The prophetic meaning of daniel 2 and 7 grace communion. Daniel must have been around 85 to 90 years of age when he wrote down his last visions. Sometimes the author tried to add a little too much antidote illustrations for my. He shot up for the ball, but it went right through his glove, spun him around, and sent him crashing on the ground. When a man stoops to the dust and acknowledges that he needs mercy, then it is that the lord will give him grace.
Daniel is another book where i knew the stories that were told to me in sunday school and in bible classes when i was in elementary school. Daniels three friends daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. May the church of philadelphia,gods very own church grow from strength to strength in this. Definition of grace in the bible there are three distinctive meanings of. The book of daniel christian movie dvd pure flix taken into slavery after the fall of jerusalem in 605 b. Nebuchadnezzars strategy for assimilating gods people into babylonian culture.
Illustrations of the future great tribulation january 3, 2011 lynda o leave a comment go to comments im currently listening to s. See more ideas about book of daniel, bible and bible knowledge. Daniel overview william barclays daily study bible. Robert miano, lance henriksen, andrew bongiorno, kevin mccorkle, etc the book of daniel movie.
As we come to the end of this book, daniel is an old man nearing the end of 70 years of ministry for god. The book of jonah emphasizes gods grace both to nineveh and to jonah. His grace is a niagara of superabundance so lavish that we marvel at its display. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. The overall theme of the book of daniel is gods sovereignty over history, and the theme of the tales in chapters 16 is that god is sovereign over all earthly kings.
With chapter 7 the book of daniel shifts from a chronological account of the prophets life in babylon to a series of prophetic visions he received. What did daniel s vision represent, and what does it mean for us today. Book daniel stock photos download 55 royalty free photos. Picture from the holy scriptures, old and new testaments books collection published in 1885, stuttgartgermany.
A steadfast spirit daniel 1 john macarthur the book of daniel series duration. In this study well challenge the traditional views of both the antichrists origins and the headquarters of the revived roman empire. The prayer of daniel first presbyterian church, jackson. Daniel is a legendary figure, probably chosen for the book s hero because of his reputation as a. On moving well through life and millions of other books are available for instant. Courageous living in turbulent times sermon series.
The book of daniel and revelation complement each other. A study of the book of daniel chapter 12 daniel 12. Every bible believing christian aught to read this book which gives one a clear understanding of bible prophecy at the end times. During a british conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what, if any, belief was unique to the christian faith. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10. Book of daniel chapter 11 bible illustrations by sweet media. This section deals exclusively with the times of the gentiles. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. The book of daniel the book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. It is a book that demonstrates gods power in world history, world events and the world future. As an illustration of this, there is a scene in the hugh grant movie about a boy. It became apparent to us that daniel was a man of prayer and it was also apparent to us in daniel, chapter 6, in that great story of daniel s faithfulness in prayer. As a young man i was often reminded of grace, as this was my mothers name.
Pastor buddy hoffman, grace fellowship church legally speaking, insanity is when a person. The book talks about the kings that reigned in the time of daniel. One of 66 books in the bible daniel from the book of daniel. Ezekiel mentions daniel three times in his book ezekiel 14. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 4 nebuchadnezzar and the tree of doom. The perfect illustration for gods outrageous grace an excerpt from. Grace sermon illustrations, free preaching ideas on grace. Thus, it is my desire to be objective, edifying and to write the truth in love. Four beasts and a little horn chapter 7 of daniel describes four beasts coming up from the mediterranean sea. Bible photosbible pictureschristian artworkbible illustrationsreligious. Though nineveh was a wicked city, god gave the inhabitants opportunity to be spared. Bible photosbible pictureschristian artworkbible illustrations religious. Lewis johnsons series through daniel, a 16 part series he did in 1979, and have completed the first six chapters.
