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The Kings of the North and South Daniel 10:1-11:35 Introduction In this presentation there will be a concentrated focus on history, which will not be light reading, but must be seen as very important extra Biblical knowledge. A close study of the detailed prophecy in this section of work will show an amazing connection withContinue reading “Daniel Chapter 10-11“

Daniel’s Seventy Weeks Daniel 9:20-27 Introduction Daniel 9:20-27 holds great value for the student of prophecy, providing critical information that is key to understanding the Last Day’s events, and providing clarity to prophecies in the book of Revelation. The eight verses are difficult to interpret, and have led to a number of divergent interpretations, whichContinue reading “Daniel Chapter 9 (Part 2)“

Daniel’s Prayer of Intercession Daniel 9:1-19 Introduction In Christian bookstores around the world there will be a section dedicated to books on prayer, it is a popular subject. Many Christians seeking to develop a deeper relationship with God through prayer, will scan the numerous titles wondering which of the authors will best suit their needs.Continue reading “Daniel Chapter 9 (Part 1)“

A Vision of a Ram and a Goat Daniel: 8:1-27 Daniel’s Dream of a Ram and Goat: (Daniel 8: 1-8) Daniel 8 focuses on a vision which outlines the course of two empires of the relatively near future for Daniel. This vision of Daniel’s is dated about 550 BC, close to eleven years before theContinue reading “Daniel Chapter 8“

Four Beasts, the Son of Man and the Coming World Ruler Daniel 7:1-27 Four Beasts and the Son of Man (Daniel 7) The first six chapters of Daniel are centred around the royal court in Babylon, and the events that occur which bring together the royal house and the captive Jews – Daniel and hisContinue reading “Daniel chapter 7“

Daniel in the Lion’s Den Daniel 6:1-28 Context The Neo-Babylon Empire fell to the Medes and Persians in October 539 BC, the government of the now Persian province of Babylon is under Darius the Mede. Daniel 6 records an incident that occurs in the royal courts of Darius, a few years after he succeeds toContinue reading “Daniel Chapter 6“

The Handwriting on the Wall Daniel 5:1-31 Context Nebuchadnezzar’s empire did not last long after the great king’s death. The years following his death were marked with turmoil; there was civil war from within, and forces threatening the frontiers of the empire from the outside. Nebuchadnezzar’s son Evil-merodach (562 – 560 BC) succeeded him, butContinue reading “Daniel Chapter 5”

The Humbling of Nebuchadnezzar Daniel 4:1-37 Timeline The narrative of Nebuchadnezzar’s second dream occurs some years after the incident of the fiery furnace. The dream relates to the step-by-step process that God has been taking Nebuchadnezzar through. Step one was Nebuchadnezzar’s dream of the image, and Nebuchadnezzar saying that God is the “God of Gods”Continue reading “Daniel Chapter 4”

“Our God is able” Daniel 3:1-30 Introduction Chapter two ended with the words: “Daniel made a request of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego over the affairs of the province of Babylon. But Daniel remained at the king’s court“ (2:49). The request by Daniel that his friends be elevated to the positionContinue reading “Daniel Chapter 3”

Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream Chapter 2:1-49 Nebuchadnezzar Summons the Wise Men “In the second year of his reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; his mind was troubled and he could not sleep. So the king summoned the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers and astrologers to tell him what he had dreamed.” (Daniel 2:1-2a) The timing of this dream is significant, inContinue reading “Daniel Chapter 2”