18 He urged them to plead for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so . The only human things mentioned of the fourth beast are his eyes and his mouth. This angel, beginning in the second half of verse 23 is describing the revived Roman empire which is yet future. So the king summoned the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers and astrologers to tell him what he had dreamed. A lawsuit could force the F.D.A. Our attention should be given to what is clearly and emphatically said. Some of his alarm arose from his not yet having been given the interpretation of his vision. One of those gaps is found in Daniel 7. 5 And behold, another beast, a second one, resembling a bear. It is significant for us to note Daniels reaction to this revelation from God. What it does not destroy or consume with its teeth, it crushes under foot, much like a bull in a china shop. Bob was born and raised in a Christian home i More, The Net Pastors Journal, Eng. When mentioning the little horn that grew up and uprooted three of the first ten horns, Daniel now tells us that this little horn grew until it was larger in appearance then the remaining seven horns. Abraham had to believe and behave on the basis of Gods promises, rather than on the basis of his perception. ET. A look through the Scriptures shows that Daniels response to the prophecies he received was not unique. Daniel was told that the beasts are kings, but he was not told the identity of any of the kings. Daniel 2:9-11 But if ye will not make known unto me the dream, there is but one decree for you: for ye have prepared lying and corrupt words to speak before me, till the time be changed: therefore tell me the dream, and I shall know that ye can shew me the interpretation thereof, Daniel 1:18,19 Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar, We are not told in so many words that this extension of time was granted, or that Daniel undertook to show more than the interpretation of the dream. These horns are also kings, from whom kingdoms arise (verse 24). The entire empire was conquered between 334 and 330 B.C., just four years. Who is the Son of Man? If we go back to Daniel 2 and look at the statue in Nebuchadnezzars dream, we find that it too represented four kings and their kingdoms. 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. 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. The first time in Daniel 7:13, he is referring to Messiah, who will sit on the eternal throne of His father, David. This fourth beast seems to regenerate in the form of subsequent kings and kingdoms. 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? Please stand in honor of the reading of Gods Word and follow along as I read verses 15-28. We are in harmony with God when our declarations conform to his. I kept looking until its wings were plucked, and it was lifted up from the ground and made to stand on two feet like a man; a human mind also was given to it. Daniel boiled down his vision to its essence, so we would not fail to understand the message he meant to convey to us. When we expect it least, the Lord will return, the wicked will be punished, and the kingdom of God established forevermore. 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. We see a gapan almost insurmountable gapbetween suffering and glory; God does not. The day of judgment is still future and has not yet been fulfilled. He could not figure out what the dream meant, so he wanted his advisors to explain it to him. It's build upon the passage in Daniel 7 where he has a disturbing dream. Daniel's righteousness is legendary status Don't mistake Daniel as some conjurer of cheap tricks. If a man cannot remember the dream he saw (it means): his (personal) god is angry with him. This horn Daniel says was also waging war against the saints and overpowering them until the Ancient of Days came and judgment was passed in favor of the saints of the Highest One. La Habra, CA : The Lockman Foundation, 1995, Embedded video for Daniel's Dream Interpreted - Daniel 7:15-28. We do not walk by sight, but by faith. Then, in Daniel 2, the Lord gave Nebuchadnezzar a dream that only Daniel could interpret. The second scene portrays the establishment of the thrones on which the Ancient of Days and those holding court are to be seated to pronounce judgment. We are not to base our thinking and actions on circumstances, but upon the Scriptures. His thoughts alarm him, and his face pales. 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. Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. In fact, Daniel has trouble interpreting some of his own dreams. 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. And it was raised up on one side, and three ribs were in its mouth between its teeth; and thus they said to it, Arise, devour much meat! 6 After this I kept looking, and behold, another one, like a leopard, which had on its back four wings of a bird; the beast also had four heads, and dominion was given to it. Daniel 2:1-23 - The King's Dream (Pastor Nate Wagner) A. Nebuchadnezzar's dream. At least the final portion of chapter 7 has not been fulfilled. These both represent Nebuchadnezzar and the Babylonian empire. Until Gods eternal kingdom is established, kingdoms will progress from bad to worse. 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. So, this phrase refers to 3 years. The implication here is that this is a repeated dream, one that is . (4) Suffering is to be expected by the saints, before they enter into the glorious kingdom of God. 3:15; Zc. Daniel was an intelligent young Jew living in Jerusalem during the late 600s B.C. Then He said to me, Son of man, stand on your feet that I may speak with you! (Ezekiel 2:1). Two weeks ago, we covered the first 14 verses, Daniels summary of his dream. It may seem to them that their defeat is certain and that their hopes of entering into the eternal kingdom are lost. If you remember as I have already stated, much of the interpretation of this dream could be found in chapter 2. His mind was troubled. It is good for us to understand the theology of the end-times, but we must approach it with reverence. Daniels response is testimony to this reality. A Vision of Judgment (Daniel 7:9-12) 2. We should note Daniels distress in chapter 7 before turning to the other prophecies in Daniel, where we will find that prophecy very often produces distress. 