Said i have a comic book idea and a storyline with many characters. Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Today, as you approach god to find grace to help in time of need heb. I write as a professor, as a pastor and as a parent. Daniel 1 introduces the fundamental question that runs through the entire book, how god may continue to work his plans when all seems lost. Daniel prayed in times of crisis, but he also prayed regularly. All breasts were bared and all secrets were told as the redeemed sought to pay tribute to the grace of god. Youll write powerful and fresh messages every week with our preparation tools on a number of sermon topics, including expository preaching. By grace, jesus took our place on the cross, enduring what he didnt have to, so that we could have a relationship with our father. One woman did, but she hurried on with a sigh of helpless pain. Click chart to enlarge charts from recommended resource jensens survey of the ot used by permission daniel chart from charles swindoll. As he sat down, a murmur of approval went round the room and the leader exclaimed, i think that is the best illustration of law and grace i have ever heard. Daniel unlocks revelation kindle edition by flurry.
Below coauthor timothy paul jones tells the story of taking his adopted daughter to disney world. An expository journey through the book of ecclesiastes. Open the sections and stories to see the full range. Bryan chapell is the senior pastor of grace presbyterian church in peoria, illinois. In heaven there was once a great debate as to who was the greatest monument of gods grace. Loyalty to yah in adversity the babylon criteria for making a boule not all skin folk are kinsfolk discipline and. Daniel 12 brings us to the end of his career as a prophet. The remainder of the book correlates the nation israel with this program.
Spurgeon outlines the way of salvation in clear, concise language that everyone can understand. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation, even to that time. The last days according to daniel keep believing ministries. Book of daniel chapter 4 bible study nebuchadnezzar and. That has already been stressed in this book in daniel, chapter 2, verses 17 and 18.
We have noted all along the theme of gods sovereignty in the first half of the book of daniel. Whats hidden in the old book is revealed in the new testament. From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and diplomatic language of daniel s day. Sermon illustration ideas free illustrations, stories. The consequences of an uncompromising life, part 1 grace to you. This morning we come to one of my favorite stories in the bible. To help you keep track of them all see the written version, the end times according to daniel part 3. It had a head of gold, arms of silver, belly and thighs of bronze, and legs of iron with feet of iron and clay 2. Were going to be looking tonight at the second chapter of daniel. Media in category book of daniel bible illustrations by sweet media the following 44 files are in this category, out of 44 total. Home audio studies the book of daniel the book of daniel. Nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree king nebuchadnezzar, to the nations and peoples of every language, who live in all the earth.
We are going to look for a moment at the first chapter and we may look at some other chapters in. The book of daniel deals with gentiles and jews the church is totally excluded. Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. It is the gift of god to man the moment he sees he is unworthy of gods favor. The perfect illustration for gods outrageous grace an. Fresh sermon illustrations and updates on new sermons, preaching articles and much more. So king nebuchadnezzar admitted that daniels god was the best of all the gods. Jesus site is first of all an outreach to those who do not have a personal and intimate relationship with jesus christ and secondly as a resource to those who do. Start with the best and brightest leaders, then capture them through the temptation. The story of daniel motivates faithfulness despite exile in babylon. There is a great illustration in the book of daniel of the peace that. What a wonderful time weve had in the first chapter and now were going on to look at this wonderful second chapter.
An incredible, seemingly impossible miracle has taken place. When we began in november, i noted in my first sermon that there were only 55 days until y2k, which turned out to be a huge nonevent. If you have your bibles i would invite you to turn with me to daniel, chapter 6, as we continue our study in this great book of the old testament. Daniel then made the decision known to hananiah, mishael, and azariah, his companions, that they might seek mercies from the god of heaven concerning this secret, so that daniel and his companions might not perish with the rest of the wise men of babylon verses 1718. A collection of biblical and christian illustrations on grace. I also mentioned three reasons for studying this book. Were having a wonderful time studying this wonderful prophesy in the book of daniel. But it is not my purpose today to preach about my mother grace, but i will surely preach about the grace of god. It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs and wonders that the most high god has performed for me. Notice the two plans and strategies at work as the book of daniel begins 1.
Sermons on daniel first presbyterian church, jackson. Daniel, key to all bible prophecy 1 of 23 by stan coffey. Chapters 1011 this is by far the most complex passage in all of scripture with 5 historically validated prophecies fulfilled within the span of just a few hundred years. Year 2 covers the narrative of the bible from deuteronomy through esther, including the book of daniel. Though jonah was a rebellious servant, god forgave him, used him, and tenderly sought to help him overcome his anger. Im going to ask that we turn to the book of daniel. Its an excerpt from proof, a paradigmshifting book on gods outrageous, irresistible grace. Free sermon illustrations for pastorsstories, quotes, and excerpts with context and references for preaching. He says, grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of god.
