Among the jewish captives taken from judah and exiled to babylon was a young man whose hebrew name was daniel, renamed belteshazzar by the babylonians daniel 1. The book of daniel is a study, a commentary of the book of daniel in the bible. Prophet daniel about the babylonian exile of the jews, their return and. This is the text version of my video, an introduction to prophecy in history. Bible prophecy the book of daniel the book of daniel is a stunning example of bible prophecy. There is actually a play by play story of the world empires listed in the book of daniel. End of days bible study of the prophet daniel by h. Newsletter for march 20 i wish to discuss matters of prophecy in the book of daniel. In either case, if he misstated the matter regarding daniel, his claim of being the son of god would be nullified. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history with an eschatology a portrayal of end times cosmic in scope and political in focus. For a thorough survey of the problem, bill keller, nuclear nightmares, new york.
Even though the book of revelation gets the most publicity the book of daniel can tell us so much. It plays an important role in not only understanding prophecy past but also prophecy future. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history bookit tells the present and future just as clearly. You know, for religious fanatics and other societal oddballs. All had experience in two prophetic books of the bible the book of daniel and the book of revelation of john. So in chapter 11 we see an angel come to explain these. The end time has to do with events leading to the second coming of christ. Yet daniel 12 says that the abomination of desolation would occur at the very end of time when there is an increase in knowledge. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. For example, in chapter 8 daniel records this for us. The 11 th chapter of daniel contains a prophecy which has been fulfilled in incredible detail. Daniel chapter 2 outlines human history from the mid6th century bc until the return of jesus christ.
Christs ascension in the first century fulfilled daniels prophecy and. The validity of daniels authorship and prophecies is at stake. Brownlee, the meaning of the qumran scrolls for the bible. This school of thought interprets the book of daniel as referring to events that happened from. In more mundane language, it is an account of the activities and visions of daniel, a noble jew exiled at babylon, its message being that just as the god of israel saved daniel and his friends from their enemies, so. Keller williams realty is an american technology and international real estate franchise with. Intended to furnish a general view of the holy scriptures. He will confirm a covenant with many for one seven. Jewish antiquities, xi, 337 viii, 5 history also recounts that alexander bestowed great favors on the jews, and this is believed to have been because of what daniel said about him in prophecy. Along with this, there are two other statements concering sin. But endtimes prophecy is not just a christian thing. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history book it tells the present and future just as clearly. Jesus said that his generation would see the abomination of desolation in daniels prophecy. Daniel 12 modern english version mev the prophecy of the end times.
Mar, 2016 in this series, im going through chapter by chapter to see what daniels history got right and if he got anything wrong. Like most teenagers, i have a difficult time enjoying the study of ancient history. Revelation 10 is the prophecy that announces the time to unseal the prophecies of daniel. In the 11 th chapter of daniel is a most amazing prophecy and atheists and sceptics have left no stone unturned in a vain attempt to discredit it find this text a little difficult to read over our pattern. This story in the book of daniel shows us why things happen the way they do in history.
In the bible, the prophecy of seventy weeks chapter 9 of the book of daniel is a prophecy given to daniel by the angel gabriel in response to daniel s prayer for god to act on behalf of his people and city i. The years daniel mentions put this prophecy around 535 b. Conventioners were eager to obtain their copy of the newly released 320page book, pay attention to daniel s prophecy. In this article, i first of all want to go through. So the first segment of daniels timeoriented prophecy culminated in a year of jubilee, the 50th year. Ive got something to tell you about thats had a tremendously good effect on my life. The second half of daniel consists in four visions. Daniels prophecy shows that the son of man, jesus christ, will be given dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him. Danyelle daniel is a licensed real estate agent with keller williams san antonio specializing in properties in areas including 281 corridor hill country and.
Famous failures of prophetic interpretationaceh tsunami video. Prophets, even if a thousand kings should obstruct them, and the splendor of the whole. Scriptures, and that christ is neither a racist nor a real estate broker. His famous 70 weeks of years prophecy is understood not to refer to jesus and the destruction of the temple ca. The book of daniel contains the crucial foundational passages concerning israel and the coming of the messiah, jesus christ. Continuous historical system of prophetic interpretation the ten. David is the author of a new book daniel for you the good book.
In this series, im going through chapter by chapter to see what daniel s history got right and if he got anything wrong. Gaillour group headed by daniel gaillour is a premier real estate company serving the albuquerque, nm and surrounding areas. Start studying old testament poetry and prophecy exam 4. He used them so the evil powers he exposed wouldnt readily.
All four end with an antichrist figure who blasphemes god, overthrows the jewish law. That is to say the jewish author of daniel is using flawed methodologies in calculating the reigns of the persian kings and antiochus ivs end was not as predicted. The second time span in daniels prophecy calls for a period of sixtytwo 62 cycles of seven years, which equals 434 years. Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations. The book claims to have been written sometime in the 6th century bc, but because of the accuracy of its detailed predictions, daniel s critics insist that it must have been written after the events described. And there shall be a time of trouble such as never was since there was a nation even to that time. Daniels prophecy of the seventy weeks, however, refers to different historical contexts. The visions he has about the subjects are not understood by daniel though. Dan klawer with keller williams signature is a real estate professional in katy, tx.
With such a unique perspective, russell brings the message of daniel to a personal level as he challenges the reader to live as daniel lived in total obedience to god. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. The story of how he navigates these treacherous waters is both guidebook and case. Sep 27, 2012 todays events and bible prophecy the book of daniel 1280x720.