7 And it was given to him to make war with the saints and to overcome them; and authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation was given to him. The woman endures in the view of the final outcome of the process. (8) The four beasts are all different, with the last standing apart from the first three. While conservative, evangelical scholars believe the prophecies in Daniel are true, their interpretations differ greatly. The beast was lifted up and made to stand like a man. Da Dn). 4:19; Ezk. God is eternal, and so is His plan for all creation. In verse 1 Daniel indicates his vision came to him in the first year of the reign of Belshazzar. In the first scene, heavenly winds are employed to whip up the sea from which the four beasts emerges. Chapter 7 moves from the historical accounts of Daniel and his three friends to the prophetic revelations received by Daniel in the last half of the Book.76 The following chart may help us visualize the relationship of Daniels prophecies to the historical setting in which they were revealed: The first prophetic revelation is found in Daniel 2. 74 The personal cost of receiving divine revelation is never underestimated in the Old Testament (cf. (19-26) Daniel explains the rise and coming fall of Nebuchadnezzar. We are not told precisely what it is that troubles Daniel. These kings will rise to power and dominate the earth. Open your Bibles to Daniel 7. What is it that these men are testifying against You? 63 But Jesus kept silent. The use of the word time in Daniel is understood to be years. When that day comes for them, it is too late to repent. It was said ( ch. He intends to make changes in time and in law. He will keep continual pressure on the saints of the Highest One to try to break and destroy and annihilate them. In more detail, the outline would be as follows: (2) The Divine Interpretation verses 15-28. Two major divisions comprise our text: (1) Daniels dreamverses 1-14 and (2) the interpretationverses 15-28. The coming of the Son of Man is represented as one coming, and not two. Remembering this avoids confusion. Daniel is greatly distressed by the vision which he sees in chapter 7. (3) These prophecies must be understood in light of their historical background as provided in Daniel, in the inspired revelation provided by other portions of Scripture, and the cautious use of supplementary information by reliable historical documents or study. He will rule over all nations forever. 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. The emphasis is positive. 79 Compare Jeremiah 49:14-22, 28, where Nebuchadnezzar is compared to a lion and an eagle. Prophecy is not revealed in a historical vacuum. They will serve and obey Him forever. May the Spirit of God reveal the meaning of this prophecy to us and produce in us that which God desires to His glory and our good. His vision in chapter 4 should have produced more distress than it did. Wherever I see the Scriptures speak of the coming kingdom of God, I find suffering closely associated with it. See John F. Walvoord, Daniel: The Key to Prophetic Revelation (Chicago: Moody Press, 1971), p. 149. His dominion is an everlasting dominion Which will not pass away; And His kingdom is one Which will not be destroyed. 1 In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of Median descent, who was made king over the kingdom of the Chaldeans 2 in the first year of his reign I, Daniel, observed in the books the number of the years which was revealed as the word of the Lord to Jeremiah the prophet for the completion of the desolations of Jerusalem, namely, seventy Choosing his words tactfully, Daniel asks Arioch why the king has made such a decree. a. Hosted by Michael Barbaro and Sabrina . Consider the birth of a child, remembering that Gods deliverance and salvation is likened to birth. King Nebuchadnezzar died apparently nine years before Belshazzar came to power. 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. 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. Daniel's Dream is instantly appealing as you can reallyrelate to how Daniel is feeling. When the Lord Jesus Christ came to earth, having added perfect humanity to His undiminished deity, He spoke of Himself very often as the Son of Man. In the Gospels, Jesus began not only to identify Himself as the Messiah, the promised Son of Man, but also to explain all that this involved. Those of Daniel, Nebuchadnezzar, and Darius all agree with the prophecy of Daniel 7. (3) The finest commentary on the prophecy of Daniel 7 comes from our Lord Himself. (1) Daniel 7 is the last chapter written in Aramaic in the Book of Daniel. As we move into the second half of Daniel 7 and begin to dissect Daniels dream with the help of Gods Word and the help of history past because some of this dream which was yet future for Daniel is past history for us. The stone cut out of the mountain represented the kingdom of God that would fill the earth. In Daniels dream the Medo-Persian empire and it king Cyrus was represented by the bear. Centuries must therefore pass before the prophecies of Daniel are fulfilled. Considering this text has changed my opinion about the gap in the prophecies of the Old Testament. The end of all things is at hand; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer (1 Peter 4:7). In the second year of his reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; his mind was troubled and he could not sleep. The third portion of the statue in Daniel 2 was the belly and thighs of bronze which represented the Greek empire. La Habra, CA : The Lockman Foundation, 1995, [6]New American Standard Bible : 1995 Update. Our text challenges such a conclusion, and later prophecies in Daniel further document that the coming of the King and of the kingdom will be some time further in the future. It should give you a caring heart toward the unsaved as you seek to win them to the Lord. ), Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would show the king the interpretation, Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular, Daniel -- 