Teachinghearts
"Explore the Word. Change the World"
Introduction
The lesson studies have been separated into individual units.
Comparison Of The Visions Of Daniel
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Comparison Of The Types of Symbols
You will notice that the type of symbolism used is related to the one who received the vision,
and the detail introduced.
- Daniel 2 (Metal man ) - This vision was given to King Nebuchadnezzar. In the transition from precious to common metals, God probably wanted to impress up the king the relative greatness of his kingdom as compared to the kingdoms that will follow. Although the vision does not give any detail, the rock might have been a precious gem stone - more valuable than all the metals.
- Daniel 7 (Wild, Unclean Animals ) - This vision was given to Daniel.
As a Hebrew, he was familiar with the concept of clean and unclean animals.
This vision adds detail of a judgment in which God's kingdom finally conquers the
kingdoms of the world.
God wanted to illustrate that the earthly kingdoms are inferior and corrupt and unclean and that His kingdom will one day prevail over them. - Daniel 8 (Sanctuary Animals ) - This vision was given to Daniel.
This was different in that it used clean animals.
The reason might be tied to the detail given.
For the first time, we see the Roman kingdom operating on two levels.
At first it grew horizontally - in the direction of the 4 winds (Verse 8).
Then in verse 10 it grows up to heaven and does destructive damage to heavenly systems.
The use of sanctuary animals would immediately signal a religious view of prophecy. And that is what happened. The religious role of Rome and the other powers are introduced. They all trampled on the sanctuary and people of God. - Daniel 9 (God Keeps the Covenant) - This vision was given to Daniel. The vision about the Messiah was not to be shrouded in great symbolism and mystery. It must be clear. God keeps the covenant by sending the Messiah. The Messiah dies as He is consumed by the curse, the wrath of God.
- Daniel 11-12 (Detail) - This vision was given to Daniel. This was given in great detail that is largely non-symbolic. It expands on other aspects of the 2300 days of Daniel 9 and ties it into the kingdoms of the previous visions. Over the years, the previous visions had introduced all the relevant themes. Now, this vision can be more direct about the principal individuals and players. It was also meant to supplement the vision of Daniel 9 which introduced the prophecy of the Messiah. Here, the concern of the vision was to give great detail about the rulers during the time of the Messiah.
Summary Of Daniel
| 1 | In Daniel 1 we saw how Nebuchadnezzar assaulted the Holy City of Jerusalem and the Temple of God. As the prototype of the Antichrist, he took God's people into captivity along with the sacred vessels of the sanctuary. He put these sacred vessels in the temple of his god in an effort to use them for pagan purposes. In addition, Nebuchadnezzar tried to brainwash Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah to forget their beliefs. He wanted them to become paganized and Babylonian. As a result, he changed their God given titles to names encouraging loyalty to the God's of Babylon.. Nevertheless, Daniel and his friends determined to not defile the sanctuary of their souls. They did not give in to the "customs and peer pressures" of Babylon. They remained true through a time of testing, and as a reward, God blessed them with wisdom, knowledge, and prophetic understanding. Daniel and his friends provide a "Type" or "model" of God's people at the end of time who will unlock the truths of prophecy. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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In Daniel 2, we learned that Nebuchadnezzar had a dream of a giant metallic Man. He could not remember the dream. He called his "wise men" to tell him the dream and the interpretation, but they could not. They said "only the gods whose dwelling is not with flesh" can interpret such mysteries. They pictured the gods as distant and uncaring. Nebuchadnezzar determined to kill all these "false" wise men. Daniel interceded for their lives, and he asked for time to pray. At the end of the time, God revealed the dream and its interpretation.
Daniel told the king the vision. He saw a great metal man and a rock "cut out without hands" that struck and destroyed the image. The rock then grew into a mountain that filled the whole earth.
Finally, at the end of Chapter 2, Daniel and his friends are rewarded for interpreting the dream for Nebuchadnezzar. Nebuchadnezzar makes Daniel his direct advisor, and he sets Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in charge of the affairs of Babylon. In Daniel Chapter 2, God was revealed as the true prophet. He is the only one who really knows the future. |
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| 3 | In Chapter 3, God is revealed as the true deliverer. He is the mighty savior of his people who stands with us in the time of trouble. |
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| 4 | Nebuchadnezzar finally learns that God is revealed as the true conqueror. For he is the only true king for the nations of the earth who sets up and destroys other kings. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Babylon falls to the Persian empire on a night when they are drunk and disrespectful to God. The details of that historical event are repeated in many prophecies as a prototype of the fall of the last world empire. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Religious persecution raises its ugly head as members of the government plot to make laws to kill the faithful Daniel in the lion's den. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | The history of the world is repeated in symbols that demonstrate that Israel is being conquered by wild animals because of the curse of the covenant. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | The history of the world is repeated in symbols that demonstrate the trampling of the sanctuary by the Gentile nations. Christ comes at the end of time to restore this sanctuary. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9 | The great prophecy of the coming Messiah and His fulfillment of the covenant. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10-12 | A detailed history of the world until the end of time. We see the fall of Babylon and the triumph of the church as Christ raises the dead. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Daniel 9: 24 - shows that he will be anointed and then cut off 490 years after the decree to return from Babylonian exile.
The Passover feast shows the day and time of His death.
| God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God. Romans 8: 28 | Time: 10 minutes Print: 3 pages |
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Copyright
Updated :- January 25, 2004
Credits: Author: Laverna Patterson Editor: Patterson |
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