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INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES

This particular book of the Bible is know for its depth prophecy of the days of Daniel and the end time. The book of Daniel is said to have being written by the prophet in which it is named after. Daniel lived and ministered to the exiles during the period of Israel's captivity under Babylon, sometime between 586 and 538 BC. The book of Daniel can be divided in to two parts for better understanding of its mysteries and mysterious stories. The first part is known as the “Book of Tales,” starting from chapter 1-6 and the second part is also called the “Book of Visions” commencing from Chapter 7-12. Scholars are divided as to when the texts were written, who combined them, and for what purpose.

BIBLICAL OUTLINE OF THE BOOK OF DANIEL.

As complicated as this book can be, the divisions stated above and the following outline can help us to easily understand the book of Daniel.

OUTLINE:

I. Introduction 1:1—2:3

II. God’s judgment on the Gentile nations 2:4—7:28

Nebuchadnezzar’s dream 2:4–49
The image of gold 3:1–30
Nebuchadnezzar’s second dream 4:1–37
Belshazzar’s feast 5:1–31
The plot against Daniel 6:1–28
The vision of the four beasts 7:1–28
 III. God’s ultimate restoration of Israel 8:1—12:13

The vision of the ram and the goat 8:1–27
The vision of the 70 weeks 9:1–27
The vision of a heavenly messenger 10:1—11:45
The end times 12:1–13

BOOK SUMMARY

With the main characters of the book being God, Daniel (Belteshazzar), Hananiah (Shadrach), Mishael (Meshech), Azariah (Abednego), King Nebuchadnezzar, King Belshazzar, and King Darius, The first half of the book of Daniel contains historical accounts of Daniel's life. It begins with the story of Daniel's own capture and deportation to Babylon, and his courage to live a holy life in the midst of their pagan rituals. His superior way of life earns him great respect in the Babylonian government. God, having blessed him with this position of honor and influence, gave him many visions which enabled him to help King Nebuchadnezzar know the future and rule more effectively. The book goes on to describe the arrogance and godlessness of Babylon's kings, who attempt to kill Daniel's friends Shadrach, Mechech, and Abednego in a furnace for worshiping their God rather than themselves. God, however, spares their lives. 

Daniel is given visions to warn the King that God's judgment was coming upon him. They, however, do not repent and Babylon falls to the Medes. Darius, King of the Medes, instituted a policy where all Babylonians were required to pray to him and him only. Daniel refused to break the first commandment of Moses, and was thrown to the lions, but God preserved his life as well. The last half of the book is full of visions which predict the downfall of the Medes to the Persians, the Persians to the Greeks, and the Greeks to the Romans. They predict that only at that time will God fully restore them (the time of Jesus -- Coincidence? I think not). Daniel is a book full of courageous acts and fantastic visions that show Christians how to live in a non-Christian environment. It encourages us to hold on to our beliefs and act them out in spite of the customs of our society. It comforts us that our hope in Christ's salvation and is sure, but that our faith must endure awhile longer.

Themes: 

Wisdom: It has often been suggested that Daniel is, in a sense, a wisdom book, since it so often teaches and displays how a wise man's lifestyle brings blessing upon him. 

Good vs. Evil: Daniel paints the history of the world as a battle between two Kingdoms - the Kingdom of God (envisioned as God's throne room) vs. The Kingdom of Man (envisioned as a beast) -- see Daniel 7. Daniel also asserts in no uncertain terms that the Kingdom of God will have victory over the Kingdom of man.

Patience: Israel would have liked Daniel to tell them that their freedom was around the corner, but he predicted a succession of Kingdoms before Israel's deliverance would occur. Likewise, our hope of salvation and blessing are sure, but not necessarily imminent.

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In this Book, God’s chosen nation had been conquered and dispersed by a mighty empire that did not acknowledge God. What would happen now? Would Babylon’s yoke remain forever on Israel’s shoulders? Would God’s people never see their homeland again? Had God forgotten His promises? As you search the answers to these questions, we encourage you to join us right here in this website and let us read the book of Daniel online for free together. In this website, you can take a journey through the Bible online for free. You can read the book of Daniel at all time with reading aid such as Audiobook of Daniel and comics of the Book.

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WHY SHOULD I READ OR STUDY THE BOOK OF DANIEL?

I personally belief that, when the value of a thing is not known, abuse is inevitable. The book of Daniel has a lot of merits in our lives. God is using this book to teach us a lot in our time and that of the eschatological times. The book of Daniel contains dreams and visions that should be well understood in these times. These dreams and visions do not only speak of the restoration of the kingdom of Israel or the nations against nations fight, but that of the coming of the Messiah and the rapture at hand. With his love of imagery, the prophet also describes the Messiah as the Son of Man who is given dominion by the Ancient of Days (7:13, 14).