Follow along in this chapterbychapter, selfgrading bible study as you unravel complex prophecies and learn simple biblical principles for everyday life. 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. The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b. He carried these off to the land of shinar, a to the house of his god, where he put them into the treasury.
Tom constables expository notes on daniel this is also available in the net. The book of daniel a study guide executable outlines. Book of daniel bible study chapter 8 gods declaration of the end. To get the most out of a book like daniel, you need to pay attention to. The book of revelation refers to some passages in daniel. Whether youre new to the bible, a longtime student of scripture, or somewhere in between, youll appreciate the many ways the smart guide to the bible. The stories in the bible teach truth by showing principles in action. This study of the book of daniel is the key to unlocking all other biblical passages. 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. This introductory lesson will situate the historical setting for the book of daniel and its relationship to the book of revelation. Study of the book of daniel christian truth center.
The book of daniel goes far beyond your typical bible study tool. In this chapter, two of those kingdoms are discussed in more detail. The main assignment of a prophet not to prophecy is it gods will for churches to shut due to coronavirus. Daniel was gods mouthpiece to the gentile and jewish world, declaring gods current and future plans. In this bible teaching series, we will explore the ancient biblical text of the book of daniel.
The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. While the book has some things in it which may be difficult to understand, at the. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible. For a more detailed treatment, you are invited to look over my sermon outlines on daniel. Almost everyone looks at the book of daniel with a. 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.
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. 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. This knowing the bible series is a tremendous resource for those wanting to study and teach the bible with an understanding of how the gospel is woven throughout scripture. Below is an inductive bible study on the book of daniel. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. Daniel 9 is probably one of the most pivotal chapters in the entire bible for understanding endtime prophecy. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. 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. Book of daniel bible study verse by verse bible teaching. Book of daniel bible study mike mazzalongo bibletalk. 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. Please take note that daniel took jeremiah literally.
The prophecies in the book of daniel are so detailed and accurate that scholars who. Book of daniel chapter 8 bible study declaring the end. 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. 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. A study of the book of daniel church of christ in zion. Golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are all part of the fascinating, colorful book of daniel. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other. Book of daniel bible study mike mazzalongo youtube. When jeremiah talks about seventy years in captivity, it wasnt allegorical. The practical, relevant helps on each page lead you to get the most out of gods word. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon.
This wonderful book is full of history, prophecy, and miraculous stories. The prophet daniel faced unbelievable pressures to. It is designed to be studied one chapter at a time. 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. Dear brethren and friends in christ, please feel free to make use of this 52 page childrens activity book on the book of daniel. Daniel assumes its precise, and he knows that the seventy years are about over. This all starts because daniel was reading his bible, the book of jeremiah. The book of daniel is an old testament book which wholly paints a picture of the book of revelation. The book of daniel records the events of daniels life and the visions he saw from the time of his exile in 605 dan. That may seem like an exaggeration, but after seeing whats packed into this chapter it will be easier to understand why that. Please enter the study of daniel only if you are willing to deal with some deep, challenging material. In fact, one of jesus favorite expressions about himself came from daniel.
These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. Click on each link to pull up a pdf file that can be printed or downloaded. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon bible gateway. Daniel study book and audio cd set this bundle includes one copy of the. It wasnt about an approximate number of years, either. Book of daniel bible study with verse by verse commentary and understanding daniel bible prophecy and the little horn antichrist power. Home bible studies daniel studies daniel 1 these small group studies of daniel contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. 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. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible.
Bible study book by beth moore provides a personal study experience five days. Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. Daniel bible prophecy bible prophecy really can be understood.
The book of daniel introduction to the book of daniel in the bible. 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. Lives of integrity, words of prophecy moore, beth on. 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. 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.
The book of daniel is no exception for it provides a wealth of information to those who would diligently consider it and its teachings. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment. Join beth in a faithbuilding study of prophecy and learn how to live with integrity in todays selfabsorbed society. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. An introduction to the book of daniel an argument of the book of daniel selected bibliography of the book of daniel j. 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. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. Join beth in this 6session study of prophecy, and learn how to live with integrity in todays selfabsorbed society. We encourage you to join us in this online book of daniel bible study. 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.
Sweeping in scope, the book deals with the rise and fall of various world empires. 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. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book of daniel. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. Every christian should know their bible, and perhaps there is no more enticing and controversial topic than that of the end times and knowing how it is all going to work out. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor1preface the study of any of the old testament prophets is a worthwhile endeavor. The prophet daniel faced unbelievable pressuresto compromise his faith, to live in a hostile culture, and to confront temptations and threats. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1. Book of daniel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. We saw in daniel chapter 7 that god gave daniel a vision of the four coming world empires. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12.
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. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. 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. Online lutheran bible study of the book of daniel this is a lutheran bible study of the book of daniel. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study.
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. Tommy nelson is one of americas premier teachers and one of. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. Prophecies in daniel 712 make a very challenging study. Golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are. Each chapter consists of a summary, the time when it took place, the symbolism used, and the main points. Summary of the book of daniel the story of the bible. Does the book of daniel have any significance for us today. Study guide for daniel by chuck smith blue letter bible. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. Named after its writer, daniels book is a product of his time in babylon as a jewish. Daniel is one of the few bible books that takes place during a period of. Our teaching approach to this text will be a verse by verse commentary.
The book of daniel is one of the most important old testament books to study because it shows gods power to work among nations and to reveal in advance events which will happen. The kingdoms of men were destined for destruction while the kingdom of god under the rule of the messiah was destined for glory. The book of daniel is one of the most thrilling books in the bible, and it is, of course, a book on prophecy. Staying strong in a hostile world good book guide bible study david helm. 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. Here are gospelminded pastors and scholars doing gospel business from all the scripturesthis is a biblical and theological feast preparing gods people to apply the entire bible to all of life with heart and mind. The book is named for a character from the babylonian exile see eras of jewish history exile and diaspora named daniel, although it.