What can we learn about his personal life and the prophecies God revealed to him about the end times ahead of us now? God opened the Red Sea, making a path for Israels escape and the means for the destruction of the Egyptian army (Exodus 3-15). 16 But as it is, they desire a better country, that is a heavenly one.
Daily Devotional | Message of Hope | Today in the Word First, the angel Michael114 is the instrument through whom the period of the Great Tribulation is initiated. In the land of Babylon knowledge and understanding were highly regarded. Death prompts each of us to get to the bottom line of what life is all about and what comes after death. (cf Daniel 3:17-18). 1:9). So, as we read the story we watch as God enters and directs the crises of His people to a victorious climax. His death would be the entrance into his rest. His hope was that he would rise from the grave to receive the blessings which God had promised. Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? But in the word of God the curtain is drawn aside, and we behold, above, behind, and through all the play and counterplay of human interest and power and passions, the agencies of the All-merciful One, silently, patiently working out the counsels of His own will.9, The first six chapters of Daniel showcase six microcosmic dramas through which divine intervention and the vindication of the saints stand as an open testimony to the power of the God of heaven. Tremper Longman IIIs observation fits well: The first six chapters [of Daniel] are deceptively simple stories of faith under pressure. 1 But beneath the simple narratives lies a profound message. I believe the solution is to be found in the historical realities and theological design of the author. This last campaign leaves the king of the North encamped between the sea and the beautiful Holy Mountain (verse 45). He faced death on several occasions, but he did not deny his faith or convictions. He raised both hands and swore by the eternal Father117 who lives forever that the end of these wonders would come after a time, times, and half a time. Daniel 5 relates to the crisis of insight and understanding. 14 I will ransom them from the power of Sheol; I will redeem them from death. The book of Daniel was written in the setting of Gods people in crisis in Babylon. They inspire and challenge us. How could the protector of Israel precipitate this time of such great suffering? There are some distinct contrasts between the two sections. Daniel the Prophet by Bill Swanson Who was Daniel the prophet? In verse 3, the reward of the righteous in eternity is directly linked to their faithfulness to the task they were given in time. (2) According to verse 1, who will be rescued, and from what will they be rescued? Why would the author of the historical section use two languages for his document, and why would the author of the eschatological section also use the same two languages in reverse order for his document? Daniel studies a Bible prophecy, or special message about time. Will human knowledge and understanding prevail, or will the remnant honor God by turning to Him and pointing to Him as the source of knowledge and wisdom? The answer is found in the second surprising fact revealed in verse 1: The deliverance of Gods people is that which occurs in the time of her greatest troublethe Great Tribulation.115 If we are surprised to see Michael associated with the suffering of Israel, we should also be surprised to see Israels deliverance associated with the time of her greatest suffering. It looked as though the entire nation would be wiped out by the Egyptian army as they found themselves trapped between the Red Sea and the approaching Egyptian forces. This verse describes the believers hope of heavenly rewards. Daniel was well aware of this marvelous support. O Sheol, where is your sting? As one vision leads into the next, the sense of bewilderment intensifies. 