This is the suggestion that i made to elder haskell which resulted in the book he published. This book will explore the prophecies of the bible in short summaries. This is proved by daniels personal experiences and by the prophecy, which runs through the book, of the establishment of the kingdom of god, a universal, eternal kingdom, a kingdom of peace and justice for all who prove faithful to him. Ezekiel, habakkuk, jeremiah, and zephaniah were daniels prophetic contemporaries. What this means is that daniels prophecies would not be fully understandable until the end times prior to christs return. The events and prophecies of this book cover at least the full length of the 70 year exile in babylon, from the first deportation of hebrew captives 2 chron. The book of daniel stands as powerful evidence for the genuineness of bible.
But you, daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end. The span of time that daniel s prophecy covers, includes the signs of the opening of the sixth seal and with it, of the third era, as explained by jesus the christ. May 22, 2017 the book of daniel provides an overview of world events from the days of king nebuchadnezzar of babylon all the way to christs crucifixion, resurrection and subsequent millennial reign. Since other prophecies found in the book of daniel, such as the 70year. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. Porphyry claimed that instead of being written by daniel about b. Nov 01, 2008 daniels prophecies explained book of daniel tags. It is not intended to be a full prophecy study but is only intended to be a quick guide through some of the major prophecies. Daniel is not included as a book of prophecy by the jews. The aim of the book is to show that the god of israel, the one true god, is greater than the pagan gods. In the bible, the prophecy of seventy weeks is a prophecy given to daniel by the angel gabriel. In both the greek version of the septuagint and the vulgate, the book of daniel is mentioned as the fourth of the major prophets, after ezekiel. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in zion.
If you have never been a student of bible prophecy, prepare to be an adept to see and understand things about our prophetic destiny that you never knew before. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor1preface the study of any of the old testament prophets is a worthwhile endeavor. Daniel 7 is the old testament chapter that most thoroughly prepares us for the book of revelation. The story of daniel the prophet, and the story of the seer of patmos. As daniel had explained to king nebuchadnezzar, this kingdom will eventually break in pieces and consume. The most detailed prophecy in the bible life, hope. A few explanations of certain portions might be added, but i am not sure that these would be needed. End of days bible study of the prophet daniel by h. Daniel s friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon.
The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just before and after jesus christ returns to earth. Biblical resources, such as the expositors bible commentary, provide the historical explanations for this prophecy. John zajacsan jose,ca author of the delicate balance i encourage all students of gods word to read james harmans new book. The book of daniel is unsealing middle east and prophecy. Satan had tried to keep daniel from understanding the visions he had received and thus prevent gods truth from being revealed. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in. If you want to understand these prophecies fully and in an easy to follow format then this is it. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints regards the book of daniel as the writings of daniel, who was deported from jerusalem to babylon c. The daniel prophecies gods plan for the last days book.
You will be amazed at how captivating these subjects are. 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 book of daniel niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed. Pastor explores the book of daniel to explain bible prophecy. The hebrew includes it among the ketubim writings, between ezra and esther, but only its protocanonical part chap. Daniel 11 timeline condensed one page commentary video overview daniel 11 explained condensed one page commentary revelation 7. Understanding the time of the end kindle edition by harman, james. Daniel and revelation with website search function you may email the author, and learn more about him here note. The last six chapters contain prophecies written by daniel himself. Since other prophecies found in the book of daniel, such as the 70year prophecy of jeremiah and the 70weeks prophecy indicating the year of the appearance of the messiah, were fulfilled exactly as predicted, we can have confidence that god also provided the details found in this prophecy in daniel 11 long before they took place.
Mar 08, 2020 the book of daniel prophecy explained. Bible prophecy charts the bible was designed to be a guide to all who wish to become acquainted with the will of their maker. The angel informs him that seventy weeks have been decreed for them, and then gives a detailed but cryptic description of those weeks. 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. This playlist examines all the prophecies in daniel 2, daniel 7, daniel 8, daniel 9, daniel 11, and daniel 12. God was revealing through him major prophecies of future worldruling empires. Please read the prophecies fulfilled for further information on this subject. 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. Daniel forms the framework for the book of revelation and for. The angel informs him that seventy weeks have been decreed for them, and then gives a detailed but cryptic description. The author cuts through the confusion in an elegant manner to show how close we are to the endtimes. The messianic time table according to daniel the prophet.
The prophecy of daniel 11 begins with the prediction that three more kings will arise in persia followed by a fourth who would stir up all against the realm of greece verse 2. The word translated grecia in the book of daniel is the name yavan javan, the name of a son of joktan, and of the race ionians, i. Each prophetic symbol is clearly explained in scripture. The following outline is provided by collins in his commentary on daniel. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history book it tells the present and future just as clearly. Oct 26, 2018 this book should be read by anyone interested in understanding how daniel s prophecies relate to the days we are living in. That is to say, the fulfillment of the vision of daniel took place in the year a. While praying for israels forgiveness an angel revealed to daniel the year in which god would forgive the sins of his people. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading daniels prophecies unsealed.
