who explained daniel's dreams to him

If a man cannot remember the dream he saw (it means): his (personal) god is angry with 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. 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. 23 Thus he said: The fourth beast will be a fourth kingdom on the earth, which will be different from all the other kingdoms, and it will devour the whole earth and tread it down and crush it. 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. Agreeing with God that they are sinners but believing that Jesus Christ death paid the penalty for their sin, that He was buried, and rose from the dead three days later triumphant over sin, Satan, and death forever. The other seven will then likely submit out of fear or a sense of the unavoidable consequences of resisting represented by this little horn growing larger than the seven. He will rule over all nations forever. In his vision, the statue collapsed and disappeared, because a mysterious stone struck it at its feet. Robert L. (Bob)Deffinbaugh graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with his Th.M. So they came and stood before the king. Time: refers to one year, times is understood in Aramaic (the language this chapter was originally written in) to mean a dual or two, so times refers to two years and half a time refers to one half of a year. Let Thy hand be upon the man of Thy right hand, Upon the son of man whom Thou didst make strong for Thyself (Psalm 80:17). No wonder this vision causes Daniel such distress. 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. Where it has not caused distress, it should have. This morning we want to look at verses 15-28 and the interpretation of Daniels dream. Many others may have reluctantly professed or actually adopted the Jewish religion. In Daniels dream the Medo-Persian empire and it king Cyrus was represented by the bear. 13 I kept looking in the night visions, And behold, with the clouds of heaven One like a Son of Man was coming, And He came up to the Ancient of Days And was presented before Him.77 14 And to Him was given dominion, Glory and a kingdom, That all the peoples, nations, and men of every language Might serve Him. The fourth beast receives greater attention and is of the most interest to Daniel. In Ezekiel, and even in Daniel (8:17), it is used in reference to a prophet. 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 statue had a head of gold which corresponds to the first beast Daniel saw and described as a lion with the wings of an eagle. His vision in chapter 4 should have produced more distress than it did. The day of judgment is still future and has not yet been fulfilled. The Son of Man was also Lord of the Sabbath (Matthew 12:8). (6) Prophecy is written to sober the saints. 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. When his appointed time is over, God will destroy this king and his kingdom and establish His eternal kingdom on the earth. He had interpreted dreams for this king and yet this dream caused Daniel to be alarmed and to feel physically sick. There seems to be a close connection between the vision of Nebuchadnezzar, which is revealed and interpreted in chapter 2, and the vision of Daniel in chapter 7. When the child is born, the pains of suffering are quickly lost in the joys of seeing a new life. The coming of the Son of Man is represented as one coming, and not two. These both represent Nebuchadnezzar and the Babylonian empire. In the second year of Nebuchadnezzar's rule, he had a dream. Daniel 2:1-13 - Nebuchadnezzar's Dream. Both the statue parts (made of different metals) and the beasts represent kings and kingdoms. 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). The saints should expect to suffer because of their faith, especially as the last days for the kingdoms of men draw near. Let us listen then, and be sober, enduring the sufferings and trials sent our way, looking expectantly and certainly for His kingdom to come. Passing over the first three beasts, his questions focus on the last beast. Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. 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. (13) In some sense, the last kingdom is still on-going. requires it of the Chaldeans, by promises and threats. 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. The saints of the Highest One are given all the kingdoms of the earth for an everlasting kingdom. The boastful beast becomes even more aggressive, waging war with the saints and even overpowering them. 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 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. Daniel finds nothing to compare to it. 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. Remembering this avoids confusion. 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. Are we supposed to discover their identity? As Daniel watches, the wings are torn off the beast, and the creature stands erect like a man and a human mind is given to it. The righteous will suffer. 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. The beast also was given a mans mind. 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 woman endures in the view of the final outcome of the process. 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. 75 Everything in chapter 7 is on a world-wide scale, the empires of the beasts, the judgment, and the nations that worship and serve the one like mortal man. Je. It is virtually the opposite of the term beast. The expression, Son of man, is not new to Daniel. The angel that Daniel was talking with gave Daniel greater detail concerning the fourth beast; he described this fourth beast as a fourth kingdom coming from the earth, it will be different from all the rest, this kingdom will devour the whole earth and tread it down and crush it. 