1. Introduction to the book of Daniel - Christian Hjortland AFCOE Europe 2014

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3. Prophecy bus

4. Prophecy bus

5. Creative way of sharing our message

6. What is the book about? History Prophecy
Relationship between God and man
Kingdoms

7. Time Frame 605-535BC ( Daniel 1:1, 10:1)
Daniel was about years old when arriving to Babylon.
Babylon and Media-Persia
Prophecy vs. spiritual lessons
God is in control!

8. Babylonian Tablet
“In the twenty-first year [605 BC] the king of Akkad [Nabopolassar] stayed in his own land, Nebuchadnezzar his eldest son, the crown-prince, mustered the Babylonian army and took command of his troops; he marched to Karchemiš which is on the bank of the Euphrates, and crossed the river to go against the Egyptian army which lay in Karchemiš. They fought with each other and the Egyptian army withdrew before him. He accomplished their defeat and beat them to non-existence.” - Battle of Carchemish and capture of Jerusalem.

9. Invasion of Judah 2 Kings 24:2-3, 14 2 Chronicles 36:5-8
“And he carried away all Jerusalem, and all the princes, and all the mighty men of valour, even ten thousand captives, and all the craftsmen and smiths: none remained, save the poorest sort of the people of the land.”
2 Kings 24:14

10. The structure of Daniel
Two main languages:
Aramaic
Hebrew
First half: Mostly history Second half: Mostly Prophecy

11. Facts about Babylon
Part of the work in the Babylonian court was done in Aramaic.
Mathematic system in units of 6.
Daniels Babylonian name Belteshazzar means: “May Belit (the goddess) protect the king.
Used Astrology.

12. Chiasm in Daniel
A. Daniel 2 – Prophecy about the rise and fall of kingdoms B. Daniel 3 – Persecution of God's people C. Daniel 4 – Prophecy about fall and rise of a king
C. Daniel 5 – Prophecy about the fall of a king B. Daniel 6 – Persecution of God's people A. Daniel 7 – Prophecy about the rise and fall of kingdoms

13. Content Daniel 1 – Arriving to Babylon, diet.
Daniel 2 – Prophecy about the rise and fall of kingdoms Daniel 3 – Fiery Furnace - Persecution Daniel 4 – Fall of Nebuchadnezzar
Daniel 5 – Fall of Babylon Daniel 6 – Lion's pit - Persecution Daniel 7 – Prophecy about the rise and fall of kingdoms Daniel 8 – Prophecy about the rise and fall of kingdoms days Daniel 9 – Daniel's prayer for God's people + Prophecy about the Jews and Messiah
Daniel 10 – Vision + Daniel is getting comforted by Christ himself! Daniel 11 – Prophecy about the rise and fall of kingdoms Daniel 12 – Judgement, little book...

14. Daniel's personal life and character
Born in the 7th century
Time of uncertainty
1. Exiled
2. Under threat (Daniel 2, 3, 6)
3. Captives for 70 years
4. Messenger of the Lord
5. Surrounded by Babylonian influence!
What character traits does Daniel have?

15. Frank Hasel, World War II
Psalm 91:5-11
Photo: Otto Rosner

16. Daniel getting exiled
Photo: Capture Queen