This is a video collection of sermons and bible studies on the prophecies found in the biblical book of daniel. God gives him important dreams and the ability to interpret them for everyone. Compare the books unsealing by the same individual in revelation 10. Almost everyone looks at the book of daniel with a. 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. Mar 09, 2017 the book of daniel niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 27 duration. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history. 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.
The prophecy of daniel is a series of five visions occurring over a period of about 70 years. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. The book of daniel, also called the prophecy 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. Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations. He may have descended from a noble family, perhaps he was even a prince, since normally the prominent people of a nation were taken captive 1. Much of the book is even written in aramaic, the language that was spoken in babylonia during the seventy years of exile following the destruction of the first beit hamikdash. 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. The book of daniel records the actions, prophecies, and visions of the prophet daniel. The story of daniel motivates faithfulness despite exile in babylon. He carried these off to the land of shinar, a to the house of his god, where he put them.
Jesus mentions daniel as the author as well matthew 24. Named after its writer, daniels book is a product of his time in babylon as a jewish. 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. The five visions of daniel daniel 2, 7, 8, 9, 1012 the. This wonderful book is full of history, prophecy, and miraculous stories. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. Daniel study book and audio cd set this bundle includes one copy of the. Tom constables expository notes on daniel this is also available in the net. Daniel clearly presents to us this god who rules over the affairs of human history and the affairs of nations, and that is a central theme. The audio recording of the book of daniel from the revised new world translation of the holy scriptures is now available on jw.
Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 1 prophetic symbols. The book of revelation could not be understood apart from the book of daniel. Our teaching approach to this text will be a verse by verse commentary. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. King nebuchadnezzar had a puzzling dream that no one could explainuntil god gave the. Study guide for daniel by chuck smith blue letter bible. Read daniel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Daniel and his friendsshadrach, meshach, and abednegohave to navigate between the demands nebuchadnezzar is putting on them and.
To the time of the end until that period, the book would be sealed. Conventioners were eager to obtain their copy of the newly released 320page book, pay attention to daniels prophecy. Daniel 1 israels enemies take daniel and his friends to babylon. The book opens with the exile of daniel and his contemporaries from the holy land to babylonia. The book of daniel is followed by the prophet hosea, the first of the prophets in the book of the twelve.
Does the book of daniel have any significance for us today. Daniel explained a commentary on the book of daniel overview. 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 accepting daniel as the author of his book. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. Daniel s friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. The book of daniel in preterist perspective and in the days of these kings shall the god of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed. But there is one place where you can see the story of the kingdomthe past, the present, and the futureall come together. In this bible teaching series, we will explore the ancient biblical text of the book of daniel. An introduction to the book of daniel an argument of the book of daniel selected bibliography of the book of daniel j.
Daniel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. Summary of the book of daniel the story of the bible. David guzik commentary on daniel 1 keeping pure in the face of adversity, gives the introduction to the book of daniel. Revelation chapters 419, is a commentary on the events of daniel s seventieth week daniel 9. Like most teenagers, i have a difficult time enjoying the study of ancient history. The book of daniel introduction to the book of daniel in the bible. The book of daniel was likely written between 540 and 530 b. In the first 6 chapters, we read about daniel and his friends.
The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. In the following chart you will see in the first column the exact words taken from the bible, separated in rows by its relevance, followed in the second column by its analysis and on the third one youll find, marked in red and underlined, the historic. In the other 6 chapters, we read about daniel s dreams. 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. The babylonians also changed the names of three of daniels friends. Seal the book shut up and seal are from the same hebrew word, satham. 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 title of the book comes from the name of its chief character and author. Witness faith and visions come to pass in the book of daniel. Here god shows us how to interpret the symbolic language he has inspired in much of the scripture. Porphyry claimed that instead of being written by daniel about b. Once you understand the meaning of the symbol, bible prophecy becomes plain. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions.
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. There are three themes in daniel that i want to look at, but i want to say this. Daniel is one of the few bible books that takes place during a period of. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia. For each story about daniel and his friends, it fills in the historical background and develops spiritual applications. The king talked with them, and he found none equal to daniel, hananiah, mishael and azariah. Daniel summary paul tripps the gospel one chapter at a. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history bookit tells the present and future just as clearly. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor3an introduction to daniel i. In chapters 2 and 8, we are shown the kings dream and then the symbols are explained.
Daniel is taken to babylon in captivity, but remains faithful even in dark times. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in. 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. In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. That daniel is the author of this book has been received both by the jews and the christian church throughout the centuries. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon bible gateway.
They point to several key events in the future history of the jews. In the days of these kings book perfectbound paperback 740 pages. The book of daniel niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 27 duration. Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The first half of the book chapters 16 contains stories in the third person about the experiences of daniel and his. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. 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. May 02, 2020 daniel served in the royal court of nebuchadnezzar and several rulers who followed nebuchadnezzar. Nov 01, 2008 daniels prophecies explained book of daniel tags. Each prophetic symbol is clearly explained in scripture. The prophetic book of daniel was written for our time.
No other book in the bible has been attacked like the book of daniel. Some feel that we really dont know what the symbols mean except in very general terms. Book of daniel bible study verse by verse bible teaching. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. May 07, 2019 this is a video collection of sermons and bible studies on the prophecies found in the biblical book of daniel. 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. Daniel is the story of the people of israel in exile, longing to return to the land of israel. Bible verses explained bible study tools online lessons. The five visions of daniel daniel 2, 7, 8, 9, 1012. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends.
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. The book is named for a character from the babylonian exile see eras of jewish history exile and diaspora named daniel, although it. Deal, bakers pictorial introduction to the bible, p. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible. We encourage you to join us in this online book of daniel bible study. If you want to understand these prophecies fully and in an easy to follow format then this is it. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel and more. 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. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
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