God will establish His kingdom, and that kingdom, unlike the kingdoms of men, is eternal. He was at ease when he received the vision, and then he became fearful, and his mind alarmed him (4:4-5). One of those gaps is found in Daniel 7. A lawsuit could force the F.D.A. Having gained an appreciation for Daniel and his three Hebrew friends, over a period he came to faith in their God. Chapter 2. In the context of the coming of His kingdom and the suffering and trials which precede it, soberness is a vitally important quality which prophecy promotes: 1 Now as to the times and the epochs, brethren, you have no need of anything to be written to you. Peter reminds us of Gods patience, but His patience has a determined end. Alexander the great and his armies did conquer the nations that became a part of his empire swiftly. Not only was he greatly alarmed and physically sick, but he says he also kept the matter to himself. Hosted by Michael Barbaro and Sabrina . During this ten-nation confederation another ruler will rise as described by the little horn. Robert L. (Bob)Deffinbaugh graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with his Th.M. Four kings will establish four kingdoms, and some of these kingdoms have a number of kings. This beast is also unique among the four in that he grows 11 horns. Many others may have reluctantly professed or actually adopted the Jewish religion. 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.). Each of the four beasts represent a king and thus a resulting kingdom. What is it that these men are testifying against You? 63 But Jesus kept silent. So he told me and made known to me the interpretation of these things: These great beasts, which are four in number, are four kings who will arise from the earth. 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. This is represented by the four heads on Daniels leopard beast. In the first scene, heavenly winds are employed to whip up the sea from which the four beasts emerges. See John F. Walvoord, Daniel: The Key to Prophetic Revelation (Chicago: Moody Press, 1971), p. 149. Daniel described the beast as having iron teeth and that it devours, crushes, and tramples under its feet all that stands in its way. 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. Da Dn). Note these general observations about our passage before we turn to a more detailed study. It would be but a very few years until Cyrus would come to power and assist the Jews to return to Jerusalem and the land of Israel. Daniel 2:9-11 But if ye will not make known unto me the dream, there is but one decree for you: for ye have prepared lying and corrupt words to speak before me, till the time be changed: therefore tell me the dream, and I shall know that ye can shew me the interpretation thereof, Daniel 1:18,19 Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar, We are not told in so many words that this extension of time was granted, or that Daniel undertook to show more than the interpretation of the dream. The angel went on in this summary to tell Daniel that the saints of the Highest One would receive the kingdom and possess it forever. This is describing an event that has never happened in the history of the world and is yet future. But I want you to notice Daniels reaction to the dream that he had. We are in harmony with God when our declarations conform to his. Before the coming of Christ, who would? Before long, Daniel was explaining the dreams of King Nebuchadnezzar. in 1971. The king knew that Daniel spoke the truth. He could not figure out what the dream meant, so he wanted his advisors to explain it to him. 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. 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. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts were greatly alarming me and my face grew pale, but I kept the matter to myself (verse 28). In order to save Rose, Unity asks her to give up whatever makes her the dream vortex. 9 I kept looking until thrones were set up, And the Ancient of Days took His seat; His vesture was like white snow, And the hair of His head like pure wool. 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. 6 And he opened his mouth in blasphemies against God, to blaspheme His name and His tabernacle, that is, those who dwell in heaven. Through the vision of a magnificent, awe-inspiring statue, God reveals the future for Gentile kings and their kingdoms. So they came and stood before the king. It may seem to them that their defeat is certain and that their hopes of entering into the eternal kingdom are lost. The king called for his magi to interpret the nightmare. La Habra, CA : The Lockman Foundation, 1995, [7]New American Standard Bible : 1995 Update. Our attention should be given to what is clearly and emphatically said. Because of this we can have a greater understanding of this dream than Daniel did. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. 