The book of daniel introduction to the book of daniel in the bible. Book of daniel bible study mike mazzalongo bibletalk. The book of daniel is no exception for it provides a wealth of information to those who would diligently consider it and its teachings. Book of daniel chapter 4 bible study nebuchadnezzar and.
Study guide for daniel by chuck smith blue letter bible. 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. We encourage you to join us in this online book of daniel bible study. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. The only advice daniel gives is for nebuchadnezzar to. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. He carried these off to the land of shinar, a to the house of his god, where he put them.
This wonderful book is full of history, prophecy, and miraculous stories. This introductory lesson will situate the historical setting for the book of daniel and its relationship to the book of revelation. Youll find david jeremiahs introduction to the book of daniel on page 11171118 of the jeremiah study bible. The book of daniel a study guide executable outlines. 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. For a more detailed treatment, you are invited to look over my sermon outlines on daniel. It cannot be overemphasized how relevant this book is to our current generation. 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. 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. Remember that the old testament is a shadow of the new testament and for you to understand the new testament you should have read and understood the. It was so in daniel s life, and it is so in our own.
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. 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. 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. If you cant see the controls after you open up the pdf of the lesson, hover your arrow at the bottom center of the document. Below is an inductive bible study on the book of daniel. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. 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 1 niv daniels training in babylon bible gateway. This is not just about figuring out how it will all end, but it is about finding our place in this journey and how knowing the end gives even more purpose, peace and intensity to living for today. Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon.
The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b. Click on each link to pull up a pdf file that can be printed or downloaded. 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. The great theme of the book of daniel are the four world empires which rule and will rule the worlds history from after jerusalems destruction up to christs appearing before the millennium.
The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book of daniel. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12. Sweeping in scope, the book deals with the rise and fall of various world empires. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. While the book has some things in it which may be difficult to understand, at the. The story of daniel motivates faithfulness despite exile in babylon. According to the ryrie study bible notes, the kings illness is boanthropy imagining himself to be an animal and acting accordingly. 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. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in.
Daniel is one of the few well known biblical characters about whom nothing negative is written. 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. In this bible teaching series, we will explore the ancient biblical text of the book of daniel. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment. Remember that the old testament is a shadow of the new testament and for you to understand the new testament you should have read and understood the old testament. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3.
Discover practical insights into the book of daniel. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia. Each verse and each sentence is dissected to unveil great prophesies which are coming to fruition today. Study guide for daniel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Leader kit by beth moore helps a leader facilitate this womens bible study. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1. An introduction to the book of daniel an argument of the book of daniel selected bibliography of the book of daniel j. 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. Daniel study book and audio cd set this bundle includes one copy of the. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. So daniel tells the king the god is going to judge him for seven periods of time most likely seven years because of his appearance in dan 4.
Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. 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 indepth womens bible study. Almost everyone looks at the book of daniel with a. Dear brethren and friends in christ, please feel free to make use of this 52 page childrens activity book on the book of daniel. The book of daniel is one of the most thrilling books in the bible, and it is, of course, a book on prophecy. Please enter the study of daniel only if you are willing to deal with some deep, challenging material. 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. 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. Golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are all part of the fascinating, colorful book of daniel. This period is called the times of the gentiles in the nt luke 21.
From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. Daniel is one of the few bible books that takes place during a period of. 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. Study of the book of daniel christian truth center. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. One fourth of the books in the bible are of prophetic nature. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Tommy nelson is one of americas premier teachers and one of. 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. The book of daniel is an old testament book which wholly paints a picture of the book of revelation.
Daniel was gods mouthpiece to the gentile and jewish world, declaring gods current and future plans. A study of the book of daniel church of christ in zion. Lives of integrity, words of prophecy audio sessions are 12 individual, downloadable sessions from the womens bible study by beth moore. Daniel and his friendsshadrach, meshach, and abednegohave to navigate between the demands nebuchadnezzar is putting on them and. Book of daniel bible study verse by verse bible teaching. Prophecies in daniel 712 make a very challenging study. It is not an exhaustive study of the topic of work. This study of the book of daniel is the key to unlocking all other biblical passages. Chuck smith study guide for daniel blue letter bible. The book of daniel is a study, a commentary of the book of daniel in the bible.
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. Book of daniel bible study mike mazzalongo youtube. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. The book of daniel the book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor1preface the study of any of the old testament prophets is a worthwhile endeavor. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. 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. 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 is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible.
Tom constables expository notes on daniel this is also available in the net. Summary of the book of daniel the story of the bible. Book of daniel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. 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. 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. Join beth in a faithbuilding study of prophecy and learn how to live with integrity in todays selfabsorbed society. It served as a book of encouragement to the babylonian exiles, whose hearts were no doubt lightened by daniels predictions of the ultimate triumph of israel over her enemies. 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 book of daniel records the events of daniels life and the visions he saw from the time of his exile in 605 dan. Named after its writer, daniels book is a product of his time in babylon as a jewish. The prophet daniel faced unbelievable pressures to. Our teaching approach to this text will be a verse by verse commentary.
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