A documentary about bible prophecy that investigates shocking predictions of current global events. The genre of the book of daniel is narrative history, prophetic oracle, and it includes apocalyptic material. Martin collins, referring to the complex prophecies of daniel 11 and 12, suggests that much of the interpretation of many parts of this prophetic passage, except for the fulfilled prophecy in daniel 11. Clearly, the book of daniel contains two very different threads. We have the complete account of such visions in the prophetic book of daniel.
Easytoread version the following are some outstanding features of lastdays, or endtimes, prophecies. While the stories of daniel, hananiah, mishael, and azariah have always been among their favorites in my book of bible stories, the presentation in the daniel s prophecy book has affected them in a way we didnt anticipate. Reagan read bio when i think of the book of daniel, i am always reminded of a r. The book of daniel and you watchtower online library. Conventioners were eager to obtain their copy of the newly released 320page book, pay attention to daniels prophecy. The reasoning was related to daniel s prophecy of the king of the north and prophecies of the 1260 days in daniel 7. The aged prophet also looks back on his long life and narrates episodes that encourage us to be godly men and women of integrity. Daniel prophecies a new translation of daniel from. The prophecy in daniel 9 about the 70 weeks of years reveals the year when jesus became the messiah.
Penned by daniel, the book contains prophecies regarding the rise and fall of world powers, the time of the messiahs arrival, and events that take place in our day. Like most teenagers, i have a difficult time enjoying the study of ancient history. Nevertheless, jehovah revealed to daniel information that would make it possible to pinpoint the time when jesus would be anointed, or appointed, as the messiah, or christ. In either case, if he misstated the matter regarding daniel, his claim of being the son of god would be nullified. Concise and to the point though full of valuable information.
The claim in the book is that the author daniel made the prophecies contained therein and therefore must be taken in their plain sense. Daniels prophecies reveal the plans of god and unmask the plans of the enemy. The prophecies in the book of daniel all end with the destruction of antiochus epiphanes as punishment for his atrocities and sacrileges at the beginning of the messianic age, as we shall see in some detail later on. In the hebrew canon, daniel is placed in the writings or hagiographa. The book of daniel provides an overview of world events from the days of king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. These end times prophecies clearly identify the last days. It is the best book i have read on the book of daniel. Nov 01, 2008 book of daniel s prophecies of the end explained. It is a research tool for publications in various languages produced by jehovahs witnesses. Pay attention to daniels prophecy internet archive. Many people think that biblical prophecies about the end of the world and the battle of armageddon are a christian thing.
Prayer of azariah and the song of the three holy children. The daniel prophecies gods plan for the last days book. Daniel is given the key points in the battles between the powers of earth and god, with a range of prophecies giving specific details in a timeline from the medopersian empire, the greek empire, the roman empire, the holy roman empire, islam and the. Daniels most important prophecies focused on the messiah and his rule. Studying daniels prophecy watchtower online library. It is critical to realize that the book of daniel existed in documented form almost three centuries before christ was born. May 07, 2019 this is a video collection of sermons and bible studies on the prophecies found in the biblical book of daniel. Prophecies of daniel prophecies fulfilled, and yet to be. Failed watchtower date predictions and changed date doctrine of jehovahs witnesses, including lesser known ones such as 1799, 1844, 1874, 1878, 1918, 1920 and the 1940s. Written by patrick on oct 30th 2019 this is a detailed in depth solid bible study.
The prophecies of the book of daniel have fascinated readers and created controversy for the past two thousand years. Greece was supposed to be the last empire according to the author of daniel, and was to be followed by the theocratic kingdom of god on earth. Daniels prophecy of the seventy weeks is perhaps the most important prophecy to understand what will happen to israel in the last days. See all the x days prophecies near the end of daniel that they apply to events in the history of watchtower. The most important thing to which all the prophecies point and for which the apostles looked forward has been the second coming of the lord. Daniel 12 modern english version mev the prophecy of the end times. Love the book of daniel the first book of the bible i ever really studied using a beth moore study. You will be amazed at how captivating these subjects are. Pay attention to daniels prophecy by watchtower bible and tract society of new york. Fascinating indepth, verse by verse examination of the book of daniel and the amazingly detailed prophecies.
