Daniel 8:1 -In the third year of Belshazzar
Daniel 8:2-4 -Vision of a ram
Daniel 8:5-7 -A goat tramples the ram
Daniel 8:8-14 -A little horn (Antiochus Epiphanes)
Daniel 8:15-17 -Beginning of an explanation of the vision
Daniel 8:18-27 -Medo-Persia and Greece
History Recap: The Persian Empire fell to the Macedonian Empire of Alexander the Great. After the death of Alexander, his empire was divided up into several smaller kingdoms, each ruled by one of his generals. Two of these kingdoms, the Selucid (Syria) and Ptolemaic (Egypt) are of particular interest to us.
Daniel 10:10-14 -What will happen to Daniel’s people in the latter days
Daniel 10:15-21 -Daniel is troubled
Daniel 11:1-4 -In the first year of Darius, a vision of 4 more kings od Persia and one mighty king (Alexander) after that
Daniel 11:5-8 -The king of the south (Ptolemaic/Egyptian kingdom)
Daniel 11:9-13 -King of the south will not prevail against the king of the north (Selucid/Syrian)
Daniel 11:14-16 -Men from among your own, rulership by king of the north
Daniel 11:17-28 -Kings of the North
Daniel 11:29-39 -A king of the north and abomination of desolation: Antiochus Epiphanes
Daniel 11:40-45 -Fall of the king of the south, later defeat of the king of the north
History Recap: After the division of Alexander’s empire, the kings of the Selucid and Ptolemaic kingdoms warred against each other, with Judea trading hands several times. Eventually, Antiochus Epiphanes led the northern Selucid kingdom to victory. He also established a fortress inside Jerusalem, forbid the worship of Jehovah, instituted the worship of Zeus in the temple, and massacred Jews who rose up against him. “Epiphanes” was a name he took for himself, proclaiming himself to be the epiphany, or manifestation, of a god. All of this led to the Maccabean revolt and a short period of Jewish independence before Roman governorship.
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Monday, March 1, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Daniel: Four Beasts - 2/21/10pm
In the second chapter of Daniel, we are presented with a situation where the king has a dream and wants to test his advisors by having them tell him the dream and its interpretation. Only Daniel is given this ability by God, and he does so. The dream is one we are probably familiar with, and has to do with the kingdoms which were to arise.
Daniel 2:1 -A dream in the second year of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign
Daniel 2:2-3 -Nebuchadnezzar summons the wise men
Daniel 2:4-13 -The wise men have no answer, the king grows angry
Daniel 2:14-23 -Daniel and his companions pray and are given the secret
Daniel 2:24-30 -Daniel comes to the king, giving the glory to God
Daniel 2:31-35 -Nebuchadnezzar’s dream
Daniel 2:36-45 -The explanation of the dream: the statue is four kingdoms
Head of Gold - Nebuchadnezzar/Babylonian Empire
Chest of silver - Medes and Persians/Persian Empire
Belly of Brass - Greek/Macedonian Empire
Legs of Iron, Mixed Feet - Roman Empire
Rock not cut with hands - Kingdom of God
In the 7th chapter of Daniel, Daniel is given a dream. This dream, like Nebuchadnezzar’s, had to do with four kingdoms and the Lord’s victory during the fourth kingdom.
Daniel 7:1 -Daniel’s dream in the first year of Belshazzar’s reign
Daniel 7:2-4 -The first beast, like a lion with eagle’s wings
Daniel 7:5 -The second beast, like a bear with ribs in its mouth
Daniel 7:6 -The third beast, like a 4-headed leopard with 4 wings
Daniel 7:7-8 -The fourth beast, different, with 10 horns and iron teeth. A little horn displaces 3 horns, speaking pompous words
Daniel 7:9-14 -The fourth beast is slain, the kingdom belongs to the Lord
Daniel 7:15-18 -The beasts are kingdoms, saints will receive the kingdom
Daniel 7:19-20 -What about the fourth beast and the little horn?
Daniel 7:21-28 -The fourth beast is a kingdom (Rome) which will rule the earth, one of the kings of which will persecute the saints for 3 ½ “times.” Then his kingdom will be removed and given to the saints.
In the book of Revelation, we see a beast that matches the fourth beast of Daniel 7 (Rome). The meaning of this passage is made more clear, having examined Daniel’s words.
