Introduction to Daniel

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A Journey into Destiny

This commentary cuts through the quagmire of linguistic arguments and "comparative philology" to bring you the Book of Daniel in straightforward, common-sense terms. You will not find "mumbo-jumbo" or doubts about authorship here; instead, you will find a message for the Christian who appreciates the fulfillment of Biblical prophecy in simple language.

Walk with the author, "Echo," and you will be transported back to the long-forgotten past. As you turn these pages, you will feel the weight of the chains of captivity and hear the drums of war as empires clash. This is not a book for the shallow thinker, but for those ready to witness the mighty deliverance of God.

Part 1: The History – Faith Under Fire

The journey begins in the courts of Babylon, where faith is tested against the allure of palaces and the threat of death. You will experience:

  • The Test of Character: A trial by food and wisdom where four young captives refuse to defile themselves with the king's meat.
  • The God of Secrets: A stone cut out of a mountain without hands that shatters the kingdoms of gold, silver, brass, and iron.
  • The God of Fire: The defiance of three men who would not bow, and the fourth man who walked with them in the midst of the fiery furnace.
  • The Handwriting on the Wall: The terrifying moment a mysterious hand interrupts a royal feast to pronounce the doom of an empire.
  • The God Who Tames Lions: The triumph of Daniel’s prayer life over the laws of men, proving that the God of Heaven shuts the mouths of lions.

Part 2: The Prophecy – The Future of Nations

Moving from history to prophecy, this commentary unveils the future of nations. Through the telescope of prophecy, you will see the rise and fall of world empires—Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome—and the ultimate establishment of God's Kingdom. You will explore:

  • The Four Beasts: The lion, the bear, the leopard, and the terrible beast that devours the earth.
  • The Seventy Weeks: The mathematical precision of God’s timeline for the Messiah.
  • The Time of the End: A vision of the future where Michael stands up and knowledge is increased.

The Ultimate Message

Read this book, and you will travel a journey unlike any you have been on—from information to veneration, from consternation to salvation. You will see clearly that God is in control of destiny and the future of nations. If your spiritual batteries need recharging, plug into this book, and you will have a new song to sing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the two main sections of the Book of Daniel?
The book is divided into two parts: Part 1 covers History (Faith Under Fire), detailing the lives of Daniel and his friends in Babylon (Chapters 1-6). Part 2 covers Prophecy (The Future of Nations), detailing visions of future empires and the end times (Chapters 7-12).
What do the four beasts in Daniel represent?
The four beasts represent four successive world empires: Babylon (lion), Medo-Persia (bear), Greece (leopard), and Rome (the terrible beast), as interpreted in Daniel 7.
What is the 'Seventy Weeks' prophecy?
The Seventy Weeks is a prophetic timeline found in Daniel 9 that predicts the precise time of the arrival of the Messiah and events leading to the end of the age.