Introduction
Here we find the amazing writings of Daniel, who lived during the period 605 BC to about 535 BC. Although Daniel was a young captive from the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem, God blessed him and used him greatly. The first six chapters are historical accounts and the remaining six are prophetic, giving much insight into the "End times".
Chapter 1: Journey to Babylon
Chapter 2: King Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream
Chapter 3: King Nebuchadnezzar Demands Worship
Chapter 4: Daniel Interprets Another Dream
Chapter 5: Writing on the Wall
Chapter 6: Daniel in the Lion’s Den
Chapter 7: Daniel’s Vision, Part 1
Chapter 8: Daniel’s Vision, Part 2
Chapter 9: Gabriel Brings God’s Answer to Daniel’s Prayer
Chapter 10: A Messenger Comes to Daniel
Chapter 11:1-35: Future Events
Chapter 11:36-45 – Chapter 12: The Coming End
Bible Study Guide for DANIEL
Chapter 1: Journey to Babylon
The writings of Daniel are thought to span the period of 605 BC to 535 BC. Written approximately 535 BC, the book of Daniel speaks of the time of the Jewish captivity by the Babylonian and Persian governments.
It is recommended that you read the entire chapter to begin, then review the scripture listed for each day.
Day 1 – 1:1-2
Read 2 Kings 24:1-4 as a background to the events in Daniel.
1. What two kings are mentioned in Daniel 1:1 and what were they doing?
2. Who won the conflict and who was responsible for the victory? See Jeremiah 25:11-12.
3. What did King Nebuchadnezzar take as booty from Judah and what did he do with it?
4. Personal reflection: God often gives warning of His coming judgments. Describe how this has played out in your life. Perhaps you heard a warning and made changes, or perhaps God’s hand of discipline had to act first. What lessons did you learn from the experience?
Day 2 – 1:3-5
1. What did the king ask his chief or commander to do in verse 3?
2. Read Isaiah 39:5-7. How are the events in today’s verses a fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy?
3. What were the characteristics of the young men they were to select?
4. What training were the captives to be given and how long were they to be trained?
5. What were they to be given to eat?
6. What do you think the king was trying to accomplish by doing all this?
Day 3 – 1:6-10
1. What were the Hebrew names of the four men taken from Judah?
2. What was Daniel’s determination in verse 8?
3. Why do you think the king’s foods would defile Daniel? See Leviticus 11.
4. What did Daniel ask the king’s chief of staff (assistant to the king)?
5. Why would the chief be receptive to Daniel’s request?
6. Read Proverbs 16:7. Have you ever seen this played out in your own life or someone you know? Explain.
7. Why was the chief reluctant to end feeding Daniel and his friends with the king’s food?
Day 4 – 1:11-17
1. Who did Daniel speak to in verse 11?
2. Describe Daniel’s request in verses 12-13 in your own words.
3. What was the result of the 10 day trial?
4. What special ability did God give the four captives?
5. What specific ability did God give to Daniel
Day 5 – 1:18-21
1. Why did the king admit these young men to his royal service?
2. Over what matters did the king consult Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah?
3. Who did the king also consult with?
4. How much more competent were the young men of Judah?
5. Read the description of godly wisdom in James 3:13-18. Restate it in your own words.
6. How would you describe the difference between godly wisdom and worldly wisdom? Include examples you are aware of.
Chapter 2: King Nebuchadnezzar's Dream
It is recommended that you read the entire chapter to begin, then review the scripture listed for each day.
Day 1 – 2:1-11
1. What was the king’s problem that he consulted his advisors about?
2.What advisors did he go to?
3.What language did the Babylonians speak?
4.What was their request of the king in verses 4 and 7?
5.What was the king’s threat?
6. Do you think the king was wise in his demands? Explain.
7. Who was the only source, according to the king’s advisors, of knowing the king’s dream without him telling them?
Day 2 – 2:12-23
1. What did the king order in verse 12?
2. How did Daniel handle the situation when the guard came to kill him and his friends?
3. Do you think this was a desperate attempt to stall on Daniel’s part, or something else? Explain.
4. What did Daniel advise his friends to do in verse 18?
5. In verse 18-23, how is Daniel an example for us?
Day 3 – 2:24-35
1. After God revealed the king’s dream to Daniel, where did he go?
2. Who did Daniel say was not able to reveal dreams?
3. Who did Daniel say was able to reveal the secret of the king’s dream?
4. If you were in the king’s place, how do you think you would respond to being told every detail of your dream that you had revealed to no one?
