Just so, Christs suffering and glory is but a part of one coming. He could not figure out what the dream meant, so he wanted his advisors to explain it to him. (1) The troubling dream. The subject of the vision in chapter 2 seems to be taken up again in chapter 7. The death of this king brings about the end of his kingdom. I kept looking until its wings were plucked, and it was lifted up from the ground and made to stand on two feet like a man; a human mind also was given to it. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Prophets: Daniel 2:16 Daniel went in and desired (Dan. 81 See Ezekiel 29:21 for a similar use of the imagery of making a horn grow to describe a kings promotion to power. The gap is not the prophets problem; it is ours. The final outcome is Gods people under the Son of Man, Jesus Christ, will receive the kingdom. But I want you to notice Daniels reaction to the dream that he had. It may seem to them that their defeat is certain and that their hopes of entering into the eternal kingdom are lost. Then the saints will receive the kingdom which will never end. Bob is a pastor/teacher and elder at Community Bible Chapel in Richardson, Texas, and has contributed many of his Bible study series for use by the Foundation. 77 According to Baldwin, This verse [13] has been the subject of more scholarly papers than any other in the book, so indicating its centrality, not only for Daniel but for the New Testament also. Baldwin, p. 142. (Numbers 23:19). Chapter 9, on the other hand, has a historical account of Daniels study of Jeremiah and of his prayers of repentance and petition for Israels restoration and return to the land of promise. With iron-like teeth, horns (some with eyes), and feet, it is utterly destructive. The fourth beast in Daniels dream relates to the fourth kingdom in Nebuchadnezzars dream, the Roman empire. A number of lessons from our text have broad application to our thinking and conduct as Christians. The Son of Man had the power to forgive sins, as well as to heal a paralytic (Matthew 9:6). Our study of this chapter will isolate what troubled Daniel about the future. Note these general observations about our passage before we turn to a more detailed study. Your dream and the visions that passed through your mind as you were lying in bed are these: - As for these four children, God gave them knewledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.Or, as the words might be more accurately rendered, "these lads, the four of them" (Ezekiel 1:8-10).This indicates that somehow they were separated off into a quaternion. 25 And he will speak out against the Most High and wear down the saints of the Highest One, and he will intend to make alterations in times and in law; and they will be given into his hand for a time, times, and half a time. When God granted Daniel the wisdom to interpret the king's dream, it launched Daniel's long career as a political leader, trusted adviser, and well-known prophet. In the Psalms and also in Daniel 7, the expression Son of Man begins to take on a more technical meaning, referring to the Messiah, who will sit on the throne of His father, David, to rule over men forever. Here is a man that has faithfully walked with his God his whole life. ), Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would show the king the interpretation, Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular, Daniel -- 'God is my judge', an Israelite leader in Babylon, Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular, Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular, Preposition | third person masculine singular, Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular determinate, Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular determinate. Quite clear, however, is the identity of the Ancient of Days and the Son of Man.. The prophecy of this chapter is divinely interpreted. We should note Daniels distress in chapter 7 before turning to the other prophecies in Daniel, where we will find that prophecy very often produces distress. It is at this time that all human kingdoms will become subject to God and to the saints in the eternal kingdom, which the Son of Man will establish when He comes to the earth to judge and to rule. Old Babylonian Omen Text (VAT 7525) In the second year of his reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; his mind was troubled and he could not sleep. Daniel 2:1-13 - Nebuchadnezzar's Dream. Many Old Testament prophets shared Daniels distress as a result of the prophecies they received and often conveyed to others.74 Why does the prophecy of Daniel 7 cause this godly man so much consternation? Daniels response is testimony to this reality. But the court will sit for judgment, and his dominion will be taken away, annihilated and destroyed forever. Our Lords first coming happened over a period of more than 30 years, and yet we view this as one coming. May the Spirit of God reveal the meaning of this prophecy to us and produce in us that which God desires to His glory and our good. 7 After this I kept looking in the night visions, and behold, a fourth beast, dreadful and terrifying and extremely strong; and it had large iron teeth. They believed that the Messiah would come to establish the kingdom, to bless the Jews and to condemn the Gentiles. Prophecy is necessary because Gods thoughts are not our thoughts, and His ways are not our ways. Nothing has caused him to panic or depart from his faith and practice as a godly Jew. (10) What effect did the vision have on Daniel, and why? Nebuchadnezzar was the first ruler of Babylon to have contact with Daniel. He surpasses those before him by speaking boastfully, then