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”
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Daniel Chapter 3
“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”
Daniel Chapter 2
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”
Daniel Chapter 1
Four Hebrew Youths in Babylon: Daniel 1:1-21 The Case for a Sixth Century Dating of Daniel As Daniel is an exceedingly important book in the study of prophecy, it is necessary to cover criticisms against the book to reassure the reader of the authenticity of the book, and that it is Holy Spirit inspired Scripture.Continue reading “Daniel Chapter 1”
Daniel
Introduction The importance of Daniel The importance of the Book of Daniel cannot be overemphasized, it reveals God’s sovereignty over history, and the “kings” of the earth. Daniel makes it clear that God has authority over the plans of man; an in-depth study of the book is exceedingly rewarding and revealing. Also, Daniel is anContinue reading “Daniel”