
An in-depth study into
The Book of Daniel
How to Understand and Approach Bible Prophecy
Why study the book of Daniel?
No wise man, enchanter, magician or diviner can explain to the king the mystery he has asked about, but there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries."
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Daniel 2:27
There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. […] Call for Daniel, and he will tell you what the writing means.”
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Daniel 5:11-12
You, Daniel, roll up and seal the words of the scroll until the time of the end. Many will go here and there to increase knowledge.”
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Daniel 12:4
Lesson 1. How to Understand the Bible Prophecy
God does not do anything without revealing His secret to His servants the prophets, as the Bible says in Amos 3:7. He reveals deep and hidden things (Daniel 2:22). God, Who reveals mysteries, has disclosed what will happen at the end of days, as we can read in Daniel 2:28,29. He tells us beforehand, so that when it happens, our faith will be strengthened (John 14:29).
But why does God reveal future things?
Lesson 2. A Tale of Two Cities
The book of Daniel starts with two cities in antithesis, Jerusalem and Babylon, as a clue to a great controversy that is to be unfolded in the following chapters. While remaining in total control of history, God allowed the pagan Babylonians, as a punitive instrument, to capture the Jewish nation and destroy their capital city, Jerusalem.
Why would God allow His people to go to captivity?
Lesson 3. Contest of the Gods
When Nebuchadnezzar invaded Jerusalem at the time of the first captivity, he took from the Temple some of the sacred vessels and put them in the treasury of his gods. This act implied a contest of power and supremacy between the true God of heaven and the gods of Babylon.
Who wins in this contest?
Lesson 4. An Ancient Statue That Told the Time
God is always in control of His universe, in control of our world, ruling over the kingdoms and empires of our history. The dream God gave to Nebuchadnezzar, as well as subsequent events, made this absolutely clear. Human beings and satanic forces can only go as far as God will permit them.
Who could interpret that mysterious king's dream?
Lesson 5. The Prophecy that Ended with the Conversion of a King
It may surprise some to discover that the powerful king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar wrote most of the contents of Daniel chapter 4. He has recorded his personal testimony for posterity, relating how his overwhelming conversion came about.
Who could have dared to challenge the king?