While the first part of the book of daniel is presented chronologically in the third person, the last part is written in the first person. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. Daniel lived for another 65 years, serving god through the reigns of four kings, and writing down a number of visions about the kingdoms of man and the future kingdom of god. The upside down kingdom of god in daniel baptist21. For many years, it has been difficult to find an accurate depiction of the statue we read about in the book of daniel representing the world kingdoms leading up to god s kingdom.
You will rest, but you will stand up for your lot at the end of the days. The book of daniel, among many other things, gives us a clear picture of the upsidedown from our perspective reality of the kingdom of godwhoever exalts. As the kingdom arrived in power and authority to god s people through jesus, the book of daniel portrayed both the rival and real kingdoms of jesus. For many years, it has been difficult to find an accurate depiction of the statue we read about in the book of daniel representing the world kingdoms leading up to gods kingdom.
In addition, the captivating prophecy, imagery, and symbolism make the book of daniel one of the most read of hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible. Nebuchadnezzar first acknowledges the might and kingdom of the most high god. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream. Daniel, a youth of remarkable integrity, was taken into exile in babylon before jerusalem was destroyed. It represents gods kingdom on earth apparently overshadowed by evil but finally to be vindicated. 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. Interpreted as a fourth kingdom, strong as iron, but the feet and toes partly of clay and partly of iron show it shall be a divided kingdom. The clearest explanation of the kingdom of god comes from the book of daniel, especially in chapters two and seven. As a very old man, daniel lived to see the fall of babylon. Then he relates a frightening dream and how it was fulfilled upon him. Daniel 2 god will overthrow pagan kingdoms and replace. In these chapters you will find one of the most dominant prophecies.
The book of daniel is about how god shows his everlasting wisdom, power, and faithfulness through one of israels greatest prophets. In chapter 7, daniel has a vision of four beasts coming up out of the sea, and is told that they represent four kingdoms. 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. Daniel also has vivid, symbolic visions about the future of israel, world kingdoms, and the kingdom of godexposing us to some of gods longterm plan for the world. He and some other jews exiles from the vanquished kingdom of judah were granted a measure of freedom by their captors.
It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but. The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our lord and of his christ i. The book of daniel introduction to the book of daniel in the bible. Daniel and his friendsshadrach, meshach, and abednegohave to navigate between the demands nebuchadnezzar is putting on them and. This is a commentary covering the first three of daniels visions in chapters 79.
May 02, 2020 only daniel could interpret the writing, a message of coming judgment from god. Just before his death, god told daniel, go your way, daniel, for these words are concealed and sealed up until the end time daniel 12. It is not by chance that the book of daniel begins and ends. The legendary daniel, known from long ago but still remembered as an exemplary character. Old testament bible quotations update on december 17, 2019 by pastor jack wellman daniel was a jew who lived in captivity, but because of his faith in god he met with success even while living in a foreign land. The book is named for a character from the babylonian exile see eras of jewish history exile and diaspora named daniel, although it. God is in control, no matter how things look, and his kingdom will one day fill the earth. The four beasts or kingdoms from the book of daniel the prophet daniel records several visions describing four beasts or kingdoms that would rise to power. And this kingdom will not be passed on to any other people. Its part of a collection of deeper life books that frank has previously written on the kingdom, gods eternal purpose, church restoration, and knowing the lord jesus. This theme is that god will overthrow pagan kingdoms and replace them with his own kingdom. This is a most valuable book and i hope that it will be widely read and discussed.
The book of daniel is followed by the prophet hosea, the first of the prophets in the book of the twelve. This dream appears in the record as daniels transcription of a state document of babylon. Feb 06, 2017 the book of daniel is mostly a prophetic book. The divine kingdom daniel 2 john macarthur the book. John bright is professor of hebrew and interpretation of the old testament, union theological seminary, richmond, virginia. He carried these off to the land of shinar, a to the house of his god, where he put them. Would you like to donate to gods kingdom ministries to keep the teaching going.
As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. Daniel 5 new international version niv the writing on the wall. 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. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. Daniel is the wise and righteous intermediary who is able to interpret dreams and thus convey the will of god to humans, the recipient of visions from on high that are. This is a commentary covering the first six chapters of daniel, which are the historical chapters. During his long life in babylon, daniel was greatly blessed by god, even escaping death in a lions pit and receiving visions that allowed him to. Daniel prophesies about gods kingdom while in babylon. Do you know how to interpret the four kingdoms of daniel. The divine kingdom daniel 2 john macarthur the book of.
Daniel also has vivid, symbolic visions about the future of israel, world kingdoms, and the kingdom of god exposing us to some of god s longterm plan for the world. The first three kingdoms of babylon, medopersia, and greece followed each other, with each successive kingdom conquering the previous one. Daniel gives details concerning the rise and fall of world powers from the time of ancient babylon right on down till the time when the kingdom of god crushes them out of existence forever. This poster is a solution to such a problem, and we believe it is the most accurate and correct teaching illustration available. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. The four beasts or kingdoms from the book of daniel the. The book of daniel is often read for its contribution to our understanding of endtimes events, but sometimes christians have been so obsessed with this that we have missed its main message. It investigates the claim that the stone kingdom in daniel 2 was not interpreted as the.