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. The visions explanation was not thorough enough to satisfy Daniel. Daniel 2 (the second chapter of the Book of Daniel) tells how Daniel related and interpreted a dream of Nebuchadnezzar II, king of Babylon.In his night dream, the king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its head of gold to its feet of mingled iron and clay; as he watched, a stone "not cut by human hands" destroyed the statue and became a mountain filling the whole world. 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. At this point the revelation ended. This chapter is a history, but it is the history of a prophecy, by a dream and the interpretation . Yet, his emotional response was valid and changed little after the vision was explained more fully. This designation refers to God the Father in a way that stresses His eternality, dignity, and power. Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would show the king the interpretation. As I read through the statements men have made about the God of Israel in the first six chapters of Daniel, I find that what men came to know and to acknowledge through history, God declares through prophecy. 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. The fulfillment of the prophecy of Belshazzars demise underscores the certainty of the fulfillment of Daniels vision in the last days. As Daniel watches, "four great beasts," each different from the others, emerge from the dark waters (verse 3). 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. Chapter 2 - The original dream describing the future kingdoms of Babylon, Medo-Persian, Greek, Roman, kingdom of God. Before the coming of Christ, who would? 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 states, For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God, and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath to come. (1 Thessalonians 1:910, NASB95)[6] Finally, the more we know about the future, the more our hearts should be moved to prayerful petition for those who will face the judgment of God if they do not turn in faith to Jesus Christ. He will abolish all the religious holidays and seek to abolish Gods law in an attempt to destroy the Jewish people. He gave Daniel a general summary of the dream, These great beasts, which are four in number, are four kings who will arise from the earth. In the second scene, heaven calmly prepares for court, which will determine that the time for judgment has come. 21 I kept looking, and that horn was waging war with the saints and overpowering them 22 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. 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. (9) What is the relationship between Daniels vision in chapter 7 and the events described in Daniel 5? 4:19; Ezk. The third portion of the statue in Daniel 2 was the belly and thighs of bronze which represented the Greek empire. 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. His thoughts alarm him, and his face pales. 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. Abraham and Sarah were elderly and childless. (8) The four beasts are all different, with the last standing apart from the first three. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Prophets: Daniel 2:16 Daniel went in and desired (Dan. In other words, this persecution of the saints will not go on unchecked but will be defined to a definite period of time. In order to save Rose, Unity asks her to give up whatever makes her the dream vortex. This fourth beast has the distinction of ten horns. Thus, the vision is yet unfulfilled in terms of its major emphasis. They will serve and obey Him forever. Did Daniel interpret dreams? Suddenly, the boasting beast is silenced by death, and his body is cast into the burning fire. Prophecy provides men the opportunity to think and act in a way which pleases God, who determines the future and who reveals future events to men. We have talked about several times since starting this series about how studying Bible prophecy should influence you. Chapter 7 reveals in broad terms what the future holds. The horn of the beast that made war against the saints was one of 10 kings who prevailed until the Ancient of days came and judged against him in favor of the saints. It devoured and crushed, and trampled down the remainder with its feet; and it was different from all the beasts that were before it, and it had ten horns. Eugene, Ore. : Harvest House Publishers, 2006, [5]New American Standard Bible : 1995 Update. Daniel 7 indicates in the clearest way that prior to the coming of the kingdom of God the saints will suffer at the hand of the final horn and even be overpowered by him. (See Daniel 2:24, Note. He is more beastly in the beginning and more human in the end, paralleling the character of Nebuchadnezzar. 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. Should we be troubled as well? As Daniel continues to watch, someone descends with the clouds of heaven, one like a Son of Man. He is presented to the Ancient of Days, and to Him is given dominion, glory, and the eternal kingdom. The toasting of the gods of the Babylonians with the sacred temple vessels, recorded in chapter 5, may have been Belshazzars final act of blasphemy. These kingdoms go from bad to worse. 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 . Daniel was an intelligent young Jew living in Jerusalem during the late 600s B.C. This takes place until the Ancient of Days comes and judgment is given to the saints, at the time the eternal kingdom becomes their possession. His throne was ablaze with flames, Its wheels were a burning fire. (3) This chapter contains the major segment of Daniel, which is primarily prophetic, although it does not contain the first prophecy in the Book of Daniel. (3) What principles should guide and govern our attempt to interpret the prophecy of this chapter? What God declares in prophecy, He reveals as well in history. The second time, the expression is used in reference to Daniel himself, as it will be used very frequently in Ezekiel to refer to this great prophet: So he came near to where I was standing, and when he came I was frightened and fell on my face; but he said to me, Son of man, understand that the vision pertains to the time of the end (Daniel 8:17). 