10 For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation; but the sorrow of the world produces death (2 Corinthians 7:5-10). The question Daniel asked inquired as to the outcome of all these amazing and perplexing events (which he calls wonders). Those without hope of eternal life try to avoid the reality of death. They do not make a parade of their status, but humbly ascribe glory and honor to the Most High. The increase of knowledge in the last days will not produce righteousness nor will it serve as a guiding light. Thus the sovereignty of God continues as the controlling and organizing theme of this book. The goodness and grace of God is seen in both. Before we can be saved, we must be broken. The only hope Darius has comes from watching Daniel - Daniel's strength, Daniel's acceptance, Daniel's perseverance, Daniel's peace. I know many changes are needed in my life. 13 But as for you, go your way to the end; then you will enter into rest and rise again for your allotted portion at the end of the age.. See also William H. Shea, The Abundant Life Bible Amplifier: Daniel 1-7 (Nampa, ID: Pacific Press Publishing Association,1996), 3349; Gerhard F. Hasel, in Symposium on Daniel (Hagerstown, MD: Review and HeraldPublishing Association, 1986), 84164; Desmond Ford, Daniel (Nashville, TN. No less a heavenly being than Michael the archangel was standing guard over Daniel and his people (Daniel 12:1). I do not think this meant he understood everything concerning the future, but he did have a general grasp of the prophetic program of God and of its meaning and message for him (unlike previous revelations he received). postmodernism? They are words which also bring joy to the heart of the believer of any age and terror into the hearts of the wicked. (Job 14:14) You could hardly think of a more important question than this. There is another aspect of divine rescue in that the Messiah will come and will defeat and destroy the king of the North and His opponents, but this does not seem to be the focus of this chapter. Heavenly rewards are here, as elsewhere, linked to earthly faithfulness and service. Consider for a moment the deliverance of Israel from Egyptian bondage. In doing so we neglect Daniel's own message: God is the hero. It takes the believer to the high-water mark of Christian hopethe assurance of the resurrection of the dead. Keeping this dateline in mind, we notice that a number of events recorded in the prophetic section of the book (chapters 712) actually took place before the events recorded in chapter 5. Which is it? It will be 2,300 evenings and mornings until the holy place is properly restored. Daniel 1 introduces the crisis of lifestyle for the people of God: Will they compromise with Babylon in matters of what to eat and what to drink, or will they uphold Gods Word? In Nebuchadnezzars dream, recorded in chapter 2, the mysterious stone fashioned without human hands strikes the statue, putting an end to temporal kingdoms and commencing the eternal kingdom. CarolLK. Three-and-a-half years is not the measure of Gods severity, but the measure of Israels sin and of Gods patience. 5 Then I, Daniel, looked and behold, two others were standing, one on this bank of the river, and the other on that bank of the river. Some will be undaunted by it, continuing on in their sin until the time of their judgment. We must cease to trust in ourselves and cast ourselves upon God.
The Global Message of Daniel | ESV.org They will go here and there seeking new knowledge (see Acts 17:16-21). This was promised in the Old Testament and declared to be fulfilled in the New: 7 He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He did not open His mouth; Like a lamb that is led to slaughter, And like a sheep that is silent before its shearers, So He did not open His mouth. The text can be outlined: (2) Israel and the little horn 11:40-45, (3) Israels distress and deliverance 12:1-4, (4) The length of Israels distress 12:5-7, (5) The outcome Israels distress 12:8-13, 1 Now at that time Michael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will arise. As many commentators agree, the chapter division at this point is less than satisfactory, with no real break between the last verse of chapter 11 and the first verse of chapter 12. Those who have insight, and by it are encouraged to let their lights shine in the midst of opposition and persecution, will shine even more brightly in heaven. In the first half of the verse, Daniel is told to seal up the book of revelation he has received and to conceal the words he has been told. Only those who have read with understanding and discernment chapters 1 through 6 can live with confidence through chapters 7 through 12. The question raised relates to the length of time Gods people will suffer in the tribulation period.
