Daniel 9 is probably one of the most pivotal chapters in the entire bible for understanding endtime prophecy. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor1preface the study of any of the old testament prophets is a worthwhile endeavor. He was one of 3 administrators over the kingdom of the medes and persians. Daniel study book and audio cd set this bundle includes one copy of the. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. Living and working in the world as a citizen of gods kingdom can feel. One of the best ways to enrich a chapterbychapter study of any book of the bible is to. Thank god for the visions and dreams given in the book of daniel. Daniel in the picture study bible the book of daniel. The books of reference used for this study of the book of daniel were the bible, king james version, called the companion bible, publisher kregel. Four great beasts, each different from the others, came up out of.
The phrase son of man is retained here because of its use in the new testament as a title of jesus, probably based largely on this verse. The book of daniel claims to be written by daniel himself, and the fact that it is written. Bible study commentary on the book of daniel chapter 7 concerning his vision and prophecy of the coming world empires. Some of the details of the vision, depicting the divine majesty and omnipotence, are to be found in ezekiel 1. The first one has to do with gentile dominion and describes the kingdoms who would rule the world from daniels time until now. Daniel s vision of the four beasts, the interpretation. Describe the first part of the vision that was given to daniel. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible. His writing is called his speaking, to teach us to receive the writings of the prophets and apostles with no less reverence than if we had heard them speak with their own mouths. The humiliation and exaltation of king nebuchadnezzar daniel sermon 7 of 17. After this i saw in the night visions, and behold a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, and strong exceedingly.
Join beth in a faithbuilding study of prophecy and learn how to live with integrity in todays selfabsorbed society. 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. Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 7 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 7 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. I beheld then because of the voice of the great words which the horn spake. Robert lindsteds work, the zondervan niv study bible 2002, and various other sources. I beheld even till the beast was slain, and his body destroyed, and given to the burning flame. Once you understand the meaning of the symbol, bible prophecy becomes plain.
Gods complete control and sovereignty of all historical events, both individual and national is the theological theme of the book of daniel. Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12. So this is an important chapter in understanding the rest of this book. This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just before and after jesus christ returns to earth. Book of daniel bible study mike mazzalongo bibletalk. The remainder of the book focuses on god revealing prophetic future events to daniel. Bible study on daniel chapter 1 taking a stand leaders guide. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem.
A careful study of the text helps reveal the identity of this supernatural being. This introductory lesson will situate the historical setting for the book of daniel and its relationship to the book of revelation. Answers are provided for only some of the questions. I have been in 4 different bible study groups and have learned something new each time. What did daniels vision represent, and what does it mean for us today. In what ways do you identify with daniels life journey, and in what ways is. Daniel chapter 7 isaiah bible, womens bible study, god the father. As we go through the book of daniel, we will give special attention to these issues, and what modern archaeological research has to say about them.
These later chapters consist of four prophetic dreamsvisions given to daniel but it is this first one, here in chapter 7, that provides the foundation and basis of the subsequent revelation. 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 first chapter of daniel is a beautifully written, moving story of the early days of daniel and his companions in 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. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b. This study of the book of daniel is the key to unlocking all other biblical passages. Biblical background in the book of daniel in the tanach bible old testament we read how god gave daniel the interpretation of dreams which king.
Give a description of each of the four beast and tell which empire they represent. Daniels dream of four beasts in the first year of belshazzar king of babylon, daniel had a dream, and visions passed through his mind as he was lying in bed. Many questions are primarily to stimulate discussion and there are no right or wrong answers. It has fantastic stories and truths specific to our christian life as well as detailed prophecies relevant for our current age.
Home ecourses the book of daniel ecourse daniel chapter 7 lesson quiz daniel chapter 7 lesson please login to save you quiz you can move back and forth between the quiz and the lesson to perfect your selection of answers. Prophecies in daniel 7 12 make a very challenging study. Daniel 7 the gospel, 1844, and judgment amazing facts. There is need of a much closer study of the word of god. The six former chapters of this book were historical. Weirsbies writings are so easy to follow and understand for me. 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. The phrase ancient of days is unique to the book of daniel. Follow along in this chapterbychapter, selfgrading bible study as you unravel complex prophecies and learn simple biblical principles for everyday life. Book of daniel chapter 7 bible study the times of the gentiles the. Daniel chapter study questions chesapeake bible college. Study guide for daniel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible.
A study of the book of daniel church of christ in zion. Satan had tried to keep daniel from understanding the visions he had received and thus prevent gods truth from being revealed. Who is the ancient of days mentioned in this chapter. The famous handwriting on the wall in chapter 5 was a prediction of belshazzars fall, since the city was taken that night oct. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. The vision of the four beasts is found in chapter 7. Daniel 7 daniels dream of four beasts in bible gateway. In this chapter daniel is the one receiving a vision from god. In 1 timothy chapter 6, verse 14, at the appearing of our lord jesus christ, which in his times he shall show, who is the blessed and only potentate, the king of kings, and lord of lords.