What we didnt expect was the impact it would have on our children. Unlike the preceding dreams and visions in the book of daniel, which contained images that needed to be interpreted, this vision simply gave daniel the words regarding what would happen to the jewish people from this time forward daniel 10. Open ms excel and put the opening and closing dates given by the org for the fulfillments of those prophecies in a calculation that gets the number of days and and you will notice that the number. Dec 09, 2019 clearly, the book of daniel contains two very different threads. Literally history written in advance and thoroughly explained in this magnificent book. The daniel prophecies gods plan for the last days 2,500 years ago.
Nov 01, 2004 the book of daniel is actually one of the most authenticated books of the old testament, historically and archaeologically, but this is a convenient shortcut for our purposes here. Book of daniels prophecies fortold issachar understanding the times. Daniel chapter 1 book of daniel religious tolerance religious art catholic art oldest bible religion bible pictures class pictures. About 530 bc the prophet daniel was a jewish exile who lived during the time of the babylonian captivity, about 500 years before the birth of jesus. In dreams and visions the prophet daniel saw amazing scenes of the future of the world. It is the only book which jesus specifically urges his lastday people to study. The books of daniel and the revelation should be bound together and published. An explanation of bible prophecy found in the book of daniel. What this means is that daniels prophecies would not be fully understandable until the end times prior to christs return. Spirituality, the second coming of the lord, the return of the messiah, proclamation of the state of israel.
The book of daniel foretells the rise and fall of world powers from babylon until the time of the end, which culminates in the rule of gods kingdom. This book is more like a commentary on the book of daniel and then some. When the book was first written, the four world empires were supposed to be babylon, media, persia and greece. In fact the vast majority of our questions in regards to the book of daniel can be found by referencing the book of revelation as well as other books of the bible.
Text publication download options pay attention to daniels. Daniel prophecies a new translation of daniel from aramaic. Jesus christs own acceptance of daniels prophecy is an even more. An interesting point regarding this prophecy is that it appears to have been delivered orally. Daniel prophesies about gods kingdom while in babylon. Danielan authentic book of prophecy watchtower online. Almost everyone looks at the book of daniel with a. Even at their young age, they seem to be able to identify with these righteous young men. The prophet daniel lived more than 500 years before the birth of jesus. The angel informs him that seventy weeks have been decreed for them, and then gives a detailed but cryptic description of those weeks. Charts include studies on the rapture and great tribulation. The sign of the end times in bible prophecy points to simultaneous conditions and events that precede the end of this world. Penned by daniel, the book contains prophecies regarding the rise and fall of world powers, the time of the messiahs arrival, and events that take place in our.
Daniel 2, 7, 9, 12 the coming of messiah the prince. In these videos on the prophecies of daniel, ive tried to recreate visually what daniel saw and to explain it in a way which has been broadly accepted by students of bible prophecy for many centuries. If the book of daniel was a fraudulent production, christ was either ignorant of the matter, or dishonest about the prophecys authorship. That daniel was the writer is made evident by the book itself. Daniel was told when gods people could expect the arrival of messiah the leader 69 weeks of years after the command to restore and rebuild the walls of jerusalem. Overview of daniel infographic illustrationwhat a beautiful story of extraordinary faith, we can all stand to be a little more like daniel. But endtimes prophecy is not just a christian thing. It certain was an education and made daniels prophecies clear and also showed how they are very relevant today. In addition, the captivating prophecy, imagery, and symbolism make the book of daniel one of the most read of hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible. Penned by daniel, the book contains prophecies regarding the rise and fall of world powers, the time of the messiahs arrival, and events that. However, revelation is typically understood by studying the prophecies of daniel and not the other way round.