Photos of Auvergne-Rhne-Alps - 5113 quality high-definition images 4 P. D. Hanson. | Next As for me, Daniel, my thoughts were greatly alarming me and my face grew pale, but I kept the matter to myself (Daniel 7:15-16, 28). Further, in chapters 9 & 10, Daniel steps out in faith to inquire of God and His provisions for the future of His people. Then I got up again and carried on the kings business; but I was astounded at the vision, and there was none to explain it (Daniel 8:27). Daniel 1:12:4a and 8:112, 13 is written in Hebrew, while Daniel 2:4b7:28 is written in Aramaic. Then the people of God will be rescued. God's in control: Daniel's message of hope, God's mighty acts in a changing world (part 1 of 2), Contemporary design theory: the intelligent design movement. How can the promised blessing of biblical prophecy bring hope to the believer who will die before they are fulfilled? Knowledge has given us the atomic bomb and a vast arsenal of lethal weapons, but it has not given us world peace. It was originally prepared some years ago by a member of our church in Germany, Ralf Euerl. Daniels book sought to bring comfort and encouragement to those in such distress. I don't think Victor will take McCall's away from Adam. What this mans brothers needed was to obey the revelation they had already received from the Old Testament Scriptures. 7 For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. God speaks to Daniel of "those who sleep in the dust of the ground" (Daniel 12:2). Each story involves a series of events that eventually precipitate a crisis involving the remnantGods faithful ones. (8) In verses 8-13, what is Daniels question, why is it asked, and how is it answered? 28 At this point the revelation ended. 20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even regarding things to come. The prophecy of the Book of Daniel proves to be of great value to those living in the last times, for it gives insight into the events taking place around them. From its inception, the Seventh-day Adventist Church has seen itself as an apocalyptic movement, immersed in the thought patterns and worldview of an apocalyptic end-time message. (4) What is the hope described in Daniel 12:3? Then consider the author's eight reasons | Bible Topics His final conflict with the king of the South is recorded in verses 40-42 along with other victories. Three of his friends were, for the same reason, cast into a white hot furnace. Daniel 1 Holy people are powerful tools in the hands of God. But from the first chapter of Daniel through all those many years of his bondage and service in captivity, Daniel remained faithful. Author October 05, 2022 When we first ask, "What is Daniel's prayer?" you wonder, "Which one?" After all, if we know anything about Daniel's life from Daniel 2-12, he prays a lot. It leads to humility. God's in control: Daniel's message of hope A s one of the most fascinating books of the Bible, Daniel contains colorful, dramatic, and suspenseful narrations that have appealed to all generations of Bible students. Daniel need not worry about these future days of distress; he has seen difficult times in his life, and remained faithful. 11 As a result of the anguish of His soul, He will see it and be satisfied; By His knowledge the Righteous One, My Servant, will justify the many, As He will bear their iniquities. It would seem that many will be put to death because of their faith in Messiah, and that the rescue of these can only be by means of resurrection. The graveside service was miserably cold and wet, with rain continuing to fall. In biblical terms, being the remnant points to Gods grace, not to human achievement. God resolves each crisis in favor of the saints. It is answered, as I understand it, by our glorified Lord who is described in Daniel 10:5-6. In Daniel 12:7 we are again told that it will be a time, times, and half a time until the end of these wonders. In Daniel 12:11, we read that there will be 1,290 days from the time the regular sacrifice is stopped until the abomination of desolation, and in Daniel 12:12 it is 1335 days (45 additional days) until the time of blessing for the saints who endure. Let us listen and learn, and gain hope and comfort. I do not believe that we can expect to explain the differences between these time indicators until all of the events have taken place. Some things happened to God's people that were written down as warnings for us because "we live at a time when the end is about to come." Verses 5-7, a final vision of two angels and of the glorified Lord, raises and answers the question, How long will these wonders be? Verses 8-13, the final paragraph, explore the outcome of the events. We let our light shine for all to see and be enlightened (Matthew 5:14-16). 27 Then I, Daniel, was exhausted and sick for days. These are not new questions in modern timesthe saints in Babylon were faced with the same issues. In Daniel 9:24-27, the nation Israel and her Messiah are in view when the time of the first coming of Messiah is predicted, the timing being reckoned from the time the decree to return to Israel and to restore the temple is issued. The first words spoken to Daniel in verse 13 should set the standard for every Christian. With this light in him, he had hope as an anchor for his own soul and he set an example in word and deed that encouraged others to obey God. Those who let their light shine in the dark days of persecution and opposition, and thus led many to righteousness, will shine brightly forever in eternity. Ralf prepared a number of slideshows on the book of Daniel, which I hope to put up soon. 3People who have insight will shine as bright as heaven; and people who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever. (Daniel 12:1-3). 116 For references to the book see Daniel 7:10; 10:21; Exodus 32:32-33; Psalm 69:28; Revelation 3:5; 13:8; 17:8; 20:15; 21:27. In chapter 7, a new element of prophecy is introduced in Danielthe little horn who boasts (verses 8 and 20), speaks against the Most High (verse 25), and successfully opposes God and His saints (verses 21, 25). He doesn't want Adam to walk away again and I can't help thinking that he has to be as curious as I am as to whether Adam will . Each crisis brings into focus the faithful remnant, focusing attention on their God. (7) What is the message of verses 5-7? 12 How blessed is he who keeps waiting and attains to the 1,335 days! Prophecy is the declaration of Gods purposes and promises. . 15 And indeed if they had been thinking of that country from which they went out, they would have had opportunity to return.