5. What did Daniel say was God’s purpose for revealing the meaning of the dream? (verse 30)
6. Daniel described the frightening statue. List the elements of the following:
Head
Chest and arms
Belly and thighs
Legs
Feet
7. What struck the statue’s feet?
8. What happened to the debris?
9. What happened to the rock that destroyed the statue?
Day 4 – 2:36-45
1. Who did the gold head of the statue represent?
2. What characteristics given by God to the king did Daniel note?
3. What did the other elements represent?
4. What will they do?
5. What did the mixture of iron and clay represent?
6. What is the meaning of the rock (verses 44-45)?
7. What is the kingdom that will last forever? See Psalm 145:13 and Micah 4:7.
8. In verse 45, Daniel asserts that what he has described is true. Would you have believed it? Explain why or why not?
Day 5 – 2:46-49
1. Describe King Nebuchadnezzar’s response to what Daniel had just told him.
2. What was misguided in this response?
3. What caused the king’s praise in verse 47 and who was it directed to?
4. Read Isaiah 43:7, Matthew 5:16, and John 15:8. What responsibility do we have in bringing glory to God?
a. What are some ways we can do this?
b. In what ways is your life bringing glory to God?
c. Are there any changes you feel you need to make to see more of this?
5. What happened to Daniel and his friends as a result of Daniel’s testimony?
Chapter 3: King Nebuchadnezzar Demands Worship
It is recommended that you read the entire chapter to begin, then review the scripture listed for each day.
Day 1 – 3:1-6
1. What did King Nebuchadnezzar do in verse 1?
2. In light of the king’s vision in chapter 2, what do you think could motivate him to do this?
3. What were the people ordered to do regarding this statue?
4. What would the result of disobedience be?
Day 2 – 3:7-12
1. What was the response of the people in verse7?
2. What was reported to the king about the Jews, especially Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?
3. Why would the Jews not want to bow down to the stature? See Leviticus 26:1 and Exodus 20:4-5.
4. Have you faced a situation where you were expected to do something contrary to God’s will? Describe what it was and what you did.
Day 3 – 3:13-18
1. What was King Nebuchadnezzar’s response to the report about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in verse 13?
2. What opportunity did the king give Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and what were the consequences?
3. What does verse 15b reveal about how the king viewed his power?
4. How did Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego respond to the king’s demands?
5. Who did Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego trust to rescue them?
6. Was their trust based on certainty that God would save them? If not, what accounts for it?
7. What lesson for your life can you take from this kind of trust?
Day 4 – 3:19-27
1. Why do you think the king was so furious with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?
2. What special measures did he take in their punishment?
3. What happened to the soldiers who threw Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego into the furnace?
4. What did the King see in the fire after they had been thrown into it?
5. As the King called Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego out of the flame, what did he call them and why do you think he did that?
6. Read Isaiah 43:1-3, which is fulfilled literally in the lives of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Describe an instance where you have seen the fulfillment of these verses in your own life.
Day 5 – 3:28-30
1. The king recognizes the reason that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego disobeyed his law. What was the reason?
2. Review the king’s declaration in 2:47. Why do you think he was so surprised that the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego could deliver them?
3. What was the king’s decree for the people in 3:29?
4. What did the king do for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?
5. In these actions, how do you see the fulfillment of the principle Joseph states about God in Genesis 50:20?
Chapter 4: Daniel Interprets Another Dream
It is recommended that you read the entire chapter to begin, then review the scripture listed for each day.
Day 1 – 4:1-9
1. To whom did Nebuchadnezzar send his message?
2. From verse 2, what was the purpose for his message?
3. What was different about the king’s request this time, versus his request to interpret his dream in 2:5?
4. Who came before the king to answer his plea?
5. Who was able to interpret the dream?
6. What did the king attribute Daniels’ ability to interpret dreams to in verse 9?
Day 2 – 4:10-18
1. What was the main component of the king’s dream in verse 10?
2. Who benefited from the bounty of this tree? See verse 12.
3. Describe the one who brought the message of what to do with the tree? See verse 13.
4. What was to be done to the tree?
5. How long was this to last?
6. What is the reason for this stated in verse 17?
Day 3 – 4:19-27
1. What was Daniel’s reaction as he heard the dream and understood what it meant?
2. Who did the tree in the king’s dream represent?
3. Personalize Daniel’s description of the tree in verses 20-21. In other words, from the symbolism, how would you describe the characteristics attributed to the king?