Revelation 13:1-4 -The beast from the sea, possessing traits of the beasts from Daniel 7, particularly the fourth beast
Revelation 13:5-10 -The beast speaks blasphemies and persecutes the saints for 42 months (3 ½ years)
The Lord is victorious. The Lord’s prophecies have been fulfilled, save that we wait for Christ’s return. Are you prepared? Are you with the victorious Christ or against Him?
Daniel 2:1 -A dream in the second year of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign
Daniel 2:2-3 -Nebuchadnezzar summons the wise men
Daniel 2:4-13 -The wise men have no answer, the king grows angry
Daniel 2:14-23 -Daniel and his companions pray and are given the secret
Daniel 2:24-30 -Daniel comes to the king, giving the glory to God
Daniel 2:31-35 -Nebuchadnezzar’s dream
Daniel 2:36-45 -The explanation of the dream: the statue is four kingdoms
Head of Gold - Nebuchadnezzar/Babylonian Empire
Chest of silver - Medes and Persians/Persian Empire
Belly of Brass - Greek/Macedonian Empire
Legs of Iron, Mixed Feet - Roman Empire
Rock not cut with hands - Kingdom of God
In the 7th chapter of Daniel, Daniel is given a dream. This dream, like Nebuchadnezzar’s, had to do with four kingdoms and the Lord’s victory during the fourth kingdom.
Daniel 7:1 -Daniel’s dream in the first year of Belshazzar’s reign
Daniel 7:2-4 -The first beast, like a lion with eagle’s wings
Daniel 7:5 -The second beast, like a bear with ribs in its mouth
Daniel 7:6 -The third beast, like a 4-headed leopard with 4 wings
Daniel 7:7-8 -The fourth beast, different, with 10 horns and iron teeth. A little horn displaces 3 horns, speaking pompous words
Daniel 7:9-14 -The fourth beast is slain, the kingdom belongs to the Lord
Daniel 7:15-18 -The beasts are kingdoms, saints will receive the kingdom
Daniel 7:19-20 -What about the fourth beast and the little horn?
Daniel 7:21-28 -The fourth beast is a kingdom (Rome) which will rule the earth, one of the kings of which will persecute the saints for 3 ½ “times.” Then his kingdom will be removed and given to the saints.
In the book of Revelation, we see a beast that matches the fourth beast of Daniel 7 (Rome). The meaning of this passage is made more clear, having examined Daniel’s words.
Revelation 13:1-4 -The beast from the sea, possessing traits of the beasts from Daniel 7, particularly the fourth beast
Revelation 13:5-10 -The beast speaks blasphemies and persecutes the saints for 42 months (3 ½ years)
The Lord is victorious. The Lord’s prophecies have been fulfilled, save that we wait for Christ’s return. Are you prepared? Are you with the victorious Christ or against Him?
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Daniel: Context 2/14/10pm
In the Days of Nebuchadnezzar (beginning 586 BC)
In his youth, Nebuchadnezzar defeated Jerusalem and carried the city’s inhabitants into captivity. This was done in accordance with God’s will as punishment for the sins of Judah.
Daniel 1:1-2 -Nebuchadnezzar captures Jerusalem
Daniel 1:3-7 -Noble young Hebrews are gathered
Daniel 1:8-14 -Daniel and his friends refuse to eat the king’s delicacies
Daniel 1:15-16 -Daniel and his friends are in better condition than the others
Daniel 1:17-21 -Daniel and his friends are blessed and given high position
In the Days of Belshazzar (ending 539BC)
Daniel remained in captivity with the rest of Israel, continuing until the reign of Belshazzar, son of Nabonidus and grandson of Nebuchadnezzar. It was in Belshazzar’s reign that Babylon was defeated on the night of October 29, 539.
Daniel 5:1-4 -Belshazzar uses the temple vessels for a party
Daniel 5:5-9 -The writing on the wall
Daniel 5:10-12 -The queen remembers Daniel
Daniel 5:13-16 -Daniel asked for the interpretation
Daniel 5:17-29 -Daniel gives the interpretation and condemnation of Belshazzar
Daniel 5:30-31 -Babylon falls to the Medes and Persians
And in the Days of Darius the Mede and Cyrus the Persian (about 536BC)
After the Babylonian empire fell, the Medo-Persian empire (often also referred to as simply the Persian Empire) “inherited” the captive Hebrews. Daniel, as before, was granted high position into the reign of Cyrus.