'God is my judge', an Israelite leader in Babylon, Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular, Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular, Preposition | third person masculine singular, Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular determinate, Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular determinate. In my opinion, the most dramatic reference of our Lord to His identity as the Son of Man comes as the Lord Jesus stands on trial before the Sanhedrin and the high priest: 59 Now the chief priests and the whole Council kept trying to obtain false testimony against Jesus, in order that they might put Him to death; 60 and they did not find it, even though many false witnesses came forward. (5) While the process involves wicked kings and nations and the suffering of the saints, the culmination is the establishment of Gods eternal kingdom. He not only speaks against the Most High, he oppresses the saints. It seems safe to assume the interpreter was an angelic being; at least this is the case in chapter 8 (8:15-26). Our deliverance from the power of sin and the penalty of death has been accomplished by our Lord, who suffered in our place. God would strike him down suddenly too and bring his kingdom to a swift end. Daniel approached one of theses angels and began to ask him to explain to him the meaning or the truth concerning all that he had seen in his visions. God answered Daniel's prayer, and Daniel praised the Lord (Dan 2:19-23). 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. When his appointed time is over, God will destroy this king and his kingdom and establish His eternal kingdom on the earth. By far, this first beast is the best of a bad bunch. 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. The king knew that Daniel spoke the truth. She makes it clear in a rather public fashion that she finds him desirable. Lion - Babylon. 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). Belshazzar came to power several years after the death of Nebuchadnezzar and seems to have turned completely away from the God of Israel. Liberals reject all prophecies, because they require a sovereign God and a miraculous revelation of future events. As I stated two weeks ago the leopard was noted for its swiftness and the two pairs of wings suggests added swiftness beyond the animals own ability. But here in chapter 7, as in Psalm 80:17, the son of man is more than just a man, He is the Messiah. The Septuagint renders, "And the king commended that the magicians, astrologers, and sorcerers of the Chaldeans be brought in to tell the king his dream. At-A-Glance 1. In the verses following our lesson text, the vision is explained (Daniel 7:21-27). in 1971. In Ezekiel, and even in Daniel (8:17), it is used in reference to a prophet. (4) This is the first prophecy in the book revealed directly to Daniel. We know from history that though Persia rose later than Media it soon overshadowed Media in its power. The horn continues to sound off while the court is being set up for judgment. Gogglebox star Stephen explained the reason for him and husband Daniel Lustif missing the show on Instagram. The death of this king brings about the end of his kingdom. Dwight Pentecost writes, The existence of the church in the present Age was nowhere revealed in the Old Testament. This scene in Daniel is also similar to a prophecy recorded in the Book of Revelation: 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?. God has revealed in this interpretation what He wants us to know and has kept back that which we need not know. 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. Daniels vision ends here, but its impact on him does not end. A true account of what happened can only be gathered by reading Daniel 2:18; Daniel 2:28 by the side of this verse. Thus, the vision is yet unfulfilled in terms of its major emphasis. Interpretations of Daniels prophecies differ widely. The second is bear-like. (13) In some sense, the last kingdom is still on-going. How was the fourth beast different from the first three? In our passage, Daniel asks for and receives an explanation. Four kings will establish four kingdoms, and some of these kingdoms have a number of kings. This little horn is more intelligent and more arrogant than the other horns. Since the last kingdom and the prophecies associated with it have not yet been fulfilled, we must in some way be a part of that kingdom. 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.). So the king spoke, and said, "Belteshazzar, do not let the dream or its interpretation trouble you." Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? Humanly speaking, it was impossible for them to have a child. During times of oppression, it may appear the saints are being defeated and that Gods kingdom is but wishful thinking. (6) How important is it for us to identity the kings and the kingdoms mentioned in our text? 26 But the court will sit for judgment, and his dominion will be taken away, annihilated and destroyed forever. Peter reminds us of Gods patience, but His patience has a determined end. 25 And he will speak out against the Most High and wear down the saints of the Highest One, and he will intend to make alterations in times and in law; and they will be given into his hand for a time, times, and half a time. With the death of Nebuchadnezzar comes a change in the peoples attitudes, especially their leaders toward Judaism. 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. (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. 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. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 The beasts are a horrifying and frightening sight; the heavenly court scene is one of regal splendor and beauty. Take me to the king, and I will interpret his dream for him." 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 persecute and oppress the saints of the Highest One, the angel says that he will wear them down; the idea comes from the concept of wearing out a garment until it is threadbare. He has shown King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in days to come. Episode 5 of "How I Met Your Father" Season 2 tested the friendships of everyone in the group. Suddenly, the boasting beast is silenced by death, and his body is cast into the burning fire. