And the spirit of god was hovering over the surface of the waters. Bible study series the book of daniel chapter 5 belshazzar, nebuchadnezzars son was now king. Each lesson will lead you on a journey of discovery into the scriptures. Daniel 1 in the picture study bible, with maps and background information on daniel 1 bible history online. Bible study on daniel chapter 1 taking a stand leader. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. Genesis 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. An introduction to daniel chapter 1 in this first chapter of the book of daniel, one of the most intense prophetic books of the old testament, we are introduced to several new names, including four hebrew men who have been taken into exile in babylonian captivity. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading daniel macarthur bible studies book 5. Daniel answered in the presence of the king, and said, the secret which the king hath demanded cannot the wise men, the astrologers, the magicians, the soothsayers, shew unto the king. Bible study on daniel chapters 1 to 6 introduction. The prophet daniel lived in the sixth century before the birth of jesus.
Daniel prophesied after he was taken to babylon with the first captives. Some people now believe that shortly before the start of this war was when the book of daniel was written, primarily to encourage jewish believers at a. There are three themes in daniel that i want to look at, but i want to say this. Daniel summary paul tripps the gospel one chapter at a. Daniel macarthur bible studies book 5 kindle edition. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Daniel, chapter 1 king james version christian answers. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 1 daniels. A verse by verse, expositional bible study on the gospel of john chapter 1. He also had visions that daniel had given interpretation to. Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12. This is a bible study in daniel chapter 5 at bible study.
Daniel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Daniel, chapter 1, introduces the theme of the entire booka titanic struggle between good and evil. The second year of the reign of nebuchadnezzar that is, the second year of his reigning alone, for he was king two years before his fathers death. You could also use it as a personal bible study or devotional. Daniel 1 commentary verse by verse commentary bible study. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding. But if you really want to get the most out of it, when the. He was taken on the first of three steps to overthrow jerusalem which happened in 605 b. 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. Read the chapter in daniel and answer the study questions yourself. The eleventh chapter of the old testament book of daniel is an amazing testimony to the inspiration of the bible and the wisdom of god. 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. Join beth in a faithbuilding study of prophecy and learn how to live with integrity in todays selfabsorbed society. In fact, the heroic nature of this one is the dominant theme of daniel, and it just really sadly misses the point when we focus more on the action of the human characters and not the one that is on center stage in daniel.
Golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are all part of the fascinating, colorful book of daniel. Now from among those of the sons of judah were daniel, hananiah, mishael, and azariah. Nebuchadnezzar was the focus of the first 4 chapters in daniel. It is designed to help christians learn more about the bible they love so much and to think.
Sep 07, 2017 the book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon. We get to see what man is doing on earth and we get to see what god is doing in heaven.
Join us as jason jackson conducts a study of this great text wherein prophecy proves inspiration and divine revelation brings hope. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. The seeds of his great success are evident in the very first chapter of the book of daniel. Daniel chapter 1 kjv king james version in verse 3 the word eunuchs and the king spake unto ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of israel, and of the kings seed, and of the princes.
The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible students and scholars 2. Jan 07, 2016 this feature is not available right now. God talked to him and on several occasions mighty angels appeared to him. Blue letter bible is now partnering with wordboarda whiteboard animation project developed by james street that focuses on explaining books or passages in the bible in a fun, simple way. Daniel was relied upon to decipher and explain the writing on the wall leading to a further promotion. They are written in a somewhat different style and, as well see in the study of chapter 1. 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. Genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua judges ruth 1 samuel 2 samuel 1 kings 2 kings 1 chronicles 2 chronicles ezra nehemiah esther job psalms proverbs ecclesiastes song of solomon isaiah jeremiah lamentations ezekiel daniel hosea joel amos obadiah jonah micah nahum habakkuk zephaniah haggai zechariah malachi. Berean study bible now it pleased darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, new american standard bible it seemed good to darius to appoint 120 satraps over the kingdom, that they would be in charge of the whole kingdom. This was therefore the fifth year of his reign, and the fourth of the captivity of daniel. Isaiah, jeremiah, and ezekiel, began immediately with divine visions. This truth is intended to be a great comfort and assurance to gods people as they face the spiritual adversaries in this present world. Also read the good discussion of the possibility of a confusion of two similar terms i.
Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon bible gateway. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 7 the times of the gentiles the earthly scene. Daniel 1, new international version niv the bible app. The book of daniel is almost two separate books, chapters 1 to 6 that describe six incidents in the life of daniel and his friends history, and chapters 7 to 12, which are visions and prophecy. Follow along in this chapterbychapter, selfgrading bible study as you unravel complex prophecies and learn simple biblical principles for everyday life. Robert lindsteds work, the zondervan niv study bible 2002, and various other sources. 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. The book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation.
Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1. Daniel would now set the stage for his interpretation of the writing on the wall. Study guide for daniel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Bible study of daniel chap 1 deals with taking a stand in a difficult situation. Daniel 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. This chapter gives us a more particular account of the beginning of daniels life, his original and education, than we have of any other of the prophets. Bible study notes on the book of daniel ed knorrs study notespartly based on dr.
Also discusses the author of daniel and when it was written. From the first two verses of daniel 1 which inform us of the setting of the book, we can draw some initial conclusions to provide the key to understanding this book and its implications for our lives. This ten division stage of the roman empire is also pictured in the book of revelation. Now, chapter 7 is split up into an earthly and a heavenly scene. When youre done, read over the notes for that chapter in the daniel article. The early church father and bible scholar, jerome, states. The book of daniel was written by the prophet daniel. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b. As you look up the answers in your own bible, you will find bible study a rewarding experience.
Or when god began to create the heavens and the earth. Or, last, simply read the article and ignore the questions. If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you understand this book of daniel. You will discover the path to lasting happiness and lifes deepest joy. The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. The book of daniel chapter one the book opens with the first deportation of jews to babylonian captivity 605 b. Pastor steve often cites daniel to explain biblical prophecy elsewhere in scripture especially in his revelation study, and now, finally, we are pleased to present the definitive vbvmi study on this essential book of scripture. Daniel was not only a patriot, statesman, and prophet, but he was a dreamer of dreams and a seer of visions.