4. Why do you think Daniel repeated what the king had told him about his dream?
5. From verse 24, who had ordained what would happen to the king?
6. Describe what would happen to him.
7. What was Daniel’s advice to the king in verse 27 to stop the event described from happening?
Day 4 – 4:28-33
1. How long was it before the prophesy of the king’s dream occurred?
2. Why do you think God waited this long?
3. How would verse 30 be offensive to God?
4. What did Nebuchadnezzar have to learn before his kingdom would be restored to him? See verse 32.
5. Describe an instance that you, or someone you know of, had a similar experience, in other words a lesson from God needed to be learned through trials.
Day 5 – 4:34-37
1. What did Nebuchadnezzar do after his sanity returned?
2. How does this demonstrate that he learned the lesson God had for him?
3. How did God bless Nebuchadnezzar?
4. What differences do you think his declaration in verse 37 will make in the way he leads his life and kingdom?
Chapter 5: Writing on the Wall
It is recommended that you read the entire chapter to begin, then review the scripture listed for each day.
Day 1 – 5:1-4
King Nebuchadnezzar died in approximately 563 BC and Babylon came under new rulers. Belshazzar became king in Approximately 553 BC, probably as a co-ruler with his father. We see from the next chapter that God had been pushed aside.
1. What was King Belshazzar doing in verse 1?
2. What was special about the gold and silver cups Belshazzar wanted to use at his feast? See 1 Kings 7:48-51.
3. In verse 4, what did the people do as they used the cups taken from the temple?
4. How would this have been offensive to God?
5. Can you give an example of how people today misuse the things of God?
Day 2 – 5:5-12
1. What did the people see on the wall?
2. What was the king’s reaction?
3. What did the king do and say after his great fright?
4. After the king’s wise men came and saw the writing on the wall, what was their response?
5. Based on what the queen mother did and said in verses 10-12, what do her actions and words tell you about her?
Day 3 – 5:13-21
1. Why do you think King Belshazzar did not admit knowing about Daniel before the queen spoke to him?
2. To what did the king attribute Daniel’s ability to interpret dreams?
3. What was the history lesson Daniel gave to King Belshazzar?
4. How do you think this is an example of “those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it?
5. Note any example of this from your own life. For personal reflection think about any past lesson you may be currently ignoring. Is there any action you need to take?
Day 4 – 5:22-24
1. What does Daniel say in verse 22 that removes King Belshazzar’s claim to ignorance or innocence?
2. To what did Daniel attribute the act of bringing the cups from the temple?
3. How does Daniel describe the gods the king and his people had been praising?
4. How does Daniel’s God contrast with the god the king and his people praised?
5. Who does Daniel say sent the writing on the wall?
Day 5 – 5:25-31
1. What is the meaning of the three words written on the wall?
a. Mene
b. Tekel
c. Parsin
2. How do you see this proclamation as being consistent with God’s character?
3. How quickly did this prediction come true?
4. Read Isaiah 13:17-19 and Jeremiah 51:11. What had God revealed to these prophets years before?
5. What does this tell you about God’s omniscience?
Chapter 6: Daniel in the Lion's Den
It is recommended that you read the entire chapter to begin, then review the scripture listed for each day.
Day 1 – 6:1-3
1. Darius the Mede now rules Babylon. How did he decide to organize in verse 1?
2. What role did this new ruler give to Daniel?
3. Why do you think this new ruler put his trust in Daniel?
4. In verse 3, how did Daniel prove himself and what was the result?
Day 2 – 6:4-9
1. How did the other administrators feel about Daniel?
2. What did they begin to do and what was their conclusion in verse 5?
3. What scheme did they develop to trap Daniel?
4. Why do you think the king went along with this plan?
Day 3 – 6:10-13
1. What was Daniel’s response upon learning of the new law?
2. What do you think motivated him to do this?
3. Would you do the same thing in similar circumstances? Explain your answer.
4. What does verse 11 reveal about what Daniel was praying for?
5. What did the officials do next in verses 12-13?
Day 4 – 6:14-20
1. What did the king do after he realized Daniel had broken his law?
2. What does verse 14 reveal about the king’s view of Daniel?
3. What did the king do in verse 16?
4. When the king hurried to the lion’s den the next day, why do you think the king had any hope that Daniel could still be alive?