5. 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). This vision was an interactive vision, as Daniel was not only present in the vision but was able to approach one standing by to ask the meaning of what he saw. [1]New American Standard Bible : 1995 Update. 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. From the context, it would seem that Daniels distress is the result of the wickedness and oppression of the world kingdoms which are represented by the beasts, and by the knowledge that the saints will be oppressed and even overcome for a period of time. This fourth beast seems to regenerate in the form of subsequent kings and kingdoms. So King Nebuchadnezzar honored God's men. 77 According to Baldwin, This verse [13] has been the subject of more scholarly papers than any other in the book, so indicating its centrality, not only for Daniel but for the New Testament also. Baldwin, p. 142. According to our text, the prophecies of Daniel 7 will not be fulfilled for a considerable period of time. 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. During times of oppression, it may appear the saints are being defeated and that Gods kingdom is but wishful thinking. 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. In spite of all these beasts do and say, in spite of their power and even their success, neither they nor their kingdoms will last. Nebuchadnezzar was the first ruler of Babylon to have contact with Daniel. La Habra, CA : The Lockman Foundation, 1995, [6]New American Standard Bible : 1995 Update. When the iniquity of the blasphemous horn reaches full bloom and his appointed time to rule is fulfilled, God will destroy him, casting his body into the fire. The expression, son of man, is not new to Daniel nor to the Jews of his day. At least the final portion of chapter 7 has not been fulfilled. What is its message to Daniel, to the Jews, and to us? (5) What do the four beasts represent? These beasts, each different from the other, are described in verses 4-7. Nebuchadnezzar died in 562 B.C., some 9 years before Belshazzars reign began. (3) The finest commentary on the prophecy of Daniel 7 comes from our Lord Himself. But I want you to notice Daniels reaction to the dream that he had. 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. Note these general observations about our passage before we turn to a more detailed study. And the whole earth was amazed and followed after the beast; 4 and they worshiped the dragon, because he gave his authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, Who is like the beast, and who is able to wage war with him? 5 And there was given to him a mouth speaking arrogant words and blasphemies; and authority to act for forty-two months was given to him. "He's home just in time for #gogglebox we are not on this week as Daniels been away . 81 See Ezekiel 29:21 for a similar use of the imagery of making a horn grow to describe a kings promotion to power. (7) No identification is made of the saints as Jews or Gentiles. There seems to be no Jewish nationalistic emphasis here, as there will be later.75. Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? (6) How important is it for us to identity the kings and the kingdoms mentioned in our text? Daniel, a godly prophet and a man of unshakable faith, has been steadfast in his daily walk of fellowship with God throughout the first six chapters of the Book of Daniel. While conservative, evangelical scholars believe the prophecies in Daniel are true, their interpretations differ greatly. In the second year: It is difficult to understand the exact time this speaks of. Each of the four beasts represent a king and thus a resulting kingdom. In the Old Testament, the expression son of man was used most frequently in reference to men, who were merely (as opposed to God) human. Nothing has caused him to panic or depart from his faith and practice as a godly Jew. His final offspring, so to speak, is the little horn which becomes the great blasphemer, whose life and kingdom is suddenly cut off by the Ancient of Days and the Son of Man. But the court will sit for judgment, and his dominion will be taken away, annihilated and destroyed forever. 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. Having gained an appreciation for Daniel and his three Hebrew friends, over a period he came to faith in their God. Just so, Christs suffering and glory is but a part of one coming. A person should not take credit for what God does through him. The saints should neither believe nor behave on the basis of how things appear to be (the wicked prospering and prevailing over the righteous). 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? 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. Through the vision of a magnificent, awe-inspiring statue, God reveals the future for Gentile kings and their kingdoms. Because of his wisdom, and the favour of God, Daniel rose to a position within the Babylonian government. (19-26) Daniel explains the rise and coming fall of Nebuchadnezzar. In the latter days, an unusually powerful and evil king will arise, who will blaspheme God and oppress the people of God. Prophecy becomes necessary from time to time to remind men of those things God has planned for the future which He will surely fulfill. 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. 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. 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