Daniel is one of the most popular books in the Bible. Some people love its story of bravery—like the lion's den and the fiery furnace. Others love its grand dreams and vivid prophetic imagery. |
STEP 1: Read Daniel 1:8-17 |
But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. Now God had caused the official to show favor and compassion to Daniel, but the official told Daniel, "I am afraid of my lord the king, who has assigned your food and drink. Why should he see you looking worse than the other young men your age? The king would then have my head because of you." Daniel then said to the guard whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, "Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink. Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat the royal food, and treat your servants in accordance with what you see." So he agreed to this and tested them for ten days. At the end of the ten days they looked healthier and better nourished than any of the young men who ate the royal food. So the guard took away their choice food and the wine they were to drink and gave them vegetables instead. To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds... Continue Reading › |
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What is the Purpose of the Book of Daniel? The book of Daniel is often read for its contribution to our understanding of end-times events, but sometimes Christians have been so obsessed with this that we have missed its main message: God is in control, no matter how things look, and his kingdom will one day fill the earth. 4 Principles from Daniel for Sustaining Faith in Today's World. How can we live "in the world" and yet not let the world own us and squeeze us into the shape of its own fallen values and assumptions? What Does "Mene, Mene, Tekel, Parsin" Mean? Mene, mene, tekel, parsin is an Aramaic phrase found in chapter five of the Book of Daniel, the story of Belshazzar and the handwriting on the wall—this is where we get the colloquial phrase "writing on the wall." 5 Tips for Reading Apocalyptic Literature in the Bible. Apocalyptic literature is a challenging genre. In the Bible, we find this genre in the Book of Revelation and in the second half of Daniel. Here are some tips for reading it. |
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In this video, Old Testament scholar Wendy L. Widder explains how the stories of Daniel—and the book of Daniel as a whole—contributes to the story of God told in the Bible, and how it reveals a story God continues to write today in history, and in our individual lives. |
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