He didnt use symbols to prevent us from understanding his messages. Daniels vision of future world history article contributed by. Biblical research perspectives, 15161922 title author year. Charts include studies on the rapture and great tribulation. Daniel is told also that there would be an end made of sins and reconcilliaion for iniquity. They have sold more than a million books worldwide. Daniel 12 closes with the command to shut up and seal the prophecies until the time of the end. Christian eschatology is a major branch of study within christian theology dealing with the last. Bible prophecy the statue of daniel, an overview of the history of the world the lord god is our planets history firmly in their hands, with our country has big plans. Daniel 12 mev the prophecy of the end times and bible. Pay attention to daniels prophecy by watchtower bible and tract society of new york, 1999, watchtower bible and tract society of new york, international bible students association edition, in. Name withheld at request of source, telephone interview by william. The angel informs him that seventy weeks have been decreed for them, and then gives a detailed but cryptic description of those weeks. Daniel s passion for god and the life that follows is a main theme of this book.
With jesus the saints of the most high shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever. The four empires of daniels prophecies united church of god. This part of daniels prophecy seems to have several levels of fulfillment it has a short term, long term, and everlasting term. Your first home keller williams realty guide book 1. Daniel 8 continues the trend in chapters 2 and 7, this time. Felder interviews christina lee on how prophecy in the book of daniel demonstrates that the bible is the word of god. As interpreted by conservative expositors, the vision of daniel provides the most comprehensive and detailed prophecy of future events to be found anywhere in the old testament. In fact, from genesis to revelation, the books of the bible fit together. Introducing prophecy in history prophecies of daniel. Some have claimed this man never existed because he was less wellknown than cyrus, but prophecy only mentions those who are relevant from the point of view of prophecy not necessarily of history. A study in daniel leader guide christian grads fellowship.
An introduction to prophecy in historydaniel chapter 2daniel chapter 7daniel chapter 8daniel chapter 9a the 69 weeksthe last 7 years daniel 9. He is the founder of keller williams, which is the largest real estate company. Gary keller is an american entrepreneur and bestselling author. This brings us to daniels 70 th week, a key to understanding the last days and the return of christ. Hoping to share the prophecies of the bible, the university students of the world mission society church of god singapore sgwmscog held a bible seminar on feb 19, 2017 under the title, the prophecy of daniel and the history of europe even though most people regard the bible as a history book or even a storybook, it is actually filled with prophecies of which the fulfillment can be. Daniel 2, 7, 9, 12 the coming of messiah the prince. The amazing prophecy of daniel 11 and how it defies sceptics. If the book of daniel was a fraudulent production, christ was either ignorant of the matter, or dishonest about the prophecys authorship. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
The book claims to have been written sometime in the 6th century bc, but because of the accuracy of its detailed predictions, daniels critics insist that it must have been written after the events described. It cannot be overemphasized how relevant this book is to our current generation. The parallels between this vision and daniel 7 indicate that it is the fulfillment of daniels prophecy. Werner keller, another one of sierichs sources, rather understates the. Daniel s prophecy shows that the son of man, jesus christ, will be given dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him. The book of daniel opens with the backstory of his capture by the babylonians. In these chapters you will find one of the most dominant prophecies. This introduction is quite extensiveall of chapter 10.
Gaillour group real estate in albuquerque and surrounding areas. Since certain prophecies in the book of daniel seem to have their fulfillment in. The book of daniel is an excellent prediction of the coming of the messiah and the triumph of his messianic kingdom 2. Bible prophecy, and gave it a contemporaneous application. Daniel 7 parallels and expands upon chapter 2, revealing both the papal phase of the roman empire an.
The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. Each verse and each sentence is dissected to unveil great prophesies which are coming to fruition today. The prophecy of the seventy weeks of the book of daniel. This book will give you solid evidence of that fact, so simple that a child can understand. Today, one to one bible reading, as well as the big picture story bible. The final events of daniel and revelation are happening now. Revelation and bible prophecy ubc computer science. Adding the initial 49 years to the 434 years equals 483 old testament years.
Felder interviews christina lee on how prophecy in the book of daniel demonstrates that the bible is. An introduction to prophecy in history prophecies of daniel. The prophecies of daniel were sealed up, so they would not be understood until the end of the age, according to daniel 8. You will be amazed at how captivating these subjects are. We believe the biblical account is true, but some question the dating. Daniel, the central character of the book of daniel, faces the question under extreme. In this episode of help me teach the bible, i talk with david helm, pastor of the hyde. The parthenon in athens stands as a reminder of greeces power. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. Many people think that biblical prophecies about the end of the world and the battle of armageddon are a christian thing. But first, ill tell you about myself so youll understand my interest in this subject. Aug 05, 2011 the prophecies of daniel were sealed up, so they would not be understood until the end of the age, according to daniel 8. The key to prophetic revelation, moody publishers, 1989.
The introduction to the prophecy of daniel 11 is given in the preceding chapter. Just as military planners send secret messages in code to keep the enemy from intercepting and understanding them, so god has cloaked prophecy in symbolic language. The two prophecies are related and should be studied in sequence. Discussion of the interpretative approaches to the book of daniel. And at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone who shall be found written in the book. Conventioners were eager to obtain their copy of the newly released 320page book, pay attention to daniels prophecy. Daniel foretold the rise of empires such as greece and rome hundreds of years before these events took place. Just the word prophecy brings different thoughts to people. The validity of daniel s authorship and prophecies is at stake. Christs ascension in the first century fulfilled daniels prophecy and inaugurated the kingdom acts 2.
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