Casual commentary on the book of daniel chapter 7

Tonight we come to the seventh chapter of daniel, a great and historic chapter in the old testament. The interpretation of these visions, given him by an angel that stood by, daniel 7. Daniel 7 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Daniel 7 in the first year of belshazzar king of babylon. 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. Most of these reports are of a very casual nature like. He is called belteshazzar, after the name of my god, and the spirit of the holy gods is in him.

Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction. He especially desired to know respecting the little horn, which made war with the saints, and prevailed against. In daniel chapter 7 daniel has a vision daniel a dream of 4 beasts coming out of the earth. Daniel chapter 7 explained discover the 66 books of the. Practically all scholars, whether liberal or conservative, are convinced that the prophecy of this chapter follows the same pattern as that in dan. Next we observe that the book of daniel, like the book of ezra, see ezra 4. Lastly, in daniels vision of chapter 7 in referring to the babylonian kingdom, gods description of nebuchadnezzar is the first was like a lion, and had eagles wings. Daniels vision of the four beasts 7 3 commentary to daniel rev. In the first year of belshazzar king of babylon, daniel had a dream and visions of his head while on his bed. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on. By perusing the book of daniel in chapters 5 7, instead of skimming, it might leave the reader with a question. Please login to save you quiz you can move back and forth between the quiz and the lesson to perfect your selection of answers. Apocalyptic language is composed of symbols that are often lurid in. The prophet daniel lived in the sixth century before the birth of jesus.

Revelation bible study, beast of revelation, bible end times. Sep 20, 2017 who are the four beasts in daniel 7 and what is the deal with this little horn. Home ecourses the book of daniel ecourse daniel chapter 7 lesson quiz daniel chapter 7 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. Chapter 7 is a high point in revelation in the book of daniel. Thank god for the visions and dreams given in the book of daniel. The vision predicts major world empires and events from the time of daniel to the second coming of christ. God is telling his people that despite what they might think, they have not been forgotten. After this chapter, the book returns to the hebrew language. The seventh chapter of the book of daniel records an unusual vision that he received in the first year of the babylonian king belshazzar 555556 b. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Commentary on daniel chapters 710 matthew janzen the vision of the four beasts daniel pt.

He wrote down the substance of his dream2 daniel said. It is amazing what you learn when you actually study complete books of the bible. That takes us back to the time frame of chapter 5 and the. Daniel 7 the seventh chapter of the book of daniel tells of daniel s vision of four worldkingdoms replaced by the kingdom of god. As the only fully developed apocalypse in the old testament, the book of daniel introduces elements common to later apocalyptic literature. Notice that in daniel 7 beginning with vs 9 and through the end of the chapter the thing that brings on the 2nd coming of christ is the completion of that judgment seat of christ when at last judgment is passed in favor of the saints according to the chapter. Like revelation, the book of daniel is a book of assurance. But there the four kingdoms, and messiahs final kingdom, were regarded according to their external political aspect, but here according to the mind of god concerning them, and their moral features. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. We must see the book in this context if we are to understand it properly. Of the first descent which nebuchadnezzar, king of babylon, in the first year of his reign, made upon judah and jerusalem, in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim, and his success in that expedition dan. David guzik commentary on daniel 7 explains the vision king belshazzar has about four beasts, and daniel interpreting the dream. In my vision at night i looked, and there before me were the four winds of heaven churning up the great sea.

Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. Commentary on daniel chapters 1 6 matthew janzen serve yahweh in all circumstances daniel pt. An angelic guide interprets the beasts as kingdoms and kings, the last of. Thus far the majority of the book has been historical.

This chapter treats of the same subject as the second chapter. He besieged jerusalem, soon made himself master of it, seized the king, took whom he pleased and what he pleased away with him, and then. In the first year of belshazzar king of babylon daniel saw a dream and visions in his mind as he lay on his bed. As we leave the first six chapters and enter chapter 7, we are leaving historical narrative behind and entering an apocalyptic section.

