Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. The authenticity of few books in the bible has been more furiously. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel. Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 1 prophetic symbols. Through the books of revelation and daniel god gives us a thorough description of the antichrist of bible prophecy. Daniel 11 was sealed until the time of the end dan 12. It is daniels detailed accuracy in his prophecies that has caused many critics to try to give a late date to the book of daniel, although no. As daniel had explained to king nebuchadnezzar, this kingdom will eventually break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever.
This period is called the times of the gentiles in the nt luke 21. 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. A prophecy that definitely shows daniel to be an authentic prophet is known as the 70 prophetic weeks. The seventy weeks prophecy is one of the most significant and detailed messianic prophecies of the old testament. Recommended books on bible prophecy prophecy lamb and. According to the expositors bible commentary, the third year of cyrus was 535 534. Posted in commentary, mark, study nt leave a comment on gehenna example explained. Conventioners were eager to obtain their copy of the newly released 320page book, pay attention to daniels prophecy. A documentary about bible prophecy that investigates shocking predictions of current global events.
Porphyry claimed that instead of being written by daniel about b. 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 book of daniel is the apocalyptic book of the hebrew bible. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions.
Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. But on this page you will see this great prophecy come to light. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniels final vision, describing a series. The book daniel must therefore have been written during the persecution under antiochus epiphanes and before his. But daniel also foretold things that would occur centuries later. In the bible, the prophecy of seventy weeks is a prophecy given to daniel by the angel gabriel. David guzik commentary on daniel 11, which contains one of the most. End times signs rapture prophecy timelines explained. Temple second edition 2011 thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Ezekiel, habakkuk, jeremiah, and zephaniah were daniels prophetic contemporaries. Daniel is not included as a book of prophecy by the jews. The book of daniel no other book in the bible has been attacked like the book of daniel. Verse by verse study on daniel chapter 7, the four beasts from the sea, the little horn and understanding daniel bible prophecy and the antichrist power. The passage has confused many biblical readers for years.
It located the most of its predictions within well defined prophetic periods, though reaching many centuries into the future. Alexander the great to jerusalem, and how he was shown the book of daniel by the. 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. The climax comes with the prophecy of the resurrection of the dead. 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. This chapter contains one of the most specifically fulfilled prophecies of the bible. The messianic time table according to daniel the prophet jews. Please read the prophecies fulfilled for further information on this subject.
Since other prophecies found in the book of daniel, such as the 70year. It is important to identify the antichrist because from it will come the sign, or mark, of its authority. The foundations and pillars ministry 1204 besstown rd beersheba springs tn 37305. Recommended books on bible prophecy are there certain books that are essential.
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. Daniel was gods mouthpiece to the gentile and jewish world, declaring gods. Nevertheless, jehovah revealed to daniel information that would make it possible to pinpoint the time when jesus would be anointed, or appointed, as the messiah, or christ. Many people think that biblical prophecies about the end of the world and the battle of armageddon are a christian thing. But endtimes prophecy is not just a christian thing. The span of time that daniels 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. The prophecy contained in daniel chapter 9 has been a much discussed chapter of the bible. How daniels prophecy foretells the messiahs arrival.
The seventh chapter of the book of daniel records an unusual vision that he received in the first year of the babylonian king belshazzar 555556 b. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor1preface the study of any of the old testament prophets is a worthwhile endeavor. The vision predicts major world empires and events from the time of daniel to the second coming of christ. This is a video collection of sermons and bible studies on the prophecies found in the biblical book of daniel. It would be worthwhile and advisable to read the page on bible prophecy symbols first to gain a comprehensive understanding of the many bible symbols before beginning. The book of daniel is unsealing middle east and prophecy. A study guide to the prophecies of daniel and the revelation. It is virtually impossible that you will not learn something of great value from this book.
The 2300 day prophecy in daniel is the longest time prophecy in the bible and is of vital importance to understand, and yet the truth of this important prophecy is rarely heard today. 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. No book of the bible has been attacked as viciously by theological liberals as the book of daniel. It no doubt would be of interest to some that jews for jesus, also known as messianic jews, printed a book telling how a number of jews came to believe in jesus as the messiah. Pastor explores the book of daniel to explain bible prophecy. Danielan authentic book of prophecy watchtower online. It is critical to realize that the book of daniel existed in documented form.
The book of daniel is no exception for it provides a wealth of information to those who would diligently consider it and its teachings. This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just before and after jesus christ returns to earth. How daniels prophecy foretells the messiahs arrival the prophet daniel lived more than 500 years before the birth of jesus. 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. The book of daniel is actually one of the most authenticated books of the old testament, historically and archaeologically, but this is a convenient shortcut for our purposes here. Prophecy of book of daniel explained the last seven years.
The aim of the book is to show that the god of israel, the one true god, is greater than the pagan gods. Daniel bible prophecy bible prophecy really can be understood. The chapter begins with daniel praying for israel, acknowledging the nations sins against god and asking for gods mercy. 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 prophetic book of daniel was written for our time. The great theme of the book of daniel are the four world empires which rule and will rule the worlds history from after jerusalems destruction up to christs appearing before the millennium. The most detailed prophecy in the bible life, hope. Calm music for meditation, sleep, healing therapy, spa duration.
The book of daniel is followed by the prophet hosea, the first of the prophets in the book of the twelve. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. Four of those folks described how the prophecy of daniel 9. As daniel had explained to king nebuchadnezzar, this kingdom will eventually break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it. Almost everyone looks at the book of daniel with a.
To help you in your understanding, study the chart below. Understanding daniel and the revelation plus supplementary material by p. 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. Each prophetic symbol is clearly explained in scripture. Pastor roger barriers ask roger column regularly appears at preach it, teach it. Biblical resources, such as the expositors bible commentary, provide the historical explanations for this prophecy. It was the first prophecy giving a consecutive history of the world from that time to the end. 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. You know, for religious fanatics and other societal oddballs. For each story about daniel and his friends, it fills in the historical background and develops spiritual applications. Jehovah could no longer publicly accept his earthly people israel or judah. Once you understand the meaning of the symbol, bible prophecy becomes plain.
In the following preterist commentary on daniel chapter 11, every prophecy is explained and found to be literally fulfilled. End of days bible study of the prophet daniel by h. Against this mark, the mark of the beast, or the mark of the authority of the antichrist, comes one of the bibles. The book of the prophet daniel jesus christ our savior. This book is almost a fullblown prophecy encyclopedia. The following pages are a scripture by scripture bible commentary on each chapter of the book of daniel and many historical quotes are given to reinforce the truth. The book that was sealed is not the revelation, but that portion of the prophecy of daniel relating to the last days. The antichrist daniel 7 and revelation bible universe.
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