He staying the decree is brought to the king. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 La Habra, CA : The Lockman Foundation, 1995, Embedded video for Daniel's Dream Interpreted - Daniel 7:15-28. The ten horns are of interest to him, but most of all that final horn which arose, surpassing and replacing three others and speaking boastfully. If you need one see me after the service and I will get you a copy. With the commencement of Belshazzars co-regency may have come not only a rejection of the Jewish faith and worship, but a new wave of persecution directed toward it. Daniel was exiled to Babylon when he was still a teenager. 27 Daniel replied, "No wise man, enchanter, magician or diviner can explain to the king the mystery he has asked about, 28 but there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries. Remembering this avoids confusion. Verse 17. In other words, this persecution of the saints will not go on unchecked but will be defined to a definite period of time. Because of this we can have a greater understanding of this dream than Daniel did. Both series of four kingdoms begin well and end badly. March 1, 2023, 6:00 a.m. Our Lords first coming happened over a period of more than 30 years, and yet we view this as one coming. Prophecy speaks not only of the joys and glories of Gods kingdom to come but of the suffering and tribulation preceding the eternal blessings of the kingdom of God. We see a gapan almost insurmountable gapbetween suffering and glory; God does not. Through the ages, the saints have learned that they must wait for the promises of God to be fulfilled and that this may not happen in their lifetime (see Hebrews 11:13-16, 39-40). "He's home just in time for #gogglebox we are not on this week as Daniels been away . Even the fate of this fourth beast is different than his three predecessors, as his life and his kingdom seem to end at the same moment. Just a few years later Alexander died, and his empire was divided into four parts and his four generals became the monarch of a quarter of the Greek empire. The fourth beast receives greater attention and is of the most interest to Daniel. Nebuchadnezzar was the first ruler of Babylon to have contact with Daniel. Different from the first three, this beast seems uglier, more powerful, and much more hostile toward God and His saints. Daniels first inner turmoil occurs in chapter 7. 8 But since we are of the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope of salvation (1 Thessalonians 5:1-8). 10 If any one is destined for captivity, to captivity he goes; if any one kills with the sword, with the sword he must be killed. Rome did conquer much of the known world, but it never conquered the whole world as this is describing. La Habra, CA : The Lockman Foundation, 1995, [7]New American Standard Bible : 1995 Update. Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. He had lived through the overthrow of his people, his nation, and his hometown by a foreign power, he had been torn from his family and carried off into captivity. Daniel finds nothing to compare to it. 2 Peter 3:8-9, But do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day. The next three are waking visions seen in the presence of angels, followed by an appearance of the Messiah - the Son of Man - to interpret the vision for Daniel. The third portion of the statue in Daniel 2 was the belly and thighs of bronze which represented the Greek empire. There is fairly strong inferential evidence that Nebuchadnezzar was represented by the first beast, the winged lion. The eleventh horn may hope to change the time, but in Gods plan this king is granted a time, times, and half a time three and a half years to oppose and oppress the saints. 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. In a similar way, Belshazzar becomes blasphemous and is suddenly removed by God for his wickedness. [1]New American Standard Bible : 1995 Update. Each of the four beasts represent a king and thus a resulting kingdom. 3 While they are saying, Peace and safety! then destruction will come upon them suddenly like birth pangs upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. Daniel was an intelligent young Jew living in Jerusalem during the late 600s B.C. From an eternal perspective, the coming of Christ and His kingdom is but one coming. Twice in chapter 7 Daniel speaks of his distress: As for me, Daniel, my spirit was distressed within me, and the visions in my mind kept alarming me (verse 15). (6) Prophecy is written to sober the saints. It is significant for us to note Daniels reaction to this revelation from God. 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. Having related the dream, Daniel then interprets it: it concerns four successive kingdoms, beginning with Nebuchadnezzar, which will be replaced by the everlasting kingdom of the God of heaven. The boastful beast becomes even more aggressive, waging war with the saints and even overpowering them. In the euphoria of this grand event, someone might well conclude the kingdom of God was to be established within the lifetime of those returning to Israel. Who are these saints that the angel is speaking of? Then the saints will receive the kingdom which will never end. Let us listen then, and be sober, enduring the sufferings and trials sent our way, looking expectantly and certainly for His kingdom to come. 15 And there was given to him to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast might even speak and cause as many as do not worship the image of the beast to be killed (Revelation 13:4, 11-15). During those days the revived Roman empire will be ruled by a confederation of ten kings as described by the ten toes of the statue of Daniel 2 and the ten horns of Daniels dream. Daniel urged them to pray for mercy from the God of heaven, . Four kings will establish four kingdoms, and some of these kingdoms have a number of kings. 