Unlike the other prophets, such as ezekiel who ministered directly to the people, he was. The book of daniel starts at this historical event and sweeps us into the future. Daniels three friends daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. It is often claimed that the date given by daniel for the first year of nebuchadnezzars reign contradicts that given by jeremiah so pfeiffer, 1948. Study of the book of daniel christian truth center. Daniel serves as an amazing example of how to live for god in the midst of a dark world and a pagan culture.
We will watch god use a young man to point kings, sorcerers, magicians, and astrologers to himself. Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon. Study of the book of daniel the book of daniel was written by daniel in 600 bc. The old testament book of daniel is an amazing piece of literature. From babylon to america, the prophecy movie by school for prophets attila kakarott duration. It located the most of its predictions within well defined prophetic periods, though reaching many centuries into the future. Daniel bible prophecy bible prophecy really can be understood. Bible study notes on the book of daniel ed knorrs study notespartly based on dr. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. The book of daniel a study guide executable outlines. Reason for approachdates given in connection with reign of kings daniel served under. In this bible teaching series, we will explore the ancient biblical text of the book of daniel.
I am planning between 14 and 16 lessons to cover the book of daniel. Named after its writer, daniels book is a product of his time in babylon as a jewish exile from israel. Sweeping in scope, the book deals with the rise and fall of various world empires. A discussion of the historical questions 1917 wilson, robert dick on.
The book of daniel is one of the most thrilling books in the bible, and it is, of course, a book on prophecy. Book of daniel free bible study introduction and directions. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. The book of daniel is an old testament book which wholly paints a picture of the book of revelation. The book of daniel has all the makings of a great story. Feel free to use these lessons either individually or in a group. On the other hand, are visions of beasts and horns and kings that predict the future from daniel s time all the way to the second coming of christ.
Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1. It was the first prophecy giving a consecutive history of the world from that time to the end. Click on each link to pull up a pdf file that can be printed or downloaded. 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. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. Bible study book by beth moore provides a personal study experience five days. Daniel s prophecies are in many respects the most remarkable of any in the sacred record and is the most comprehensive.
The method of study which i use is called inductive bible study. Daniel was gods mouthpiece to the gentile and jewish world, declaring gods current and future plans. Robert lindsteds work, the zondervan niv study bible 2002, and various other sources. Feel free to use them either individually or in a group. This detailed study in daniel covers chapters 111 chapter 11 is a work in progress. For a more detailed treatment, you are invited to look over my sermon outlines on daniel. 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 fascinating book of daniel teacher s notes page 1 teachers notes lesson one special comments. I shall begin the consideration of the historicity of. Although this digital download is free, it is not ethical or honest to print and sell it, nor to offer it in exchange for a donation for yourself. By studying this book, we can better understand our lords references to it cf.
Follow along in this chapterbychapter, selfgrading bible study as you unravel complex prophecies and learn simple biblical principles for everyday life. The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b. Simply constructed and yet incredibly complex, full of humaninterest stories as well as mindboggling prophecies, suitable for childrens bedtime reading and still challenging for the graduate student of history, it seems almost too good to be true. 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. Almost everyone looks at the book of daniel with a. Daniel and his godfearing friends were forced to live in babylon, far from home and far from the land their lord had promised them. 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. Study guide for daniel by chuck smith blue letter bible. Concordant studies of the book of daniel, p 28 vs 37 speaking is the king to ashpenaz, the grandee of his eunuchs, to bring of the sons of the grandees of israel, and of the seed royal, and of the highborn. 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. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. May 16, 2004 the book of daniel starts at this historical event and sweeps us into the future. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor3an introduction to daniel i. We are quickly introduced to the metallic statue which illustrates the rise and fall of great world empires.
Daniel was one of the captives who were carried by the king of babylon, nebuchadnezzar, during the times of prophet jeremiah into babylon. Book of daniel bible study verse by verse bible teaching. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. This study examines how believers can develop integrity in our modernday babylon, and then explores prophecies from the time of daniel through the. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. Following is a free selfstudy course on the book of daniel in the bible. The book of daniel records the events of daniels life and the visions he saw from the time of his exile in 605 dan. This objection is easily answered as the babylonians used the accession year system of. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book.
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. The book of daniel is both familiar and mysterious. Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12. In this helpful study, readers will see how this fascinating biblical book ultimately points to the sovereign lord of history, who rules over all earthly kingdoms and whose plans cannot be thwarted. 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 study of the book of daniel the church of christ in. The early church father jerome indicates in his commentary on the book of daniel that many individuals believed that daniel 9. This wonderful book is full of history, prophecy, and miraculous stories. A discussion of the historical questions 1917 robert dick wilson on.
The meditations herewith offered to christians pretend in no way to give a complete explanation of the book of daniel. Daniel study book and audio cd set this bundle includes one copy of the. On the other hand, are visions of beasts and horns and kings that predict the future from daniels time all the way to the second coming of christ. Determining to go gods direction the be series commentary warren w. Daniel two sets the stage for the war between the true and false kingdoms the mountains that seek to fill the earth what is the meaning behind mountains daniel three and all must worship the image. The contents of the first verse in daniel have been challenged on two counts. The march of empiresthe following study of an overview of the book of daniel was written around 1944 by floyd hitchcock, founder of the faith of our fathers radio ministry. Download all lessons for this book files will be one zip file may take some time depending on your connection sort by oldest newest title all 5 10 15 20 25 30 50 100 lesson 1 daniel introduction. The book of daniel was written by daniel in 600 bc. Yet we miss the point if we pay more attention to daniels story than to daniels god. Vs 37 speaking is the king to ashpenaz, the grandee of his eunuchs, to bring of the sons of the grandees of israel, and of the seed royal, and of the highborn. Daniel discipleship lessons from a foreign culture, a free. A bible commentary on the history, captivity and language of prophet daniel robert dick wilson on. 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.
It is an uned, and outofprint work that is now being provided to gods family that gathers together here at the 3bmb web site, and is typed with the prayer that it will truly be a blessing. The prophet daniel faced unbelievable pressuresto compromise his faith, to live in a hostile culture, and to confront temptations and threats. 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 discipleship lessons from a foreign culture, a. You will enjoy exploring the prophetic book of daniel through these free bible studies. Later in the book, daniel prophesied of terrible trials still to come in the promised land daniel 11. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. 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. We are quickly introduced to the metallic statue which.
Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. Download all lessons for this book files will be one zip file may take some time depending on your connection sort by oldest newest title all 5 10 15 20 25 30 50 100 lesson 1. Spiritual living in a secular world lifeguide bible. 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. Lecture 1 daniel 1 2 lecture 2 daniel 3 6 lecture 3 daniel 7 lecture 4 daniel 8 lecture 5 daniel 9. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. Below is an inductive bible study on the book of daniel.
Book of daniel bible study with verse by verse commentary and understanding daniel bible prophecy and the little horn antichrist power. Golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are all part of the fascinating, colorful book of daniel. Daniel and revelation prophecies lesson study guides. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. Daniel was one of the captives who were carried by the king of babylon, nebuchadnezzar, during the times of. Studies in the book of daniel, a discussion of the historical questions.