In my vision at night i looked, and there before me were the four winds of heaven churning up the great sea. The point being made in daniel chapter seven is this. The phoenicians made the first known sea journey around africa. Click here for the audio of this presentation when you post, you agree to the terms and conditions of our comments policy. Many believe that daniel 7 is the most important chapter in the book of daniel. Daniel was an amazing man of god and this is one awesome book. Bible study notes on the book of daniel ed knorrs study notespartly based on dr. Daniel 7 niv daniels dream of four beasts in bible. But there the four kingdoms, and messiahs final kingdom, were regarded according to their external political aspect, but here according to the mind of god concerning them, and their moral features. This series has been recently rewritten and is now complete. Please also see our other web site which is a versebyverse study of the book of revelation. Daniel chapter 7 kjv king james version i can not prove this from the bible however the bear is a symbol of russian communism. Bible study commentary on daniels vision and prophecy of heaven and the coming of the son of man in chapter 7. Follow along in this chapter by chapter, selfgrading bible study as you unravel complex prophecies and learn simple biblical principles for everyday life.
As with nebuchadnezzars dream, the theme of this vision is the rise and fall of gentile world power. The book of daniel is no exception for it provides a wealth of information to those who would diligently consider it and its teachings. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and diplomatic language of daniel s day.
In daniel 7 the prophet records a night vision that god gave him concerning four world empires, symbolized as four beasts daniel 7. 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. You will discover the path to lasting happiness and lifes deepest joy. The four empires are the same as nebuchadnezzar saw in his dream in daniel 2, although in that dream they are pictured as various metals in a statue. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel.
What word is repeatedly used to describe the people of god in this present passage of daniel note verses 18,21,22,25,27 printed below. The humiliation and exaltation of king nebuchadnezzar daniel. The book of daniel chapter seven in the first year of belshazzar 552 b. Tom constables expository notes on daniel this is also available in the net. Jesus centered bible study exodus, judges, nehemiah. As you look up the answers in your own bible, you will find bible study a rewarding experience.
Chapter 7 of daniel describes four beasts coming up from the mediterranean sea. Correlate the book of daniel in chapter 2 and chapter 7 8. The book of daniel kjv audio bible full by alexander. Each lesson will lead you on a journey of discovery into the scriptures.
This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Moreover, it sets the tone as essentially the history of daniel and his experiences in contrast to the prophetic approach of the other. Below are some preliminary questions to assist in the study of this passage. With chapter 7 the book of daniel shifts from a chronological account of the prophets life in babylon to a series of prophetic visions he received.
Daniel s friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. Simply because daniel contains more fulfilled prophecies than any other book in the bible. During belshazzars rule daniel had the vision of the four beasts chapter 7, and the vision of the ram and the male goat in chapter 8. Daniel, chapter 1, introduces the theme of the entire booka titanic struggle. The outward political history had been shown in its general features to the world ruler, whose. In brief and condensed form, it records the historical setting for the entire book. The remainder of the book correlates the nation israel with this program. This section deals exclusively with the times of the gentiles.
The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. Study the books of daniel and revelation especially. It occurs 107 times in the hebrew bible, mostly in the book of ezekiel as. He explains the way the lord has allowed him to understand, and then share with us. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. College and his masters degree in biblical studies from yeshiva university. And what is it that fights every step of the journey. This chapter continues the aramaic section, which unites the two obvious literary divisions chapters 16 and 7 12 of daniel. In this web site we will explain indepth, versebyverse, the first of these two great prophetic books the book of daniel. When will the everlasting kingdom be established on earth.
There is much controversy about who wrote 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. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible students and scholars 2. Aug 03, 2017 this introductory lesson will situate the historical setting for the book of daniel and its relationship to the book of revelation. Daniel, chapter 1, introduces the theme of the entire book a titanic struggle between good and evil. Others are paralleled in 1 enoch, a contemporary jewish apocalypse. 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 daniel belongs to a unique class of writings known as apocalyptic litera. We see this is dated at the beginning of the reign of belshazzar, but it is not the dream of belshazzar. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 7 the times of the gentiles the earthly scene. Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 9 always on time. Book of daniel chapter 7 bible study times of the gentiles earthly. Daniel 7 parallels and expands upon chapter 2, revealing both the papal phase of the roman empire and the preadvent judgment in heaven. Daniel bible study the jesuswalk bible study series. Daniel 7 chapter bible study published welcome to bible study ministry website, today we going to continue our study on daniel chapter 7, daniel 7 chapter bible study, and we hope you can join us and become edified in this study of god word via the prophet daniel.
David guzik commentary on daniel 1 keeping pure in the face of adversity. A an email bible study on the book of daniel, with an emphasis on the lessons that jesus disciples can learn about practicing their faith in a foreign culture. Bible study book by beth moore provides a personal study experience five days. Dec 01, 2017 the book of daniel read by alexander scourby. Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 1 prophetic symbols. Please enter the study of daniel only if you are willing to deal with some deep, challenging material. Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. So now prepare to be amazed as we take a fascinating journey through the book of daniel. Daniel s work and integrity set him apart from many of the others. The book of daniel deals with gentiles and jews the church is totally excluded. Note these general observations about our passage before we turn to a more detailed study.
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