Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12. 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 in many ways a political mystery story. Chapters three and four demonstrate gods will and fulfillment of his word upon individuals, through the person of king nebuchadnezzar. Spirituality, the second coming of the lord, the return of the messiah, proclamation of the state of israel.
Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book is also an eschatology, meaning a divine revelation concerning the end of the present age, a moment in which god will intervene in history to usher in the final kingdom. While in babylon, daniels prophetic gift is noticed by the kingand an adventure of faith, tyranny, miracles, and the relationship between a slave and his master is born. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. This is indicated by the statement that the messiah will be cut off after the 69 weeks. Become a registered user, and you will find here many details of content in this book that you want to consider before handing it to a particular child, including moral issues, the scare factor, profanity, sex and romance, violence, how families are portrayed, educational tieins and other noteworthy issues. The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b. God will purify and preserve his people, and has set a limit of days to the time of trouble. For centuries, they had looked forward to a reign of justice and righteousness on earth. 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. Daniel summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of daniel for bible study or sunday school lessons. These chapters record six distinct events that took place over a 70year period from about 605 bc to 535 bc. Summary of the book of daniel previous list of book summaries next the twelve major periods of biblical history related lessons 20, 21. Daniel chapter 5 commentary northwest college of the bible.
Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1. Daniel belongs to the latter group, a type of writing that in many respects sharply contrasts prophetic literature. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. Daniels previous episodes have been about nebuchadnezzar, the empire builder whom god had cut down to size. Book of daniel summary the book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Daniel s superior way of life earns him great respect in the babylonian government. Daniel continues looking through the pictures and years pass. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. Bible study book by beth moore provides a personal study experience five days.
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. These prophecies will soon be fulfilled, and god is revealing what they mean to those who obey him. The book is said to make several historical blunders. Choosing men to train king nebuchadnezzar wanted to have some of the men from among the exiled members of the royal family to be his servants. We can turn and read the end of the book and be completely assured of the wonderful plan that god has to bring about the return and reign of the king of kings. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9.
I love the book of daniel, it is probably my second favorite book in the bible. The angel tells daniel that his prophecies would be sealed until the end of the age, but in that time the wise would understand daniel 12. Rest assured that god declares the end from the beginning and his word cannot fail. Read daniel 11 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The authenticity of few books in the bible has been more furiously assailed by critics than the book of daniel. Daniel 3, new living translation nlt the bible app.
The book of daniel has been the object of unbelieving criticism for ages. Daniels prayer in the first year of darius son of xerxes a mede by descent, who was made ruler over the babylonian kingdom in the first year of his reign, i, daniel, understood from the scriptures, according to the word of the lord given to jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of jerusalem would last seventy years. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 5 and more. There is one who can do that for us, and make known that to us, which none on earth can, particularly the work of redemption, and the secret designs of gods love to us therein. This book presents the best known predictions of the restoration of israel, the history of the nations, and the end of the age. As they hear her vitality and wisdom, she draws them, step by step, toward daniels dream. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible gateway.
They spend the night in the hospital where father gets his bullet wound cleaned and they eat sparingly. Americans have never known official opposition and persecution to the gospel and to the. In the course of the books opening stories, the kings keep realizing that daniels god is, in fact, everybodys god, or the only godand then they immediately do something entirely disrespectful and ridiculous like drinking. Daniel chapter 1 begins by the telling of how king jehoiakim, king of judah, was conquered by king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. Pam conrad, the awardwinning author of prairie songs and over a dozen other beloved childrens novels, creates a heartwarming celebration of timeless memories in my daniel. The first two chapters of daniel were focused on gods will over the nations. The book of daniel a study guide executable outlines. After many years in the book of daniel, this is the outline that has developed in my own bible. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. All 1,189 summaries now available in paperback and on kindle. Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon.
The same calculation is used in the book of revelation where a time, and times, and half a time rev 12. Chapter 1 describes the destruction of jerusalem, captivity and exile. Daniel 2 exhibits both these genres, but it is also made up numerous subgenres. Daniel takes away the kings opinion of his magicians and soothsayers. The key to the book is revealed in the relationship between the future gentile dominion and the jewish historical context. He chose his chief administrator, ashpenaz, to select.
So i turned to the lord god and pleaded with him in prayer and. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. Daniel, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a. Read daniel 5 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. Daniel summary the genre of the book of daniel is narrative history, prophetic oracle, and it includes apocalyptic material. Daniel study book and audio cd set this bundle includes one copy of the. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 11 and more. All i want to find is one dinosaur, daniel was saying. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. In other words, understand what god was doing with the jews and the world, and youll understand the book of daniel. Daniel chapter 11 kjv king james version daniel was told to seal it up. If you impose it upon your bible and read the chapters over and over, its light will break upon you.
The 1,290day and 1,335day time periods, then, refer to events that will happen to the people. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i. He goes along with fathers suggestion to eat only a little of the rich food. The next morning, the realization of freedom hits daniel hard, and he yells for pure joy. As young children, daniel and his sister lose their parents. Daniel is told to shut up his words, and seal the book until the end of time.
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