Prophet daniel was trained in the kings court and then elevated to a high rank in the babylonian and persian kingdoms. 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. I wrote the dream down, and this is the record of what i saw that night. Though hes the secret wizard of oz behind the scenes, clicking the switches, god seems to hang back a little in this book. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history. The phrase is not just used in daniel, but also used in ezra 7. It was ordained closed by god until the last days had arrived. The book of daniel must be understood through the spirit, if we are to.
Nebuchadnezzar acknowledges the supremacy of daniels god, raises daniel over all his wise men, and places. The sovereignty of god was a truth the disobedient jews in babylon needed to understand, and it is also a truth desperately needed today. The daniel fast is a wonderful book and a wonderful system. Jesus christ referred to daniel the prophet matthew 24. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. The book of daniel was likely written between 540 and 530 b. The events are centered on the captivity of israel in 583 b. You can read his whole story in the book of daniel in the. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in. The book of daniel is partly historical, relating various circumstances which befel himself and the jews, at babylon.
Then you would make me forfeit my head to the king. Daniel forsees the kingdom of god united church of god. The prophetic book of daniel was written for our time. He calls him a son of the gods, which is an amazing insight for a. Daniel was a man committed to the spirit and as a result it influenced his life situation, rather than letting his life situations influence him. The most extensive use of aramaic in the bible is found in the book of daniel, including king nebuchadnezzars edict in chapter 4. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. Daniels faithfulness 11 then daniel said to the steward whom the chief official had appointed over daniel, hananiah, mishael, and azariah, 12 please test your servants for ten days.
Behold statesmen, councils, powerful armies, and see how god wrought to abase the pride of men, and lay human glory in the dust. The climax of his sovereign rule is described in revelation. The overall theme of the book of daniel is gods sovereignty over history, and the theme of the tales in chapters 16 is that god is sovereign over all earthly kings. Instead, he saw them walking around, unharmed and unbound, and a fourth man walking with them. While the king falls before daniel, he is actually paying honor to daniels god who is, in the vocabulary of the monarch, the god of gods, the lord of kings, and. Daniel 7 good news translation gnt daniel describes his visions 7. The book of daniel no other book in the bible has been attacked like the book of daniel. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Aug 15, 2017 clearly, god measures a time, a times and half a time in daniel 7 as 1,260 days using the dayforayear principle, and god emphasizes this timeperiod again in revelation 12. The book of daniel is followed by the prophet hosea, the first of the prophets in the book of the twelve. Fasting helps clean your body of toxins and gives you a healthier core and soul. The dream is certain, and its interpretation is sure daniel 2. If this was only a book, i wouldnt even have given it a chance. Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 1 prophetic symbols.
Summary of the book of daniel the story of the bible. Daniels prophecies cover a broad range of human history, as he predicted the rise and fall of the greek and roman empires and the rise of a powerful king who will do as he pleases. Elisa esposito, a mute woman, works as a cleaning woman in a secret government facility. Let us be given only vegetables to eat and water to drink. But he obeyed god, even when that meant disobeying the king. Daniel was a young man of jewish nobility taken into captivity by nebuchadnezzar in the third year of jehoiakim and renamed belteshazzar. But now, in our own time, it is opening for the very first time to human understanding. The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our lord and of his christ i. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. A 10day test with vegetables to eat and water to drink. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. Jesus mentions daniel as the author as well matthew 24. The daniel fast combines fasting with connecting to god.
A commitment that perseveres over any and every obstacle until heaven is moved and nations are changed. Daniel 1 tells how daniel and his three companions were among captives taken by. Dec 11, 2018 daniel the prophet was the hero and traditional author of the book of daniel. The most high god is sovereign over the kingdoms of men. If daniel s god was able to predict the future, then there is reason to believe that the course of history is completely under yahwehs sovereignty. He was surely well versed in the scriptures available in his day. The book of daniel is an excellent prediction of the coming of the messiah and the triumph of his messianic kingdom 2. Daniel 1 serves as an introduction to the book, showing how god continues to.
These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia. Themes in the book of daniel include heroism, remaining true to god in the midst of an adverse and idolatrous. This is the holy book of daniel, known simply as the book of daniel. God is in control, no matter how things look, and his kingdom will one day fill the earth. In keeping with that ordination it has remained tightly closed for almost 2500 years. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. 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 message of the book of daniel is that, just as the god of israel saved daniel and his friends from their enemies, so he would save all israel in their present oppression. The portrayal of god in daniel is that he is the sovereign, eternal king the king of all kings. Daniel free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. On the other hand, if the predictions are fraudulent, then one must remain agnostic about daniel s god. We have been considering the sovereignty of god as taught in chapters 24 in the book of daniel.
