The Book Of Daniel Introudction Handout

The Book of Daniel

Introduction:

Text:Daniel 1:17-21 “As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. 18 Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar. 19 And the king communed with them; and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: therefore stood they before the king. 20 And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm”

1. Beginning Daniel with Proper Hermeneutics:

   1. What is Hermeneutics?

      1. Science of interpreting, especially the bible,

      2. The Main Questions:

   2. The Basics Surrounding the Book of Daniel,

      1. Who Wrote the Book?

         1. See Ch. 8:2; 9:2&20; 12:5

         2. Matthew 24:15 “When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)” (also Mark 13:14)

            • II Peter 1:21 “For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.”

            • II Timothy 3:16 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”

      2. What is this book about,

      3. When was this book written,

      4. To Whom was this book written,

      5. Why Was it Written?

   3. Key events in Daniel we will be looking at:

      1. Daniel’s Resolve in Nebuchadnezzar Palace ch.1

      2. Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream, and the interpretation, ch.2

      3. The Hebrew Children and the Fiery Furnace, ch.3

      4. Nebuchadnezzar’s punished for his Pride, ch.4

      5. Persian overtakes Babylonian, ch.5

      6. Daniel in the Lions Den, Ch.6

      7. Daniel’s Dream of Messiah, ch.7

      8. Daniel’s Second Vision (defeat of the empires), ch.8

      9. 70 day years Prophecy, ch.9

      10. Daniel’s Prayers hindered, ch.10

      11. The Coming Antichrist, ch.11

      12. The Last Days events, ch.12

   4. A Few Bonus Features, we will look at:

      1. A Quick look at Prophecies,

      2. Some Incarnations of Christ,

         God of Heaven, (2:18) —– The Fourth Man (3:25) —— The Most High God (3:26)

         The King of Heaven (4:37)- The Living God (6:20) —— The Angel of God (6:22)

         The Son of Man (7:13) —– The Prince of Princes (8:25) —– The Messiah (9:25)

         The Glorious One from Heaven (10: 5, 6) —–The God of Gods (11:36)

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