Daniel 6:1-3 -Daniel given high position
Daniel 6:4-9 -Daniel is plotted against, Darius signs the law against prayer/petition to any but himself for 30 days
Daniel 6:10 -Daniel continues to pray
Daniel 6:11-13 -Daniel is reported to Darius
Daniel 6:14-17 -Darius orders Daniel to the lion’s den
Daniel 6:18-23 -Daniel is kept save from the lions
Daniel 6:24 -The conspirators are cast into the lion’s den
Daniel 6:25-27 -Darius issues a decree
Daniel 6:28 -Daniel prospered in the days of Darius and Cyrus
Ezra 1:1-4 -Cyrus ends the captivity
In his youth, Nebuchadnezzar defeated Jerusalem and carried the city’s inhabitants into captivity. This was done in accordance with God’s will as punishment for the sins of Judah.
Daniel 1:1-2 -Nebuchadnezzar captures Jerusalem
Daniel 1:3-7 -Noble young Hebrews are gathered
Daniel 1:8-14 -Daniel and his friends refuse to eat the king’s delicacies
Daniel 1:15-16 -Daniel and his friends are in better condition than the others
Daniel 1:17-21 -Daniel and his friends are blessed and given high position
In the Days of Belshazzar (ending 539BC)
Daniel remained in captivity with the rest of Israel, continuing until the reign of Belshazzar, son of Nabonidus and grandson of Nebuchadnezzar. It was in Belshazzar’s reign that Babylon was defeated on the night of October 29, 539.
Daniel 5:1-4 -Belshazzar uses the temple vessels for a party
Daniel 5:5-9 -The writing on the wall
Daniel 5:10-12 -The queen remembers Daniel
Daniel 5:13-16 -Daniel asked for the interpretation
Daniel 5:17-29 -Daniel gives the interpretation and condemnation of Belshazzar
Daniel 5:30-31 -Babylon falls to the Medes and Persians
And in the Days of Darius the Mede and Cyrus the Persian (about 536BC)
After the Babylonian empire fell, the Medo-Persian empire (often also referred to as simply the Persian Empire) “inherited” the captive Hebrews. Daniel, as before, was granted high position into the reign of Cyrus.
Daniel 6:1-3 -Daniel given high position
Daniel 6:4-9 -Daniel is plotted against, Darius signs the law against prayer/petition to any but himself for 30 days
Daniel 6:10 -Daniel continues to pray
Daniel 6:11-13 -Daniel is reported to Darius
Daniel 6:14-17 -Darius orders Daniel to the lion’s den
Daniel 6:18-23 -Daniel is kept save from the lions
Daniel 6:24 -The conspirators are cast into the lion’s den
Daniel 6:25-27 -Darius issues a decree
Daniel 6:28 -Daniel prospered in the days of Darius and Cyrus
Ezra 1:1-4 -Cyrus ends the captivity
Friday, October 2, 2009
Two Kings' Pride - 9/27/09pm
Proverbs 11:2 -Pride brings disgrace, humility brings wisdom
Proverbs 16:18 -Pride goes before a fall
Nebuchadnezzar
Daniel 4:1-37 -Nebuchadnezzar is full of pride, but is humbled
Belshazzar
Daniel 5:1-31 -Belshazzar is proud, and does not humble himself
James 4:6-10 -Humble yourself
I Peter 5:1-9 -Humble yourself
Proverbs 16:18 -Pride goes before a fall
Nebuchadnezzar
Daniel 4:1-37 -Nebuchadnezzar is full of pride, but is humbled
Belshazzar
Daniel 5:1-31 -Belshazzar is proud, and does not humble himself
James 4:6-10 -Humble yourself
I Peter 5:1-9 -Humble yourself
Sunday, July 13, 2008
The Lion's Den - 7/13/08am
Daniel 6
Above reproach (vv 1-5)
We see that Daniel was above reproach. Even though other men wanted to accuse him of something, there was nothing to accuse him of.
I Peter 3:13-16 -The slanderer may be put to shame
I Timothy 3: 1-9 -Elders must be above reproach
Acting before thinking (vv 6-9)
The king acted quickly, without thinking things all the way through. While on the surface it seemed like a good idea (it appealed to his pride), it was not what he would have done had he considered every angle.