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. But the saints of the Highest One will receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever, for all ages to come. Then I desired to know the exact meaning of the fourth beast, which was different from all the others, exceedingly dreadful, with its teeth of iron and its claws of bronze, and which devoured, crushed and trampled down the remainder with its feet, and the meaning of the ten horns that were on its head and the other horn which came up, and before which three of them fell, namely, that horn which had eyes and a mouth uttering great boasts and which was larger in appearance than its associates. Chapter 2 - The original dream describing the future kingdoms of Babylon, Medo-Persian, Greek, Roman, kingdom of God. We are not to base our thinking and actions on circumstances, but upon the Scriptures. 9 If any one has an ear, let him hear. Eugene, Ore. : Harvest House Publishers, 2006, [5]New American Standard Bible : 1995 Update. Lion - Babylon. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts were greatly alarming me and my face grew pale, but I kept the matter to myself.. 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 . 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? History has shown this to be true in the past, and prophecy assures us that it will be true in the future. (19-26) Daniel explains the rise and coming fall of Nebuchadnezzar. While most of those in this kingdom may not have had a true conversion, at least they tolerated the Jewish faith as the religion of the state. How easily we turn from what is revealed to speculate about what has been concealed (see Deuteronomy 29:29). 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. These are the things Daniel sees in the vision. 24 As for the ten horns, out of this kingdom ten kings will arise; and another will arise after them,81 and he will be different from the previous ones and will subdue three kings. He will persecute and oppress the saints of the Highest One, the angel says that he will wear them down; the idea comes from the concept of wearing out a garment until it is threadbare. As for me, Daniel, my spirit was distressed within me, and the visions in my mind kept alarming me. I encourage you to compare the statements of Daniel 2:21-22, 44, 47; 4:3, 34-35, 37; 6:26 with the content and declarations of Daniel 7. Suffering is an inseparable part of the process which leads to glory. The wicked will prosper and appear to get away with their opposition toward God and His saints. (7) Prophecy is revealed, not to give us the particulars of things to come, but to change our perspective. Daniel made it very clear that the dream and the interpretation had come for the one true God. Then the time had arrived for the saints to take possession of the kingdom. If you remember from two weeks ago the bear was raised up on one side, this was to indicate that one part of this united kingdom overshadowed the other portion. This little horn is more intelligent and more arrogant than the other horns. The revelation of the writing on the banquet hall wall, already described in chapter 5, actually happened later, on the last day of Belshazzars life. All distinctions of race and colour and nationality are stripped away and one apparently human figure represents the whole human race. Joyce C. Baldwin, Daniel: An Introduction and Commentary (Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity Press, 1978), p. 150. The beasts are a horrifying and frightening sight; the heavenly court scene is one of regal splendor and beauty. We are not told precisely what it is that troubles Daniel. If you remember from two weeks ago the bear was raised up on one side, this was to indicate that one part of this united kingdom overshadowed the other portion. Episode 5 of "How I Met Your Father" Season 2 tested the friendships of everyone in the group. The head of the statue was made of gold, the chest and arms of silver, the belly and thighs of bronze, and the legs and feet of iron and clay. 74 The personal cost of receiving divine revelation is never underestimated in the Old Testament (cf. These will continue to be separate nations in the confederation but will come under the little horns control and authority. Yet, his emotional response was valid and changed little after the vision was explained more fully. (3) These prophecies must be understood in light of their historical background as provided in Daniel, in the inspired revelation provided by other portions of Scripture, and the cautious use of supplementary information by reliable historical documents or study. 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. The second and third beasts are briefly described in verses 5 and 6. Where it has not caused distress, it should have. Let us listen then, and be sober, enduring the sufferings and trials sent our way, looking expectantly and certainly for His kingdom to come. Consider the birth of a child, remembering that Gods deliverance and salvation is likened to birth. 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. 