The kingdom according to the prophet daniel apple eye ministries. Daniel forsees the kingdom of god united church of god. King cyrus overthrew the city just as the prophets had foretold. This article surveys the various interpretations of the kingdom of god in dan 2. It will crush all those kingdoms and bring them to an end, but it will itself endure forever daniel 2. It also provides more details and explanation of god s judgment upon all people through the resurrection of the deada concept briefly mentioned by daniel daniel 12. In daniel, the superpower empires unconsciously mimicked gods global purpose by attempting to steal gods ruling authority and establish their own dominion over every tribe, tongue, people, and nation. The most high god is sovereign over the kingdoms of men. It shows that in spite of difficulties, confusion, and persecution, god is in control and will deliver his people as he has promised. He is the god of heaven, whose kingdom will never be destroyed dan 2. According to the bible what is the theme of the book of. He pointed out that history would be dominated by four powerful gentile kingdoms that would rule the world until they were destroyed by the fifth and final kingdom, gods kingdom involving national israel. Mar 09, 2020 the divine kingdom 44 in the days of those kings the god of heaven will set up a kingdom which will never be destroyed, and that kingdom will not be left for another people. There is a huge difference between a fan and a fanatic.
Daniel 2 god will overthrow pagan kingdoms and replace them. Daniel 5 the writing on the wall king bible gateway. God will someday replace the corrupt kingdoms of this world with his own kingdom. Daniel 2, 7, 9, 12 the coming of messiah the prince. The book of daniel is an excellent prediction of the coming of the messiah and the triumph of his messianic kingdom 2. The theological theme of the book is summarized in 4. For example, he says, it must be underscored and underscored again that while there is not a sign of defeatism or of despairing passivity regarding its mission in the early church, there is in all the new testament no brave talk of winning. Only daniel could interpret the writing, a message of coming judgment from god. The divine kingdom 44 in the days of those kings the god of heaven will set up a kingdom which will never be destroyed, and that kingdom will not be left for another people. Summary of the book of daniel the story of the bible. Daniel foresaw that in the time of the final ruling power of this wicked world, gods kingdom would act. The great nations of the world have risen against the lord.
John brights well written book, the kingdom of god, certainly is profound in the depth of its insight. It also provides more details and explanation of gods judgment upon all people through the resurrection of the deada concept briefly mentioned by daniel daniel 12. The kingdom of god occupies a prominent place in the nt. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. Bible book number 27daniel watchtower online library. This is the good news of daniels prophecy and the same good news jesus preached.
Weve all known a sports fanatic at some point in our lives. Here are glimpses of gods global purpose as seen in the book of daniel. 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 demonstrates the glorious wisdom and unmatched power of god at work in his people. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. The four kingdoms of daniel are four kingdoms which, according to the book of daniel, precede the endtime and the kingdom of god. Now almost 100 years old, daniel receives gods promise.
Chapter 7 brings us back to its first theme of the book of daniel. This poster is a solution to such a problem, and we believe it is the most. Being a man of character in a babylon world kindle edition by moody, dwight l download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Reclaiming the gospel of the kingdom wasnt meant to be read in a vacuum. Having set up in detail the lifesituation faced by daniel and his friends, the book of daniel now in daniel 2 begins the first of the three themes that form the chiastic structure described in the section above the big picture of the book of daniel. The book of daniel contains the crucial foundational passages concerning israel and the coming of the messiah, jesus christ. The book of daniel is about how god shows his everlasting wisdom, power. The book of revelation reveals the steps that will occur prior to christs return to establish the kingdom of god on earth. For an explanation of the themes in and structure of the book of daniel, see the section the big picture in the book of daniel. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading daniel, man of god. His book the kingdom of god won the 1952 abingdon press award. His kingdom is the one which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall endure to the end. According to the bible what is the theme of the book of daniel. Popular kingdom of god books meet your next favorite book.
The god of israel is consistently called the most high god in the book of daniel. Highlights from the book of daniel watchtower online library. The book of daniel part one church of the great god. The four beasts represented the kingdoms of babylon, medopersia, greece, and rome. In the days of those kings the god of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed. My list of top 5 books on the kingdom of god think theology. He is the god of heaven, whose kingdom will never be destroyed. In verses 3645, daniel explained the meaning of this dream to nebuchadnezzar. Mar 05, 2019 here are glimpses of gods global purpose as seen in the book of daniel.
As the kingdom arrived in power and authority to gods people through jesus, the book of daniel portrayed both the rival and real kingdoms of jesus. In chapter 7, god gave daniel a vision of four beasts. Daniel 8its relationship to the kingdom of god ministry magazine. The climax of his sovereign rule is described in revelation. Daniel interprets the dream 43 as you saw the iron mixed with clay, so the peoples will mix with one another, but will not hold together any more than iron mixes with clay.
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