Genesis 10-11, Daniel, Revelation 17-18 (Part 8) Babel and Babylon
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Babylon: The system of rebellion toward God
• Genesis is the inception
• Israel is scattered and taken captive under Babylon (Daniel)
• Just before Christ returns (Revelation 17-18), the focus is on Babylon.
Daniel
The strategy of Nebuchanezzar (Babylon)—Daniel 1:3
• Qualifications
o Family, 1:3b
o Age, v. 4a
o Physical appearance, v. 4
o Mental capacity, v. 4
o Social grace, v. 4b
• Method
o Changed viewpoint, v 4b
o Language
o Diet
o Names
Daniel--God is just
Belteshazzar—to protect life
Hananiah--God is gracious
Shadrach—same as the Babylonian God Murdoch
Mishael—who is God
Meshach—Venus
Azariah—God my helper
Abednego—servant of Nego
• Expanded techniques to get them on board
o Aesthetics
o Prestige