Lessons from daniel bridges for peacebridges for peace. The book of daniel was likely written between 540 and 530 b. The book of daniel gives us highlights from daniel s life from youth to old age. His life in the first six chapters of daniel we have history, biography, prophecy, and typology. Each hearer should be able to relate three stories from daniel that teach these lessons. The book of daniel identifies the prophet daniel as its author daniel 9. Daniel is a great example of 1 obedience, 2 wisdom, 3 prayer. Daniel 3 niv bible king nebuchadnezzar made an image. Note on your personal application sheet any lessons you can apply to yourself.
In the first chapter, daniel and his companions are supposed to eat of the kings meat and drink the wine of. The life of daniel provides a clear example of a man who was faithful to god in his career. What i want to do is to see what we can draw from daniels life, his. It doesnt stop there, it also deals with kings who will reign in the end times. The newly revised life lessons bible study series includes all of the books of the new testament as well as genesis, ezra, nehemiah, esther, psalms, and daniel. In the course of the books opening stories, the kings keep realizing that daniels god is, in fact, everybodys god, or the only godand then they immediately do something entirely disrespectful and ridiculous like. Five lessons from the book of daniel part 1 about 2600 years ago, nebuchadnezzar besieged jerusalem. It is a book that demonstrates gods power in world history, world events and the world future. Follow along in this chapterbychapter, selfgrading bible study as you unravel complex prophecies and learn simple biblical principles for everyday life. In an inductive bible study, a student digs into the bible learning as much as possible from the bible, and conducts his or her own analysis of the book being studied, hopefully before. God is in control, no matter how things look, and his kingdom will one day fill the earth. Reading daniels story can be incredibly inspiring in times like these because.
Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. The book of daniel is both familiar and mysterious. The method of study which i use is called inductive bible study. To instruct and encourage by studying lessons from the life of daniel. Daniel could not endure the glorious presence of christ. The spiritual impact of daniels childhood and youth equipped him for a life of serving god in difficult times. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. Jesus mentions daniel as the author as well matthew 24. At abundant life, weve been turning to the book of daniel for answers.
Feel free to use these lessons either individually or in a group. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in. In the last part of the book of isaiah, the prophet wrote. The daniels story lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more. In more mundane language, it is an account of the activities and visions of daniel, a noble jew exiled at babylon, its message being that just as the god of israel saved daniel and his friends from. The book talks about the kings that reigned in the time of daniel. Within its amazing pages are some incredible lessons. Daniel lived in the context of foreign conquest and exile. Daniel prayed three times daily daniel 6 and was undoubtedly close to god.
The book of daniel is one of the most profound and even entertaining books of the bible. He was a faithful servant of god who didnt waver or compromise when hardships arose. Lessons from daniel abundant life christian fellowship. See more ideas about book of daniel, bible and bible knowledge. Most of us here would probably be able to give a definition of prayer. Three of these lessons are from daniel s youth demonstrating that a good start is so important to a good finish. King nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, sixty cubits high and six cubits wide, and set it up on the plain of dura in the province of babylon. Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 10 without a doubt. There are some striking similarities between the life of daniel and that of jacobs son joseph. How do we resist worry and despair when everything around us is falling apart. Here are three lessons daniel models for christians seeking to honor god in the workplace.
Any kid who grew up attending sunday school or visiting vacation bible school has heard the amazing story of daniel surviving the night in a. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. Lessons from daniel 10 biblical research institute. What you can learn from daniels spiritual discipline. Following is a free selfstudy course on the book of daniel in the bible. Humans may notice what is visible to them, at least to some extent. Life lessons from daniel for our day sabbath school. Life lessons from daniel todays word with rick pina. In contrast to the insiders, most people can only guess at what is really happening. In the longrun, those, like daniel, who serve god will be honoredsometimes in this life and always in the next. Golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are all part of the fascinating, colorful book of daniel. In daniel 9, daniel is praying for his nations deliverance from captivity, and the angel gabriel shows up. Any kid who grew up attending sunday school or visiting vacation bible school has heard the amazing story of daniel surviving the night in a cave filled with hungry felines. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3.
But daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the kings food, or with the wine that he drank. Let s consider three lessons from the life of daniel that we can apply today in our own lives. Daniel, hananiah, mishael, and azariah were believed to be in their teens when taken captive to babylon in 606 b. Daniel 1, new international version niv the bible app. On the other hand, are visions of beasts and horns and kings that predict the future from daniels time all the way to the second coming of christ. We have studied the life of daniel for the past few months.
Your time spent studying this precious book will not be wasted but will challenge your character and build your faith in the one who will bring all of his promises to pass. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor3an introduction to daniel i. This stressful time marked the beginning of a radical change in the life of four bright jewish lads daniel, hananiah, mishael and azariah. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia. In the years to come, the invading babylonian empire, and king nebuchadnezzar himself, would be affected. For us today, we have to realize that gods way of life is countercultural. Prayer is entreating making requests of god, simply asking. Here are three lessons daniel models for christians. I hope you find a few lessons, too, as you read this wonderful book. Their obedience was best exposed in their answer to the king nebuchadnezzar when they refused to bow before the golden image even if god does not deliver them from the blazing furnace.
Insiders take notice of what is happening behind the scenes. What i will do today is share with you what i think daniel would say if we had a chance to spend a few minutes with him towards the end of his life. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. Daniels three friends daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. Daniel discipleship lessons from a foreign culture, a. Deliverance for people of unconditional obedience is another major theme in the book of daniel. In mercy, our lord sent the angel gabriel to answer daniels prayer. The first half of the book chapters 16 contains stories in the third person about the experiences of daniel and his friends under kings nebuchadrezzar ii, belshazzar, darius i. Lets consider three lessons from the life of daniel that we can apply.
Daniel has been living in babylon from about the time he was a teenager around the age of fourteen. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history with an eschatology a portrayal of end times cosmic in scope and political in focus. There is so much more that we can learn from the life of daniel. Sermon on daniel lessons from the inspiring life of daniel. As a young man, he was taken into captivity by the evil empire of babylon. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book of daniel with an emphasis on practical.
He could have chosen to sulk and live in depression. The book of daniel, also called the prophecy of daniel, a book of the old testament found in the ketuvim writings, the third section of the jewish canon, but placed among the prophets in the christian canon. The book of daniel this course is designed as an expository study of the book of daniel, taking the student through the entire book with cross references to other portions of scripture. What can we learn from the life of daniel sermon notes. Nebuchadnezzar, king of babylon, solidified his conquest over the people of judah by bringing the best and brightest israelites to babylon to work in his royal court. The book of daniel is often read for its contribution to our understanding of endtimes events, but sometimes christians have been so obsessed with this that we have missed its main message. The book of daniel the book of daniel has a wealth of wisdom for christians as well as amazing prophecy, some of which has been fulfilled and some of which is yet to come.
If i asked a group of kids in a bible class who their favorite bible character. The book of daniel the book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. And we have to have the courage to stand up for what we know is right as the situation around us gets more and more foreign to our values. We can read about the life of daniel in his own writings in the book of daniel and also in ezekiel 14. By the time you finish reading daniel, youll probably be wondering how all these babylonian and persian kings could be so incredibly thick. Dear brethren and friends in christ, please feel free to make use of this 52 page childrens activity book on the book of daniel. But he lived those principles with with honor and wisdom. God gave daniel supernatural knowledge and skills daniel was profoundly spiritually insightful, and was one of israels most important and influential prophets. He then summoned the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates and all t. There is one lesson from daniel s friends, also young men and another lesson from his old age. He may have descended from a noble family, perhaps he was even a prince, since normally the prominent people of a nation were taken captive 1. This is so in the world of business and politics as well as in many other areas. For the regular adult version with teacher comments and egw notes please open the top lesson on the main screen.