The Main Message of Daniel | 4 Truth Ministry Paul reminded his Corinthian readers that God saved the weak, not the strong, for His own glory (1 Corinthians 1:18-31). Yet because of his loyalty to God, he was thrown into a den of hungry lions. In order for justice to be meted out at the coming of the Messiah and of His kingdom, the dead must be raised so that all men receive their just reward. What you have asked needs only to be revealed to those who live in those last days.. The God of Daniel rescued Daniel from the lions; and his friends from the fire. Verses 2 and 3 inform us of Daniels mental and spiritual state at the time of his vision: 2 In those days I, Daniel, had been mourning for three entire weeks. Unspoiled nature, magnificent forest of Tronais oaks, castles and fortresses, Sioule gorges and Vichy spa town are some of the . Joel N. Musvosvi, Ph.D., is the dean of the seminary at the Adventist International Institute for Advanced Studies, Silang, Cavite, Philippines. In a similar way, our Lords coming to earth also precipitated demonic opposition and conflict. On each of these occasions, the king passes through Israel and gains a growing hatred and animosity toward the God of Israel, His people, and the holy place. To understand this seeming contradiction, Daniel (like his friends) had to believe that God would rescue him even if he lost his life. 9:1-2), before the episode of Daniel in the lions den as recorded in chapter 6. The last half of the verse describes the end times as having a great increase in knowledge but lacking stability or direction. Tap a Lookup below to generate a list oflessons. God spoke to Daniel of "those who have insight" (Daniel 12:3). If chapter 11 describes the approach of the last days from a human standpoint, chapter 12 describes the end in terms which are divine.
Daniel the Prophet - Life, Hope and Truth It's similar to Paul's idea in 2 Corinthians 5:17 that when one trusts in Jesus, he or she becomes a "new creature." We are given a new life and a new identity. The book, however, was written in a later time of national crisiswhen the Jews were . A retired pastor, relating humorous incidents during his years of ministry, tells the story of a problem-plagued funeral service he conducted. As a result of the vision and revelation of chapters 10-12, Daniel understood all he needed to know about the future. Surely we have all heard of him. . Second, these first six chapters serve to prepare the reader for the crises of the last six chapters. The same was true for those in Daniels day as well as for those in the last days. 7:157).
Daniel - The Main Message - Practica Prophetica Daniel 12 brings us to the crowning revelation of the Book of Daniel, the doctrine on which the Christian hope rests: the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead. The brothers of the rich man did not need new revelation nor did they need to hear a word of warning in a unique and dramatic way. The promise of resurrection made Daniel bold; we too should be encouraged and assured in our hope of victory over death (1Corinthians 15:54, Isaiah 25:8, Psalms 17:15, 1John 3:2-3). If Victor takes McCall's away from Adam why not. www.simplybible.com Copyright Ron Graham 2001, "makes his angels ministering spirits sent out to render service to those who will inherit salvation", "everyone who is found written in the book will be rescued", "those who sleep in the dust of the ground", "Teach us to number our days that we may bring to you a heart of wisdom", "those who lead the many to righteousness", "turn a sinner from the error of his ways". * Scripture quotations from the New King JamesVersion. Will Nebuchadnezzar uphold his own ability to think, to do and to be, or will he acknowledge the sovereign God? In the second half of this same verse, we are told that the time of Israels great tribulation begins.