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts were greatly alarming me and my face grew pale, but I kept the matter to myself (verse 28). The First Vision is a dream of the king that is interpreted by Daniel. 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. After this chapter, the book returns to the Hebrew language. The message of this prophecy is really quite simple and may be summed up this way. Lets pray and ask God to teach us and guide us as we look at His prophetic word. 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. Child-bearing is a process which involves suffering and glory. Having gained an appreciation for Daniel and his three Hebrew friends, over a period he came to faith in their God. This morning we want to look at verses 15-28 and the interpretation of Daniels dream. He wants to know more about this dreadful beast, different from the rest, especially in the destruction he wrought. 8 While I was contemplating the horns, behold, another horn, a little one, came up among them, and three of the first horns were pulled out by the roots before it; and behold, this horn possessed eyes like the eyes of a man, and a mouth uttering great boasts. These are the things Daniel sees in the vision. 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. Daniel 1:1-2:4a was written in Hebrew. 11 And I saw another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spoke as a dragon. This horn is called by different names in the New Testament: In 2 Thessalonians 2:3 the little horn is called the man of lawlessness. Revelation 13:1-2 calls the little horn the beast. The name he is best known by in found in 1 John 2:18-24 where John calls the little horn the Antichrist.. This designation refers to God the Father in a way that stresses His eternality, dignity, and power. Daniels response to the vision was far from assuring or calming. Now in the second year of Nebuchadnezzar's reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; and his spirit was so troubled that his sleep left him. 10 A river of fire was flowing And coming out from before Him; Thousands upon thousands were attending Him, And myriads upon myriads were standing before Him; The court sat, and the books were opened. The transfiguration of our Lord was but a foretaste of His coming glorious kingdom (16:28). 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. 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. Our Lords first coming happened over a period of more than 30 years, and yet we view this as one coming. Those who will reign with Christ are those who have suffered (see Romans 8:17; Philippians 3:10-11; 2 Timothy 2:12). The visions explanation was not thorough enough to satisfy Daniel. 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. In Daniels dream the Greek empire and Alexander the great were represented by the four-headed, four-winged leopard. No wonder this vision causes Daniel such distress. I have heard a number of attempts to explain the gaps in Old Testament prophecy. As Daniel sought to discover more truth about the fourth beast he added some details that he had left out of his first description. Jesus quoted the words of Daniel 7:13. Who are these saints that the angel is speaking of? Daniel writes that at this point the revelation was ended. His declaration, which resulted from the deliverance of the three Hebrews, made it unlawful to hinder the worship of the Jews; his decree recorded at the end of chapter 4 went much further. But I want you to notice Daniels reaction to the dream that he had. The angel went on in this summary to tell Daniel that the saints of the Highest One would receive the kingdom and possess it forever. Daniel made it very clear that the dream and the interpretation had come for the one true 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. The angel goes on to describe what the Antichrist will do: He will speak out against the Most High, he will be boastful and arrogant, he will deny that the Most High is God, he will deny that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. 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). For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. He will abolish all the religious holidays and seek to abolish Gods law in an attempt to destroy the Jewish people. The expression is used in the Psalms in a more pregnant way, in reference to the coming Messiah. 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. 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. The fourth beast is a fourth king, different than the others. Introduction to Daniel 11 It therefore seems that the two prophecies speak of the same four kingdoms by means of different imagery. When Jesus came, He embraced this expression as a designation for Himself, giving the term meaning vastly beyond that previously held by any Jew. Just so, Christs suffering and glory is but a part of one coming. Daniel was terrified or alarmed by the scenes he had seen in his mind and desired to understand what they meant. Children need to know that as believers, we are on the winning team and God wins in the end. Those who populate the earth after the tribulation will give their allegiance to Jesus Christ as King of kings and Lord of lords. From Daniel 2:4b to the end of chapter 7, the original text was written in Aramaic (the language of Babylon in that day). 1. But the court will sit for judgment, and his dominion will be taken away, annihilated and destroyed forever. Does this dream have any significance for us? 16 At this, Daniel went in to the king and asked for time, so that he might interpret the dream for him." (2:14-16) Notice Daniel's calm in the face of the king's rush to judgment. Wheaton, IL : Victor Books, 1983-c1985, S. 1:1352, [4]LaHaye, Tim and Hindson, Ed., editors, The Popular Bible Prophecy Commentary. 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. Determined end what they meant comes from our Lord was but a foretaste of his perception woman... Daniels dream in their God Gods kingdom is still future and has kept back that which need. 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