The fascinating book of daniel teacher s notes page 2 4. The book says that daniel is its writer in several places, such as 9. The four visions that make up the final part of daniel s book chapters 712 fall into chronological order, just as the narratives of chapters 1. Can there ever be faith again in the midst of darkness, rebellion, and gloom. Actually, the prophet daniel was not the author of the book known by his name. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment 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. The purpose of the book of daniel in the book of daniel the scriptures foretell how the lord will deal with the people of daniel the jews and the gentile nations. Understanding the book of daniel free bible booklets. One of the very pivotal books of prophecy is the book of daniel. The book called daniel is not only twofold in character, historical and prophetical, but it is written in two languages, hebrew and aramaic. Daniel the character comes to us from the babylonian exile.
As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. In todays excerpt from the most recent edition in the story of god bible commentary series, author wendy l. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Book of daniel teaching part 1 click below for part 2. 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. Read daniel 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Take a quick and exciting visual journey with us back to babylon to learn important cues for living in our culture today. 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.
Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. 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 first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. Almost everyone looks at the book of daniel with a. Nov 01, 2008 book of daniel s prophecies of the end explained. A study of the book of daniel church of christ in zion. Daniel, as all prophetic books, gives hope to the believer. Daniel, a bible book whichl is key to understanding other. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. In the first 6 chapters, we read about daniel and his friends. If you want to understand these prophecies fully and in an easy to follow format then this is it. Bible study notes on the book of daniel ed knorrs study notespartly based on dr. Through a series of dreams and visions and their interpretations daniel is shown an outline of future kingdoms of the world. 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 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 book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. Introduction to daniel bible exposition commentary. Overview of the book of daniel third millennium ministries. Porphyry claimed that instead of being written by daniel about b. 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. Daniel was gods mouthpiece to the gentile and jewish world, declaring gods. It cannot be overemphasized how relevant this book is to our current generation. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. Jeremiah places this captivity in the fourth year of jehoiakim, daniel in the third. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The book is organized very logically once the context and purpose of the book are known.
Robert lindsteds work, the zondervan niv study bible 2002, and various other sources. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. Daniel summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of daniel for bible study or sunday school lessons. The position of the book in the hagiographa, or third division of the old testament the psalms, see ap.
Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. Daniel s understanding came not at the beginning but at the end of the process. Daniel fits into the bible in an interesting way, too. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible students and scholars 2. 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. And in fact the book of revelation is largely a christian interpretation of the. By studying this book, we can better understand our lords references to it cf. Suffering did not daunt daniel s purpose to live for god. The book of daniel lesson 10 chap 10, 11, 12 by walter c.
Watch our introduction video on the book of daniel, which outlines the books main theme and how it is fulfilled in jesus. Great examples of courage, faith, faithfulness, humility, patience, devotion, etc. And in fact the book of revelation is largely a christian interpretation of the book of daniel. According to this gift given to daniel, we find him, in this book, all along employed about dreams and visions, interpreting or entertaining them. It also provides more details and explanation of gods judgment upon all people through the resurrection of the deada concept briefly mentioned by daniel daniel 12. Foretells future world events to come that affects israel. Part of it is composed of puzzling apocalyptic imagery, while other parts share with us some of the most inspiring stories in all scripture. Conventioners were eager to obtain their copy of the newly released 320page book, pay attention to daniel s prophecy. 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. 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. Conventioners were eager to obtain their copy of the newly released 320page book, pay attention to daniels prophecy. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is 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.
And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation, even to that time. The next verse that discusses the timing of daniel 12 is verse 7 below, which indicates that the power of the holy people will be broken after 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. May 01, 2014 this commentary on the book of danielone of the most extensively researched ever writtenoffers vital information to every reader. Witness faith and visions come to pass in the book of. Commentaries for biblical expositors excellent resource bolding added for emphasis ed comment. Daniel s friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. A study of the book of daniel outline a study of the book of daniel dr. 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.
Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. The following outline is provided by collins in his commentary on daniel. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking. This seeming discrepancy is explained by the fact that nebuchadnezzar set out on his expedition near the close of the third year of jehoiakim, from which point daniel reckons. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. The book of daniel is partly historical, relating various circumstances which befel himself and the jews, at babylon. Satan had tried to keep daniel from understanding the visions he had received and thus prevent gods truth from being revealed.
This is a video collection of sermons and bible studies on the prophecies found in the biblical book of daniel. Daniel explained a commentary on the book of daniel overview. The book of daniel is the apocalyptic book of the hebrew bible. The book of daniel no other book in the bible has been attacked like the book of daniel. It located the most of its predictions within well defined prophetic periods, though reaching many centuries into the future.
Daniel 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The book of daniel is a study, a commentary, of the book of daniel in the bible. This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just before and after jesus christ returns to earth. Daniels parents chose a hebrew name for their son meaning god is my judge, testifying of their faith in. It is indeed a sad paradox that in a clearly prophetic book like daniel, the writer of a commentary on daniel would be assessed as weak in eschatology. Each verse and each sentence is dissected to unveil great prophecies which are coming to fruition today.
Daniel 2 the second chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 3 and more. Daniel the man is an example to all those who study him. At that time michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people. Daniel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Here god shows us how to interpret the symbolic language he has inspired in much of the scripture. The book of daniel, originally written in hebrew and aramaic, is a book in both the hebrew bible and the christian old testament writer.
In other words, understand what god was doing with the jews and the world, and youll understand the book of daniel. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history. David guzik commentary on daniel 1 keeping pure in the face of adversity, gives the introduction to the book of daniel.
In the united states and britain in prophecy, he wrote. Herbert armstrong explained why daniel was not given understanding. The book of daniel was evidently written by people from the let god do it camp. For unbelievers it amasses compelling evidence that the book is an authentic writing of daniel, the great jewish statesman who lived in the 6th century bc. This remarkable piece of scripture has encouraged the faithful for centuries, giving us a glimpse to future events that already came to pass and and are yet to come. Whether daniel was still in public office, we do not know for sure, yet daniel 1.
The hero of the book of daniel in the ketuvim section of the bible is one of the jews exiled in babylonia, a soothsayer at the babylonian court under nebuchadnezzar who died in 562 b. The book of daniel covers his life from a teenager to his death as a captive in babylon. This first part of the book ends with an amazing episode which can only be explained as a special intervention by god. 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. The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay. In the other 6 chapters, we read about daniels dreams. The book of daniel explained david jeremiah youtube. 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. The first half of the book chapters 16 contains stories in the third person about the experiences of daniel and his. Daniel was a leader who went against public opinion.
For each story about daniel and his friends, it fills in the historical background and develops spiritual applications. Spirituality, the second coming of the lord, the return of the messiah, proclamation of the state of israel. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. Daniel was born to the royal family and of noble birth dan. Book of daniel prophechy explained vigilant prophets. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream. 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. Daniel 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible.
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. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of daniel. Like most teenagers, i have a difficult time enjoying the study of ancient history. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god.
The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. Book of daniel simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniel s training in babylon. The book of daniel is no exception for it provides a wealth of information to those who would diligently consider it and its teachings. The book of revelation reveals the steps that will occur prior to christs return to establish the kingdom of god on earth.
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