Daniels prophecies are in many respects the most remarkable of any in the sacred record and is the most comprehensive. The book daniel must therefore have been written during the persecution under antiochus epiphanes and before his. But endtimes prophecy is not just a christian thing. As isaac newton in his observations on the prophecies of daniel 1732 put it. Why is the book of daniel considered major prophetic. Consider how clearly he determines the year of manifestation. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. Its prophecies speak with increased meaning to this generation.
May 07, 2019 this is a video collection of sermons and bible studies on the prophecies found in the biblical book of daniel. Daniel explainedone of the most extensively researched commentaries on the book of daniel ever writtenoffers a thorough treatment of both the dramatic episodes and the prophetic visions. You know, for religious fanatics and other societal oddballs. Daniel is included in the small group of major prophets in christian canons, and its inclusion is based partly on its length and partly on its importance for christian eschatology. It sees in the work significant prophecies about the latter days, including the apostasy from and restoration of the gospel of jesus christ. You can actually piece together an entire timeline to endtime events using the book of daniel alone. May 18, 20 daniel is not included as a book of prophecy by the jews.
The book of daniel provides an overview of world events from the days of king nebuchadnezzar of babylon all the way to christs crucifixion, resurrection and subsequent millennial reign. End times signs rapture prophecy timelines explained. Biblical prophecy explained bible prophecy and truth. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. Daniel forms the framework for the book of revelation and for the understanding of biblical prophecy. Bible prophecy 11 prophecies of jesus and the end times. This book connects the dots between daniels prophecies and those of john the revelator. Daniel s prophecies are in many respects the most remarkable of any in the sacred record and is the most comprehensive. 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 imagery, information, characters and timing found in daniel 7 are all seen more fully in revelation.
There is a strong enmity between the greeks christian orthodox and the turks muslims that goes back to the conquest of constantinople istanbul and the rise of the ottoman empire. Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end. In the bible, the prophecy of seventy weeks chapter 9 of the book of daniel is a prophecy given to daniel by the angel gabriel in response to daniels prayer for god to act on behalf of his people and city i. However, even in the material is prophetic in nature, they are more interpretations of dreams than anything revealed as a message from god for his people. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 1 prophetic symbols. Daniel explained one of the most extensively researched commentaries on the book of daniel ever writtenoffers a thorough treatment of both the dramatic episodes and the prophetic visions.
The prophecies of daniel mysteries explained and dating demonstrated the seventy sevens or weeks, the four kingdoms and kings, etc page 1 of 2 note. I ve been able to complete the turkish version of the video on the book of daniel chapter 7. It is, however, among the writings of the jews which were popularly read during certain feast days. The first six chapters are a collection of historical papers written by.
The bible prophet, daniel, outlines in vivid detail world events now unfolding before our eyes. The title of the book comes from the name of its chief character and author. The authenticity of few books in the bible has been more furiously. In the bible, the prophecy of seventy weeks chapter 9 of the book of daniel is a prophecy given to daniel by the angel gabriel in response to daniel s prayer for god to act on behalf of his people and city i. According to most, the bible prophecy of daniels 70 weeks is either a messianic prophecy that foretells the baptism of jesus christ and the year of his crucifixion, or it is a prophecy that tells of the coming of antichrist and a seven year tribulation period. For each story about daniel and his friends, it fills in the historical background and develops spiritual applications. Daniel, prophecies of the encyclopedia of mormonism. This is proved by daniel s personal experiences and by the prophecy, which runs through the book, of the establishment of the kingdom of god, a universal, eternal kingdom, a kingdom of peace and justice for all who prove faithful to him. Many people think that biblical prophecies about the end of the world and the battle of armageddon are a christian thing. Modern protestant canons include isaiah, jeremiah, lamentations, e.
Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations. The book of daniel is a collection of papers written at several times. The angel gabriel specifically told daniel to seal up these prophecies until the time of the end. The prophetic book of daniel was written for our time. It was the first prophecy giving a consecutive history of the world from that time to the end. Does the book of daniel have any significance for us today. Daniel explained a commentary on the book of daniel overview. While it may not agree with the conclusions reached by sir robert anderson, serious bible students will want to consider the authors analysis in chapter 4 and appendix 4, which outline the important prophecy on daniel s. There is a fascinating account of prophecy in the old testament that is worthy of. Daniel and his friendsshadrach, meshach, and abednegohave to navigate between the demands nebuchadnezzar is putting on them and.
The books of daniel and the revelation should be bound together and published. Prophecies of daniel prophecies fulfilled, and yet to be. That daniel was indeed a prophet is well substantiated. It located the most of its predictions within well defined prophetic periods, though reaching many centuries into the future. The book of daniel no other book in the bible has been attacked like the book of daniel. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A study guide to the prophecies of daniel and the revelation.
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. Daniel reads in the books that the desolation of jerusalem must last for seventy years according to the. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history bookit tells the present and future just as clearly. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches. More than any other book of the hebrew scriptures, the writings of the prophet daniel confront us with evidence of the time of messiahs comingevidence that many people would rather not see. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. According to the expositors bible commentary, the third year of cyrus was 535 534.
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