We encourage you to join us in this online book of daniel bible study. Home bible book studies bible characters old testament daniel. This wonderful book is full of history, prophecy, and miraculous stories. Study of the book of daniel christian truth center. Book of daniel bible study mike mazzalongo bibletalk. 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. Almost everyone looks at the book of daniel with a. The subject prophecy cannot be adequately discussed without taking a survey of all the prophetic teachings of. Porphyry, an intelligent man, produced a detailed verse by verse study of the book of daniel in support of his argument for a second century date in volume 12 of. The march of empires the book of daniel reveals unto us in a very interesting and unique way the march of empire as god knew it would be during the times of the gentiles.
The book studies concentration is designed for bibliophilesstudents who love books in all their forms and platformsand who may be considering future work in publishing, libraries, teaching, graphic design and typography, book arts or information technology. Whatever the trial was, though, it was always the result of sin. Book of daniel free bible study introduction and directions. Know god better through his messages in the books of daniel and revelation. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. In this helpful study, readers will see how this fascinating biblical book ultimately points to the sovereign lord of history, who rules over all earthly kingdoms and whose plans cannot be thwarted.
Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. Following is a free self study course on the book of daniel in the bible. It is the only book which jesus specifically urges his lastday people to study. Porphyrius designates the book of daniel as the work of a jew of the 2nd century bc. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. The book of daniel is one of the most thrilling books in the bible, and it is, of course, a book on prophecy. 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. Daniel is a book designed to show the victory of god. For example, if one is going to understand the book of revelation, he must first understand daniels writings.
A study of the book of daniel outline a study of the book of daniel dr. Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon. The book of daniel opens with a major conflict in the middle east. The lessons given in this chapter are universal they apply to christian and non christian alike. In an inductive bible study, a student digs into the bible learning as much as possible from the bible, and conducts his or her own analysis of the book being studied, hopefully before. The method of study which i use is called inductive bible study. Instead of studying beforehand, participants attend the group, learn from the material and discussion, and then build on that using five daily directed bible studies through the week. The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. Follow along in this chapterbychapter, selfgrading bible study as you unravel complex prophecies and learn simple biblical principles for. 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. Book of daniel bible study mike mazzalongo youtube. Book of daniel bible study verse by verse bible teaching.
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 application. And yet this is the gospel storydefeat is the path to victory. Lives of integrity, words of prophecy bible study book by beth moore provides a personal study experience five days a week plus viewer guides for the group video sessions of this indepth womens bible study. Bible study notes on the book of daniel ed knorrs study notespartly based on dr. The fascinating book of daniel teacher s notes page 2 4. Conclusion as with all scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2ti 3. Agape bible study the book of daniel after the battle of carchemish in 605 bc, the victorious. Click download or read online button to book of daniel study guide book pdf for free now. The book of daniel has been the object of unbelieving criticism for ages.
Book of daniel study guide download book of daniel study guide ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. This study examines how believers can develop integrity in our modernday babylon, and then explores prophecies from the time of daniel through the. Daniel and his godfearing friends were forced to live in babylon, far from home and far from the land their lord had promised them. 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. 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. 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. In fact the vast majority of our questions in regards to the book of daniel can be found by referencing the book of revelation as well as other books of the bible. Wilson, the author, was a professor of old testament at princeton seminary, and wrote this book approximately 100 years ago.
Historical background to the book of daniel it is important that the study of this book be placed in its proper historical background. Click on each link to pull up a pdf file that can be printed or downloaded. King nebuchadnezzar had a puzzling dream that no one could explainuntil god gave. The dates of the three kings mentioned in the book are well known. This introductory lesson will situate the historical setting for the book of daniel and its relationship to the book of revelation. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers. At that time, babylon was the worlds greatest superpower, having conquered the assyrian capital of nineveh around 612 b. If you cant see the controls after you open up the pdf of the lesson, hover your arrow at the bottom center of the document. While the book has some things in it which may be difficult to understand, at the same time it. Daniel, although he was a jewish prophet, became the great prophet of god to the gentiles. 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. Quotation given in full when space permits corresponding quotations from daniel. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible.
Our teaching approach to this text will be a verse by verse commentary. Foretells future world events to come that affects israel. Inductive studies in daniel small group studies with discussion questions the book of daniel is fittingly named after both its author and its key protagonist. Daniel and revelation prophecies lesson study guides. 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.
Following is a free selfstudy course on the book of daniel in the bible. Sweeping in scope, the book deals with the rise and fall of various world empires. The book of daniel is an old testament book which wholly paints a picture of the book of revelation. Book of daniel chapter 4 bible study nebuchadnezzar and. Daniel is commitment to remain undefiled is blessed by god, and he along with his friends are given wisdom that is acknowledged and rewarded by the. Cyruss reign over babylon, the scene of the later chapters of daniel began in 539 b.
