Daniel 7 tells of daniels vision of four worldkingdoms replaced by the kingdom of god. Peace be multiplied unto you 2 i thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the high god hath wrought toward me 3 how great are his signs. He was one of 3 administrators over the kingdom of the medes and persians. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the bookwill be delivered. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10. Daniel 4, new international version niv the bible app. Each verse and each sentence is dissected to unveil great prophesies which are coming to fruition today. Accordingly, the scriptures related to this problem present one of the decisive interpretive.
There are four beasts in chapter 7a lion, bear, leopard, and a dragon. Read our study on the th chapter of revelation to get more insight into this. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the book will be delivered. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting the veil. What do the 10 toes represent in the book of daniel, and.
These weeks were not speaking of a long period of time, like the weeks in the previous chapter. You may be interested in a more detailed study of daniel which discusses many. Just as you saw that the feet and toes were partly of baked clay and partly of iron, so this will be a divided kingdom. Daniel 8 background information with maps and images. The second chapter of daniel reveals the dream of nebuchadnezzar in which he saw a great image. 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 plays several roles in the bible. Previous index next the book of daniel chapter ten in the third year of darius ca. For a more detailed treatment, you are invited to look over my sermon outlines on daniel.
Daniel macarthur bible studies book 5 kindle edition by macarthur, john f download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading daniel macarthur bible studies book 5. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. In the third year of cyrus king of persia, a revelation was given to daniel who was called belteshazzar.
Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. Daniel had been in great and serious prayer for three full weeks daniel 10. Now these are the generations of the sons of noah, shem, ham, and japheth. The book of ezekiel is the third of the books of the major prophets, coming after the books of isaiah and jeremiah in the christian canon. Scripture is also silent about the future role of the united states. Over the centuries bible scholars have identified specific kingdoms as. Theres an old joke about a country farmer who gave a pessimistic reply to a lost. Daniel macarthur bible studies book 5 kindle edition.
Regarding the fourth beast, the ten horns are ten kings of this last and. The book of daniel is a study, a commentary of the book of daniel in the bible. Theories vary, but a lot of folks think that the portions of the book of daniel intended specifically for jews were written in hebrew, while portions with a broader message to the nations were written in the language used across that world for diplomacy and commerce, which was aramaic. Because of the precise description, there should be little question that this is the same beast.
From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. The book is named for a character from the babylonian exile see eras of jewish history exile and diaspora named daniel, although it. Mar 01, 2018 daniel 9 is probably one of the most pivotal chapters in the entire bible for understanding endtime prophecy. The book of revelation refers to some passages in daniel. As chapter 10 opens, what brought daniel deep concern and serious perplexity. The prophecy of the jews seventyyear captivity was coming to a. Daniel was deeply concerned because his people were still in captivity.
Ezekiels mission to the judean exiles in babylon was to prepare them for the greatest crisis in the history of yahwehs covenant people. Daniel 9 is probably one of the most pivotal chapters in the entire bible for understanding endtime prophecy. The last three chapters of daniel 10 12 form one final vision and the most complete revelation daniel received. The cutting edge radio program daniels 10 nations now set. Daniel summary paul tripps the gospel one chapter at a.
Daniel macarthur bible studies book 5 kindle edition by. Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 7 kingdoms in collision it. Golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are all part of the fascinating, colorful book of daniel. Ezekiel, a contemporary of daniel, speaks most highly of him ezekiel 14. Through a series of dreams and visions and their interpretations daniel is shown an outline of future kingdoms of the world. 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. Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake. Who are the ten nations that are mentioned in daniel 2. Daniel 12 new international version niv the end times. What do the 10 toes represent in the book of daniel, and what. Daniel and his friendsshadrach, meshach, and abednegohave to navigate between the demands nebuchadnezzar is putting on them and. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in zion.
The vision of the time of the end begins with an appearance of a glorious man to daniel beside the tigris river 19. The statue, which the king arrogantly made, represented himself as an expression of his greatness and glory and reflected the dream where he was the head of gold. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. They focus in particular on the pressure two nations would place on israel, but the twelfth chapter of daniel assures that israel will be delivered in that final day daniel s final vision begins with a date formula, just as it also appeared in 1. The understanding of the message came to him in a vision. Daniel is the last of the major prophets the others are isaiah, jeremiah, and ezekiel, and he was a captive of judah. That may seem like an exaggeration, but after seeing whats packed into this chapter it will be easier to understand why that perspective is held by so many. The introduction to the prophecy of daniel 11 is given in the preceding chapter. The book of daniel is no exception for it provides a wealth of information to those who would diligently consider it and its teachings. 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.
There are three themes in daniel that i want to look at, but i want to say this. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. Daniel receives a vision that will affect his people israel in the latter days dan 10. It cannot be overemphasized how relevant this book is to our current generation.