Daniel: Faithful in All Circumstances | Christian Bible Studies Even in the tumult of the most troubled times, God never loses track of his people; it's a simple and very blessed promise to cling to: our "names are in the book of life" (Philippians 4:3, cf Revelation 20:12,15, Exodus 32:32). Great amounts of money and effort are spent to conceal the ugly face of death. Seventh-day Adventists believe in inspiring those around us to experience a life of wholeness and hope for an eternal future with God. As the pastor began to read the encouraging words of Romans 8, For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, he was interrupted by flames bursting from the heater, causing everyone to flee the tent. In verse 1, Daniel is specifically assured that his people (literally your people) would be rescued. (1) How does the time period in which Michael arises (12:1) relate to the preceding context? 6:8; [Deut. Instead, one of the angels standing on the shore of the Tigris river asked for him. positive sense. Instead, men in the last days will vacillate, manifesting no consistency. The prophecies of Gods Word, in which Daniel found courage and comfort, were certain because he would rise from the dead to receive his allotted portion at the end of the age.. Specific Issues A variety of issues affect the interpretation of Daniel. 8 By oppression and judgment He was taken away; And as for His generation, who considered That He was cut off out of the land of the living, For the transgression of my people to whom the stroke was due? When Michael arises and the tribulation begins, it is like the doctor who breaks the water of a woman as she nears the time to give birth to her child. we want to investigate the writings? Photos of Auvergne-Rhne-Alps. Funerals must deal with the ugly reality of death and the reminder that each of us must come to terms with it. While the last days would be characterized by a rapid increase in knowledge, this will not turn men toward God. The rescue of verse 1 seems to be described largely in terms of the resurrection in verses 2 and 3. Tu Was! But most of the prophecies which remain unfulfilled will likely be fulfilled after our death. [1/2] A man, who said he had been homeless since 2018, cleans an area where he is building a shelter on a sidewalk in downtown Los . 14 Since then the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil; and might deliver those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives (Hebrews 2:14-15). The book of Daniel plays an important role in the development of apocalyptic literature. D. S. Russell considers the book the first, and greatest, of all Jewish apocalyptic writings,3 although P. D. Hanson, on the basis of his analysis of Isaiah, argues for the presence of apocalyptic style in books written earlier than Daniel.4, The word apocalyptic comes from the Greek apocalypsis found in the opening verse of Revelation, and became a fitting name for the literature that shares certain special features. Jerusalem lay in ruins, and Judah was devastated. They are, in fact, enslaved by the fear of death (see Hebrews 2:15). 32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things? This statement is then given the additional clarification, everyone who is found written in the book. There are some who take this to mean that the tribula- tion affects only the Jews and that only believing Jews will be rescued. 4 Rue Paul Langevin, Zac Porte Des Alpes (rue Paul Langevin) He has made a total mess of things! In Gods final revelation to this great prophet, He spelled out the way in which the triumph of evil men, and the suffering of the saints and the holy people, contributed to the fulfillment of Gods plans and promises. In the first half of verse 1, we are told that Michael arises. We see this principle at work all through the Bible. To remedy the problem, the funeral director leaped over the casket toward the heater to disconnect it, sending floral arrangements flying in all directions. The overriding guide seems to have been stylistic and structural. This is consistent with the teaching of 2 Thessalonians 2:11-13 and Revelation 22:11. Daniel stands as a beacon light in a world enshrouded in everdeepening darkness and controlled by mindless despots and inhuman coalitions of evil. By contrast, the last six chapters portray a series of unfolding megadramas. In verse 4, the angel turns from the fate of the saints of the latter days to the fate of Daniel whose life and ministry is drawing to a close. Some prophecies have already been fulfilled, giving us hope and confidence that the remainder of His promises will also be fulfilled. At this time, the king of the North will encamp his troops between the seas and the beautiful Holy Mountain (11:45), and then Michael will arise. After the Messiah is cut off, a time of great tribulation is foretold along with a prophecy concerning the timing of the abomination of desolation. It is as though he were told, Thats really none of your concern, Daniel, for these things will take place in the distant future, long after your death. Here again we come to a biblical principle which defies human logic but consistently underlies the way God deals with men. And we must discover those other considerations as we seek to uncover the central plot and message of the book. Verse 4 contains Daniels instructions to conceal what has been revealed to him. SUNDAYMARCH 1 TRUST THE BIBLE (Daniel 9:1, 2) Read Daniel 9:1, 2. A time of pain will come upon her, but it is through this pain that the joy of new life will come to pass. It is easy to see that the first half of verse 1 pertains to Michael and the last half to the period of the Great Tribulation, but it is difficult to accept the connection between the two.
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