We will watch god use a young man to point kings, sorcerers, magicians, and. Nebuchadnezzars dream in the second year of his reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in. Questions and answers for daniel chapters 112 new king james version daniel chapter 1 daniel s capture. Can there ever be faith again in the midst of darkness, rebellion, and gloom. The second chapter of the book of daniel is one of the bestknown prophetic passages in the bible. Sep 14, 2017 the book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation.
One of those people was king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. The book of daniel is the apocalypse of the old testament, as the book of revelation is the apocalypse of the new testament, and one cannot be understood without the other, and it is worthy of note that as daniel is thrice called the man greatly beloved, the apostle john is called the beloved disciple. The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay. Daniel, it is most definitely a prophetic book, as well as an historical book. Dreams and visions play an important role in the biblical book of daniel.
The introduction to the prophecy of daniel 11 is given in the preceding chapter. Through a series of dreams and visions and their interpretations daniel is shown an outline of future kingdoms of the world. The story of daniel motivates faithfulness despite exile in babylon. His visions offer hope that god will bring all nations under his rule. Character backgrounds king nebuchadnezzar reigned from 605 to 562 b. 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. Daniel was one of many hebrew young men in particular taken captive by the babylonians. Daniels dream of four beasts in the first year of belshazzar king of babylon, daniel had a dream, and visions passed through his mind as he was lying in bed. Reason for approachdates given in connection with reign of kings daniel served under. Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations. In fact, the book of revelation contains the same symbolism found in the symbols in the prophet daniel s dream. When they came in and stood before the king, he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i want to know what it means.
Daniels dream of four beasts 7 in the first year of belshazzar a king of babylon, daniel had a dream, and visions b passed through his mind c as he was lying in bed. It gives us hundreds of prophecies, and one about the day of christs death. Though arioch is quick to claim that he has found the dream interpreter verse 25, daniel takes no personal credit for the dream or its interpretation, but praises god in heaven who reveals mysteries verse 27. The four kingdoms are described in more detail and special attention is given by daniel to the fourth kingdom which has ten kings. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible students and scholars 2. Evil beasts manifest in daniels dream, symbolizing human rulers rebelling against god. Daniels interpretation little stone destroys them and fills the earth. Daniel had been trained in this esoteric knowledge.
Daniel and friends in the kings court of babylon 2. 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. All biblical dreams, such as those of joseph, gideon, daniel, paul, and peter, are very symbolic and therefore had a hidden spiritual meaning rather than a literal interpretation of the symbols. Jan 02, 2020 daniel 2 tells how daniel interpreted nebuchadnezzars dream, in which god provided an overview of world events in the millennia yet to come. The first three verses of the chapter are very significant. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. Second vision daniel 7 555 bc in the first year of the reign of belshazzar, the son of nabonidus and successor of nebuchadnezzar. Pdf generated using haiola and xelatex on 5 may 2020 from source files dated 28 aug. The first vision is a dream of the king that is interpreted by daniel. Three young men in furnace for not worshiping an image. May 16, 2004 the book of daniel starts at this historical event and sweeps us into the future. Daniel interprets others dreams angels interpret daniels dream place babylon and persia time at least 70 years author the prophet daniel title. The dream is certain, and its interpretation trustworthy. Daniel gives an incredible prophecy of the future from 538 b.
But there was a god in heaven who could,and he had sent the dream to show the king what would happen in the future,and given me the interpretation. Chapter 11 prophecies in daniel, part i prophetic dreams. Daniels interpretation of nebuchadnezzars dream outlines the history of the gentile world powers and the setting up of the eternal kingdom of god. 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. Summary of the book of daniel author, date and authenticity. In the book of revelation in the nt, the name of this beast empire is. At certain times, god has used dreams to communicate with people. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. Pdf 4qpseudodaniel ab 4q2434q244 and the book of daniel. Witness faith and visions come to pass in the book of daniel.
The study of any of the old testament prophets is a worthwhile endeavor. Students will identify the qualities of perseverance and hope. The fascinating book of daniel teacher s notes page 1 teachers notes lesson one special comments. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Questions and answers for daniel chapters 112 new king james version daniel chapter 1 daniels capture. Daniel the prophet chapter two the image in the dream daniel 2. Daniel 4 tonight we take the next step down the chiastic structure of chapters 27 in the book of daniel o in the chiasm, weve studied steps a and b so far. This section deals exclusively with the times of the gentiles. What follows is the story of daniels adventures with god as recorded in the bible. If you would like to know god s program for the future, it is essential that you understand this book of daniel. Through a night vision from god, daniel comes to understand the kings dream and its interpretation. God then revealed both the kings dream and its meaning in a vision to daniel. The visions of daniel the church of christ in zion, illinois. Daniel refuses to eat kings food, passes three year training course.
On the importance and the role of the stories in daniels book see the forthcoming work by zdravko. He and his friends serve the kingq according to daniel 1. Questions and answers for daniel chapters 112 new king james. Today well hear about another interesting dream from the book of daniel.
The chapter is set in the second year of nebuchadnezzars reign. The prophecy of daniel is a series of five visions occurring over a period of about 70 years. They point to several key events in the future history of the jews. Daniel 7 niv daniels dream of four beasts in bible gateway. Daniel 7 niv daniels dream of four beasts in bible. This remarkable piece of scripture has encouraged the faithful for centuries, giving us a glimpse to future events that already came to pass and and are yet to come. This book is dedicated to the author of the book of daniel the lord jesus christ trusting that its exposition may meet with his divine approval and blessing table of contents foreword preface chapter 1 the beginning of gentile dominion chapter 2 nebuchadnezzar s dream chapter 3 the golden image chapter 4 the tree dream. Tree nebuchadnezzars dream of the tree chopped down. However, it must have been in the latter part of nebuchadnezzars reign.