Day 5 – 6:21-28
1. What was Daniel’s explanation to the king for his rescue?
2. What does verse 23 give as the reason no harm came to Daniel?
3. What direction and comfort does this give you in your times of trial?
4. How did the king finally honor Daniel’s God?
Chapter 7: Daniel's Vision, Part 1
It is recommended that you read the entire chapter to begin, then review the scripture listed for each day.
Beginning with chapter 7, the book of Daniel takes a different focus as he begins to recount visions regarding the future things of God. As with John’s visions in Revelation, we see many uses of symbols.
Day 1 – 7:1-6
1. Where did Daniel’s vision take place?
2. What did Daniel see in verse 2-3?
3. Describe the first beast Daniel saw. What happened to it?
4. Describe the second beast Daniel saw. What was it to do?
5. Describe the third beast Daniel saw. What was given to this beast?
Day 2 – 7:7-12
1. What did the fourth beast look like and what did it do?
2. How many horns did it have?
3. What happened with these horns in verse 8? According to 7:24, what do these horns represent?
4. State in your own words what Daniel describes in verse 8.
5. What event is Daniel describing in verses 9-10? See it also in Revelation 20:11-12.
Day 3 – 7:13-20
1. How does what happens with the son of man in verses 13-14 contrast with what happened to the beast described earlier in verse 11?
2. As Daniel asks for an explanation of what he has seen in his dream, what is he told the four beasts represent?
3. Who is given dominion over all and who will rule forever with Him (verse 18), rather than the beasts?
4. What did Daniel ask for an explanation about in verses 19-20?
Day 4 – 7:21-25
1. What was the horn doing in verse 21?
2. What put a stop to this war and what was the result (verse 22)?
3. What will the fourth beast do on the earth?
4. What is Daniel told the ten horns are? What is he told they will do?
5. Describe in your own words the sequence of events from the fourth beast (who is the fourth kingdom or world power) to the king that follows the ten kings.
Day 5 – 7:26-28
1. What will happen to this king who oppresses God’s people?
2. Who will be given the sovereignty, power, and authority over all the kingdoms under heaven?
3. How long will the kingdom of the Most High last?
4. What was Daniel’s reaction to his vision and who did he tell about it?
5. Why do you think Daniel was terrified of his dream?
Chapter 8: Daniel's Vision, Part 2
It is recommended that you read the entire chapter to begin, then review the scripture listed for each day.
Day 1 – 8:1-4
1. How much time had passed since Daniel’s last vision? (See 7:1)
2. What did Daniel see in verse 3 and what was unusual about its horns?
3. According to 8:20, what do these horns represent?
4. In your own words, what were these kingdoms able to do in verse 4 of Daniel’s vision?
Day 2 – 8:5-14
1. What animal did Daniel see next?
2. According to 8:21, what does this animal represent?
3. Describe what this kingdom was able to do.
4. What happens at the height of its power?
5. What was to happen to the Temple in verses 11-12? Also see Daniel 11:31.
6. How long is this to last before the Temple is restored and re-consecrated?
Day 3 – 8:15-19
1. Who was called upon to reveal the meaning of the vision?
2. Who was Gabriel? See Luke 1:19.
3. What did Gabriel tell Daniel the events of the vision were about?
4. What does Gabriel indicate in verse 19 will be the focus of the end of times?
Day 4 – 8:20-23
In verse 20, Gabriel begins to explain Daniel’s dream.
1. What does the two horned ram represent?
2. What does the goat represent?
3. What do the four prominent horns indicate?
4. What happens at the end of their rule?
Day 5 – 8:24-27
1. What will this new ruler do?
2. We are told this ruler becomes very strong but “not by his own power”. What do you think this means?
3. Who will be one of the targets he is working against?
4. Whose power will be responsible for defeating this ruler?
5. In verse 26, what is Daniel instructed to do with his vision and why?
6. What do Daniel’s actions in verse 27 tell you about his vision?
Chapter 9: Gabriel Brings God's Answer to Daniel's Prayer
It is recommended that you read the entire chapter to begin, then review the scripture listed for each day.