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. Old Babylonian Omen Text (VAT 7525) In the second year of his reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; his mind was troubled and he could not sleep. What God says, He will do. God is in no hurry to fulfill His promises, whether His promise of the eternal kingdom for all the saints or the promise of eternal destruction and judgment for sinners. A person should not take credit for what God does through him. It seems safe to assume the interpreter was an angelic being; at least this is the case in chapter 8 (8:15-26). These kingdoms go from bad to worse. Nebuchadnezzar's Threat One night, Nebuchadnezzar awoke frightened by a dream. Daniel was told that the beasts are kings, but he was not told the identity of any of the kings. As for the ten horns, out of this kingdom ten kings will arise; and another will arise after them, and he will be different from the previous ones and will subdue three kings. 1. (12) No distinction between the first coming of Christ and the second is made in the coming of the eternal kingdom of God. After this chapter, the book returns to the Hebrew language. The angel says the Antichrist will seek to make alterations in times and in law. For the remainder of Nebuchadnezzars life, it seems that religion in the kingdom of Babylon was at least favorable to the worship of the God of the Jews. Daniel 2:1-13 - Nebuchadnezzar's Dream. Then He said to me, Son of man, stand on your feet that I may speak with you! (Ezekiel 2:1). He couldn't sleep. (5) Prophecy is not written as hype but revealed to produce the hope of glory and endurance in present tribulation. In chapter 2 we read that Nebuchadnezzar was troubled and terrified by his dream, we read here in verse 15 that Daniel was distressed in his spirit because he knew that God had just shown him a panorama of tremendous events yet future and Daniels distress was his lack of understanding his dream. 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. in 1971. 27 Then the sovereignty, the dominion, and the greatness of all the kingdoms under the whole heaven will be given to the people of the saints of the Highest One; His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all the dominions will serve and obey Him. 28 At this point the revelation ended. The seriousness of the prophetic truth personally affected Daniel, motivating godly fear and self-examination. Introduction to Daniel 11 (See Daniel 2:24, Note. His throne was ablaze with flames, Its wheels were a burning fire. Encouraged to do so, it savagely devours. This morning we are going to go back to Daniel 7 and look at the rest of the chapter where Daniel has the dream interpreted. It is at this time that all human kingdoms will become subject to God and to the saints in the eternal kingdom, which the Son of Man will establish when He comes to the earth to judge and to rule. His thoughts alarm him, and his face pales. A night vision is given to king Nebuchadnezzar, apparently early in his reign as king of Babylon. (8) Is there any relationship between Nebuchadnezzars dream in chapter 2 and Daniels dream in chapter 7? The next portion of the statue in Daniel 2 was the chest and arms of silver which represented the Medo-Persian Empire which was even larger than the Babylonian empire. 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? Our deliverance from the power of sin and the penalty of death has been accomplished by our Lord, who suffered in our place. It is virtually the opposite of the term beast. The expression, Son of man, is not new to Daniel. 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). He will also send forth His angels to gather those who do not belong in His kingdom (12:41). We know from history that though Persia rose later than Media it soon overshadowed Media in its power. 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. When God granted Daniel the wisdom to interpret the king's dream, it launched Daniel's long career as a political leader, trusted adviser, and well-known prophet. Daniel uses the expression Son of man twice. I kept looking, and that horn was waging war with the saints and overpowering them until the Ancient of Days came and judgment was passed in favor of the saints of the Highest One, and the time arrived when the saints took possession of the kingdom. Da Dn). It was said ( ch. This also underscores that these four kingdoms go from reasonably good to unbelievably bad. (4) Prophecies not completely fulfilled cannot be fully understood until after their fulfillment. 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. This angel responded and gave Daniel understanding into his dream as he interpreted it for him. In Daniels dream the Roman empire was represented by such a terrible beast that Daniel could name no animal which fit its description. 1. Daniel writes that at this point the revelation was ended. The beasts are a horrifying and frightening sight; the heavenly court scene is one of regal splendor and beauty. 14 And he deceives those who dwell on the earth because of the signs which it was given him to perform in the presence of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who had the wound of the sword and has come to life. Generally, it is agreed that this beast represents the Babylonian empire and king Nebuchadnezzar in particular. The final words of verse 25 are carefully chosen to let the reader know that while this king appears to be successfully opposing God, all he does is a part of the divine plan for the last days. 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. Nebuchadnezzar became distressed when he received his first night vision (2:1) because he did understand some of his dream. As the beast continues to boast, a second scene commences in Daniels vision, and for a period of time both scenes run simultaneously. When that day comes for them, it is too late to repent. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is. Two weeks ago, we covered the first 14 verses, Daniels summary of his dream. Daniel was not satisfied with just a summary of his dream, especially of the fourth beast that was so different than the other three, he wanted more detail. Prophecies are given so that we may look at history, especially events occurring in our own lifetime, from Gods perspective. 18 He urged them to plead for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so . The identity of the kingdoms represented by the other body parts and metals was not revealed. In his vision, the statue collapsed and disappeared, because a mysterious stone struck it at its feet. Prophecy is revealed to men to change their perspective, to urge them to see things as God sees them rather than as they appear to the human eye. Daniel explains that each of these metals represents a kingdom that would rule the world, and the stone is God . Desiring a more detailed explanation, he apparently asked for one and received it. The last kingdom has at least eleven kings. 5 And behold, another beast, a second one, resembling a bear. This fourth beast seems to regenerate in the form of subsequent kings and kingdoms. The beasts are hardly worthy of prose, but the court of heaven deserves a description of the finest words. - As for these four children, God gave them knewledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.Or, as the words might be more accurately rendered, "these lads, the four of them" (Ezekiel 1:8-10).This indicates that somehow they were separated off into a quaternion. Robert L. (Bob)Deffinbaugh graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with his Th.M. The three ribs may also represent the kingdoms of Egypt, Assyria, and Babylon which preceded the Medo-Persian empire and then fell to them. If taken seriously, we will find the future sobering as well. Nebuchadnezzar's dream, Daniel tells him, was about a statue with a golden head, chest and arms of silver, belly and thighs of bronze, and legs of iron, which is crushed by a giant stone, which itself becomes a mountain (vv. 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. Chapter 2 contains a very significant prophecy, revealed by God to king Nebuchadnezzar. The expression, son of man, is not new to Daniel nor to the Jews of his day. That night his life and his kingdom came to an end. 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 beast has its own unique characteristics. Rose withdraws the power from her chest, which takes the form of a ruby heart that then cracks as Unity dies peacefully in her sleep. In our passage, Daniel asks for and receives an explanation. We do not walk by sight, but by faith. Daniel explained to the king that the statue represented four successive kingdoms based upon power and wealth, beginning with Babylon, while the stone and mountain signified a kingdom established by God that would never be destroyed nor given to other people. Daniel 1:1-2:4a was written in Hebrew. It therefore seems that the two prophecies speak of the same four kingdoms by means of different imagery. See John F. Walvoord, Daniel: The Key to Prophetic Revelation (Chicago: Moody Press, 1971), p. 149. 26 But the court will sit for judgment, and his dominion will be taken away, annihilated and destroyed forever. God is eternal, and so is His plan for all creation. A look through the Scriptures shows that Daniels response to the prophecies he received was not unique. Some of his alarm arose from his not yet having been given the interpretation of his vision. Through the vision of a magnificent, awe-inspiring statue, God reveals the future for Gentile kings and their kingdoms. The second is bear-like. The interpretation of the events Daniel witnessed in his vision is given in its most concise form in verses 17 and 18: The four beasts were four kings, who will arise from the earth. 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. Hosted by Michael Barbaro and Sabrina . The point of this prophecy is not to tell us who future kings will be, but rather what they will be like. Prophecy becomes necessary from time to time to remind men of those things God has planned for the future which He will surely fulfill. The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:89, NASB95)[7] You have a responsibility because you know what the end will bring. (13) In some sense, the last kingdom is still on-going. He questioned His disciples so that they could confess that He, the Son of Man, was the Messiah (16:13f.). 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 . The blasphemous horn of Daniel 7, which goes so far as to oppose the people of God, is suddenly taken by death, and his kingdom is removed. First, the prophecies of Daniel are divinely inspired and revealed, and thus they are true and reliable. Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, was astonished for a time, and his thoughts troubled him. The precise meaning of the symbols of the raised side and the three ribs is illusive. Editing is often evident in the Bible (see John 20:30-31; 31:25). The subject of the vision in chapter 2 seems to be taken up again in chapter 7. Neither peer opposition nor the king's new law (chapter 6) greatly disturbed Daniel. 7 For those who sleep do their sleeping at night, and those who get drunk get drunk at night. He distinguishes himself by his ability to overcome the whole earth, crushing it under foot. We are in harmony with God when our declarations conform to his. The chapter falls into two major parts. If Daniel had been shaken by the dark side of his vision, he is reminded in the interpretation of the outcome of these eventsthe establish- ment of Gods eternal kingdom. Belshazzars rise to power and ascent to the throne seems to have inaugurated a new age for Babylon. (5) What do the four beasts represent? (2) Why do you think Daniel summarized his dream when he wrote it rather than tell it in full (see verse 1)? 