Christ, in union with his people, judged the wicked dead, comparing their acts with the statute book, the word of god, and deciding every case according to the deeds done in the body. His vision of gods throne of government and judgment, daniel 7. This chapter continues the aramaic section, which unites the two obvious literary divisions chapters 16 and 712 of daniel. Daniel 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. In chapter 2 we saw the image of four metals symbolizing the four great world empires from daniels day to the end of time. Understanding the times we live in free commentary on the book of daniel. Commentary on daniel chapters 710 ministers of the new.

The translated bible text has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. Daniel 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Home ecourses the book of daniel ecourse daniel chapter 7 lesson quiz. Then he wrote down the dream, telling the main facts. I beheld till the wings thereof were plucked, and it. The outward political history had been shown in its general features to the world. As such, its structure parallels that of the book of daniel as a whole. Daniel 4, new international version niv the bible app. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in daniels prophecy.

A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l. As daniel lived under the kingdom of the first beast, and therefore needed not to describe it, and as the second and third are described fully in the second part of the book, the chief emphasis falls on the fourth. The book of daniel has been torn apart limb for limb by the discipline that calls itself higher. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 7 the times of the gentiles the earthly scene. This, however, would not account for its use in chapter 7, which is a chapter of. Take your bible, if you will, and lets look together at the book of daniel.

In 1 timothy chapter 6, verse 14, at the appearing of our lord jesus christ, which in his times he shall show, who is the blessed and only potentate, the king of kings, and lord of lords. While in previous chapters, such as chapter 2, daniel was the dream interpreter, in chapter 7 daniel is the dreamer, or better put, the visionary. Daniels dream of four beasts in the first year of belshazzar king of babylon, daniel had a dream, and visions passed through his mind as he was lying in bed. Apocalyptic language is composed of symbols that are often lurid in color, violent in tone, and easily remembered. Daniel 3, new living translation nlt the bible app. Were going to begin tonight to study the seventh chapter, but it is so.

In chapter 7, daniel will be shown the very same view of history again, but with the. The vision to be exposed in chapter 7 is dated during the year 553 b. The book of daniel chapter four the humbling of nebuchadnezzar. Who are the four beasts in daniel 7 and what is the deal with this little horn.

But there the four kingdoms, and messiahs final kingdom, were. Feb 02, 2014 notice that in daniel 7 beginning with vs 9 and through the end of the chapter the thing that brings on the 2nd coming of christ is the completion of that judgment seat of christ when at last judgment is passed in favor of the saints according to the chapter. This study guide consists of approximately 25 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of daniels story. Gods complete control and sovereignty of all historical events, both individual and national is the theological theme of the book of daniel. To be sure, other authorities in treating of this chapter i. Chapter 7 of daniel describes four beasts coming up from the mediterranean sea. Commentary on daniel chapters 7 10 matthew janzen the vision of the four beasts daniel pt. Daniel chapter 7 matthew henry complete commentary on. Four great beasts, each different from the others, came up out of. Daniel 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. What did daniel s vision represent, and what does it mean for us today.

Daniel 7 niv daniels dream of four beasts in bible gateway. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of daniel. Daniel 7 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Daniel, as many other authors of the antiquity and the bible, writes of himself in the third person throughout the first part of the book. This chapter continues the aramaic section, which unites the two obvious literary divisions chapters 16 and 7 12 of daniel. A casual survey of published books, commentaries and articles. This study guide consists of approximately 25 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of daniel s story. What follows in this chapter, he wrote, is only a summary of what he saw. The six former chapters of this book were historical. We see this is dated at the beginning of the reign of belshazzar, but it is not the dream of belshazzar. Four beasts come out of the sea, the ancient of days sits in judgement over them, and one like a son of man is given eternal kingship.

And the overseer of the eunuchs imposed names upon them, calling. By perusing the book of daniel in chapters 57, instead of. Daniel 7 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Daniel 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Daniel 7 niv daniels dream of four beasts in bible. Daniel 7 the six former chapters of this book were historical. Daniel 7 marks a critical change in the book of daniel. Daniel s vision of the four beasts, the interpretation. A commentary on the book of daniel southside christian. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Were having a wonderful time studying this wonderful prophesy in the book of daniel. Commentary on daniel chapters 710 ministers of the. Daniel 7 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The vision ended with daniel saying, my thoughts greatly troubled me, and my.