This is a very brief overview of some principal aspects of the book of daniel the prophet, who lived between the 7th and 6th century bc. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Persons named daniel god has judged are mentioned in babylonian records and in the bible elsewhere. Take a quick and exciting visual journey with us back to babylon to learn important cues for living in our culture today. 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. To assure the exiles and early returnees to the land that god was in control of history and that his prophet daniel spoke the truth about prolonged troubles before the final stage of gods kingdom. The book of daniel is well known for its amazing prophecies on the exact year the messiah was to be unveiled to the world. The angel tells daniel that his prophecies would be sealed until the end of the age, but in that time the wise would understand daniel 12. The book of daniel in preterist perspective the forerunner. Daniels prophecies are in many respects the most remarkable of any in the sacred record and is the most comprehensive. With robert miano, andrew bongiorno, lance henriksen, kevin mccorkle. Apr 19, 2020 pastor david jeremiah is live for his new sermon and message titled the book of daniel explained and it is not a session you will like to miss take a quick and exciting visual journey with us back to babylon to learn important cues for living in our culture today. Professional discount as a rostered lcms pastor, teacher, musician, or dce you receive a 20% discount on qualifying books, bibles, professional books, and the lutheran study bible, when purchased for personal use.
The book of daniel introduction to the book of daniel in the bible. In the other 6 chapters, we read about daniels dreams. Jesus warned his disciples about coming events when he talked about the abomination that causes desolation, spoken of through the prophet daniel. The first six chapters are a collection of historical papers written by. This introduction is quite extensiveall of chapter 10. Daniel s prophecies are in many respects the most remarkable of any in the sacred record and is the most comprehensive. You will enjoy these book of daniel bible study videos. This commentary on the book of danielone of the most extensively researched ever writtenoffers vital information to every reader. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon.
The book was probably completed shortly after cyrus captured babylon in 539 contents. For unbelievers it amasses compelling evidence that the book is an authentic writing of daniel, the great jewish statesman who lived in the 6th century bc. Daniel explainedone of the most extensively researched commentaries on the book of daniel ever writtenoffers a thorough treatment of both the dramatic episodes and the prophetic visions. These prophecies will soon be fulfilled, and god is revealing what they mean to those who obey him. Jesus mentions daniel as the author as well matthew. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. The book of daniel can be divided into two partsstories and prophecies. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. The book of daniel is a collection of papers written at several times. At its core, the meritocracy trap is a comprehensive and rather scathing critique of the aspirational.
And in fact the book of revelation is largely a christian interpretation of the. Pastor david jeremiah is live for his new sermon and message titled the book of daniel explained and it is not a session you will like to miss take a quick and exciting visual journey with us back to babylon to learn important cues for living in our culture today. Lance henriksen seems believable as cyrus and miano gives a genuine performance as daniel. The book of daniel explained david jeremiah youtube.
The book displays a hidden truth, indeed raising the curtain on a new world. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. Yes, there has been some interpretation but for the greater part this is a very good retelling on film. The book of daniel identifies the prophet daniel as its author daniel 9. This is a video bible study on daniel chapter 1 part a. As isaac newton in his observations on the prophecies of daniel 1732 put it. Daniels visions, received during the babylonian exile, offer glimpses into the coming history of the jewish people. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. The book of daniel, though its likely derived from some oral traditions and legends that had been floating around for a long time, was put together in its final form sometime around 165 bce, when the israelites were squabbling with the evil antiochus iv epiphanes, a leftover greek general jockeying for influence in the postalexanderthegreat era. An exciting and in depth study into the book of daniel. Watch our introduction video on the book of daniel, which outlines the books main theme and how it is fulfilled in jesus. Commentary on daniel volume 1 by john calvin commentary on. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. The title of the book comes from the name of its chief character and author.
Although he spent the majority of his lifetime under gentile. Daniel jocz california teacher of the year national toy finalist. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. The book of daniel covers his life from a teenager to his death as a captive in babylon.
The book says that daniel is its writer in several places, such as 9. This website is intended to help students all over the world succeed in their ap u. Daniel 1 the first chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel and his three companions were among captives taken by nebuchadnezzar ii from jerusalem to babylon to be trained in babylonian wisdom. Through a series of dreams and visions and their interpretations daniel is shown an outline of future kingdoms of the world. Like most teenagers, i have a difficult time enjoying the study of ancient history. Jeremiah places this captivity in the fourth year of jehoiakim, daniel in the third. The introduction to the prophecy of daniel 11 is given in the preceding chapter. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. The book of daniel is the apocalyptic book of the hebrew 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. The books central theme is gods sovereignty over history, empires, and kings 2. According to this gift given to daniel, we find him, in this book, all along employed about dreams and visions, interpreting or entertaining them. The book of daniel study guide contains a biography of e.
Almost everyone looks at the book of daniel with a. What do the 1,290 and 1,335 days represent daniel 12. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. Toward the end of the liturgical year, catholics hear at mass from the mysterious, often confounding, and utterly fascinating book of daniel. Jerusalem was conquered by the babylonians and many of their best young men were taken into captivity, including daniel. It would be difficult to include the entire book of daniel and this film version only deals with the early historical section. Summary of the book of daniel the story of the bible. Book of daniel bible study mike mazzalongo youtube. May 07, 2019 this is a video collection of sermons and bible studies on the prophecies found in the biblical book of daniel. Daniel as an example of boldness and faithfulness to god in the most difficult. God chose daniel to prophesy before the heathen kings of babylon and medopersia. God chose daniel to prophesy before the heathen kings of babylon and medo persia. Book of daniel commentary and bible study videos youtube. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway.
From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. Daniel was born to the royal family and of noble birth dan. This is a video collection of sermons and bible studies on the prophecies found in the biblical book of daniel. Lance henriksen seems believable as cyrus and miano gives a. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible. If you want to understand these prophecies fully and in an easy to follow format then this is it. The book of daniel niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 27 duration. Daniel explained one of the most extensively researched commentaries on the book of daniel ever writtenoffers a thorough treatment of both the dramatic episodes and the prophetic visions.
The last six chapters contain prophecies written by daniel himself. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. Nov 01, 2008 daniels prophecies explained book of daniel tags. Daniel explained a commentary on the book of daniel overview. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. In the first 6 chapters, we read about daniel and his friends. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. 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. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i. The book of daniel opens with a major conflict in the middle east. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. David jeremiah 2020 the book of daniel explained youtube. Porphyry claimed that instead of being written by daniel about b. It located the most of its predictions within well defined prophetic periods, though reaching many centuries into the future.
Daniel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. It records the events of daniels life and the visions that he saw from the time of his exile in 605 b. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. For instance, a signer of nehemiahs covenant in 444 b. This introductory lesson will situate the historical setting for the book of daniel and its relationship to the book of revelation. Doctorow, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. For each story about daniel and his friends, it fills in the historical background and develops spiritual applications. God chose daniel to prophesy before the heathen kings of. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar. Conventioners were eager to obtain their copy of the newly released 320page book, pay attention to daniels prophecy. The book of daniel is well known for its amazing prophecies on the exact.
There they refused to take food and wine from the king and were given knowledge and insight into dreams and visions by god, and at the end of their training they proved ten times better than all. The prophecies reveal when these lastday events will occur. The book of daniel explained trailer your guide to. May 01, 2014 this commentary on the book of danielone of the most extensively researched ever writtenoffers vital information to every reader. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. The book of daniel explained daniel 1 trailer your guide to bible prophecy bible prophecy is not a mystery. Overview of the book of daniel third millennium ministries. 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.
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