Daniels work and integrity set him apart from many of the others. In daniel 7, the fourth beast has ten horns, depicting the same ten divisions of rome. God keeps a record in heaven and that is what is spoken of by the books were opened. This is another of many reminders in the book of daniel that prayer matters. Ten nations will comprise the fifth empire mentioned in daniel 2. Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 1 prophetic symbols.
These weeks were made up of seven, twentyfourhour days. We need to evaluate what we do know about them that iron civil power and clay religious. Daniel s prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. Study guide for daniel by chuck smith blue letter bible. Daniel chapter 2 is the briefest and most concise overall picture of the history and future of the world in the entire bible. The 10 kingdoms represented by the 10 horns may be the nation that will grow out of the old roman. Gomer, and magog, and madai, and javan, and tubal, and meshech, and tiras. Daniel, chapter 1, introduces the theme of the entire booka titanic struggle between good and evil. Thank god for the visions and dreams given in the book of daniel. Free bible study questions on the book of daniel in easyenglish. The book of daniel a study guide executable outlines. The medes and persians had ascended the throne three years earlier. Daniel was the author of this book, and this was confirmed by jesus himself, but there has been considerable criticism about the book of daniel because of the accuracy of the prophecies.
The end times at that time michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 7 the times of the gentiles the earthly scene. The prophetic dream in this chapter describes five of the great empires of man from ancient babylon to the final world empire of the antichrist, which is destroyed by the kingdom of god. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. Later in the book of daniel the restored or future version of the roman empire is described in greater detail. This is because the principles of interpretation applied to this prophecy are the key to the total prophetic outlook. Daniel 12 niv the end times at that time bible gateway. The remainder of the book correlates the nation israel with this program. Follow along in this chapterbychapter, selfgrading bible study as you unravel complex prophecies and learn simple biblical principles for everyday life.
Bible prophecy contains a variety of symbolic representations. Daniel, chapter 4 king james version christian answers. Study guide for daniel 10 by david guzik blue letter bible. Mourning was accompanied by wearing sackcloth and throwing ashes upon your head. What do the 10 toes represent in the book of daniel, and what are. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 10 without a doubt. No against book but except firmly first forces however i in inscribed is me michael no of one prince stands supports tell the them there these truth what who will with writing written yet you your ot prophets. Daniel 9 new international version niv daniels prayer. It doesnt matter how you choose to study about this amazing man from history, as long as you do. From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and diplomatic language of daniels day. The fourth major passage relating to the tennation confederacy is the description of the beast found in revelation 17. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. Or, last, simply read the article and ignore the questions.
The prophecy of daniel 11 includes amazing details about great empires, political developments and endtime powers that would affect the jewish people. Once you understand the meaning of the symbol, bible prophecy becomes plain. It isnt merely a therapeutic exercise for the one who prays. Book of daniel chapter 7 bible study times of the gentiles. But if you really want to get the most out of it, when the article asks you to read the chapter in daniel, read the chapter in daniel. The prophetic chapters of the book of daniel date to 167164 bc, with daniel 7 dated. This introduction is quite extensiveall of chapter 10. Daniels vision of the four beasts, the interpretation. The book of daniel is one of the most important old testament books to study because it shows gods power to work among nations and to reveal in advance events which will happen. Daniel clearly presents to us this god who rules over the affairs of human history and the affairs of nations, and that is a central theme. The book of daniel chapter ten in the third year of darius ca. Jesus spoke highly of daniel, calling him a prophet and indicating that his scheme of prophecy is the same as that laid out by daniel see matthew chapter 24, especially verse 15. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9.
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 section deals exclusively with the times of the gentiles. Daniel probably prayed throughout the day as problems or blessings came up, and he also had an appointed time and place to pray three times a day. The tenth through twelfth chapters more fully describe the vision in the eighth chapter by a second vision on the same subject, just as the vision in the seventh chapter explains more fully that in the second. Again, bible scholars are united in their interpretation that the word, horns, refers to sovereign kings, an interpretation bolstered by the parallel passage in the book of revelation, chapter 17. Many claim that these had to been written after the fact, and that daniel could not possibly have known so much detail about the future. Chapter 7 presents the same nations but from a heavenly point.
What do the 10 toes represent in the book of daniel, and what are the names of the 10 nations theyre speaking of. In fact, one of jesus favorite expressions about himself came from daniel. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in. Daniel 9 is only one of twelve chapters, so we should start with some context.
In daniel 7 the empires of babylon, medoperisa, greece, and rome are now described as four animals. Bible study commentary on the book of daniel chapter 7 concerning his vision and prophecy of the. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. His visions paint a prophetic landscape for daniels contemporaries.
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