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DANIEL
(THE JUDGMENT OF GOD)
THE BOOK OF DANIEL IS DIVIDED INTO TWO “BOOKS”
“BOOK ONE” – CHAPTERS 1-6
THE LIFE AND LESSONS OF DANIEL
“BOOK TWO” – CHAPTERS 7-12
THE PROPHECIES AND VISIONS OF DANIEL
CHAPTER ONE
Daniel and his three friends arrive in Babylon.
Israel and Jerusalem have fallen to King Nebuchadnezzar.
*KEY VERSE – 8 - Daniel “determines in his heart” not to defile
himself.
*Daniel sets out to live a Godly life in a Godless world – no
matter the cost.
CHAPTER TWO
Nebuchadnezzar’S DREAM
(of the 4 Kingdoms)
• Key Verse – 44 – “In the time of those kings, the God of
Heaven will set up a kingdom…”
CHAPTER THREE
• Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego thrown
into the fiery furnace because of their
refusal to worship the Image erected by
King Nebuchadnezzar.
Key Verse – 17-18 – “Our God is able to deliver
us, but even if he doesn’t…”
KEY VERSE #2 – v.25 –
”Look, I see four men walking
around in the fire, unbound and
unharmed, and the fourth looks
like a Son of the Gods!”
CHAPTER FOUR
• Nebuchadnezzar goes “mad” and eats grass
like a cow (Boanthropy) because he refuses
to acknowledge the God of Heaven.
• KEY VERSE –7- “ so that the living may
know that the Most High God is
Sovereign…”
CHAPTER FIVE
The Handwriting on the Wall – Belshazzar is
Co-regent with his Father (Nabidonius) over
the Babylonian Empire. He is throwing a
giant, irreverent party – and the Hand of God
appears - writing on the wall – a code – that
only Daniel can interpret. “Mene, Mene,
Tekel, Parsin….”
Key Verse – 23 – “But you did not honor the
God who holds in His hand your life…”
CHAPTER SIX
Daniel in the Lion’s Den
(Under King Darius the Persian King)
Key Verse – 10 - …”he prayed to God…just
as he had done before…”
Chapter Seven
The Beginning of “BOOK TWO”
Daniel’s Dream - The Vision of the 4 Beasts
Key Verse – 9-14 –”…thrones were set in
place…The Ancient of Days took his seat…and
there before me was one like the Son of Man…He
approached the Throne…and was led into His
presence…His dominion is an everlasting
dominion…”
CHAPTER EIGHT
Daniel’s vision of a RAM and a GOAT…
A focused look at the future reign of the Persian and Greek empires.
A prophecy of Antiochus IV – The Old Testament Anti-Christ and a
foreshadowing of the final Anti-Christ who is to come.
KEY VERSE – 25 – “When they feel secure, he will destroy many and
take his stand against the Prince of Princes. Yet he will be
destroyed, but not by human power.”
Chapter Nine
THE 70 WEEKS of DANIEL –
The first 69 weeks = From Daniel’s Day until the coming of the Christ
-483 years or 173, 880 days until the coming of the Christ and the
presentation of Himself as Messiah. This happened TO THE DAY
– when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday!
The last 7 weeks = the LAST 7 YEARS OF HUMAN HISTORY – The
Great Tribulation!
There is a distinct prophecy concerning the Anti-Christ and his
attempt to destroy the people of God – and, his ultimate failure to
do so!
Key Verse – 25
“Know and understand
this…From the issuing of a
decree..until the ANNOINTED
ONE COMES… “
CHAPTER TEN
Daniel’s vision of a man…(An Angel Messenger)
Gives Daniel an understanding of the Spiritual Warfare that is
involved in the carrying out of Human history and in the
fulfillment of the Prophecies of the Most High God. Satan is
always working to thwart the plans of God…Yet God always
prevails. The amazing thing is that God allows US to play a part
through prayer, commitment and obedience in the fulfilling of His
Word!
Key Verse – 12 –
“Do not be afraid
Daniel, Since the first
day that you set your
mind..and to humble
yourself before
God…your words
were heard…”
Chapter Eleven
(A continuation of the dream and explanation that started in Chapter Ten)
Verses 1-32:
An UNBELIEVABLY detailed look at the time of the Greek Empire -naming
events, relationships and wars that would not happen for hundreds of
years into Daniel’s future. Yet history records…they all happened just as
the Word of God had prophesied!
Verses 33-45:
A marked shift takes place – Now the text is an unmistakable description of
the final Anti-Christ who is to appear in the end times.
Key Verse – 33 – “Those who are wise will instruct many…”
Chapter 12
This chapter speaks primarily of the End Times and the Great
Tribulation. It is filled with Theological statements on such topics as:
The Tribulation
The Rapture
The Book of Life
The Resurrection of the Dead (Both the “first” and “second” )
The Final Judgment
Key Verses:
Verse 3- “Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of Heaven, and
those who lead many to righteousness…”
Verse 10 –”none of the wicked will understand, but those who are wise will
understand.”
CONCLUDING APPLICATIONS
Daniel was “just a man.”
What separated him was –
1.Resolution in his heart to “not defile
himself.”
2.A consistency of his walk that God could
honor and use.
3. A desire to live for God even in a Godless
world – no matter the cost!