This introductory lesson will situate the historical setting for the book of daniel and its relationship to the book of revelation. 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. As with all scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2ti 3. Constable, provide commentary on all 66 books of the bible and contain over 12,000 pages of material in pdf format. For centuries, they had looked forward to a reign of justice and righteousness on earth. Intro to daniel biblica the international bible society. 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. 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. Daniel character bible study background and lessons name. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. Book of daniel chapter 4 bible study nebuchadnezzar and the. Ron daniel s bible studies for years, ron daniel taught through the bible chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Chuck smith study guide for daniel blue letter bible. The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b.
Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. Bible study notes on the book of daniel ed knorrs study notespartly based on dr. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. Book of daniel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. The book of revelation cannot be properly interpreted until daniel is thoroughly understood. Daniel s reason for prayerin the first year of darius the son of ahasuerus, of the lineage of the medes, who was made king over the realm of the chaldeans. The fascinating book of daniel teacher s notes page 1 teachers notes lesson one special comments. The only advice daniel gives is for nebuchadnezzar to. You can study the bible using notes sent to you by email from john karmelich. Daniel overview albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Daniel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. The book of daniel introduction to the book of daniel in the bible. Daniel s prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9.
Constable taught at dallas theological seminary for 45 years, and served as the chairman of its bible exposition department for years. The following notes are meant to elevate minds and encourage additional study of gods word, specifically the wonderful prophecies containing the essence of his love for us. Reason for approachdates given in connection with reign of kings daniel served under. He was one of 3 administrators over the kingdom of the medes and persians. Daniel belongs to the latter group, a type of writing that in many respects sharply contrasts prophetic literature. While the book has some things in it which may be difficult to understand, at the. Tom constables expository notes on daniel this is also available in the net. Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12. A study of the book of daniel church of christ in zion. Home bible studies daniel studies daniel 1 these small group studies of daniel contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. His faithful service to the lord in a land and culture not his own makes him unique among almost all the people of scripturedaniel stands as one of the only. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible. Study of the book of daniel christian truth center. The book of daniel is no exception for it provides a wealth of information to those who would diligently consider it and its teachings.
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. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other. 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. While still a young man, daniel travelled to babylon with a group of young israelite nobles, men of promise whom the conquering power felt could be of use in service daniel 1. This page contains studies in both text and mp3 audio. Bible study notes on the book of daniel ed knorrs study notes based largely on work by dr. The book of daniel a study guide executable outlines. The fascinating book of daniel teacher s notes page 2 4. An introduction to the book of daniel an argument of the book of daniel selected bibliography of the book of daniel j. Be sure to read the articles in this section to discover gods outline of worldruling empires and a. A careful study of the text helps reveal the identity of this supernatural being. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b.
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. Genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua judges ruth 1 samuel 2 samuel 1 kings 2 kings 1 chronicles 2 chronicles ezra nehemiah esther. According to the ryrie study bible notes, the kings illness is boanthropy imagining himself to be an animal and acting accordingly. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. 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. Almost everyone looks at the book of daniel with a. The book of daniel is the chief example of apocalyptic writing in the old testament, a form of writing that came into use largely in response to the disappointments that were experienced by the hebrews. 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.
Study guide for daniel by chuck smith blue letter bible. 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 daniel is one of the most thrilling books in the bible, and it is, of course, a book on prophecy. Daniel god is judge belteshazzar may bel protect his life ancestry and family life. Daniels work and integrity set him apart from many of the others. Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor1preface the study of any of the old testament prophets is a worthwhile endeavor.
That jesus concurred is clear from his reference to the abomination that causes desolation, spoken of through the prophet daniel mt 24. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. 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. Great examples of courage, faith, faithfulness, humility, patience, devotion, etc. March 1, 2020 these notes are based the in depth work of drs. 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. November 2011march 2012 background of the book of daniel the books of the bible were originally written in three.
We know that daniel was a young man of the nobility and was the cream of the crop of the israelites 1. One fourth of the books in the bible are of prophetic nature. The book is named for a character from the babylonian exile see eras of jewish history exile and diaspora named daniel, although it. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. March 1, 2020 these notes are based the indepth work of drs. 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 old testament and indepth analyses of god, moses, and david. For a more detailed treatment, you are invited to look over my sermon outlines on daniel. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. Book of daniel bible study mike mazzalongo youtube. So daniel tells the king the god is going to judge him for seven periods of time most likely seven years because of his appearance in dan 4. Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon. The book of daniel is an old testament book which wholly paints a picture of the book of revelation.
Foretells future world events to come that affects israel. This study guide was designed for adult bible classes, though it might be. The old testament is the first part of christian bibles, believed to have been written in 6th century bc. Study guide for daniel 9 by david guzik blue letter bible. School of the bible series, januarymarch 2019 last update. The study of any of the old testament prophets is a worthwhile endeavor. Daniel bible study notes by email from john karmelich.
1433 596 818 1144 1327 1528 56 1082 727 1124 315 1606 1452 1102 566 607 876 810 643 1231 1081 223 34 922 375 207 288 1292 1190 112 893 1014 269 1396 775 253 1350 744 1465 58 1134 1409