blaspheming, and finally seeking to overthrow Gods order. Because of this we can have a greater understanding of this dream than Daniel did. While most prophecies in the Bible reveal events which will take place after the death of the recipient of the prophecy, the prophecy is revealed for impact upon those to whom it was revealed. And the high priest said to Him, I adjure You by the living God, that You tell us whether You are the Christ, the Son of God. 64 Jesus said to him, You have said it yourself; nevertheless I tell you, hereafter you shall see THE SON OF MAN SITTING AT THE RIGHT HAND OF POWER, AND COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF HEAVEN (Matthew 26:59-64). Then the sovereignty, the dominion and the greatness of all the kingdoms under the whole heaven will be given to the people of the saints of the Highest One; His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all the dominions will serve and obey Him. At this point the revelation ended. In spite of these kings, the saints of the Highest One will possess the eternal kingdom forever and ever. He has shown King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in days to come. Centuries must therefore pass before the prophecies of Daniel are fulfilled. He will speak out against the Most High and wear down the saints of the Highest One, and he will intend to make alterations in times and in law; and they will be given into his hand for a time, times, and half a time. His thoughts alarm him, and his face pales. 2 For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night. We will deal with the meaning and application of Daniels vision later on in our questions and answers. In Revelation it is also referred to as 42 months and 1260 days which all work out to 3 years. As Daniel watches, "four great beasts," each different from the others, emerge from the dark waters (verse 3). If we go back to Daniel 2 and look at the statue in Nebuchadnezzars dream, we find that it too represented four kings and their kingdoms. What is it that these men are testifying against You? 63 But Jesus kept silent. And everyone who has this hope fixed on Him purifies himself, just as He is pure. (1 John 3:13, NASB95)[5] The more we know about the future the more are hearts should be moved to practical preparation. in 1971. Let us listen then, and be sober, enduring the sufferings and trials sent our way, looking expectantly and certainly for His kingdom to come. Children need to know that as believers, we are on the winning team and God wins in the end. 23 Thus he said: The fourth beast will be a fourth kingdom on the earth, which will be different from all the other kingdoms, and it will devour the whole earth and tread it down and crush it. Let Thy hand be upon the man of Thy right hand, Upon the son of man whom Thou didst make strong for Thyself (Psalm 80:17). (11) What is the point of the vision? In the latter days, before the kingdom of God is established on the earth, kings and kingdoms will become worse and worse. (8) Is there any relationship between Nebuchadnezzars dream in chapter 2 and Daniels dream in chapter 7? The kingdom of God will be established and the saints will possess it forever. Would Belshazzar toast the gods of gold, silver, wood and stone with the sacred temple vessels? Thus, the vision is yet unfulfilled in terms of its major emphasis. The kingdom of God would not be established in Daniels lifetime, nor in the life of those who returned to the land of Israel from their captivity. What God says, He will do. Two weeks ago, after studying Revelation 13 and seeing how much it relates to Daniel 7 I decided we needed to go back and review Daniel 7 which we have not looked at since 2011. Chapter 2 contains a very significant prophecy, revealed by God to king Nebuchadnezzar. He wants to know more about this dreadful beast, different from the rest, especially in the destruction he wrought. Rome did conquer much of the known world, but it never conquered the whole world as this is describing. God has revealed in this interpretation what He wants us to know and has kept back that which we need not know. Prophecy becomes necessary from time to time to remind men of those things God has planned for the future which He will surely fulfill. Prophecy reveals that which we would not and could not expect apart from divine revelation. As Daniel continues to watch, another horn emerges, as three of the other horns are plucked out by the roots to make room for it. Daniel 2 (the second chapter of the Book of Daniel) tells how Daniel related and interpreted a dream of Nebuchadnezzar II, king of Babylon.In his night dream, the king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its head of gold to its feet of mingled iron and clay; as he watched, a stone "not cut by human hands" destroyed the statue and became a mountain filling the whole world. Nebuchadnezzar became distressed when he received his first night vision (2:1) because he did understand some of his dream. Different from the first three, this beast seems uglier, more powerful, and much more hostile toward God and His saints. (3) The finest commentary on the prophecy of Daniel 7 comes from our Lord Himself. (3) What principles should guide and govern our attempt to interpret the prophecy of this chapter? 