Daniel s study of the books focused on the years prophesied for the captivity by jeremiah in jerusalem. Daniel 9 is only one of twelve chapters, so we should start with some context. In the first year of darius the son of ahasuerus, of the lineage of the medes, who was made king over the realm of the chaldeans. Many questions are primarily to stimulate discussion and there are no right or wrong answers. O lord, righteousness belongeth unto thee, but unto us confusion of faces, as at this day. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. This series is a verse by verse bible exposition of the book. Daniel chapter 4 nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree note.
The book of daniel is the story of a man from the southern kingdom of judah taken captive by the babylonians as a boy. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. Daniel also noticed that at the end of that time it was important for the israelites to seek god and confess their. The prayer that follows has many biblical reminiscences. Book of daniel bible study chapter commentary 9 part 2 daniels 70 weeks. Daniel 9 is probably one of the most pivotal chapters in the entire bible for understanding endtime prophecy. This is a longish chapter and it might be useful to read this summary of it to lead into your discussion. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon bible gateway.
Daniel 9 new international version niv daniels prayer. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. This is a video collection of sermons and bible studies on the prophecies found in the biblical book of daniel. A prayer is mentioned for the first time in chapter 2. Daniel 9 niv daniels prayer in the first year bible. In the first two apocalyptic visions of the second part of the book of daniel, in daniel 7 and 8.
Daniel is praying in the first nineteen verses of this chapter, but then the angel gabriel appears and interrupts his prayer. Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 9 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 9 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. The prophecies of the bible reveal gods grand design. Gods promises are to encourage our prayers, not to make them needless. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and.
Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. Every christian should know their bible, and perhaps there is no more enticing and controversial topic than that of the end times and knowing how it is all going to work out. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. Here, in chapter 9, gabriel returns to answer the prayer daniel prayed in the first. This chapter recounts the prophecy of the seventy weeks, probably the most debated portion of the whole prophecy. With that context established, we are ready for daniel 9. King nabonidus is now on the throne, but he shares his authority with his evil son, belshazzar. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. Answers are provided for only some of the questions.
Daniel 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. This is a bible study in daniel chapter 5 at bible study. The revelation concerning the coming of the messiah. And whereas thou sawest the feet and toes, part of potters clay, and part of iron, the kingdom shall be divided. Home ecourses the book of daniel ecourse daniel chapter 9 lesson quiz daniel chapter 9 lesson please login to save you quiz you can move back and forth between the quiz and the lesson to perfect your selection of answers. We saw in the last study that daniel had been reading the prophecies of jeremiah when he saw that israel would be in exile for 70 years. Living in exile in babylon, he served a series of pagan kings, but his foremost allegiance was to the god of israel for whom he was willing to risk his life. In chapter 9, daniel studies the scriptures in order to find out how long before the. Nebuchadnezzar was the focus of the first 4 chapters in daniel. Students of bible prophecy walk in the light and understanding of what god has revealed. Baruch is the senior lecturer at the zera avraham institute based.
Gabriel informeth him of the seventy weeks, and of the time and death of the messiah, and of the succeeding troubles, daniel 9. Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 9 always on time. Bible teaching from the book of daniel chapter 8 verses 18. Chapter 5 of the book of daniel has a very interesting background.
This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. In the first year of darius son of xerxes a mede by descent, who was made ruler over the babylonian kingdom in the first year of his reign, i, daniel, understood from the scriptures, according to the word of the lord given to jeremiah the proph. The portion of the vision applying to the time of the end verse 17 was still a mystery to daniel. Daniels study of the books focused on the years prophesied for the captivity by jeremiah in. Daniel chapter 9 explained 70 weeks of daniel explained mareh.
From babylon to america, the prophecy movie by school for prophets attila kakarott duration. Bible study on daniel chapter 4 nebuchadnezzars dream. And as the toes of the feet were part of iron, and part of clay, so the kingdom shall be partly strong, and partly. Some say that no other king, not even solomon accomplished all nebuchadnezzar had. Please enter the study of daniel only if you are willing to deal with some deep, challenging material. Daniel interprets the dream 33 its legs were iron, and its feet were part iron and part clay.
Since the end of the span was near, he prayed for gods next move on behalf of israel, where it is indicated that the 70 years of exile were intended to restore the sabbath rests that israel had ignored for so many years. In this chapter of daniel, we have what is known as the interrupted prayer. Jesus centered bible study exodus, judges, nehemiah. This study of the book of daniel is the key to unlocking all other biblical passages.
Daniel reads in the books that the desolation of jerusalem must last for seventy. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. The only thing that was not interpreted for him was chapter 8. Chapter 5 takes place about 25 years after his death. Study guide for daniel by chuck smith blue letter bible. Study guide for john 9 by david guzik blue letter bible. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible.
Below are some preliminary questions to assist in the study of this passage. That may seem like an exaggeration, but after seeing whats packed into this chapter it will be easier to understand why that perspective is held by so many. It struck the statue on its feet of iron and clay, and crushed them. In this chapter gabriel tells him about a period of 490 years concerning the messiah, the jewish nation, and the temple. Verses daniel learned from the books of the prophets, especially from jeremiah, that the desolation of jerusalem would continue seventy years, which were drawing to a close.
For more information relevant to this passage of daniel nine, see the accompanying appendix pdf download that deals with the following topic. Daniel read the prophecies of moses deuteronomy 28. In the bible, the prophecy of seventy weeks is a prophecy given to daniel by the angel gabriel. Now get your bible and let us prove from scripture just how unique this book really is, and how miraculous and so interesting to study. Book of daniel chapter 9 bible study lessons from a legend. Prophecies in daniel 712 make a very challenging study. Book of daniel chapter 9 bible study daniels 70 weeks part 2. A few studies back in the daniel series we looked at the lessons that could be learned from the life of nebuchadnezzar. Daniel, considering the time of the captivity, daniel 9. Book of daniel bible study chapter 9 part 1 lessons from a legend.