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Daniel - Day 12 The beginning of chapter 12 is closely linked to the end of the last chapter and continues what Ronald Wallace calls the great final vision. The primary subject matter of chapter 12 is what is to…

Daniel - Day 11 Chapter 11, while retelling part of the vision of chapter 8, concentrates on the spoken word rather than visionary experiences. Chapter 11 constitutes the climax of the revelations made to Daniel and provides greater clarity than…

Daniel - Day 10 This chapter ultimately concerns a heavenly conflict the results of which are felt and seen on earth. This chapter supplies a vision of a period of intense suffering and trial that involves Daniel in intercession, prayer…

Daniel - Day 9 In chapter 9 after poring over the books of scripture but particularly the output of the prophet Jeremiah, Daniel began to more fully understand what God was accomplishing within the Jewish community during their exile. The…

Daniel - Day 8 Perhaps two years after the vision in Chapter 7, Chapter 8 recalls another vision of Daniel. Bible scholars refer to the vision as one involving the he-goat and the little horn. Of particular interest are two…

Daniel - Day 7 Chapters 7-12 offers a new look at world power, dominance and control as well as the age to come. Arising out of the vision that Daniel had in the first year of Belshazzar's reign, chapter 7…

Daniel - Day 6 In Chapter 6, Daniel continues his service to the leadership of Babylon by serving Darius who took over the kingdom, after Belshazzar's demise. Because Daniel had excellent understanding and wisdom born of his reliance on the…

Daniel - Day 5 After the reign of Nebuchadnezzar ended others took leadership in Babylon. Although verses 1 & 2 of Chapter 5 indicate that Belshazzar succeeded his father Nebuchadnezzar, the historical record indicates that Nebuchadnezzar was not succeeded by…

Daniel - Day 4 Based on the evidence provided in the earlier chapters, it seems clear that God was dealing with Nebuchadnezzar, while enabling him to bless the Jewish nation and the Jewish captives such as Daniel and his companions.…