13 And he performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down out of heaven to the earth in the presence of men. 12 and he exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence. The other prophecies were revealed to King Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar and interpreted by Daniel. These horns are also kings, from whom kingdoms arise (verse 24). Between the first half of verse 23 and the second half of this verse we have what has been referred to as the great parenthesis in the Old Testament, the mystery of the church and the Church Age which was not revealed to the world until after the resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ. His throne was ablaze with flames, Its wheels were a burning fire. Lets pray and ask God to teach us and guide us as we look at His prophetic word. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts were greatly alarming me and my face grew pale, but I kept the matter to myself (verse 28). Introduction to Daniel 11 Who is the Son of Man? 21 I kept looking, and that horn was waging war with the saints and overpowering them 22 until the Ancient of Days came, and judgment was passed in favor of the saints of the Highest One, and the time arrived when the saints took possession of the kingdom. For this reason, I wish to clearly state the foundational presuppositions and principles on which this exposition of Daniel is based. Je. First, the prophecies of Daniel are divinely inspired and revealed, and thus they are true and reliable. He had interpreted dreams for this king and yet this dream caused Daniel to be alarmed and to feel physically sick. He will abolish all the religious holidays and seek to abolish Gods law in an attempt to destroy the Jewish people. Daniel said that his thoughts were greatly alarming him and his face grew pale. The words of verse 1 point to the relationship between the prophecy Daniel received and its historical setting and context. Daniel's prophecy was one of hope. We are not to base our thinking and actions on circumstances, but upon the Scriptures. Alexandra, the daughter of a rich British aristocrat, caught his attention. The ten horns are of interest to him, but most of all that final horn which arose, surpassing and replacing three others and speaking boastfully. This angel responded and gave Daniel understanding into his dream as he interpreted it for him. Daniel was not satisfied with just a summary of his dream, especially of the fourth beast that was so different than the other three, he wanted more detail. Daniel's righteousness is legendary status Don't mistake Daniel as some conjurer of cheap tricks. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts were greatly alarming me and my face grew pale, but I kept the matter to myself. (Daniel 7:1528, NASB95)[1], THE FOUR BEASTS REVEALED (Daniel 7:15-18). Daniel himself had many dreams and visions, mostly related to future kingdoms of the world and the . The stone cut out of the mountain represented the kingdom of God that would fill the earth. International Standard Version so Daniel went to ask Nebuchadnezzar for an appointment to see him , and it was granted him so that he could reveal the meaning to the king. That dream was read as our Scripture reading this morning. Having related the dream, Daniel then interprets it: it concerns four successive kingdoms, beginning with Nebuchadnezzar, which will be replaced by the everlasting kingdom of the God of heaven. 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 states, For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God, and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath to come. (1 Thessalonians 1:910, NASB95)[6] Finally, the more we know about the future, the more our hearts should be moved to prayerful petition for those who will face the judgment of God if they do not turn in faith to Jesus Christ. to revoke its approval of the two main drugs used for medication abortion in the United States. Daniel said the king's dream was about a giant statue that was destroyed by a stone cut out of a mountain. He only called on him in a moment of sheer panic when no one else could help, and only then because of the recommendation of the queen mother. The message of this prophecy is really quite simple and may be summed up this way. As we consider what we have just learned from Daniels dream and as we look at Daniels response to his dream and the interpretation of it; this should indicate to us that the more we know about the future, the more our hearts should be moved to personal purity. Just a few years later Alexander died, and his empire was divided into four parts and his four generals became the monarch of a quarter of the Greek empire. Belshazzar came to power several years after the death of Nebuchadnezzar and seems to have turned completely away from the God of Israel. The other seven will then likely submit out of fear or a sense of the unavoidable consequences of resisting represented by this little horn growing larger than the seven. Chapter 7 moves from the historical accounts of Daniel and his three friends to the prophetic revelations received by Daniel in the last half of the Book.76 The following chart may help us visualize the relationship of Daniels prophecies to the historical setting in which they were revealed: The first prophetic revelation is found in Daniel 2. Each beast has its own unique characteristics. 