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. Unlock mysteries about god and his plan for you and our world. The book of daniel a study guide executable outlines. Book of daniel bible study with verse by verse commentary and understanding daniel bible prophecy and the little horn antichrist power. Follow along in this chapterbychapter, selfgrading bible study as you unravel complex prophecies and learn simple biblical principles for everyday life. 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 purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book of daniel. It is definitely worth a purchase and it has helped me understand the book of daniel much more than just a surface study and reading. Each verse and each sentence is dissected to unveil great prophecies which are coming to fruition today.
Point number 11 is the primary time for the book of daniel. The book of daniel was written by daniel in 600 bc. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. This study is on nebuchadnezzar and the tree of doom. For a more detailed treatment, you are invited to look over my sermon outlines on daniel. Daniel was one of the captives who were carried by the king of babylon. The book of daniel has all the makings of a great story. Yet we miss the point if we pay more attention to daniel s story than to daniel s god. Daniel was one of the captives who were carried by the king of babylon, nebuchadnezzar, during the times of prophet jeremiah into babylon. Bible prophecy will come to life as you study these beautifully illustrated, easytofollow guides. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. May 16, 2004 as dreams and visions continue to unfold throughout daniel, we start to understand gods future predictions for us.
Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12. Daniel is the key that unlocks the book of revelation. Below is an inductive bible study on the book of daniel. However, revelation is typically understood by studying the prophecies of daniel and not the other way round. Daniel s prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks dan 9. 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 commentary on the history, captivity and language of prophet daniel robert dick wilson on.
We will see explicit prophecies about nations and a prophecy that predicts the time of jesus death. The first attacks go back to the heathen new platonist porphyrius of tyre 3rd century ac. All visions of daniel are presented to him when he is a captive in babylon. The book of daniel can be divided into two partsstories and prophecies. A discussion of the historical questions 1917 wilson, robert dick on. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. Studies in the book of daniel by robert dick wilson is not an exegetical commentary but a series of studies of various historical and textual issues that arise in relationship to the book of daniel.
From daniel and his friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment. Aug 03, 2017 this introductory lesson will situate the historical setting for the book of daniel and its relationship to the book of revelation. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor1preface the study of any of the old testament prophets is a worthwhile endeavor. Daniels prophecies reveal the plans of god and unmask the plans of the enemy. Daily discipleship guide csb is designed to cultivate a deeper understanding of. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Download pdf book of daniel study guide free online. Daniel and his friendsshadrach, meshach, and abednegohave to navigate. Study guide for daniel by chuck smith blue letter bible. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. In this bible teaching series, we will explore the ancient biblical text of the book of daniel.
Book of daniel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. A comprehensive versebyverse exploration of the bible. This study will pursue the book from an historical standpointthat is, by the times of the historical events or when daniel saw his visions. The following 15point historical outline of bible history will help to show this clearly. It cannot be overemphasized how relevant this book is to our current generation. Aug 18, 2019 the book of daniel records the events of daniels life and the visions he saw from the time of his exile in 605 dan. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. Join beth in a faithbuilding study of prophecy and learn how to live with integrity in todays selfabsorbed society. Later in the book, daniel prophesied of terrible trials still to come in the promised land daniel 11. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b.
Prophecy charts showing timebased bible prophecies from the books of daniel and revelation. The prophet daniel faced unbelievable pressures to. Daniel bible study courses 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. Facts about the book of daniel the book can easily be divided into two sections. Faithful in all circumstances this study walks through daniel s life and calls us to trust and obey god. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1. Charts include studies on the rapture and great tribulation. The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b. 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. Golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are all part of the fascinating, colorful book of daniel.
Daniel bible study book of daniel bible study lifeway. Newly formed greek citystates were squabbling with each other over land. Daniel serves as an amazing example of how to live for god in the midst of a dark world and a pagan culture. Yet we miss the point if we pay more attention to daniels story than to daniels god. Daniel s friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. The prophecies reveal when these lastday events will occur. We should study the book of daniel to understand its prophetic accuracy. The prophet daniel faced unbelievable pressuresto compromise his faith, to live in a hostile culture, and to confront temptations and threats. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible students and scholars 2. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment. By studying this book, we can better understand our lords references to it cf. The book of daniel is a study, a commentary, of the book of daniel in the bible. Feel free to use these lessons either individually or in a group.
Great examples of courage, faith, faithfulness, humility, patience, devotion, etc. The book of daniel chapter one the book opens with the first deportation of jews to babylonian captivity 605 b. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. Daniel was gods mouthpiece to the gentile and jewish world, declaring gods current and future plans.