C9, pii, was one of the many jews taken captive into babylon around 600 b. Daniel 2 the second chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. Let us begin to look at the account of this dream in daniel chapter 2. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. This remarkable piece of scripture has encouraged the faithful for centuries. Daniels interpretation of the image bible a book of truth. The book of daniel is no exception for it provides a wealth of information to those who would diligently consider it and its teachings.
He wrote down the substance of his dream2 daniel said. Keil, biblical commentary on the book of daniel, p. Questions and answers for daniel chapters 112 new king. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor1preface the study of any of the old testament prophets is a worthwhile endeavor. Daniel proceeds to tell the dream and its interpretation. The book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation. That the peculiar forms of the book of daniel in their late antique and mediae val. The babylonians kept extensive dream books that would help with interpretations. Four great beasts, each different from the others, came up out of. In fact, the book of revelation contains the same symbolism found in the symbols in the prophet daniels dream.
What is the meaning of nebuchadnezzars dream in daniel 2. It is necessary, therefore, to analyze both chapters in parallel to fully appreciate the significance of the dreams. Daniel does not date this dream as he did the earlier dream cf. Todays bible story comes from the book of daniel in the old. When daniel gave the interpretation, he was certain that he could accept it as a true prophecy. This view conforms to the text of daniel, which considers the medopersian empire as one, as with the law of the medes and persians.
The next three are waking visions seen in the presence of angels, followed by an appearance of the messiah the son of man to interpret the vision for daniel. The texts attributed to daniel tend to focus on the significance of dreams the. December 28january 3 first, we read, then we understand. From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and diplomatic language of daniels day. The remainder of the book correlates the nation israel with this program. The book of daniel certainly has plenty of dreams, toobut theyre actual dreams, weird things nebuchadnezzar sees in his sleep. Nebuchadnezzar has a dream about babylon and future kingdoms. Daniel told nebuchadnezzar of a stone jesus that would come and smash the image to pieces. Nebuchadnezzars dream and daniels vision commentary. The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. This book is dedicated to the author of the book of daniel the lord jesus christ trusting that its exposition may meet with his divine approval and blessing table of contents foreword preface chapter 1 the beginning of gentile dominion chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars dream chapter 3 the golden image chapter 4 the tree dream. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. All eight year old, daniel ever wanted was a family.
If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you understand this book of daniel. Nebuchadnezzar has another dream, which announces judgment on him for his pride. Yet, like uncle sigmund freud always says, every dream is a wish. The traditional interpretation of the four kingdoms, shared among jewish and christian expositors for over two millennia, identifies the kingdoms as the empires of babylon, medopersia, greece and rome. Last month we examined the fourth chapter of daniel, which is the account of nebuchadnezzars other dream which became a reality. Daniel, a handsome man with no physical defect dan. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. Daniels story daniel,ihave now come to give you insight and understanding for you are highly esteemed. The original daniel prayer was a desperate plea uttered by one man, daniel, on behalf of his nationjudahthat had come under gods judgment. A commitment that perseveres over any and every obstacle until heaven is moved and nations are changed. Daniels prophecies tell us about the many things that will happen hundreds and thousands of years in the future. He had been very well educated in his native israel which is why he as well as others were chosen to be trained for service in the babylonian king s household. Witness faith and visions come to pass in the book of. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history bookit tells the present and future just as clearly.
Point to the bible story picture on the giant timeline. Take me to the king, and i will interpret his dream for him. In my vision at night i looked, and there before me were the four winds of heaven churning up the great sea. Belteshazzar, art thou able to make known unto me the dream which i have seen, and the interpretation thereof. Rowley, darius the mede and the four world empires in the book of daniel, p. Use this logo as often as possible to reinforce the campaign. Daniels interpretation fulfillment nebuchadnezzars madness and restoration. A summary of daniels prayer 419 will also be included. The five visions of daniel daniel 2, 7, 8, 9, 1012. So the king summoned the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers and astrologers to tell him what he had dreamed. All of these dreamsthe statue destroyed by the rock, the tree that gets cut downare wishes that the hebrews had for the future. When the king asked if icould tell him the dream andits meaning,i was careful to give credit where credit was due and tell him that no one on earth could do what the king demanded.
Daniels story by carol matas, 1993, scholastic edition, in. This introduction is quite extensiveall of chapter 10. A great jewish prophet daniel wrote his remarkable book in ancient times, during the sixth century b. Chapters 2 and 7 of the book of daniel consist of nebuchadnezzars dream chapter 2 and daniels dream chapter 7, yet both represent the same things. Daniel 2 tells how daniel interpreted nebuchadnezzars dream, in which god provided an overview of world events in the millennia yet to come. A the prophecy concerning four gentile empires that dominate israel and the world b god delivers daniels friends from gentile persecution. The five visions of daniel daniel 2, 7, 8, 9, 1012 the. Nebuchadnezzars dream and daniels interpretation daniel. The great god has informed the king what shall be hereafter. Daniel s story by carol matas, 1993, scholastic edition, in english daniel s story 1993 edition open library. It is being presented as if daniel himself is telling the story in his own words. Appearing before king nebuchadnezzar, daniel told the king that there is a god in heaven who reveals secrets, and that he had revealed to daniel not only the dream, but its interpretation verse 28. Daniel refuses to eat king s food, passes three year training course.
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