16 I approached one of those who were standing by and began asking him the exact meaning of all this. Daniel returned to his house and explained the situation to his friends Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Those who will reign with Christ are those who have suffered (see Romans 8:17; Philippians 3:10-11; 2 Timothy 2:12). However, it must have been in the latter part of Nebuchadnezzar's reign. - Then the king commanded to call the magicians, and the astrologers, and the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans, for to show the king his dreams. In the latter days, an unusually powerful and evil king will arise, who will blaspheme God and oppress the people of God. But the saints of the Highest One will receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever, for all ages to come. (Daniel 7:1718, NASB95)[2] The four beasts that Daniel saw in his dream were four kings and represented the four kingdoms of these kings. The angel goes on to describe what the Antichrist will do: He will speak out against the Most High, he will be boastful and arrogant, he will deny that the Most High is God, he will deny that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. In those days, as in our own, there are always those are too quick to conclude that the kingdom of God has come (see Matthew 24:4, 6, 8, 24-28; 2 Thessalonians 2:1ff.). Gogglebox star Stephen explained the reason for him and husband Daniel Lustif missing the show on Instagram. The fourth beast receives greater attention and is of the most interest to Daniel. The coming of the Son of Man is represented as one coming, and not two. The inter-relationship between the prophecies of chapters 2 and 7 is demonstrated on the following page: Deterioration: Gold to iron mixed with clay, Deterioration: Nearly human to blaspheming beast. (10) Daniels preoccupation is with the last beast, rather than the first three. Daniel 2:26-49 At-A-Glance 1. Daniel 2:24-49 New International Version Daniel Interprets the Dream 24 Then Daniel went to Arioch, whom the king had appointed to execute the wise men of Babylon, and said to him, "Do not execute the wise men of Babylon. Considering this text has changed my opinion about the gap in the prophecies of the Old Testament. God would strike him down suddenly too and bring his kingdom to a swift end. Abraham had to believe and behave on the basis of Gods promises, rather than on the basis of his perception. Time: refers to one year, times is understood in Aramaic (the language this chapter was originally written in) to mean a dual or two, so times refers to two years and half a time refers to one half of a year. As the beast continues to boast, a second scene commences in Daniels vision, and for a period of time both scenes run simultaneously. (1) Daniel 7 is the last chapter written in Aramaic in the Book of Daniel. Then the kingdoms of the earth, the sovereignty, the dominion, the greatness of all the kingdoms under the whole heavens, in other words, the whole world will be given to the saints of the Highest One and the Highest One, Jesus Christ, will rule and it will be an everlasting kingdom, and all the dominions will serve and obey Him. The day of judgment is still future and has not yet been fulfilled. Those who rejected the Lord Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of Man, would mourn when they saw Him returning in the clouds: And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky with power and great glory (Matthew 24:30). In order to save Rose, Unity asks her to give up whatever makes her the dream vortex. We must approach prophecy with fear and reverence. Both sets of kingdoms are brought to a sudden end and are replaced by an eternal kingdom. Jesus applied this text to them, not as those who would enter into His kingdom, but as those who would be judged at His return. Daniel 2: Nebuchadnezzar's Dream by Larry Murray King Nebuchadnezzar had a puzzling dream that no one could explainuntil God gave the interpretation to Daniel. We dare not ignore that which is revealed nor do we dare go too far afield in speculating about what is concealed (see Deuteronomy 29:29; 1 Timothy 1:4; 2 Timothy 2:23). 5. The visions explanation was not thorough enough to satisfy Daniel. But in the end, God will judge the wicked and establish His kingdom for His saints. Desiring a more detailed explanation, he apparently asked for one and received it. Students will learn that they can trust God in difficult times because in the end God wins the battle over the enemy of this world Satan. Our deliverance from the power of sin and the penalty of death has been accomplished by our Lord, who suffered in our place. As the saints suffer at the hands of the wicked, it may appear all hope is lost. What God declares in prophecy, He reveals as well in history. Daniel obtaining some respite finds the dream. 6 And he opened his mouth in blasphemies against God, to blaspheme His name and His tabernacle, that is, those who dwell in heaven. In Daniels dream the Medo-Persian empire and it king Cyrus was represented by the bear. (9) What is the relationship between Daniels vision in chapter 7 and the events described in Daniel 5? 76 It is not altogether accurate to refer to chapters 1-6 as historical and 7-12 as prophetic. Arrogant, boastful, and even blasphemous kings will reign over the nations, opposing God and oppressing His saints. The nation of Israel has been set aside by divine discipline in the present times of the Gentiles, which began with Nebuchadnezzar. Then He said to me, Son of man, stand on your feet that I may speak with you! (Ezekiel 2:1). The fourth beast is a fourth king, different than the others. Episode 5 of "How I Met Your Father" Season 2 tested the friendships of everyone in the group. Alexander the great and his armies did conquer the nations that became a part of his empire swiftly. 3 And I saw one of his heads as if it had been slain, and his fatal wound was healed. The ten horns, Daniel is told, represent ten kings who will emerge out of the fourth kingdom. 