From Daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. Other topics include Israel, the gentile nations, evil, Satan, the Man of Sin, the Great Tribulation period, and how this age will end. Best for: individual study, devotional reading, Bible studies, adult Sunday school classes. How can any newborn Christian Golden images, winged lions, proud kings, Judgment Day and the Holy Sanctuary…they are all part of the fascinating, colorful book of Daniel. History, Background, Extensive paragraph outline. Your gift enables our worldwide outreach. Highly recommended. Category: Articles. 7) are the backbone of prophecy; the Seventy Weeks (Dan. Daniel chapter 2 presents us with a very interesting little passage. These are the great subjects of prophecy. The King learned that God is wise and He reveals truth. Some so-called theologians declare that in order to have so-called utopia man must proclaim himself the great humanity divine. We meet with a great difficulty in the date of this story; it is said to be in the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, v. 1. DANIEL 1: Daniel Taken Captive DANIEL 2: God Reveals the Dream and its Meaning DANIEL 3: The Fiery Furnace DANIEL 4: The Conversion of KJV NKJV NLT NIV ESV CSB NASB95. These small group studies of Daniel contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, and applications. To resist was fatal and it was impossible to fly.” Paul’s revelation concerning the “… man of sin …” (2 Thess. The liberal has wanted to argue that there was a duet or even a trio of “Isaiahs” who wrote that book. 1, p. 388) also records an incident during the time of Alexander the Great which supports the early authorship of Daniel. Alexander was so impressed by this that, instead of destroying Jerusalem, he entered the city peaceably and worshiped at the temple. The Book of Daniel is the key to understanding other Scriptures. The Book of Daniel has been a battlefield between conservative and liberal scholars for years, and much of the controversy has had to do with the dating of the writing of the book. Description: In this verse-by-verse commentary series, we will explore the ancient Biblical text of the book of Daniel. Nimrod epitomises human strength and self importance.             –Samuel P. Tregelles, “The captains and the kings depart, still stands Thine ancient sacrifice, an humble and a contrite heart.” He was a contemporary of Jeremiah (628-586 B. C.) and Ezekiel (593-570 B. C.), a fellow exile. John said in 1 John 3:3, “And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.” The study of prophecy will purify our lives, my friend. from Keith Mathison             –Edward Gibbon, “The empire of the Romans filled the world, and when the empire fell into the hands of a single person, the world became a safe and dreary prison for his enemies. Then, of course, there are the subjects of the Kingdom, the Millennium, and eternity future. He was young, likely 16-18 at this time, good-looking, intelligent, and wise. 3Zondervan Pictorial Bible Dictionary, s.v. " He will spread the lie that men will never be better until they make society better.” Like Ezekiel, the book of Daniel contains a number of enigmatic prophecies. The Dead Sea Scrolls are very much alive, and they refute the liberal critic on that point. Mk 1:14-15; Mt 24:15-16 2. But man pampers the criminal at the expense of the innocent. However, the very interesting thing is that the Septuagint, the Greek version of the Old Testament, was translated before the time of Antiochus Epiphanes, and it contains the Book of Daniel! 3. An examination of the best commentaries can be helpful in sorting through the … The Book of Daniel, particularly, is the subject of many such sensational writers on prophecy. Yet we miss the point if we pay more attention to Daniel’s story than to Daniel’s God. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1991. Ezekiel 14:20) 3. At the beginning of the book he is a boy in his teens. Therefore, the prophecy in Scripture can be divided into fulfilled and unfulfilled prophecy. Then, once he was presenting to the king what the Lord had shown him, he gave us another important lesson… 5. Fix that problem! A Bible Study Series by Mark Finley. And like Ezekiel, the difficult nature of these prophecies has resulted in a wide variety of conflicting interpretations. All visions of Daniel are presented to Him when He is a captive in Babylon. Because man rejects the rule of God, his pride drives him to do things opposite to what God has ordained. Our Lord, in the Olivet Discourse, quoted only from the Book of Daniel. 