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. His followers too must be alert and ready for His return (24:44). Usually it refers to a person as a human being. Each beast has its own unique characteristics. That was bad enough, from the religious leaders perspective, but the way in which He answered them was the last straw. A Vision of Judgment (Daniel 7:9-12) 2. This kings boasting turns to blasphemy. (8) The four beasts are all different, with the last standing apart from the first three. These beasts, each different from the other, are described in verses 4-7. A number of lessons from our text have broad application to our thinking and conduct as Christians. These saints are the believing Jews of the tribulation, not the believers of the Church Age. The angels went on to add that the saints of the Highest One will be given into Antichrists hand for a time, times, and half a time. The saints (believing Jews when Christ return to earth) will enjoy the kingdom, the fulfillment of Gods promise to Israel.[3] The Popular Bible Prophecy Commentary states that these saints might also include the resurrected Old Testament saints, the martyred tribulation saints, and the tribulation saints who survive the tribulation. Considering this text has changed my opinion about the gap in the prophecies of the Old Testament. Our study of this chapter will isolate what troubled Daniel about the future. At this point the revelation ended. 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. Rome did conquer much of the known world, but it never conquered the whole world as this is describing. Remember he had seen the innumerable host of angels attending the Ancient of Days. The stone cut out of the mountain represented the kingdom of God that would fill the earth. The identity of the kingdoms represented by the other body parts and metals was not revealed. 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. Because of his wisdom, and the favour of God, Daniel rose to a position within the Babylonian government. It's build upon the passage in Daniel 7 where he has a disturbing dream. 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. In Daniels dream the Roman empire was represented by such a terrible beast that Daniel could name no animal which fit its description. (9) The interpretation of Daniels vision comes in two parts, beginning with a general interpretation and then a more specific one based on Daniels questions. (4) This is the first prophecy in the book revealed directly to Daniel. Verses 1-14 contain the vision which God gave to Daniel. The second scene portrays the establishment of the thrones on which the Ancient of Days and those holding court are to be seated to pronounce judgment. He surpasses those before him by speaking boastfully, then blaspheming, and finally seeking to overthrow Gods order. 7 For those who sleep do their sleeping at night, and those who get drunk get drunk at night. The first recorded vision comes to Daniel in the form of a night vision, like those of Nebuchadnezzar (2:1; 4:5) during the first year of the reign of Belshazzar. According to our text, the prophecies of Daniel 7 will not be fulfilled for a considerable period of time. 1 In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon Daniel saw a dream and visions in his mind as he lay on his bed; then he wrote the dream down and related the following summary of it. In verse 1 Daniel indicates his vision came to him in the first year of the reign of Belshazzar. An eleventh king then rises to power, different from the others, replacing three of the previous kings. He had endured the training of the Chaldeans and he had lived his life in the service of a foreign king, at first the foreign king who had overthrown his country. 5 And behold, another beast, a second one, resembling a bear. Daniel urged them to pray for mercy from the God of heaven, . The scene of the four beasts arising from the sea, which Daniel saw in his night vision, is strikingly similar to the account found in the 13th chapter of Revelation: 1 And he stood on the sand of the seashore, and I saw a beast coming up out of the sea, having ten horns and seven heads, and on his horns were ten diadems, and on his heads were blasphemous names. Jesus quoted the words of Daniel 7:13. That dream was read as our Scripture reading this morning. 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. In a similar way, Belshazzar becomes blasphemous and is suddenly removed by God for his wickedness. (1) It follows the narrative concerning Mishael, Hananiah and Azariah in the matter of Nebuchadnezzar's golden image (Daniel 3). The process of having a baby involves the pains of childbirth. Would this horn Daniels vision revealed oppose the people of God and even blaspheme God Himself? Daniel's righteousness is legendary status Don't mistake Daniel as some conjurer of cheap tricks. 