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Introduction
The book of Daniel is written in two parts: Chapters 1-6 are historical, and chapters 7-12 are prophetic.
The book was written in two languages.
is composed in Aramaic and the rest of the book is in Hebrew.
This is probably because of Daniel's personal history, and the impact captivity would have on him, and the Jewish culture.
Author - Daniel
1. Daniel was born into a wealthy and noble family in Judah.
2. In 606 BC. he was among the thousands taken captive in the first wave of Babylonian conquest.
(Daniel 1:1-7)
3. Daniel distinguished himself in government service.
a.
He was specially trained for leadership in Nebuchadnezzar's court.
(1:3-6)
b.
King Darius appointed Daniel as one of his three chief ad-ministrators (6:3), and planned to set him over his whole kingdom (6:4).
4. Throughout his captivity and promotions, Daniel remained a deeply spiritual man, faithful to his God and his convictions.
(cf.
1:8-16; 6:1)
a.
He proclaimed the message of God faithfully.
(5:24-8)
b.
He was given the ability to interpret dreams and visions.
[1] Those of others.
(2-5)
[2] His own.
(7-12)
c.
Despite his great faith and special ability, he never claimed credit for himself.
(2:27-30)
5. Though liberal scholars have questioned Daniel's authorship of the book, there is little doubt about that fact.
a.
The book itself presents Daniel as the author (cf.
; ; ; )
b.
The historicity of Daniel is found in his contemporary Eze-kiel, who speaks of him several times.
c.
The testimony of Jesus is that this book was written by "Daniel, the Prophet".
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d.
The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls has provided further archaeological evidence of Daniel's authorship.
Purpose
1.
The initial purpose of the book was to allow captive Judah to know its immediate and long-term future.
a.
It told the captives that the political kingdoms of the earth would come and go.
b.
The book called for them to be faithful to God.
2. In addition to the above, the purpose for readers of all genera-tions is to show God's providential hand bringing about His will.
I. Background of the book.
II.
Main message of the Book
A. Remember that Daniel was taken in the first wave of Babylo-nian captivity (606 BC).
B. He lived during the highest of Babylon's power and witnessed its fall to the Medes and Persians.
C. The book covers the period from 606 BC () to 536 BC ()
II.
Main message of the Book
A. The main message of the book is the sovereignty of God.
1. Through the powers of Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome, God would show us His purposes.
2. The same could be said today of the U.S., Russia, China, etc.
B. With regard to individuals, God does not control the decisions of human beings (cf.
; ), but He uses our choices to bring about His desired ends.
Outline of the Book of Daniel
A. The story of Daniel and others.
1.
Daniel and three other captives from Judah are trained for ser-vice in Nebuchadnezzar's court.
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a.
They wouldn't defile themselves with the King's food.
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b.
Through their fast, God sustained and blessed them for their integrity.
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2. When Nebuchadnezzar had a troubling dream, only Daniel could interpret it.
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He was then given a prominent position in the King's court.
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3. Nebuchadnezzar erected a golden image for worship (), but Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to bow before it ().
a.
The three were cast into a fiery furnace but were delivered by God.
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The three were cast into a fiery furnace but were delivered by God.
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6. Nebuchadnezzar had another dream that was interpreted by Daniel.
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4. Nebuchadnezzar had another dream that was interpreted by Daniel.
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a.
Its message was fulfilled when Nebuchadnezzar became temporarily insane because of his pride.
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He recovered and praised God.
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5.
Under Nebuchadnezzar's successor, Belshazzar, Daniel inter-preted mysterious writing which appeared on the wall.
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The prophecy was fulfilled that very evening when Darius the Mede conquered Babylon and Belshazzar was killed.
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Daniel was given an honored position in Darius' court.
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c.
Jealous peers plotted against him (), but when Daniel was thrown into the den of lions, God shut their mouths.
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B. Daniel's Visions and Prophecies.
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1.
The second half of the book goes from a personal record of Daniel's life to revelations he received about the kingdom of God.
These included the:
a. Vision of four great beasts.
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b.
Vision of the ram and shaggy goat (Daniel8:1-27)
c.
Vision of the 70 weeks.
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d.
Vision of events during the Maccabean era.
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2. Daniel was then told to seal the book.
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Key themes of the book.
A. The earthly kingdoms and the Kingdom of God.
1.
In , Nebuchadnezzar has a dream about an image made of four different materials.
a.
This image had a head of gold, a chest and arms of silver, a belly and thighs of brass, legs of iron and feet of iron and clay.
b.
Daniel interpreted the meaning as four earthly kingdoms:
[1] Gold was Babylon.
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