The book of daniel contains two prayers, one short daniel 2. It is used throughout the book of daniel, because of the titles use in official court documents, and daniel s living in the royal palace. When nebuchadnezzar looked into the flames in daniel 3. The book reveals why god is the king of all kings, and it offers perspective on how citizens of his kingdom should live while they await the full realization of gods rule on earth. Daniels objection to the diet was undoubtedly based on an explicit prohibition in the word of god. The book of daniel introduction to the book of daniel in the bible. The holy bible book 27 daniel kjv dramatized audio. You will read what the end of the world will be like, and how truth has withstood constant attack by earthly powers. This is an amazing book, that also includes a 21 day plan to better your life and your faith. He gives wisdom to wise men, and knowledge to men of understanding. The book of daniel opens with daniel as a young captive in babylon. The two prayers from daniel which follow are worthy of use and study.
A time of crisis daniel 1 john macarthur the book of. I wrote the dream down, and this is the record 2 of what i saw that night winds were blowing from all directions and lashing the surface of the ocean. Clearly, god measures a time, a times and half a time in daniel 7 as 1,260 days using the dayforayear principle, and god emphasizes this timeperiod again in revelation 12. The book of daniel identifies the prophet daniel as its author daniel 9.
A committed man of god sermon by michael mccartney. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Hes not exactly stopping by to eat a picnic lunch with abraham. Daniel 1 niv bible in the third year of the reign of. In addition, the captivating prophecy, imagery, and symbolism make the book of daniel one of the most read of hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible. The latter seems to have been passed down through the royal family for the instruction of. First, the sovereignty of the revealed god in this book is at stake. Further evidence of the book s date is in the fact that daniel is excluded from the hebrew bibles canon of the prophets, which was closed around 200 bc, and the wisdom of sirach, a work dating from around 180 bc, draws on almost every book of the old testament except daniel, leading scholars to suppose that its author was unaware of it. 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. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon bible gateway. The book of daniel contains the crucial foundational passages concerning israel and the coming of the messiah, jesus christ. The wounding of the papacy occurred at the end of 1,260 years when judgment was pronounced in favor of the church in the wilderness.
Daniel also has vivid, symbolic visions about the future of israel, world kingdoms, and the kingdom of godexposing us to some of gods longterm plan for the world. Daniel 2, 7, 9, 12 the coming of messiah the prince. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. What benefits did daniel and his friends gain from their choice to be totally obedient to god. 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.
Winds were blowing from all directions and lashing the surface of the ocean. In these chapters you will find one of the most dominant prophecies. Daniels faith led him to conclude that god would honor his choice. 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. 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. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor3an introduction to daniel i.
He calls him a son of the gods, which is an amazing insight for a pagan king. The first is a prayer of thanks, the second a prayer of supplication for his people, his nation and his capital city, jerusalem. The theological theme of the book is summarized in 4. God doesnt get any lines in the book of daniel, but hes the hidden master, pulling all the strings, controlling every event in the story as it moves along. Daniel and his friendsshadrach, meshach, and abednegohave to navigate between the demands nebuchadnezzar is putting on them and.
The clock of god, chapter 27, the book of daniel unsealed. The book goes beyond the basic plot, to examine characters backstories and some of the events alluded to in the movie. The shape of water is a romance drama story with fantastical elements set in the backdrop of the cold war. Daniel the prophet was the hero and traditional author of the book of daniel. The shape of water by guillermo del toro goodreads. May 02, 2020 only daniel could interpret the writing, a message of coming judgment from god. Four huge beasts came up out of the ocean, each one. His early education probably emphasized the five books of moses and the book of proverbs. The four beasts represented the kingdoms of babylon, medopersia, greece, and rome. In chapter 7, god gave daniel a vision of four beasts. So, the guard agreed to give them vegetables and water. Themes in the book of daniel include heroism, remaining true to god in the midst of an adverse and idolatrous culture, and gods protection of his faithful ones through his angels. Daniel 1 introduces the fundamental question that runs through the entire book, how god may continue to work his plans when all seems lost.
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