Study guide for daniel by chuck smith blue letter bible. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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 application. 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. It doesnt matter how you choose to study about this amazing man from history, as long as you do. Prophecies in daniel 712 make a very challenging study. You find the stories of the hebrew children in the fiery furnace, daniel. Almost everyone looks at the book of daniel with a. From daniel and his friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment. Facts about the book of daniel the book can easily be divided into two sections.
The book of daniel is a target of critics who doubt that the daniel described in the book actually wrote the book, especially in light of the books amazing prophecies. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 7 the times of the gentiles the earthly scene. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. Lives of integrity, words of prophecy bible study book by beth moore provides a personal study experience five days a week plus viewer guides for the group video sessions of this in depth womens bible study. The book of daniel claims to be written by daniel himself, and the fact that it is written mostly in the third person does not contradict that claim. The fascinating book of daniel teacher s notes page 2 4. 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 identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12. The book of daniel is both familiar and mysterious. This study will pursue the book from an historical standpointthat is, by the times of the historical events or when daniel saw his visions. Newly formed greek citystates were squabbling with each other over land.
A study of the book of daniel church of christ in zion. Study of the book of daniel christian truth center. It cannot be overemphasized how relevant this book is to our current generation. Book of daniel bible study mike mazzalongo youtube. The book of daniel a study guide executable outlines. 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. Book of daniel bible study verse by verse bible teaching. The fascinating study of the book of daniel our english versions of the old testament have the books arranged in sections. Our teaching approach to this text will be a verse by verse commentary. The story of daniel is about the story of godand his victory in the world. Understanding the book of daniel free bible booklets. 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. Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon.
Each verse and each sentence is dissected to unveil great prophesies which are coming to fruition today. 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. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1. There is need of a much closer study of the word of god. The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers. The book of daniel is a study, a commentary, of the book of daniel in the bible. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible students and scholars 2.
As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. Daniel was gods mouthpiece to the gentile and jewish world, declaring gods current and future plans. Roughly 2,600 years ago a judean teenager was taken captive by the rapidly. For god is the sovereign lord of history, the one who establishes kingdoms and brings them down. The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. Book of daniel bible study mike mazzalongo bibletalk. The book of daniel no other book in the bible has been attacked like the book of daniel. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Bible study notes on the book of daniel ed knorrs study notespartly based on dr. We encourage you to join us in this online book of daniel bible study. 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.
In this bible teaching series, we will explore the ancient biblical text of the book of daniel. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. I did a personal study of the book of daniel some years back, and i thought it would be helpful to share with others. Daniel was one of the captives who were carried by the king of babylon, nebuchadnezzar, during the times of prophet jeremiah into babylon. However, daniels book was obviously not written at a late date as many of these scholars suppose, since portions of the book were found with the dead sea scrolls. Join beth in this 6session study of prophecy, and learn how to live with integrity in todays selfabsorbed society. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. 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.
Daniel macarthur bible studies book 5 kindle edition by. King nebuchadnezzar had a puzzling dream that no one could explainuntil god gave. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. That may seem like an exaggeration, but after seeing whats packed into this chapter it will be easier to understand why that perspective is held by so many. Yet we miss the point if we pay more attention to daniels story than to daniels god. 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.
A study of the book of daniel gene taylor1preface the study of any of the old testament prophets is a worthwhile endeavor. Daniel and his friendsshadrach, meshach, and abednegohave to navigate. For a more detailed treatment, you are invited to look over my sermon outlines on daniel. Daniel 1 niv bible in the third year of the reign of.
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. By the time you finish reading daniel, youll probably be wondering how all these babylonian and persian kings could be so incredibly thick. Book of daniel bible study with verse by verse commentary and understanding daniel bible prophecy and the little horn antichrist power. Agape bible study, in depth catholic scripture study of both the old and new testaments, catecism of the catholic church, bible study,commentaries, ancient catholic scholars, contemporay catholic scholars, biblical history, salvation history, fathers of the church. A bible commentary on the history, captivity and language of prophet daniel robert dick wilson on. Study the books of daniel and revelation especially. 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. The first half of the book chapters 16 contains stories in the third person about the experiences of daniel and his. A study of the book of daniel outline a study of the book of daniel dr. Each verse and each sentence is dissected to unveil great prophecies which are coming to fruition today.
