Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. The key to the book is revealed in the relationship between the future gentile dominion and the jewish historical context. 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 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 is not mentioned especially in hebrews 11 among the heroes of faith of the ot. 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. Daniel the man is an example to all those who study him. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. The second main part of the book in the hebrew bible viixii is taken up with four visions which daniel describes in the first person.
Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 1 prophetic symbols. 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. Daniel 2 the second chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. 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. If you want to understand these prophecies fully and in an easy to follow format then this is it. 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. Satan had tried to keep daniel from understanding the visions he had received and thus prevent gods truth from being revealed. In addition, the captivating prophecy, imagery, and symbolism make the book of daniel one of the. The overall theme of the book of daniel is gods sovereignty over history, and the theme of the tales in chapters 16 is that god is sovereign over all earthly kings. The book of daniel introduction to the book of daniel in the bible.
Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book is organized very logically once the context and purpose of the book are known. Daniel a nobleman like ezekiel, had been taken as a young man captive to babylon by nebuchadnezzar. David guzik commentary on daniel 1 keeping pure in the face of adversity, gives the introduction to the book of daniel. Like most teenagers, i have a difficult time enjoying the study of ancient history. To tell the truth, i hesitated about making a condensed commentary because it almost makes things too easy. Study guide for daniel by chuck smith blue letter bible. And in fact the book of revelation is largely a christian interpretation of the. The prophecies found in the book of daniel are the key to unlocking all biblical prophecy. For centuries, they had looked forward to a reign of justice and righteousness on earth. Daniel dennett is the author of brainstorms, brainchildren, elbow room, consciousness explained and darwins dangerous idea. The chapter begins with daniel praying for israel, acknowledging the nations sins against god and asking for gods mercy. Daniels parents chose a hebrew name for their son meaning god is my judge, testifying of their faith in. 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.
Let us be given vegetables to eat and water to drink. Book of daniel is written in exile in babylon during the 6th century b. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 7 the times of the gentiles the earthly scene. Each prophetic symbol is clearly explained in scripture. 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. Consciousness explained is a a fullscale exploration of human consciousness. The book of daniel no other book in the bible has been attacked like the book of daniel. 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. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. Porphyry claimed that instead of being written by daniel about b.
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, 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. According to most, the bible prophecy of daniel s 70 weeks is either a messianic prophecy that foretells the baptism of jesus christ and the year of his crucifixion, or it is a prophecy that tells of the coming of. Daniel overview, 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 explained a commentary on the book of daniel overview. The book of daniel has been the object of unbelieving criticism for ages. Introduction to daniel bible exposition commentary. The other prophecies were revealed to king nebuchadnezzar and belshazzar and interpreted by daniel. He is currently the distinguished arts and sciences professor and director of the center for cognitive studies at tufts university. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Daniel united states conference of catholic bishops.
Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. Daniel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Roughly 2,600 years ago a judean teenager was taken captive by the rapidly. When the book of daniel is examined for content and literary character, it falls naturally into two roughly equal parts which may be designated daniel a. The book of daniel paints a portrait of how to serve god faithfully in the middle of such a world and how to persevere in hope even with no immediate solutions to. End times signs rapture prophecy timelines explained.
Daniel is a book of prophecy that gives assurance to gods people about the future. In other words, understand what god was doing with the jews and the world, and youll understand the book of daniel. For each story about daniel and his friends, it fills in the historical background and develops spiritual applications. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible students and scholars 2.
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 genre of the book of daniel is narrative history, prophetic oracle, and it includes apocalyptic material. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. Daniel, a bible book whichl is key to understanding other. Daniels superior way of life earns him great respect in the babylonian government. Daniel was gods mouthpiece to the gentile and jewish world, declaring gods. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. The story of daniel motivates faithfulness despite exile in babylon.
In the first year of darius the son of ahasuerus, of the lineage of the medes, who was made king over the realm of the chaldeans. According to most, the bible prophecy of daniels 70 weeks is either a messianic prophecy that foretells the baptism of jesus christ and the year of his crucifixion, or it is a prophecy that tells of the coming of antichrist and a seven year tribulation period. This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just before and after jesus christ returns to earth. It refers to a period of seventy sabbaticals or periods of seven years required to bring in the ultimate jubilee. Book of daniel bible study with verse by verse commentary and understanding daniel bible prophecy and the little horn antichrist power. If he sees that you look thinner in comparison to the other young men of your age, you will endanger my life with the king. We know quite a lot about how the book of daniel came to be written. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. Witness faith and visions come to pass in the book of. Can there ever be faith again in the midst of darkness, rebellion, and gloom. Daniel 1 introduces the fundamental question that runs through the entire book, how god may continue to work his plans when all seems lost. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b.
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. Conventioners were eager to obtain their copy of the newly released 320page book, pay attention to daniels prophecy. Daniel s superior way of life earns him great respect in the babylonian government. 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. Nov 01, 2008 book of daniel s prophecies of the end explained. The title of the book comes from the name of its chief character and author. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history. Oct, 2018 the vision of daniels seventy weeks, then, can be explained simply. 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 prophetic book of daniel was written for our time. The following outline is provided by collins in his commentary on daniel. The book of daniel is the apocalyptic book of the hebrew bible. Daniel was born to the royal family and of noble birth dan.
The book of daniel is no exception for it provides a wealth of information to those who would diligently consider it and its teachings. It also describes the apocalyptic visions given by. Daniel 11 timeline condensed one page commentary video overview daniel 11 explained condensed one page commentary revelation 7. Understanding the book of daniel free bible booklets. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. Wary of their potential to fabricate an explanation, the king refuses to tell the wise men what he saw in his dream. Through a series of dreams and visions and their interpretations daniel is shown an outline of future kingdoms of the world. In this landmark book, daniel dennett refutes the traditional, commonsense theory of consciousness and presents a new model, based on a wealth of information from the fields of neuroscience, psychology, and artificial intelligence. Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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. Daniel, book of, a book of the third division of the hebrew bible, the hagiographa, named for a man daniel whose fortunes and predictions are the subject of the book.
During the first seven sabbaticals the city of jerusalem is. The seventy weeks prophecy is one of the most significant and detailed messianic prophecies of the old testament. The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Daniel was a leader who went against public opinion. 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. Read daniel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Almost everyone looks at the book of daniel with a. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel and more.
From babylon to america, the prophecy movie by school for prophets attila kakarott duration. Daniel s friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. Thank god for the visions and dreams given in the book of daniel. The first half of the book chapters 16 contains stories in the third person about the experiences of daniel and his. Summary of the book of daniel the story of the bible. Spirituality, the second coming of the lord, the return of the messiah, proclamation of the state of israel. This first part of the book ends with an amazing episode which can only be explained as a special intervention by god. May 07, 2019 this is a video collection of sermons and bible studies on the prophecies found in the biblical book of daniel. The book of daniel covers his life from a teenager to his death as a captive in babylon. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. Only god can declare the end from the beginning and that is what he has done in this wonderful book. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9.
62 693 939 106 53 1260 27 1503 772 900 551 1362 1240 1294 867 318 1142 1440 1307 911 1133 770 1206 217 786 415 875 37 284 569 580 645 437 946