A careful study of the text helps reveal the identity of this supernatural being. Bible store niv study bible daily manna verse of the day bible in a year the. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. Book of daniel bible study verse by verse bible teaching. At that time, babylon was the worlds greatest superpower, having conquered the. Each verse and each sentence is dissected to unveil great prophesies which are coming to fruition today. The four babylonian names described by daniel seem to refer to the false.
The writer of hebrews in the new testament of the bible alludes to two stories from the book of daniel. Daniel 8 the eighth chapter of daniel features an astounding vision of a male sheep and a male goat. The purpose of the book of daniel in the book of daniel the scriptures foretell how the lord will deal with the people of daniel the jews and the gentile nations. This wonderful book is full of history, prophecy, and miraculous stories. 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. Our teaching approach to this text will be a verse by verse commentary. It is important that the study of this book be placed in its proper historical background. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible. 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. So until his kingdom comes in all its fullness, we trust that he is in control that he could wipe the planet clean now. Furthermore, the book of daniel should be studied before you even consider studying the book of revelation. Below is an inductive bible study on the book of daniel.
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. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon bible gateway. It would also overlap back into the previous period number 10 for several years. Book of daniel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Point number 11 is the primary time for the book of daniel. Due to the criticism leveled against the book of daniel, we will begin by. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor1preface the study of any of the old testament prophets is a worthwhile endeavor. Bible study on daniel chapters 1 to 6 introduction. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. Book of daniel bible study with verse by verse commentary and understanding daniel bible prophecy and the little horn antichrist power. God gives him important dreams and the ability to interpret them for everyone.
Daniel 1 new international version niv daniel s training in babylon. Daniel was gods mouthpiece to the gentile and jewish world, declaring gods current and future plans. 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. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. These chapters record six distinct events that took place over a 70year period from about 605 bc to 535 bc. Study guide for daniel by chuck smith blue letter bible. Ancient of days the phrase ancient of days is unique to the book of daniel.
A short study of the book of daniel word of god today. 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. This introductory lesson will situate the historical setting for the book of daniel and its relationship to the book of revelation. Follow along in this chapterbychapter, selfgrading bible study.
The following 15point historical outline of bible history will help to show this clearly. We hope that you find the complete content of the daniel helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of the book of daniel. Daniel s friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. The book is named for a character from the babylonian exile see eras of jewish history exile and diaspora named daniel, although it. The book of daniel offers free, online access to study. Each verse and each sentence is dissected to unveil great prophecies which are coming to fruition today. This 12week study leads readers through the book of daniel, highlighting gods reign over all the earth as the sovereign lord of history.
If you cant see the controls after you open up the pdf of the. In this bible teaching series, we will explore the ancient biblical text of the book of daniel. 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 study of the book of daniel is the key to unlocking all other biblical passages. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. 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. 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 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. Witness faith and visions come to pass in the book of. The book of daniel is a study, a commentary, of the book of daniel in the bible. There is need of a much closer study of the word of god.
Click on each link to pull up a pdf file that can be printed or downloaded. But daniel was missing some of the necessary pieces to complete his own prophecy. Study of the book of daniel christian truth center. We encourage you to join us in this online book of daniel bible study. But the book of daniel reminds us that, in spite of appearances, the god of israel is the god of the nations. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment. The book of daniel is no exception for it provides a wealth of information to those who would diligently consider it and its teachings. The story of daniel is about the story of godand his victory. This is the mystery of the seventy sevens, or seventy periods of time that would run from the. 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. Bible study book by beth moore provides a personal study experience five days. The book of daniel is written by and about a man of faith.
Why should we study the book of daniel in the bible. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. The book of daniel now introduces us to one of the most astounding mysteries in the whole bible. The book of daniel was written by daniel in 600 bc. Each verse and each sentence is dissected to unveil great prophecies. These are all reasons to study the book of daniel in the bible. We should study the book of daniel to understand its prophetic accuracy. It cannot be overemphasized how relevant this book is to our current generation.
The book of daniel is a study, a commentary of the book of daniel in the bible. Daniel is the wise and righteous intermediary who is. A common mistake in bible study is to jump to conclusions about. The book of daniel contains the accounts of what happened to daniel as well as the visions he saw being endowed with the divine gift of interpreting dreams. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book of daniel. Daniel s prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. The word of god is now complete, which means we hold all the puzzle. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. 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. Each verse and each sentence is dissected to unveil great prophesies. Daniel is taken to babylon in captivity, but remains faithful even in dark times. Book of daniel bible study mike mazzalongo bibletalk. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history.
Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. This is not just about figuring out how it will all end, but it is about finding our. Through a series of dreams and visions and their interpretations daniel is shown an outline of future kingdoms of the world. The book of daniel is written in hebrewexcept for most of chapter 2 and all of chapters 37. One of the most important books you must understand in order to understand the book of revelation is 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.
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