1. The Book of Revelation is largely an enigma without the Book of Daniel. Daniel is told that at the time of the end, Michael will arise on behalf of Israel again (12:1). The Next 500 Years: 2017 National Conference, Triumph of the Lamb: A Commentary on Revelation, Naming Ligonier the Beneficiary of a Bank or Investment Account, Gifts That Provide Income and Tax Benefits. Charles Hodge, “The rest which has been said is mostly mere insolent assumptions against Scripture, grounded on unbelief.” We will find a great deal of fulfilled prophecy in Daniel. RVR60 VUL WLC LXX mGNT TR . K. Chesterton, “The Antichrist will come disguised as the great humanitarian.             –G.             –Dr. Availability: In Stock. Many of the cults have gone off the track in prophetic areas. God demands justice in society with the protection of the innocent and the punishment of the criminal. As with all of Scripture, the book of Daniel is profitable for our study - 2 Ti 3:16-17 a. Only serves the Pablum brand. Humpty-Dumpty had a great fall. The Wonder of God's Preparation Daniel 1.             –Philip Schaff, “I can take up a telescope and look at the nearest star, but I can put down the telescope, get down on my knees, and penetrate the outer heavens to the very throne of God.” It is not in the purview of these brief comments to enter into useless argument and fight about that which has already been settled. Daniel was one of the captives who were carried by the King of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar, during the times of prophet Jeremiah into Babylon. Online Lutheran Bible Study of the Book of Daniel This is a Lutheran Bible study of the book of Daniel. The class book is suitable for teens and up. A very good contribution to the literature on Daniel. Questions and Answers for Daniel Chapters 1-12 New King James Version Daniel Chapter 1 Daniel's Capture. –Walt Huntley, “The soul is on its knees many times, regardless of the position of the body.” But when I fail, Father, as we humans do so frequently, I pray that Thou will correct me and, if necessary, chasten me as a father would his own son, as I hopefully pray, Father, that I’ll be considered by Thee in Thy sight as one of Thine on this earth. View reviews of this product. Mark Dever: Survivor [] 2 lesson overview. Man is determined to prove that he can rule the world in an orderly, meaningful way without God. Iain M. Duguid — Daniel (Reformed Expository Commentary, 2008). 8:17; 11:35, 40) for the nation Israel in the Great Tribulation period. Patty-cake and peekaboo, Please enter the study of Daniel only if you are willing to deal with some deep, challenging material. Somewhat more in depth, but still conservative is the work by Allan Harman. Obviously, Daniel was extremely happy that he was not going to die thanks to the blessing he received from his Father and was quick to return that blessing in the best way he had available to him at that moment: praise. Daniel Character Bible Study Background and Lessons. Please note, our website requires JavaScript to be supported. Read Daniel 1 Commentary . Dr. Alan B. Stringfellow. Young, however, is usually the first work I look at when I turn to commentaries on Daniel. 26: Daniel. Find the best commentary on Daniel. That would place its writing around 170 B.C., almost four hundred years after Daniel lived. Please contact us or click here to learn more about how to enable JavaScript on your browser. The heretic, the critic, and the cultist always move in an area of the Bible where we do not have full knowledge at the time. God's preparation of a person is a thing of wonder. Julius Caesar would have been one, Hitler would have been another. There are three words which characterize Daniel’s life: purpose, prayer, and prophecy. They never seem to grow, It is interesting how these questions which are raised concerning the Bible are always answered in time. The modern attempts are not original at all (as many of our contemporaries suppose), but are revivals of the ancient Roman ideal, which never since the time of Augustus Caesar has been wholly lost.” There are a number of good conservative commentaries on the book of Daniel, but I still find the older work of E.J. When it comes to the book of Daniel, it is doubtful that any reader will agree with every conclusion of a single commentator, and I disagree with Young on a few points. Let us have a full-course message The visions found in the last six chapters of Daniel extend beyond the Babylonian exile, although how far they extend into the future is a matter of intense debate. However, it is quite clear from 10:14, which fixes the scope of the prophecy to include ‘the latter days,’ that the ‘time of the end’ in this prophecy is with reference to the period consummated by the establishment of the Messianic Kingdom.” This commentary should be of use to both pastors and general readers. Give to them the Pablum can. Daniel Chapter 2: Faith under pressure and the God of the impossible. The Book of Daniel is one of the most thrilling books in the Bible, and it is, of course, a book on prophecy. God instituted moral absolutes to govern man, but man says that utopia can come only through the rejection of these absolutes. 