A study guide to the prophecies of daniel and the revelation. Daniels prophecy of 70 weeks foretells the messiahs arrival. In the bible, the prophecy of seventy weeks chapter 9 of the book of daniel is a prophecy given to daniel by the angel gabriel in response to daniel s prayer for god to act on behalf of his people and city i. Daniel predicted when an anointed one would be rejected. And this kingdom will not be passed on to any other. Daniel s most important prophecies focused on the messiah and his rule.
The book of daniel is the book of revelation in the old testament because it is an excellent prediction of the coming of jesus christ, the messiah and the triumph of his messianic kingdom. Daniel book see also pay attention to daniels prophecy. This is a video collection of sermons and bible studies on the prophecies found in the biblical book of daniel. Daniel chapter 11 as a direct continuation of chapter 10, daniel is given the key points in the battles between the powers of earth and god, with a range of prophecies giving specific details in a timeline from the medopersian empire, the greek empire, the roman empire, the holy roman empire, islam and the ottoman empire, and then the antichrist.
In the first year of belshazzar the king of babylon, daniel himself beheld a dream and visions of his head upon his bed. It also describes the apocalyptic visions given by. Bible prophecy 11 prophecies of jesus and the end times. It certain was an education and made daniel s prophecies clear and also showed how they are very relevant today. Oct 25, 2017 prophecy charts showing timebased bible prophecies from the books of daniel and revelation. They are taught a blind trust in the organization and its interpretation of. This is the order followed in the greek septuagint and in the latin vulgate. End of days bible study of the prophet daniel by h. And in fact the book of revelation is largely a christian interpretation of the.
Pay attention to daniels prophecy by watchtower bible and tract society of new york, 1999, watchtower bible and tract society of new york, international bible students association edition, in english. Highlights from the book of daniel watchtower online library. The failure of daniels prophecies 2007 chris sandoval introduction honest inspirational fiction daniels four empires. A few explanations of certain portions might be added, but i am not sure that these would be needed. If you want to understand these prophecies fully and in an easy to follow format then this is it. And there shall be a time of trouble such as never was since there was a nation even to that time.
The book of daniel is followed by the prophet hosea, the first of the prophets in the book of the twelve. I encourage everyone to read this book even nonchristians. Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days. This is especially so as to the last part of the great statutethe feet mixed with iron and clay, is imminent. A prophetic book placed in the english bible among the major prophets, immediately. The book of daniel is actually one of the most authenticated books of the old testament, historically and archaeologically, but this is a convenient shortcut for our purposes here. You know, for religious fanatics and other societal oddballs. As i pointed out in my recent book, winning the witnesses, planting seeds of doubt in the watchtower is a most effective strategy.
The story of daniel the prophet, and the story of the seer of patmos. Daniel bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. This is the suggestion that i made to elder haskell which resulted in the book he published. Christ himself bore witness that daniel was a prophet.
Book of daniel s prophecies fortold issachar understanding the times. So dramatic was the apparent fulfilment of this prophecy that it led to the start of the adventist movement and belief that the last days started 1799. In the first chapter i learned something that i had never seen or paid attention to when i read daniel from the bible. And at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone who shall be found written in the book. The book of daniel is the apocalyptic book of the hebrew bible. Daniels prophecy of the seventy weeks end times truth. The book does actually state that the statue represents successive world empires. The book of daniel can be divided into two partsstories and prophecies. Daniel an authentic book of prophecy the bible record tells us. How daniels prophecy foretells the messiahs arrival the prophet daniel lived more than 500 years before the birth of jesus. The issues raised by those who arbitrarily assign the book to an unknown, unnamed author of the second century b. The narratives show us that jehovah god blesses those who maintain integrity to him. Again, rife with historical and linguistic inaccuracies, but the pictures are vivid and it does a good job of laying out what the jehovahs witnesses believe.
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