The book of daniel sermon by ciprian luca, daniel 1. Philip yancey says that the world thirsts for grace in ways it does not even recognize. Well, not quite that exciting but something very close nebuchadnezzar and the fiery furnace. It is not the object of this book to ask what you can do for god, but rather to declare to what christ has done for you. I just thank the lord for the adventure that is ahead of us as we move through this tremendous, tremendous book of daniel. Chapters 1112 with verse 36, daniel 11 goes from history to prophecy, from the antichrist to the millennium.
Brooks 2 sermon illustrations and outlines of the bible topically arranged by keith l. We looked last time at nebuchadnezzar and the temple of doom. Chapter five of daniel is the flipside of chapter four. Grace, from the hymn, grace greater than our sin, by julia h. What a wonderful and exciting adventure it is to go through this chapter. Im often torn as i approach these narrative chapters about the possibility of s.
As i approach our subject for this message i am reminded of a wonderful truth grace. Take your bible, if you will, and lets look together at the book of daniel. Find stories and bible illustrations to use in your sermons and messages. Daniel gives us the skeleton of prophecy on which all prophecy is placed. God then revealed the secret to daniel in a night vision verse 19.
The first one has to do with gentile dominion and describes the kingdoms who would rule the world from daniels time until now. Daniel was a contemporary of ezekiel who went into babylonian captivity in 597 bc around eight years later than daniel. To bobs amazement, grace hit the ball high into the stars. Find more christian classics for theology and bible study at bible study tools. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. What can we learn from the life of daniel sermon notes. The widely held view that the book of daniel is largely fictional rests mainly on the modern philosophical assumption that longrange predictive prophecy is impossible. A man does not get grace till he comes down to the ground, till he sees he needs grace. Being a child at the time, i thought shadrach, meshach. Ironside, illustrations of bible truth, moody press, 1945, pp. He writes, little wonder the hymn amazing grace edged its way onto the top ten charts two hundred years after composition. Whats new sermon illustrations faqs daily bible reading.
Uncompromising faith in the fiery furnace, part 1 grace to you. Brooks this book has been slightly revised, reformatted, and edited by the publisher of this revision preface a word to ministers and bible teachers. Daniel 2 describes a dream of nebuchadnezzar, the king of the babylonian empire, which daniel the prophet interpreted. The forgotten dream and the unforgettable daniel grace to you. Gods grace toward us is not squeezed out from an eyedropper or carefully rationed like water during a drought. Half a julie bible journaling daniel bible journaling by book what others are saying i have been teaching large group childrens church for 20 years, and one of my favorite stories to tell is that of shadrach meshach and abeanburrito. The bird with a broken wing written by a rescued girl it lay by the dusty roadside where the people came and went, but none looked down on the panting bird whose life was nearly spent.
The chapters are divided into the major episodes underpinning the book of daniel. In chapter four, daniel used king nebuchadnezzars conversion to affirm that the repentant reap the rewards of grace. The next time youre teaching on grace, heres the perfect object lesson. Today we begin a study in the book of daniel, the last days of planet earth, prophecies of soon coming events from the book of daniel. Ogweno ogweno holds bachelor of education moi university, kenya and m.
Sometimes the author tried to add a little too much antidote illustrations for my taste. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. Bryan chapell phd is senior pastor of grace presbyterian church in peoria. Other religions had different versions of gods appearing in human form. When i was young, i usually heard daniel 3 referred to as the story of the three children of israel in the fiery furnace. Discussion of the interpretative approaches to the book of daniel. Studying this book ought to increase our confidence in the sovereignty of a god who makes no mistakes. The story of daniel motivates faithfulness despite. The book of daniel originated as a collection of folktales among the jewish community in babylon and mesopotamia in the persian and early hellenistic periods 5th to 3rd centuries bce, before being expanded in the maccabean era mid2nd century by the addition of the visions in chapters 712. Find free grace sermon illustrations, grace preaching ideas and sermon stories on. For example, just one illustration, it was believed of the canaanites and the people.
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