The book of daniel a study guide executable outlines. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. Daniel and his friends hananiah, mishael, and azariah are among the people who get exiled to babylon. James, a servant of god and of the lord jesus christ, to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations. 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.
Solve this simple math problem and enter the result. These small group studies of daniel contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Many questions are primarily to stimulate discussion and there are no right or wrong answers. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. Answers are provided for only some of the questions. Now advanced in years, daniel is a senior statesman in babylon. They trusted in god, but did not flaunt their faith. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. The higher biblical critics especially seemed to attack the book of daniel from that perspective, often giving the book an authorship during the time of the.
Trials and temptations consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Nebuchadnezzars second dream and temporary insanity 4. Daniel 1, new international version niv the bible app. My business book of daniel bible study resource center. Below are some preliminary questions to assist in the study of this passage. This bible study guide was written to help you better understand endtime click the child pages below each page, i. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Home ecourses the book of daniel ecourse daniel chapter 1 lesson quiz daniel chapter 1 lesson please login to save you quiz you can move back and forth between the quiz and the lesson to perfect your selection of answers. Years ago, when in bible college, i was astonished at the attacks of the critics in relation to the dating of many books of the bible. The higher biblical critics especially seemed to attack the book of daniel from that perspective, often giving the book an authorship during the time of the maccabees a jewish group that recaptured the holy land. There is much controversy about who wrote the book of daniel. Daniel and his friends were taken as hostages to babylon as young men, about 15 years old. Bible study book by beth moore provides a personal study experience five days.
For a more detailed treatment, you are invited to look over my sermon outlines on daniel. Daniel study book and audio cd set this bundle includes one copy of the. The eighth chapter of daniel features an astounding vision of a male sheep and a male goat. God was with them and would use them for his purposes. As you look up the answers in your own bible, you will find bible study a rewarding experience. What word is repeatedly used to describe the people of god in this present passage of daniel note verses 18,21,22,25,27 printed below.
As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. Golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are all part of the fascinating, colorful book of daniel. This chapter might well be entitled the kings dream, that being the principal feature of it. Daniel receives the totally metal name of belteshazzar. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. 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.
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. Bible study on daniel chapter 1 taking a stand leaders guide. The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b. Bible study on daniel chapters 1 to 6 introduction. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon.
The phrase ancient of days is unique to the book of daniel. What did this vision represent, and is it relevant for us today. When a chapter or section is finished, you will see at the bottom of the page over the links, go to the next section. Follow along in this chapterbychapter, selfgrading bible study as you unravel complex prophecies and learn simple biblical principles for everyday life. 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. He was one of 3 administrators over the kingdom of the medes and persians. He was taken on the first of three steps to overthrow jerusalem which happened in 605 b. Daniel chapter 1 to begin or continue the study and daniel chapter 2 to continue, etc.
Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12. The book is named for a character from the babylonian exile see eras of jewish history exile and diaspora named daniel, although it. Which kings benefited from daniels knowledge of god. Daniel 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Daniel, chapter 1, introduces the theme of the entire booka titanic struggle between good and evil. 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. Daniel 1 commentary verse by verse commentary bible study. They are written in a somewhat different style and, as well see in the study of chapter 1, there is vigorous controversy as to when it was actually. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniel s training in babylon 1 in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah, nebuchadnezzar king of babylon came to jerusalem and besieged it.
Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon bible gateway. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. The palace master makes them cash in their hebrew names for slick, new babylonian ones. 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. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Daniel chapter 1 the book of daniel was written by the prophet daniel. Daniel 1 6 shows how these four jewish youths dealt tactfully and graciously with their captors. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible.
Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. Daniel chapter 1 starts our story in turmoil such as today. Nearly 25 years have passed since the events of chapter 4 and over 70 years since chapter 1. The book of daniel chapter one the book opens with the first deportation of jews to babylonian captivity 605 b.
Surrounded by evil, corruption and in a godless society, daniel had to decide how he was going to live. Daniels work and integrity set him apart from many of the others. Their names are daniel, hananiah, mishael, and azariah. 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. 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. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i. Hananiah, mishael, and azariah become respectively shadrach, meshach, and abednego. He carried them to the land of shinar to the temple of his god, and he put the vessels in the treasure house of his god. 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. It doesnt matter how you choose to study about this amazing man from history, as long as you do. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon.
Daniel 16 shows how these four jewish youths dealt tactfully and graciously with their captors. Check out in your commentaries and the introduction to daniel in a study bible to see what you can find out on your own about the dating of daniel. Bible study on daniel chapter 1 taking a stand leader. A careful study of the text helps reveal the identity of this supernatural being. Daniel chapter 1 sermon by bruce shields, daniel 1. In the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah, nebuchadnezzar king of babylon came to jerusalem and besieged it. And the lord delivered jehoiakim king of judah into his hand, along with some of the articles from the temple of god. King belshazzar gave a great banquet for a thousand of his nobles and drank wine with them.
Daniel s prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. Daniel prophesied after he was taken to babylon with the first captives. He has outlasted a number of kings and in his time belshazzar, the last of the chaldean kings of babylon, will be killed and babylon will pass from chaldean rule to rule by darius the mede. The title of the book comes from the name of its chief character and author. Daniel a contemporary of jeremiah and his fellow exile ezekiel, daniel lit. And the lord delivered jehoiakim king of judah into his hand, along with some of the vessels from the temple of god. You will discover the path to lasting happiness and lifes deepest joy. While belshazzar was drinking his wine, he gave orders to bring in the gold and silver goblets that nebuchadnezzar his father had taken from the temple in. Or, last, simply read the article and ignore the questions. 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 bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. Daniel was gods mouthpiece to the gentile and jewish world, declaring gods current and future plans.