But if you really want to get the most out of it, when the article asks you to read the chapter in daniel, read the chapter in daniel. Aug 18, 2019 sure, the book of daniel tells daniels storyand a fascinating and instructive story it is. At that time, babylon was the worlds greatest superpower, having conquered the assyrian capital of nineveh around 612 b. The main lesson of daniel, then, is not, as is often assumed and taught. A study of daniel is highly relevant because it portrays a period of history that is much like what ours is fast becoming. The book of daniel was evidently written by people from the let god do it camp. The book of revelation only puts all the old testament revelations of jesus together as well as putting all future prophesies from the old testament together. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading daniel macarthur bible studies book 5. The book of daniel is a study, a commentary of the book of daniel in the bible. By studying this book, we can better understand our lords references to it cf. 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. The book of daniel was written by daniel in 600 bc.
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. The kingdoms of men were destined for destruction while the kingdom of god under the rule of the messiah was destined for glory. The book of daniel was well enough accepted to be included in the septuagint the bible of the earliest christians, which was written in greek around 250 b. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is 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. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible.
Even in america, a nation founded on christian principles, the culture is increasingly secular. Through a series of dreams and visions and their interpretations daniel is shown an outline of future kingdoms of the world. 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 bible study the jesuswalk bible study series. This introductory lesson will situate the historical setting for the book of daniel and its relationship to the book of revelation. The dates of the three kings mentioned in the book are well known. Robert lindsteds work, the zondervan niv study bible 2002, and various other sources. 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 fits into the bible in an interesting way, too. 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. 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.
The lessons given in this chapter are universal they apply to christian and non christian alike. The book of daniel is often read for its contribution to our understanding of endtimes events, but sometimes christians have been so obsessed with. Thank god for the visions and dreams given in the book of daniel. All visions of daniel are presented to him when he is a captive in babylon. Daniel is the key that unlocks the book of revelation. Daniel and revelation prophecies lesson study guides. Daniel 9 is probably one of the most pivotal chapters in the entire bible for understanding endtime prophecy. Foretells future world events to come that affects israel. Bible study on daniel chapters 1 to 6 introduction. The prophet daniel faced unbelievable pressuresto compromise his faith, to live in a hostile culture, and to confront temptations and threats. 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. Great examples of courage, faith, faithfulness, humility, patience, devotion, etc. Join beth in a faithbuilding study of prophecy and learn how to live with integrity in todays selfabsorbed society. Golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are all part of the fascinating, colorful book of daniel.
Know god better through his messages in the books of daniel and revelation. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. Conclusion as with all scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2ti 3. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation.
Because prophecy bulks large in the bible, i would like to say a word about it before we look at the book of daniel specifically. Daniel, and revelation are very important books for prophecy. Unlock mysteries about god and his plan for you and our world. For example, if one is going to understand the book of revelation, he must first understand daniels writings. 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 daniel is a favorite for sunday school teachers and students alike. This wonderful book is full of history, prophecy, and miraculous stories. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Book of daniel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. Or, last, simply read the article and ignore the questions. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9.
This study is on nebuchadnezzar and the tree of doom. This study examines how believers can develop integrity in our modernday babylon, and then explores prophecies from the time of daniel through the. Bible prophecy will come to life as you study these beautifully illustrated, easytofollow guides. Please enter the study of daniel only if you are willing to deal with some deep, challenging material. We should study the book of daniel to understand its prophetic accuracy. The book of daniel is included in the listing of major prophets. Daniel s prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks dan 9. In todays excerpt from the most recent edition in the story of god bible commentary series, author wendy l. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. This 12week study leads readers through the book of daniel, highlighting gods reign over all the earth as the sovereign lord of history. Book of daniel chapter 4 bible study nebuchadnezzar and the. The book of daniel is one of the most thrilling books in the bible, and it is, of course, a book on prophecy.
Cyruss reign over babylon, the scene of the later chapters of daniel began in 539 b. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. Even in america, a nation founded on christian principles, the culture is. It is not an exhaustive study of the topic of work.
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