Background We are now entering the final chapters of Daniel. As chapter 10 opens, Daniel is approximately 84–85 years old, in the year 536 BC. The Jews are no longer being held in Babylon. Many Jews at this time were…Continue Reading →
Background In the first part of chapter 9, Daniel reveals his heart through prayer—his heart for God, his heart for his people, and his heart for Israel. Daniel’s prayer gives us not only a remarkable example of how to pray,…Continue Reading →
Background Daniel’s vision in chapter 8 concerns the kingdoms of Medo-Persia and Greece leading up to End Times. The vision also introduces us to a type of world dictator who is yet to come: the Antichrist. God’s people are encouraged…Continue Reading →
Background The book of Daniel is arranged logically by subject matter rather than chronologically: the first six chapters are historical narratives, and the last six focus on prophecy that was revealed to Daniel. Daniel 7 centers around a dream that…Continue Reading →
Background This week’s narrative might be familiar to you, but we are going to look at it through adult eyes instead of the childhood version many of us know. The plots of man will not prevail—that statement was true for…Continue Reading →
Background In chapter 2, Daniel had informed Nebuchadnezzar that his kingdom was the first of four kingdoms to precede the coming of the Messiah. His was the kingdom of gold, to be followed by a lesser kingdom of silver. The…Continue Reading →
Background Scholars think 20–30 years have transpired since the golden image and the fiery furnace. The king is enjoying building the great and beautiful city of Babylon, and times are peaceful and prosperous. King Nebuchadnezzar had at times shown respect…Continue Reading →
Background In this section of Daniel, we look at an event that is well known to many. Daniel’s three friends—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—give us an example of tremendous faith by standing up to a powerful and arrogant king. Approximately 16…Continue Reading →
Background Chapter 2 of Daniel is one of the most remarkable chapters in the Bible. It gives us a prophetic outline of the history of the Gentile nations as it relates to the nation of Israel, from the time of…Continue Reading →
Background Chapter 1 sets the stage for the book of Daniel as we see Daniel’s strength and character emerging in this first chapter. As captives, Daniel and his companions will face many obstacles. This book is a textbook on how…Continue Reading →
Melissa Renner introduces the book of Daniel and what Women's Bible Study will look like this semester. Daniel: The Author Daniel’s name means “God is My Judge” or “God is Judge.” Daniel is credited with writing the book of Daniel…Continue Reading →
Malachi 1:1-4:6 Background: Malachi, whose name means “My messenger,” tried to tell the people how far they had strayed from God. Malachi had the heart of a pastor—desiring true repentance from the people he was addressing. They had become arrogant…Continue Reading →
Jonah 1:1-14:21 Background: Written several years after the first wave of exiles returned home from Babylon (520 BC to approximately 480 BC), Zechariah means “Jehovah remembers.” He is the son of Berechiah (“Jehovah blesses”) and grandson of Iddo (“the appointed…Continue Reading →
Haggai 1:1-2:23 Background: The exile to Babylon is over, the people have been back in their homeland for 18 years, but the effort to rebuild the temple had ground to a halt. The people’s lives were hard and not filled…Continue Reading →
Zephaniah 1:1-3:20 Background: Zephaniah gives a clear warning to the nation of Judah: The day of the LORD is coming and is inevitable, but it would be followed by restoration and blessing for the faithful. Judah would not be the…Continue Reading →
Habakkuk 1:1-3:19 Background: The book of Habakkuk is unique in that it is presented as a dialogue between the prophet Habakkuk and God. It begins with a very discouraged Habakkuk complaining to God about the sinful condition of Judah. He…Continue Reading →
Nahum 1:1-3:19 Background: The book of Nahum is God’s announcement of judgment to Assyria and specifically its capital city Nineveh. It was given to Nahum in a vision. Approximately 100 years prior, God had sent Jonah to preach to the…Continue Reading →
Micah 1:1-7:20 Background: Micah’s ministry spanned several reigns of kings, including Jotham and Hezekiah. As Micah was prophesying, so were Isaiah, Hosea, and Amos. As you read this book, picture a courtroom with Micah as a lawyer, arguing his case…Continue Reading →
Jonah 1:1-4:11 Background: God called Jonah to get up and go announce His judgment to Nineveh, which was about 500 miles away. So, Jonah got up and went….to Tarshish, a city about 2,000 miles in the opposite direction. Jonah foolishly…Continue Reading →
Obadiah 1:1-21 Background: The story of Israel and Edom originates in Genesis and will culminate in Revelation. The story of Esau and Jacob exists to portray not only a dysfunctional family, but also how a family and its ties can…Continue Reading →
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