Category Daniel

Background This week we will study the events about which Daniel was told that will culminate at the end of the age. Think about what it would have been like for him to hear and receive all of this information,…Continue Reading →

Background In Matthew 24:6–7, Jesus says that we will hear of wars and threats of wars; that nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. He also says that we shouldn’t panic because these things must take…Continue Reading →

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 →