The book of daniel is followed by the prophet hosea, the first of the prophets in the book of the twelve. It seems that daniel was semiretired, still holding a government office yet out of the loop. A survey of the bible leaders guide root, orrin, daniel, eleanor ann on. Nebuchadnezzar, king of babylon, has conquered judah and deported its people to his empire. The book is named for a character from the babylonian exile see eras of jewish history exile and diaspora named daniel, although it. Daniel 1 niv bible in the third year of the reign of. While in babylon, daniels prophetic gift is noticed by the kingand an adventure of faith, tyranny, miracles, and the relationship between a slave and his master is born. Daniel study book and audio cd set this bundle includes one copy of the. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor1preface the study of any of the old testament prophets is a worthwhile endeavor. 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. Advisors convinced the king to make a law that anyone who prayed to any but him would be punished, and then reported daniel the king decided the lions needed a blood sacrifice daniel was found to be taking money from the kings treasury.
While the book of daniel claims to be written roughly around 530 bc, critics of the ot claim that it was written in 167 bc, during the maccabean era. The book of daniel introduction to the book of daniel in the bible. There are more prophecies in the book of daniel than in any other book in the old testament. The book of daniel is about how god shows his everlasting wisdom. The book of daniel plays several roles in the bible. A dictionary style article on the biblical book of daniel. Robert lindsteds work, the zondervan niv study bible 2002, and various other sources. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor3an introduction to daniel i. God sent these prophets to encourage the people after the exile as they rebuilt their nation. 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 identifies the prophet daniel as its author daniel 9. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia. Daniel s prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9.
It presents an overview of biblical history, geography, and life in bible times. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. The book of daniel is no exception for it provides a wealth of information to those who would diligently consider it and its teachings. This 26session book by book survey covers all the books in the bible. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. Overview of the old testament book of daniel as a part of a continuing survey of the old testament.
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. A general letter that is punctuated by two worshipful. Daniel is one of the few bible books that takes place during a period of. Daniel is a contemporary of jeremiah and ezekiel a. A survey of old testament introduction, 39597 where he also shows how the greek or lack thereof is a strong support for an early date for daniel. 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.
Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. Jan 29, 2019 this quiz is about the book of daniel. Daniel 6 questions for groups and personal study spc. The course provides an outline for each book of the bible and teaches outlining skills for expanding these basic outlines into more detailed studies of gods word. This was made to assess how well you know the book. Many references in the book have pertinence to the original readers because the background is the city of ephesus its culture, government, and history. The book of daniel was likely written between 540 and 530 b.
Waltke writes, if then the second and third kingdoms refer to medopersia and greece respectively, the fourth kingdom must be rome. Bible study book by beth moore provides a personal study experience five days. Summary of the book of daniel the story of the bible. While the book has some things in it which may be difficult to understand, at the. Now, the study has been updated, based on the new revised standard version of the bible. It was the tussle between two of these provinces to the. Daniel was written to record events during daniels lifetime in exile in babylon as well as to provide exiled jews hope regarding gods plan for the future. Moses wrote genesis to the jewish people during their fortyyear wilderness journey in the. This 26session bookbybook survey covers all the books in the bible.
James hamilton perceives a hole in evangelical biblical theology that should be filled with a robust treatment of the book of daniel. See the book background study for details on these. Study guide for daniel 5 by david guzik blue letter bible. The genre of the book of daniel is narrative history, prophetic oracle, and it includes apocalyptic material. Jesus mentions daniel as the author as well matthew 24. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon.
Daniels life serves as an example of godly integrity. Daniel was gods mouthpiece to the gentile and jewish world, declaring gods current and future plans. His visions paint a prophetic landscape for daniels contemporaries. The book of daniel by robert i bradshaw biblical studies uk. 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. The book of ezekiel was likely written between 593 and 565 b. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. The queen refers to daniel by his jewish name, showing respect for his faith and background.
The book of daniel has sometimes been classified with the prophetic books of the old testament, a mistake owing largely to a failure to distinguish between the predominant characteristics of prophetic and apocalyptic writings. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. Perhaps the greatest proof that the bible is gods word is a that it has been translated into so many languages. Using a workbook style, books of the bible allows you to discover the biblical text on your own or with a group. The book of daniel records the actions, prophecies, and visions of the prophet daniel.
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. 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. Daniel chapter 3 is a well known and well loved chapter in the bible. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon bible gateway. It also describes the apocalyptic visions given by god, and reveals the events. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. As we have studied the other prophets, we have seen that many of the prophets tell us much about the judgment and future of the. Named after its writer, daniels book is a product of his time in babylon as a jewish. Over 300,000 people have studied books of the bible. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient.
A survey of the whole course of gentile imperial power. It is a book that strengthens my faith and challenges me to my respon sibilities. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. A bible survey is thus not a bible study or a series of bible studies.
Daniel 6 esv it pleased darius to set over the kingdom 120 satraps, to be throughout the whole kingdom. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 3 daniel chapter 3. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in. So until his kingdom comes in all its fullness, we trust that he is in control that he could wipe the planet clean now if he so chose, but that in his wisdom he chooses not to.
One of the strongest evidences that the bible is the word of god is a its unity. But the book of daniel reminds us that, in spite of appearances, the god of israel is the god of the nations. 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. Ezekiel ministered to his generation who were both exceedingly sinful and thoroughly hopeless. Bible study notes on the book of daniel ed knorrs study notespartly based on dr. Daniel was taken in the first wave of captivity, indicating he was a member of the upper class in israel. The book of daniel provides inspiring stories of faith and also the key to understanding the book of revelation. The lord jesus christ states that daniel was a prophet. Biblenotes the entire holy bible is summarized with easy. The prophet ezekiel is the author of the book ezekiel 1. He takes this chance to delve into the books rich contribution to the bibles unfolding redemptivehistorical storyline. May 02, 2020 daniel served in the royal court of nebuchadnezzar and several rulers who followed nebuchadnezzar.
Daniel is written in the hebrew and aramaic languages. Daniel and his friendsshadrach, meshach, and abednegohave to navigate between the demands nebuchadnezzar is putting on them and. They claim that this book was written for the purpose of encouraging jews who were revolting against the tyranny of antiochus epiphanes iv, who was a savage greek tyrant, intent on suppressing israel. Daniel belongs to the latter group, a type of writing that in many respects sharply contrasts prophetic literature. 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 greatly beloved of god or highly esteemed.
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