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. Both the statue parts (made of different metals) and the beasts represent kings and kingdoms. So King Nebuchadnezzar honored God's men. When the court sits for judgment, his dominion is taken from him and he is destroyed forever. This is what we need to know from Daniels vision, rather than the identity of the beasts. 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 righteous will suffer. Subsequent revelations in the Book of Daniel which Daniel received were closely associated with some kind of agony or distress (see 8:17, 27; 9:20-21; 10:2-3, 7-10, 17; 12:8). The beasts emerge out of chaos and confusion; the heavenly court is calm and dignified. La Habra, CA : The Lockman Foundation, 1995, [3]Walvoord, John F.; Zuck, Roy B.; Dallas Theological Seminary: The Bible Knowledge Commentary : An Exposition of the Scriptures. (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. The Son of Man was also Lord of the Sabbath (Matthew 12:8). 12 and he exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence. Gods plan and program are carried out on His schedule, not ours (see 2 Peter 2:8-10). 16 At this, Daniel went in to the king and asked for time, so that he might interpret the dream for him. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. He was chosen by God to speak to the Jews in Babylon and to show them God's future plans. Thus he said: The fourth beast will be a fourth kingdom on the earth, which will be different from all the other kingdoms and will devour the whole earth and tread it down and crush it. 11 Then I kept looking because of the sound of the boastful words which the horn was speaking; I kept looking until the beast was slain, and its body was destroyed and given to the burning fire. Please stand in honor of the reading of Gods Word and follow along as I read verses 15-28. Neither is prophecy written to make us happy or to feel good. The gap is not the prophets problem; it is ours. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts were greatly alarming me and my face grew pale, but I kept the matter to myself.. Daniel does not date this dream as he did the earlier dream (cf. During times of oppression, it may appear the saints are being defeated and that Gods kingdom is but wishful thinking. The prophecy of Daniel 11 includes amazing details about great empires, political developments and end-time powers that would affect the Jews and all people today. Specifically, the account of The Bad News at Belshazzars Banquet (not a bad title for that lesson) in chapter 5 was given to us so that we could better understand the prophecies of chapters 7 and 8. 16 I approached one of those who were standing by and began asking him the exact meaning of all this. Daniel 2:1). Daniel 2:1-23 - The King's Dream (Pastor Nate Wagner) A. Nebuchadnezzar's dream. God is able to raise up kings and put them down. When He came with His kingdom, they would be sure to recognize Him (24:27). The prophecies of Daniel 7 speak of a future day of reckoning, foreshadowed by the actions of Belshazzar and the judgment of God on him and his kingdom. In fact, Daniel has trouble interpreting some of his own dreams. We are not of night nor o darkness; 6 so then let us not sleep as others do, but let us be alert and sober. So he told me and made known to me the interpretation of these things: 17 These great beasts, which are four in number, are four kings who will arise from the earth. Nebuchadnezzar's dream to him. But later on two came forward, 61 and said, This man stated, I am able to destroy the temple of God and to rebuild it in three days. 62 And the high priest stood up and said to Him, Do You make no answer? Daniel made it very clear that the dream and the interpretation had come for the one true God. to revoke its approval of the two main drugs used for medication abortion in the United States. What so upset Daniel about the future? They believed that the Messiah would come to establish the kingdom, to bless the Jews and to condemn the Gentiles. What it does not destroy or consume with its teeth, it crushes under foot, much like a bull in a china shop. The emphasis is positive. 8 And all who dwell on the earth will worship him, every one whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who has been slain. Daniel 2:24-49 New International Version Daniel Interprets the Dream 24 Then Daniel went to Arioch, whom the king had appointed to execute the wise men of Babylon, and said to him, "Do not execute the wise men of Babylon. They acknowledging their inability are judged to die. In spite of these kings, the saints of the Highest One will possess the eternal kingdom forever and ever. 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. Consider the birth of a child, remembering that Gods deliverance and salvation is likened to birth. Students will learn that they can trust God in difficult times because in the end God wins the battle over the enemy of this world Satan. Gogglebox star Stephen explained the reason for him and husband Daniel Lustif missing the show on Instagram. However, it must have been in the latter part of Nebuchadnezzar's reign. In chapter 5, King Belshazzars dream should have greatly alarmed him, but apparantly it did not. A number of lessons from our text have broad application to our thinking and conduct as Christians. Jesus applied this text to them, not as those who would enter into His kingdom, but as those who would be judged at His return. 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. 2 And the beast which I saw was like a leopard, and his feet were like those of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. 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. The account of the writing on the wall and the death of Belshazzar (obviously the last year of his reign) is found in Daniel 5. 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. Before the kingdom of God is established on the earth, four earthly kingdoms will rise and fall. 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