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. 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. Yet we miss the point if we pay more attention to daniels story than to daniels god. Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12. The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b. By the time you finish reading daniel, youll probably be wondering how all these babylonian and persian kings could be so incredibly thick. 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 the problems that get us down. The study of any of the old testament prophets is a worthwhile endeavor. Daniel was gods mouthpiece to the gentile and jewish world, declaring gods current and future plans. 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. Daniel bible prophecy bible prophecy really can be understood. Join beth in a faithbuilding study of prophecy and learn how to live with integrity in todays selfabsorbed society. 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 scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Book of daniel bible study with verse by verse commentary and understanding daniel bible prophecy and the little horn antichrist power. 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. These are often subdivided into major prophets and minor prophets. The bible study book includes a teaching video viewer guide and personal study resources to be completed between small group meetings. 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 bible study mike mazzalongo youtube. Sweeping in scope, the book deals with the rise and fall of various world empires. 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. Daniel and his friendsshadrach, meshach, and abednegohave to navigate.
Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. Book of daniel bible study mike mazzalongo bibletalk. The first half of the book chapters 16 contains stories in the third person about the experiences of daniel and his. Yet we miss the point if we pay more attention to daniels story than to. 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.
From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. Ancient of days the phrase ancient of days is unique to the book of daniel. Unlock mysteries about god and his plan for you and our world. Roughly 2,600 years ago a judean teenager was taken captive by the rapidly. Prophecy for today, a bible study of daniel russell m. 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.
King jehoiakim of judah declared his allegiance to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon. Book of daniel bible study verse by verse bible teaching. The book of daniel was written by daniel in 600 bc. We encourage you to join us in this online book of daniel bible study. Daniel, and revelation are very important books for prophecy. Bible study notes on the book of daniel ed knorrs study notespartly based on dr. Daniel was one of the captives who were carried by the king of babylon, nebuchadnezzar, during the times of prophet jeremiah into babylon.
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. All visions of daniel are presented to him when he is a captive in babylon. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. Golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are all part of the fascinating, colorful book of daniel. Daniel study book and audio cd set this bundle includes one copy of the. The book of daniel has all the makings of a great story. In this bible teaching series, we will explore the ancient biblical text of the book of daniel. Foretells future world events to come that affects israel. Purchase the daniel leader kit for small groups or follow the directions for purchasing the personal use videos inside of the. 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. 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 and revelation prophecies lesson study guides.
Know god better through his messages in the books of daniel and revelation. It doesnt matter how you choose to study about this amazing man from history, as long as you do. Daniel 8 the eighth chapter of daniel features an astounding vision of a male sheep and a male goat. A careful study of the text helps reveal the identity of this supernatural being. He carried these off to the land of shinar, a to the house of his god, where he put them into the treasury. 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. The book of daniel is included in the listing of major prophets. 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. A study of the book of daniel church of christ in zion. 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.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading daniel macarthur bible studies book 5. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Daniel macarthur bible studies book 5 kindle edition. The book of daniel is one of the most thrilling books in the bible, and it is, of course, a book on prophecy. The fascinating study of the book of daniel our english versions of the old testament have the books arranged in sections.
Below is an inductive bible study on the book of daniel. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. This bible study book is designed to be paired with teaching videos from beth moore. Click on each link to pull up a pdf file that can be printed or downloaded. 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. Aug 18, 2019 sure, the book of daniel tells daniels storyand a fascinating and instructive story it is. The book of daniel has been a battlefield between conservative and liberal scholars for years, and much of the controversy has had to do with the dating of the writing of the book. The book of daniel chapter one the book opens with the first deportation of jews to babylonian captivity 605 b. Great examples of courage, faith, faithfulness, humility, patience, devotion, etc. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible. Daniel macarthur bible studies book 5 kindle edition by. Robert lindsteds work, the zondervan niv study bible 2002, and various other sources. Bible prophecy will come to life as you study these beautifully illustrated, easytofollow guides. The prophet daniel faced unbelievable pressures to.
Almost everyone looks at the book of daniel with a. Or, last, simply read the article and ignore the questions. I did a personal study of the book of daniel some years back, and i thought it would be helpful to share with others. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. For a more detailed treatment, you are invited to look over my sermon outlines on daniel. The book of daniel was evidently written by people from the let god do it camp. 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. Study of the book of daniel christian truth center. 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. While the book has some things in it which may be difficult to understand, at the.
The fascinating book of daniel teacher s notes page 2 4. 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. For example, if one is going to understand the book of revelation, he must first understand daniels writings. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. 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.
Daniel is the key that unlocks the book of revelation. The book of daniel is a favorite for sunday school teachers and students alike. 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. This wonderful book is full of history, prophecy, and miraculous stories. Book of daniel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. 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. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. A bible commentary on the history, captivity and language of prophet daniel robert dick wilson on. This introductory lesson will situate the historical setting for the book of daniel and its relationship to the book of revelation. Bible study book by beth moore provides a personal study experience five days. Through a series of dreams and visions and their interpretations daniel is shown an outline of future kingdoms of the world.
In the course of the books opening stories, the kings keep realizing that daniels god is, in fact, everybodys god, or the only godand then they immediately do something entirely disrespectful and ridiculous like drinking. Daniel 1 niv bible in the third year of the reign of. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. A comprehensive versebyverse exploration of the bible participant book, large print genesis to revelation series linda b. Daniel is commitment to remain undefiled is blessed by god, and he along with his friends are given wisdom that is acknowledged and rewarded by the. Tom constables expository notes on daniel this is also available in the net. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. The book of daniel a study guide executable outlines. 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 is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3.
The main lesson of daniel, then, is not, as is often assumed and taught. Understanding the book of daniel free bible booklets. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. The fascinating book of daniel page 1 lesson one the fascinating study of the book of daniel our english versions of the old testament have the books arranged in sections. 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. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. View chuck swindoll s chart of daniel, which divides the book into major sections and highlights themes and key.