Joshua 9:3-15 -Joshua and the Gibeonites
Joshua 9:22-25 -Deceived Israel, who was to destroy them
Following God, not men (vv 10-13)
Daniel chooses to follow after God, not men. Notice that he could have tried to hide his praying, or prayed less, or any other number of things. But he didn’t.
Matthew 4:18-22 -Follow Me
Acts 5:29 -Obey God rather than men
Promises and oaths (vv 14-16)
Ever make a promise that you regretted later? We must be careful of what we promise and say.
Matthew 23:16-22 -What do the Pharisees swear by?
James 5:12 -Let your yes be yes and your no be no
God’s power to save (vv 17-23)
Who saved Daniel? Only God has the power to save so completely. And just as God saved Daniel physically, we can save us spiritually and eternally.
Romans 1:16 -Gospel is the power of God unto salvation
Hebrews 7:23-25 -Jesus can save completely
Punishment of the wicked (v 24)
Just as Daniel was saved by God, those who had done evil were punished. Just as life was granted to the righteous, death was granted to the wicked.
Luke 16:19-31 -The rich man and Lazarus
Mark 9:44-48 -Where the worm does not die…
Revelation 20:12-15 -The lake of fire, the second death
Praise for God (vv 25-28)
Even those outside of God’s people saw the glory and power of God, and praised Him for it. It is possible to show others the power of God, that they might praise, and follow, Him.
Joshua 2:8-13 -Rahab recognizes the Lord’s power
Matthew 27:50-56 -Centurion recognizes the Son of God
Romans 14:9-12 -All will confess and kneel at judgment
The Devouring Lion
Another parallel we may wish to make is this: who did the lion devour? Those committed to God, who could not be swayed? Or those opposed to God? So it is with us.
I Peter 5:7-9 -The devil walks as a roaring lion
Satan devours those who do not remain firm. Will we remain firm as Daniel did, or will we be devoured like his accusers?
Above reproach (vv 1-5)
We see that Daniel was above reproach. Even though other men wanted to accuse him of something, there was nothing to accuse him of.
I Peter 3:13-16 -The slanderer may be put to shame
I Timothy 3: 1-9 -Elders must be above reproach
Acting before thinking (vv 6-9)
The king acted quickly, without thinking things all the way through. While on the surface it seemed like a good idea (it appealed to his pride), it was not what he would have done had he considered every angle.
Joshua 9:3-15 -Joshua and the Gibeonites
Joshua 9:22-25 -Deceived Israel, who was to destroy them
Following God, not men (vv 10-13)
Daniel chooses to follow after God, not men. Notice that he could have tried to hide his praying, or prayed less, or any other number of things. But he didn’t.
Matthew 4:18-22 -Follow Me
Acts 5:29 -Obey God rather than men
Promises and oaths (vv 14-16)
Ever make a promise that you regretted later? We must be careful of what we promise and say.
Matthew 23:16-22 -What do the Pharisees swear by?
James 5:12 -Let your yes be yes and your no be no
God’s power to save (vv 17-23)
Who saved Daniel? Only God has the power to save so completely. And just as God saved Daniel physically, we can save us spiritually and eternally.
Romans 1:16 -Gospel is the power of God unto salvation
Hebrews 7:23-25 -Jesus can save completely
Punishment of the wicked (v 24)
Just as Daniel was saved by God, those who had done evil were punished. Just as life was granted to the righteous, death was granted to the wicked.
Luke 16:19-31 -The rich man and Lazarus
Mark 9:44-48 -Where the worm does not die…
Revelation 20:12-15 -The lake of fire, the second death
Praise for God (vv 25-28)
Even those outside of God’s people saw the glory and power of God, and praised Him for it. It is possible to show others the power of God, that they might praise, and follow, Him.
Joshua 2:8-13 -Rahab recognizes the Lord’s power
Matthew 27:50-56 -Centurion recognizes the Son of God
Romans 14:9-12 -All will confess and kneel at judgment
The Devouring Lion
Another parallel we may wish to make is this: who did the lion devour? Those committed to God, who could not be swayed? Or those opposed to God? So it is with us.
I Peter 5:7-9 -The devil walks as a roaring lion
Satan devours those who do not remain firm. Will we remain firm as Daniel did, or will we be devoured like his accusers?
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