3:15; Zc. During the times of the Gentiles four empires, Daniel was told, would rise and rule over the land and people of Israel. What God determined to reveal to Daniel should be enough for us. He will keep continual pressure on the saints of the Highest One to try to break and destroy and annihilate them. 1. The saints should also expect the wicked to prosper, for a season. Rather than publish what he had learned he kept it to himself, until that time that the Holy Spirit guided him to write down and reveal what he had learned to the saints. The fulfillment of the prophecy of Belshazzars demise underscores the certainty of the fulfillment of Daniels vision in the last days. Daniel's prophecy was one of hope. Nothing has caused him to panic or depart from his faith and practice as a godly Jew. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 Hearing this, Nebuchadnezzar affirms that Daniel's god is "the God of gods and Lord of kings and revealer of mysteries". We must approach prophecy with fear and reverence. What God declares in prophecy, He reveals as well in history. (11) What is the point of the vision? Therefore, gird your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:13). (2) Why do you think Daniel summarized his dream when he wrote it rather than tell it in full (see verse 1)? She makes it clear in a rather public fashion that she finds him desirable. His mouth is used to speak boastfully. Before the kingdom of God is established on the earth, four earthly kingdoms will rise and fall. In his vision, the statue collapsed and disappeared, because a mysterious stone struck it at its feet. Public sentiment was turning against this foreign religion, and the Babylonians, including Belshazzar, wanted a return to their old time religion the pagan worship of the gods of Babylon. 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. Both series of four kingdoms begin well and end badly. In the latter days, an unusually powerful and evil king will arise, who will blaspheme God and oppress the people of God. March 1, 2023, 6:00 a.m. The boastful beast becomes even more aggressive, waging war with the saints and even overpowering them. 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). When that happens, Daniel goes for option #2 of those listed above: he asks one of the people in his dream to interpret what is happening for him ( Da 7:15-16 ). Nebuchadnezzar's Threat One night, Nebuchadnezzar awoke frightened by a dream. He has shown King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in days to come. The wrenching off of the wings and the transformation of the lion, making him stand on two legs and giving him the mind of a man was a picture of God humbling Nebuchadnezzar and then restoring him to his right mind, you can read about this in Daniel 4. The first time in Daniel 7:13, he is referring to Messiah, who will sit on the eternal throne of His father, David. The ten horns, Daniel is told, represent ten kings who will emerge out of the fourth kingdom. God would strike him down in the moment of His choosing to silence him once and for all and put an end to his kingdom. These were represented by the image of a statue. When He came with His kingdom, they would be sure to recognize Him (24:27). (6) None of the kings or the kingdoms are identified. Open your Bibles to Daniel 7. He will rule over all nations forever. 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. The vision plays on before Daniel, almost as though in answer to his desire to know more. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is. God would strike him down suddenly too and bring his kingdom to a swift end. Please stand in honor of the reading of Gods Word and follow along as I read verses 15-28. Prophecy becomes necessary from time to time to remind men of those things God has planned for the future which He will surely fulfill. He questioned His disciples so that they could confess that He, the Son of Man, was the Messiah (16:13f.). Daniels response to the vision was far from assuring or calming. The point of this prophecy is not to tell us who future kings will be, but rather what they will be like. Daniels dream here in chapter 7 and Nebuchadnezzars dream in chapter 2 are one and the same dream with additional details added to Daniels dream. The use of the word time in Daniel is understood to be years. Children need to know that as believers, we are on the winning team and God wins in the end. The day of judgment is still future and has not yet been fulfilled. Your dream and the visions that passed through your mind as you were lying in bed are these: Part of the dream seemed good, and part of it seemed bad. He not only speaks against the Most High, he oppresses the saints. (4) Prophecies not completely fulfilled cannot be fully understood until after their fulfillment. Lets pray and ask God to teach us and guide us as we look at His prophetic word. 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. He is more beastly in the beginning and more human in the end, paralleling the character of Nebuchadnezzar. Just what this means is unclear, but it suggests this arrogant king not only speaks against God, but, like Satan, he aspires to change the order God has established. We do not walk by sight, but by faith. 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. 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