David guzik commentary on daniel 1 keeping pure in the face of adversity, gives the introduction to the book of daniel. This sermon is about making a difference by being infilled and empowered by the holy spirit. Chapter 1 this chapter gives us a more particular account of the beginning of daniels life, his original and education, than we have of any other of the prophets. A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. Nabonidus was driven from babylon and his son belshazzar acted as coregent for 10. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. One of the central themes of this book is the absolute sovereignty of god and his love for his people. Jehoiakim came to the throne at the end of the year, which jeremiah reckons as the first year, but which daniel leaves out of count, being an incomplete year. Pastor don spears and associate pastor david kennedy host the bible study. In chapter four, king nebuchadnezzar relates another of his dreams, and we. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1. In this first chapter of the book of daniel, one of the most intense prophetic books of the old testament, we are introduced to several new names, including four.
Aug 22, 2015 daniel chapter 1 daniel pastor tom luitwieler 08162015. Daniel 1 introduces the fundamental question that runs through the entire book, how god may continue to work his plans when all seems lost. The choice made of daniel and some other young men, to be brought up for nebuchadnezzars service, ver. Daniel 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app.
In the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah. Daniel chapter 1 begins by the telling of how king jehoiakim, king of judah, was conquered by king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our. Daniel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The first chapter of daniel establishes that god is the focus of the book. Understanding the times we live in free commentary on the book of daniel daniel.
The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b. Such was his skill that he aroused the jealousy of his coworkers who devised a. Daniel and the hebrew boys taken captive to babylon. In this chapter, we discover what it means to take a stand for the lord and to refuse to compromise with the gods of this world. In chapter 1, daniel and his friends face the opportunity for. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. The book of daniel does not describe the conditions of the exile. Daniel, the central character of the book of daniel, faces the question under extreme. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of daniel. Jul, 2016 this is a bible study program on talkshoe. A third view is that the last 6 chapters the prophecy portion was set down by daniel but the first six chapters the history portion was written in 165 bc.
It is amazing what you learn when you actually study complete books of the bible. Bible believing christianity in light of the angloisrael truth. To show that we dont have to compromise even in the midst of evil. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. Bible study on daniel chapter 1 taking a stand leader. This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. The jews used to say, when elias comes he will tell us all things. From this brief summary it is obvious that the book of daniel contains only a few. God reigns over the nation and over the individual.
Christ appeared to daniel in a glorious form, and it should engage us to think highly and. Daniels vision of the four beasts 7 3 commentary to daniel rev. In the beginning, god created the heavens and the earth. Choosing men to train king nebuchadnezzar wanted to have some of the men from among the exiled members of the royal family to be his servants. There is no hint of the despair caused by the displacement paralleling that expressed in psalm 7.
The explanation perhaps most commonly found is that daniel and his friends. We also meet three men who are truly profiles in courage. This chapter gives the historical setting daniel 1. Chapter 1 this chapter gives us a more particular account of the beginning of daniel s life, his original and education, than we have of any other of the prophets. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. The first chapter is critical to our understanding of the entire book of daniel. Chapter 1 introduces god as the figure in control of all that happens, the possessor of sovereign will and power.
The higher biblical critics especially seemed to attack the book of daniel from that perspective, often giving the book an authorship during the time of the maccabees a jewish group that recaptured the holy land. Years ago, when in bible college, i was astonished at the attacks of the critics in relation to the dating of many books of the bible. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in daniels prophecy. Daniel was not only a patriot, statesman, and prophet, but he was a. Daniel 1 tells how daniel and his three companions were among captives taken by. On this expedition taking egypt in his way the king of babylon set out towards the end of the third year of jehoiakim, but did not take jerusalem. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem.
Daniel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon. Daniel was ordered to seal the book to the time of the end, v. Whitcomb, they all follow a similar script and are all similarly useful for study, instruction, and even general reading i am currently reading the daniel commentary just for. A commentary on the book of daniel southside christian church. Beginning in 1771, influenced by the enlightenment, academics began to revive the old maccabean date theory about the book of daniel. The book of daniel claims to be written by daniel himself, and the fact that it is written mostly in the third person does not contradict that claim. From the first time we are introduced to him as a young lad in chapter 1 to the time of his approaching death in chapter 12, daniel was a man who was faithful to his god. If, in fact, it were written in 165 bc, that would make it the last book written in the old testament, although it records events that took place earlier. Daniel is commitment to remain undefiled is blessed by god, and he along with his friends are given wisdom that is acknowledged and rewarded by the.
Commentary on daniel chapters 1 6 matthew janzen serve yahweh in all circumstances daniel pt. The book of daniel niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 27 duration. There is no record of daniel talking bad about the king or cutting down a fellow coworker. Today we begin a new book of the bible, a book i am excited about studying, and one which i believe we can learn a great deal from. Although the moody bible series is written by several authors, with the daniel book written by john c. Daniel 1 commentary verse by verse commentary bible study. Chapter 1 reflects this at the outset by stating, the lord let king jehoikim of. Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. This chapter gives us a more particular account of the beginning of daniels life, his original and education, than we have of any other of the prophets. He faced death on several occasions, but he did not deny his faith or convictions.
Simply click the arrows below each verse to reveal our notes and daniel 1 commentary. Chapter 1 introduces god as the figure in control of all that happens, the. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible. Jerome, in his commentary on daniel, spent much of his time refuting these arguments. Read daniel 12 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. This chapter begins with giving a short account of nebuchadnezzars conquest of judea, when jehoiakim became tributary to him. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction. According to this gift given to daniel, we find him, in this book, all along employed about dreams and visions, interpreting or entertaining them. The time would be long before all would be accomplished.
In the third year of the reign of jehoiakim, king of judah, came nebuchadnezzar, king of babylon, to jerusalem and besieged it. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. The book of daniel chapter one the book opens with the first deportation of jews to babylonian captivity 605 b. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. The book of daniel is a composite text of dubious historicity from various genres. They all agreed that every accurate prediction in daniel was written after the events took place. Such reasoning ignores the most likely explanation. Chapter 1 daniel is established at the court of babylon. Daniel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Daniel, mentions him with an almost holy reverence, and places him in the company. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. Isaiah, jeremiah, and ezekiel, began immediately with divine visions. These boys were to be, children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skillful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand.
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