In this study, we explore the profound and detailed prophecies found in the book of Daniel. Similar in purpose to the book of Revelation, Daniel’s visions were written to encourage the "holy ones" of God to remain faithful during times of intense persecution.
We walk through the major prophetic visions and the timeless lessons they provide:
- The Rise and Fall of Kingdoms: From Nebuchadnezzar’s statue of four metals to the vision of the four beasts, we see that while the kingdoms of men are powerful, they are temporary and will eventually be crushed.
- The Everlasting Kingdom: The promise that God will set up a kingdom that shall never be destroyed, given to "one like the Son of Man."
- God Rules the Nations: Understanding the decree that "the Most High rules in the kingdom of men" and gives power to whomever He chooses.
- Specific Historical Details: A look at how God accurately predicted the rise of Persia and Greece, including the specific divisions of Alexander the Great’s empire.
- The Seventy Weeks and the Messiah: A study of the timeline leading to the Messiah being "cut off" to make an end of sins and bring in everlasting righteousness.
- The Resurrection: The ultimate hope that those who "sleep in the dust" will awake—some to shame, and some to everlasting life.
Join us as we examine these themes to find strength in the knowledge that God knows the future, punishes rebellious rulers, and offers eternal hope through the Messiah.