Day 1 – 9:1-3
1. How did Daniel learn what Jeremiah’s prophecy was?
2. What was Jeremiah’s prophecy? See Jeremiah 25:11 and 29:10.
3. In verse 3, what did Daniel do after discovering this truth?
4. How do you think this might be an example to us?
5. Have you ever had an experience when reading God’s Word gave you great insight into something occurring in your life and moved you to action? Please describe it.
Day 2 – 9:4-14
1. What was Daniel’s response or reaction in verse 4a?
2. In Daniel’s prayer, what specific actions did he confess to the Lord?
3. What attributes of God did he mention in verse 9?
4. What had God instructed the people through Moses? Read Deuteronomy 28:1-19.
5. Why does Daniel say God brought the disaster on Israel in Daniel 9:14?
Day 3 – 9:15-16
1. How was God’s glory revealed in Egypt? See Exodus 14:15-18 and Jeremiah 32:18-20.
2. How did God’s people bring shame on Him? See Ezekiel 36:16-21.
3. How did their actions cause the Lord to be mocked? See Ezekiel 36:20.
4. What are some ways Christians today can bring shame on God’s name and cause God to be mocked?
5. Examine your own life and, depending on what God reveals, take the opportunity to seek forgiveness or praise Him.
Day 4 – 9:17-19
1. In these verses, Daniel seems to be beseeching a God who is not listening. Also see Psalms 80:3-4 and Jeremiah 7:16-19. Under what circumstances does it seem that God is not listening to our prayers?
2. During these times, what steps should you take? You can use Daniel as an example.
3. In verse 18, on what basis does Daniel plead for an answer?
4. In what way would a blessing on these people show God’s mercy?
5. Have there been times in your life when you have no basis to plead in prayer except the mercy of God? Explain.
Day 5- 9:20-27
1. Who appears before Daniel in verse 21?
2. Why did he come to Daniel?
3. At what point of Daniel’s prayer was he sent to Daniel?
4. From verse 24, what are the six purposes to be accomplished in this seventy sets of seven?
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5. Gabriel goes on to further explain what will happen in the future. In verse 26, what does he say will happen after 62 sets of seven?
6. What will characterize the “very end” as described in verse 26? Also see Mathew 24:4-8.
7. In verse 27, a ruler makes a seven year treaty but breaks it half way through. What does he do?
Chapter 10: A Messenger Comes to Daniel
It is recommended that you read the entire chapter to begin, then review the scripture listed for each day
Day 1 – 10:1
1. What king was reigning at this time and how many years had he been reigning?
2. What had King Cyrus done in the first year of his reign? Read 2 Chronicles 36:22-23.
3. What was the prophecy God had given to Jeremiah in Jeremiah 29:10?
4. Read 2 Chronicles 36:23 again. Who did King Cyrus credit for giving him rule over all the kingdoms of the earth?
5. What did King Cyrus say God had instructed him to do?
6. In Daniel 10:1, what did Daniel understand his vision to be about?
Day 2 – 10:2- 3
1. What had Daniel been doing when this vision came to him?
2. In verse 3, what behavior did Daniel’s mourning consist of?
There are different views of the reason for Daniel’s mourning in these verses.
3. Read the following verses and list why there was mourning and weeping:
a. Ezra 9:1-5
b. Nehemiah 1:1-4
c. Luke 19:41-44
d. 1 Corinthians 5:1-2
4. Read 2 Corinthians 7:8-11. What is the purpose of godly sorrow? What should it lead us to?
5. What is Jesus’ promise to those who mourn in Mathew 5:4?
6. Read Isaiah 40:1-5. What is God’s plan for bringing comfort to Israel?
7. Think about these verses. Make note of anything you believe God is leading you to mourn over today.
Day 3 – 10:4-12
1. Describe the figure that appeared to Daniel at the Tigris River.
There is much debate about who this is that appears to Daniel. Some say it is a powerful angel, others say that it is Jesus Christ.
