Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. Daniel, obviously, knew several languages and could easily have written it that way. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream. As we shall soon see, daniel, through no fault of his own, will find himself in a seemingly impossible situation with a death sentence hanging over. Faith under pressure and the god of the impossible. 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. He was taken on the first of three steps to overthrow jerusalem which happened in 605 b.
He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold, broken to pieces together, and became like the chaff of the summer threshingfloors. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible. Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon.
I always avoid reading the book of daniel due to all the figurative explanations. Apparently daniel was still in his three year initial study cf. It doesnt matter how you choose to study about this amazing man from history, as long as you do. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b.
Answers are provided for only some of the questions. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,374,547 views. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia. 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.
These notes were designed for leading an inductive bible study discussion, but. The authenticity of few books in the bible has been more furiously assailed by critics than the book of daniel. The book is named for a character from the babylonian exile see eras of jewish history exile and diaspora named daniel. Golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are all part of the fascinating, colorful book of daniel. Robert lindsteds work, the zondervan niv study bible 2002, and various other sources. Study guide for daniel 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. Beginning with the second chapter of daniel, the grand outline of the program of god for the period of gentile supremacy and chastisement of israel is presented for the first time. Abner and his men met with joab and davids servants and they let the young men fight in front of them as they watched, kinda to see who were stronger warriors.
The book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation. Daniel 8 continues the trend in chapters 2 and 7, this time. Thank you for this well explained, researched study of daniel 2. Then the king commanded to call the magicians, and the astrologers, and the sorcerers, and the chaldeans, for to show the king his dreams. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon bible gateway. 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. Higher critics who label the book of daniel a second century forgery challenge the prophetic meaning of chapter 2 at every turn and assert that the writer is merely recording history. God reveals the dream to daniel 1423 who then interprets it for the king 2445.
The dream which nearly became a nightmare daniel 2. This book of daniel bible study is brought to you by true riches. Read this daniel chapter 2 commentary with verse by verse comments by jerry robinson. Let us show that we value our friends, and their prayers. 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. 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. Daniel 1, new international version niv the bible app. The greatest chapter in the book and one of the greatest chapters of the entire bible. The book of daniel is also written originally in two different languages. 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. By i gordon well, we looked last time at a great party. The prophecy laid out in this chapter by daniel interpreting the.
Beginning at the northern extreme, beside k the way of hethlon l to lebohamath, as far as m hazarenan which is on the northern border of n damascus over against hamath, and extending 1 from the east side to the west, 2 o dan, one portion. The prophet daniel faced unbelievable pressures to. Nebuchadnezzar first ruled as subordinate to his father nabopolassar, to which time the first chapter refers daniel. Nebuchadnezzar first ruled as subordinate to his father nabopolassar, to which time the first chapter refers daniel 1. Chaldea is located in the southern part of new babylon and because of the proximity the ruling land might have adopted their beliefs. Tregelles, in his introduction to chapter 2 of daniel, observes, the book of daniel is that part of scripture which especially treats of the power of the world during the time of its committal into the.
Revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration. At the very outset of the book of danieland throughout the entire bookthe emphasis is on the sovereignty of the lord, the god of israel. We learned that the best and the brightest of the jews were taken into the kings youth government training program, and that daniel. Students of bible prophecy walk in the light and understanding of what. In the second year of his reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams.
Faith under pressure and the god of the impossible book of daniel bible study chapter 2 p2. Book of daniel chapter 9 bible study daniels 70 weeks part 2. Study guide for daniel by chuck smith blue letter bible. Daniel chapter 2 outlines human history from the mid6th century bc until the return of jesus christ. The book of daniel chapter two nebuchadnezzar has a dream, challenging his wouldbe interpreters to first tell him the contents of the dream 1. Home bible studies daniel studies daniel 2 these small group studies of daniel contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Join beth in a faithbuilding study of prophecy and learn how to live with integrity in todays selfabsorbed society. Daniel 9 niv daniels prayer in the first year bible.
If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you understand this book of daniel. Chapter 2 they shall mingle themselves with the seed of men. Follow along in this chapterbychapter, selfgrading bible study as you unravel complex prophecies and learn simple biblical principles for everyday life. So the king summoned the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers and astrologers to tell him what he had dreamed. Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12. Daniel chapter 2 is the briefest and most concise overall picture of the history and future of the world in the entire bible.
Daniel 9 new international version niv daniels prayer. 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. Daniel prophesied after he was taken to babylon with the first captives. And the lord delivered jehoiakim king of judah into his hand, along with some of the articles from the temple of god.
Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. The king of babylon was throwing a wild party and huge celebrations were in order. King nebuchadnezzar and the babylonians conquered judah and deported the jews to babylon around 5978 bce. As we shall soon see, daniel, through no fault of his own, will find himself in a seemingly impossible situation with a death sentence hanging over his head. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible study. 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. A vision of things to come book of daniel bible study chapter 3. The book of daniel a study guide executable outlines. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 2,027,809 views. This truth is intended to be a great comfort and assurance to gods people as they face the spiritual adversaries in this present world. Image of daniel 2 chart bible, bible knowledge, scripture study. Many questions are primarily to stimulate discussion and there are no right or wrong answers.
Follow along in this chapter by chapter, selfgrading bible study as you unravel complex prophecies and learn simple biblical principles for everyday life. For a more detailed treatment, you are invited to look over my sermon outlines on daniel. Take me to the king, and i will interpret his dream for him. Or, last, simply read the article and ignore the questions. Daniel chapter 2 inductive bible study notes study and obey. We saw in the last study that daniel had been reading the prophecies of jeremiah when he saw that israel would be in exile for 70 years. The book of revelation refers to some passages in daniel. When things get hot book of daniel bible study chapter 4. Last week we talked about how scary and confusing it must have been for the jews to be in exile. Daniel, chapter 2 king james version christian answers. Peace and blessings, this is a chapter study on a ppt slide on daniel 2, a very important chapter in daniel and the entire bible. By studying this book, we can better understand our lords references to it cf. The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b. Interpretations of the book of daniel, and especially chapter 2, divide into two broad categories.
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. By i gordon daniel 2 presents us with a very interesting little passage. 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. And in the second year of the reign of nebuchadnezzar nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him. 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. The book of daniel is partly historical, relating various circumstances which befel himself and the jews, at babylon. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. Bible teaching from the book of daniel chapter 2 verses 122. The book of daniel was written by the prophet daniel. Sep 25, 20 peace and blessings, this is a chapter study on a ppt slide on daniel 2, a very important chapter in daniel and the entire bible.
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. The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay. He was seeking out all the wise men to kill them, on orders from the king. Bible study notes on the book of daniel ed knorrs study notespartly based on dr. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1. Daniel 2 chapter study bible study of daniel chapter 2. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. Book of daniel chapter 5 bible study the precarious. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i. Home bible studies daniel studies daniel 1 these small group studies of daniel contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Daniel and his friendsshadrach, meshach, and abednegohave to navigate between the demands nebuchadnezzar is putting on them and.
The book is said to make several historical blunders. Bible study on daniel chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars dream. Bible study book by beth moore provides a personal study experience five days. However, god brought this study to my search and i find it easy to read my bible along with this study which makes everything come to light. Daniel bible study chapter 5 part 2 the precarious position of the unbeliever. Daniel study book and audio cd set this bundle includes one copy of the. He was chosen out to learn the language, and to work in the kings palace. Daniel 7 parallels and expands upon chapter 2, revealing both the papal phase of the roman empire an. In fact, one of jesus favorite expressions about himself came from daniel.