3. As a result, we find men in a great many of our denominations today who are ill–equipped to speak on prophecy. As a prophet, he served from 605-536 B. C. 2. The key verse to the Book of Daniel is Daniel 2:44: “And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.”. ), “The subject (prophecy) cannot be adequately discussed without taking a survey of all the prophetic teachings of Scripture both of the Old Testament and the New.             –Dr. Through this dream, King Nebuchadnezzar learned that only God’s Kingdom will last forever. He and His Friends Serve the King..q According to Daniel 1:1, In what year of the reign of King Jehoiakim did Nebuchadnezzar come to besiege Jerusalem? Thru the Bible Commentary, Vol. Robert Culver, Also sign me up to receive Thru the Bible's monthly newsletter by email. That's good enough for me! By the way, prayer got Daniel into the lion’s den. And like undernourished children, Daniel Study Guide. Some are very helpful, while others overemphasize one or another feature of the series to the neglect of the others. Young to be one of the most helpful. Insights on the Book of Daniel: A Verse-by-Verse Study. Turning from a classic Reformed commentary on Daniel to one of the newest, Iain Duguid’s work on Daniel in the Reformed Expository Commentary series is an outstanding reference. On a more introductory level are the works by Joyce Baldwin, James Montgomery Boice, and Ronald Wallace. Although Lucas does not settle firmly on an early or late date for Daniel (He concludes that it is possible to make a reasonable case for either date), he has written a commentary that is worth consulting.            –Victor Hugo, “The four empires are clearly delineated; and the invincible armies of the Romans are described with as much clearness in the prophecies of Daniel, as in the histories of Justin and Diodorus.” I used my favorite Bible study tool, Logos Bible software, to do research that made this post possible. The NIVAC commentaries are hit and miss. 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. in all its fullness to as many people as possible. Whitaker House / 2020 / Trade Paperback . Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates. He asserts that the ultimate purpose of everything is the glory and exaltation of man. Complete Book of Bible Maps & Charts, p. 233) A Study of the Book of Daniel Gene Taylor-4-C. His prophetic ministry. I feel the statement of Pusey is apropos here: “The rest which has been said is mostly mere insolent assumptions against Scripture, grounded on unbelief.” Sir Isaac Newton declared, “To reject Daniel is to reject the Christian religion.”. I would not want to be one of those critics who have called the Book of Daniel a forgery. And those who do go into the study of prophecy often come up with that which is sensational and fanatical. 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. Although aimed specifically at pastors, this commentary is accessible to a general readership as well. The lack of consensus presents a challenge for the reader, but it is not necessarily an insurmountable one.             –Sir Isaac Newton, “Here is all presented as set before the king according to his ability of apprehension—the external and visible things being shown as man might regard them.” Well, God also miraculously saved him from the lions. Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy - Audio Sessions are 12 individual, downloadable sessions from the women's Bible study by Beth Moore. From: To: OR Custom Selection: Use semicolons to separate groups: … For example, Dr. Charles Hodge, a great theologian at Princeton in the past, made this statement: “The subject [prophecy] cannot be adequately discussed without taking a survey of all the prophetic teachings of Scripture both of the Old Testament and of the New.             –Albert Barnes, If someone should ever ask you             –Dr. Ernest Lucas — Daniel (Apollos Old Testament Commentary, 2002). The author, knowing that he has not such qualifications for the work, purposes to confine himself in a great measure to an historical survey of the different schemes of interpreting the Scriptures prophetically.” God made man to have true meaning and purpose of life only in Him, but man tries to find true meaning through drugs, alcohol, the occult, materialism, philosophy, astrology, cults, transcendental meditation, fame and power. We need Bible meat to chew. The author [that is, Dr. Hodge], knowing that he has not such qualifications for the work, purposes to confine himself in a great measure to a historical survey of the different schemes of interpreting the Scriptures prophetically.” That certainly was a startling and sad admission on the part of Dr. Hodge. Daniel’s era is one of 6 in the Bible with a major focus on miracles by which God accomplished His purposes.             –Dr. The endorsement of the Lord Jesus Christ is valid and sufficient for every believer, whether or not he has examined the arguments of the critics, and it satisfies the sincere saint without his having to study the answers of conservative scholarship. There are several incidents recorded in this book about Daniel’s prayer life. Daniel, Book of," by R. K. Harrison, 2:12-21. There are certain great subjects of prophecy. This coming crisis eventuates in Christ’s setting up the millennial Kingdom. The rejection of God’s rule which started for man in the Garden of Eden seems to be reaching a frenzied pitch. Bible Study Questions on Daniel Note: Prophecies in Daniel 7-12 make a very challenging study. Other periods include: (1) The Creation and Flood (Gen. 1:11); (2) The patriarchs and Moses (Gen. 12 – Deuteronomy); (3) Elijah and Elisha (1 Kings 17 – 2 Kings 13); (4) Jesus and the apostles (Gospels, Acts); and (5) The time of the Second Advent (Revelation). Renald Showers, from The Most High God, “Things are in the saddle, and they ride mankind.” 5. Homer Heater Jr.: 15. Ancestry and family life: We know that Daniel was a young man of the nobility and was the cream of the crop of the Israelites (1:3-4). The best commentaries on Daniel ranked by scholars, journal reviews, and site users. This commentary is slightly more technical than the four listed above, but it is not so technical that the average reader cannot use it. This summary of the book of Daniel provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of Daniel. The image in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream (Dan. The exile was one of the key events in the history of Israel, and the book of Daniel is set in the midst of this important time of transition for the people of God. “But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased” (Dan. More especially, Daniel 12:4 brings together “… the times of the Gentiles …” (Luke 21:24) and “the time of the end” (see also Dan. Kretzmann’s commentary on the Old Testament gives you a high-level understanding of both Daniel and the surrounding books of the Bible. Dr. Alan B. Stringfellow. (cf. Daniel was a man of prayer (Dan. Your browser does not support JavaScript. Daniel Chapter 1 Lesson: Stranded in Babylon [1] by I Gordon. Bill McRae: 25. As alluded to above, one must be very careful not to rely too heavily on the so-called "best commentary" lists!) This task cannot be satisfactorily accomplished by anyone who has not made a study of the prophecies a specialty. Daniel was a man of purpose, and we can see this all the way through his book. Chances are they're on a diet These arguments clearly contradict the liberal critics; yet there are those who blindly ignore them. Daniel was a man of prophecy. This spans the entire period of the Babylonian exile. God instituted marriage and ordained that it be permanent, but man divorces and suggests that marriage be abolished. Man has his false prophets and 'christs' to encourage him in his rebellious attempt at self rule. God ordained capital punishment for murderers, but man tries to abolish it. Why not spread the gospel table In chapter 11, we were brought to the "time of the end". Or the baby Pablum can? Still very highly recommended. Isaiah has been called the prince of the prophets, and I would like to say that Daniel, then, is the king of the prophets. Very helpful. As we journey here below? One fourth of the books in the Bible are of prophetic nature; the subject and statement of the books are eschatological, that is, they deal with prophecy. Daniel [] Part of the series: Survey of the Bible. Furthermore, our Lord Jesus called the Pharisees “hypocrites,” but He called Daniel “the prophet” (see Matt. God ordained the family as the nurturing place of future generations, but man proposes that government replace the family. Follow along in this chapter-by-chapter, self-grading Bible study as you unravel complex prophecies and learn simple biblical principles for everyday life. 2:3) needs Daniel’s account for amplification and clarification. The lack of consensus presents a challenge for the reader, but it is not necessarily an insurmountable one. He answers the question—Who will rule the world?—not, How will the world be converted? Both of these prophecies are very important in Scripture and have been especially attacked by unbelievers. God declares that the fear of the Lord is the starting point of wisdom, but man forbids any reference to God in the classroom. When the king made a decree that everyone had to eat the same thing, Daniel and his friends decided they would abide by the law of Moses—and they did.