Video study on daniel the book of daniel provides a framework for understanding apocalyptic prophecy in the bible. Why should we study the book of daniel in the bible. A relationship is worth more than prayers fasting tithes and offerings who pleases god. The first six chapters involve court stories, while chapters 712 describe visions. A study of the book of daniel church of christ in zion.
One fourth of the books in the bible are of prophetic nature. Bible study notes on the book of daniel ed knorrs study notespartly based on dr. Daniel is the key that unlocks the book of revelation. Sweeping in scope, the book deals with the rise and fall of various world empires. The book of daniel the book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. Jesus identifies daniel as a prophet, and he does something even more. Follow along in this chapterbychapter, selfgrading bible study as you unravel complex prophecies and learn simple biblical principles for everyday life. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. Daniel 9 is probably one of the most pivotal chapters in the entire bible for understanding endtime prophecy. 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. 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.
The last study focused on the prophecies concerning a coming world leader and a time in history that you probably dont want to be around in. The book of daniel 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. We encourage you to join us in this online book of daniel bible study. Daniel bible study book of daniel bible study lifeway. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. The book of daniel is one of the most thrilling books in the bible, and it is, of course, a book on prophecy. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Prophecy study requires rules that provide the foundation to provide the correct interpretation of the prophecy.
From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and diplomatic language of daniels day. This family reading plan helps kids understand how to explore studying a specific book of the bible. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. Study guide for daniel by chuck smith blue letter bible. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. Tom constables expository notes on daniel this is also available in the net. The authenticity of few books in the bible has been more furiously assailed by critics that the book of daniel. Mar 01, 2018 if you dont believe in jesus christ, youve got bigger problems than the authorship of the book of daniel. Daniel is one of the few wellknown biblical characters about whom nothing negative is written. 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 in the picture study bible the book of daniel. It would also overlap back into the previous period number 10 for several years. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. Cyruss reign over babylon, the scene of the later chapters of daniel began in 539 b.
When things get hot book of daniel bible study chapter 4. In fact, one of jesus favorite expressions about himself came from daniel. Then the king commanded, and they brought daniel, and cast him into the. And this is what we have in the crossway bible study series knowing the bibleas the skilled authors and notable editors provide the contours of each book of the bible as well as the grand theological themes that bind them together as one book. The remainder of the book correlates the nation israel with this program. The book of daniel was written by daniel in 600 bc.
One of the most important books you must understand in order to understand the book of revelation is the book of daniel. However, the language difference is sprinkled throughout and does not follow the division between stories and visions. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Robert lindsteds work, the zondervan niv study bible 2002, and various other sources. Study of the book of daniel christian truth center. Book of daniel bible study mike mazzalongo bibletalk. And this is what we have in the crossway bible study series knowing the bible as the skilled authors and notable editors provide the contours of each book of the bible as well as the grand theological themes that bind them together as one book. He points to the very passage that were studying in daniel 9 by referring to this abomination of desolation. Daily discipleship guide csb is designed to cultivate a deeper understanding of scripture through daily bible reading. Daniel was one of the captives who were carried by the king of babylon, nebuchadnezzar, during the times of prophet jeremiah into babylon.
The following 15point historical outline of bible history will help to show this clearly. Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible students and scholars 2. Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon. The book of revelation explains the book of daniel. If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you. The book of daniel is made up of two partsthe court stories from daniels life and his prophetic visions. Book of daniel free bible study introduction and directions. Point number 11 is the primary time for the book of daniel. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. Ichabod and the writing is on the wall book of daniel bible study chapter 5 p2. Spiritual living in a secular world lifeguider bible studies only 18 left in stock more on the way. Book of daniel chapter 3 bible study when things get hot. Daniel s prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks dan 9.
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 is important that the study of this book be placed in its proper historical background. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 12 how to shine like the stars. From daniel and his friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment. Many will roam to and fro, and knowledge will increase. This series explains in simple terms the relationship between these two books of the bible. The book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation.
The book of daniel was written by daniel who was a young jewish man from the upper classes of society in jerusalem. No older than college students at the beginning of their captivity, they were trained to serve in the palace of the king. Golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are all part of the fascinating, colorful book of daniel. Instead of studying beforehand, participants attend the group, learn from the material and discussion, and then build on that using five daily directed bible studies through the week. The book of revelation refers to some passages in daniel. The book is said to make several historical blunders.
Following is a free self study course on the book of daniel 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. Bible study book by beth moore provides a personal study experience five days. Daniel study book and audio cd set this bundle includes one copy of the. 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. The method of study which i use is called inductive bible study. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1. Aug 18, 2019 the book of daniel records the events of daniels life and the visions he saw from the time of his exile in 605 dan. For a more detailed treatment, you are invited to look over my sermon outlines on daniel. Daniels three friends daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. The book of daniel records the events of daniel s life and the visions he saw from the time of his exile in 605 dan.
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. An introduction to the book of daniel an argument of the book of daniel selected bibliography of the book of daniel j. Our teaching approach to this text will be a verse by verse commentary. Study of the book of daniel the book of daniel was written by daniel in 600 bc.
And so we begin studying revelation by studying the book of daniel because its history, prophecy, language and images relate directly to similar features in the book of revelation. This introductory lesson will situate the historical setting for the book of daniel and its relationship to the book of revelation. The book of daniel a study guide executable outlines. Feel free to use these lessons either individually or in a group. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book. Study the books of daniel and revelation especially. 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. The light that daniel received from god was given especially for these last days. The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b.
It cannot be overemphasized how relevant this book is to our current generation. The book of daniel deals with gentiles and jews the church is totally excluded. Does the book of daniel have any significance for us today. The prophetic book of daniel is the record of four hebrews who were taken into captivity in babylon after nebuchadnezzar attacked israel in 598 b. It is written in both hebrew and aramaic, and has two major divisions. Golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are. Book of daniel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Here, in a 12week format, are carefully wrought studies that will ignite the mind and the heart. The stories in the bible teach truth by showing principles in action. The book of daniel is one of the most important old testament books to study because it shows gods power to work among nations and to reveal in advance events which will happen. The dates of the three kings mentioned in the book are well known. The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. The widely held view that the book of daniel is largely fictional rests mainly on the modern philosophical assumption that.
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 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. In an inductive bible study, a student digs into the bible learning as much as possible from the bible, and conducts his or her own analysis of the book being studied, hopefully before. Book of daniel bible study mike mazzalongo youtube.
So much popular literature has been written about endtime prophecy in the bible, that people trust what someone says or writes about, instead of studying what the bible says. 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. All visions of daniel are presented to him when he is a captive in babylon. This is particularly important for the book of daniel and the book of revelation in the bible. Following is a free selfstudy course on the book of daniel in the bible. In todays excerpt from the most recent edition in the story of god bible commentary series, author wendy l. 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. To get the most out of a book like daniel, you need to pay attention to.
Each verse and each sentence is dissected to unveil great prophesies which are coming to fruition today. Daniel the new inductive study series only 15 left in. In fact the vast majority of our questions in regards to the book of daniel can be found by referencing the book of revelation as well as other books of the bible. This section deals exclusively with the times of the gentiles. However, revelation is typically understood by studying the prophecies of daniel and not the other way round.
Book of daniel chapter 12 bible study shine like the stars. The book of daniel is a study, a commentary of the book of daniel in the bible. After the battle of carchemish in 605 bc, the victorious babylonians took possession of the defeated assyrian empire. In this bible teaching series, we will explore the ancient biblical text of the book of daniel. Conclusion as with all scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2ti 3. There is need of a much closer study of the word of god.