9 If any one has an ear, let him hear. (7) No identification is made of the saints as Jews or Gentiles. There seems to be no Jewish nationalistic emphasis here, as there will be later.75. The fourth beast appears to differ from the other three in that he is more beastly, more powerful, more destructive, and more arrogant. Verse 2. If you remember as I have already stated, much of the interpretation of this dream could be found in chapter 2. (1) It follows the narrative concerning Mishael, Hananiah and Azariah in the matter of Nebuchadnezzar's golden image (Daniel 3). In his vision, the statue collapsed and disappeared, because a mysterious stone struck it at its feet. I also told you it corresponded to the dream of Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel chapter 2, but with more detail. In Daniels dream the Greek empire and Alexander the great were represented by the four-headed, four-winged leopard. 4:19; Ezk. Daniel still dreaming said he approached one of those standing there. So, I began the review by looking at the first 14 verses where Daniel gives us a summary of the visions he had as he dreamed in his sleep. [1]New American Standard Bible : 1995 Update. God is able to raise up kings and put them down. (5) Above all, the prophecy in this chapter means precisely what God says it means in this text, nothing more and nothing less. The implication here is that this is a repeated dream, one that is . During times of oppression, it may appear the saints are being defeated and that Gods kingdom is but wishful thinking. (1) Prophecy is necessary because God has chosen to settle His accounts with men slowly. Looking about with its numerous eyes, no one can escape his look or hide from him.80 With its mouth, the beast continues to speak boastfully. If, in Gods eyes, a day is as 1,000 years and 1,000 years as a day (2 Peter 3:8), then the coming of our Lord has only been a few days from beginning to end. He would rise from the dead (12:40). Daniel was given several prophetic dreams & visions; and in the seventh chapter of his writings, he records his dream of the Four Beasts, and the interpretation thereof given by an angel.This vision demonstrates the succession of kingdoms and is the very framework of all prophesy regarding the violent opposition against the Kingdom of God - waged by the Kingdom of Satan, who is allowed to . His mind was troubled. It is explained in a way that children can understand, describing his feeling as butterfly's in his tummy.Daniel's Dream takes you on an uplifting adventure with wonderfully expressivedescriptions of the characters, perfectly capturing bodylanguage and . The saints should expect to suffer because of their faith, especially as the last days for the kingdoms of men draw near. That night his life and his kingdom came to an end. 31-35). These both represent Nebuchadnezzar and the Babylonian empire. 1 John 3:1-3 says, See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. History has shown this to be true in the past, and prophecy assures us that it will be true in the future. Prophecy is always practical and relevant to the person(s) receiving it. Robert L. (Bob)Deffinbaugh graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with his Th.M. No wonder interpreters differ about the details. 12 As for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was taken away, but an extension of life was granted to them for an appointed period of time. Prophecies are given so that we may look at history, especially events occurring in our own lifetime, from Gods perspective. (2) Chapters 7 and 8, while written in different languages, are written during the reign of Belshazzar and somehow linked by the author in Daniel 8:1. We do not walk by sight, but by faith. When we expect it least, the Lord will return, the wicked will be punished, and the kingdom of God established forevermore. When mentioning the little horn that grew up and uprooted three of the first ten horns, Daniel now tells us that this little horn grew until it was larger in appearance then the remaining seven horns. (See Daniel 2:24, Note. 8 While I was contemplating the horns, behold, another horn, a little one, came up among them, and three of the first horns were pulled out by the roots before it; and behold, this horn possessed eyes like the eyes of a man, and a mouth uttering great boasts. Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? He gave Daniel a general summary of the dream, These great beasts, which are four in number, are four kings who will arise from the earth. Their perception is wrong, for suddenly and without warning their day of destruction will come upon them. Interpretations of Daniels prophecies differ widely. The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:89, NASB95)[7] You have a responsibility because you know what the end will bring. The boastful beast becomes even more aggressive, waging war with the saints and even overpowering them. It should give you a caring heart toward the unsaved as you seek to win them to the Lord. Bob was born and raised in a Christian home i More, The Net Pastors Journal, Eng. A look through the Scriptures shows that Daniels response to the prophecies he received was not unique. If not, he could never have become airborne again. This fourth beast has the distinction of ten horns. Up to this time, it was simply a synonym for being human, a son of man. We are in harmony with God when our declarations conform to his. His declaration, which resulted from the deliverance of the three Hebrews, made it unlawful to hinder the worship of the Jews; his decree recorded at the end of chapter 4 went much further. 79 Compare Jeremiah 49:14-22, 28, where Nebuchadnezzar is compared to a lion and an eagle. Own lifetime, from Gods perspective will arise, who suffered in our own lifetime, from Gods perspective Daniel! 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