2. How does this description compare to the appearance to John in Revelation 1:13-15?
3. What was Daniel’s response to this vision in verses 8-9?
4. What did the figure in this vision say to comfort Daniel in verse 11?
5. From verse 12, why did he go to Daniel?
6. What was the essence of the prayer of Daniel?
Day 4 – 10:13-18
1. What blocked this being from coming to Daniel sooner?
2. Who came to relieve him?
3. In verse 14, what reason did he give for appearing to Daniel?
4. What was Daniel’s reaction in verses 15-17?
5. How did the angel encourage Daniel in verses 18-19?
6. What was the result in verse 19b?
Day 5 – 10:20-21
The words of this heavenly being give some insight into the activity in the heavenly realm.
1. What did he say he was returning to?
2. What does that imply about the spiritual unseen battle?
3. Read Ephesians 6:12. Describe how we are also engaged in this battle.
4. Read Ephesians 6:13-18. What is our defense? What must we do to acquire these defenses?
Chapter 11:1-35: Future Events
It is recommended that you read the entire passage to begin, then review the scripture listed for each day.
Day 1 – 11:1-5
1. Review the purpose of Daniel’s heavenly visitor. From 10:21 and 11:2, why did he come to Daniel?
2. What was the year of Daniel’s vision according to 10:1?
Note: This makes the year of Daniel’s vision to be 536 BC.
3. What was to happen in Persia after King Cyrus, according to verse 11:2?
History records the following rulers after King Cyrus:
Cambyses 525-522BC
Pseudo Smerdis 522-521
Darius I Hystaspes 521-486
Xerxes I 486-465
4. According to verses 3-4, what will happen to the king who comes to power after those in verse 2?
According to history recorded in 1 Maccabees 1 and other sources, Alexander the Great defeated Darius III between 334-331BC and added Persia to his vast empire. After Alexander the Great died in 323, Alexander’s generals divided his empire, which form four parts by 301BC.
5. From verse 5, who will increase in power next?
Day 2 – 11:6-26
1. From verse 6, who will form an alliance?
2. What appears to happen to that alliance in verse 9?
3. As you read of the back and forth conflicts between the south and the north, what are your thoughts on God’s sovereignty in regards to these events? Read Isaiah 31:8 and Jeremiah 46:9-10.
4. How does that impact how you view the worldwide events of today?
Day 3 – 11:27-28
1. For what purposes do the king of the south and the north meet together in verse 27?
2. What is their true intent?
3. In verse 28, who will be in the path of destruction of the king of the north?
4. In 9:2, Daniel had realized from reading Jeremiah that the time of Jerusalem’s captivity would be 70 years. What was Daniel’s hope and prayer at that time? See 9:17.
5. What do the events of Daniel 11 tell us about Israel’s fate in contrast to Daniel’s hope that they would be restored to their land and God’s blessing?
Day 4 – 11:29-30
1. In verse 30, who does the king of the north vent his anger against?
2. He rewards some insiders who help in his vicious attacks. Who does he reward, or show favor to, in verse 30b?
3. What do you think it meant to forsake God’s covenant?
4. What does it look like to forsake God’s covenant today and what is the result?
Day 5 – 11:31-35
1. What will this king do at the Temple?
2. Describe the two different types of people he will encounter there in verse 32.
3. What will some wise leaders do at this time?
4. What do you think this wise instruction will consist of?
5. In verse 35, what will happen to many of these wise people and what will the end result be?
6. Read Isaiah 48:10. God desires us to be pure before Him and sometimes uses suffering in order to refine us. How have you experienced God doing this in your own life?
Chapter 11:36-45 - Chapter 12: The Coming End
It is recommended that you read the entire passage to begin, then review the scripture listed for each day.
Day 1 – 11:36-45
1. How does this king view himself in relation to God?
2. According to verse 38, what god will he worship?
3. According to verse 36b, how long will his rule last?
4. How is his behavior similar to what we see in 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 and Revelation 13:5-6?
5. What nation is the main target of verse 41?
Day 2 – 12:1
1. What is the task of the archangel Michael in verse 1?
2. From Jude 1:9, how powerful is Michael and what was his task there?
3. From Revelation 12:7-9, what did Michael do?
4. What does this tell you about God’s on-going watch care over the nation of Israel?
5. What will occur after Michael arises according to Daniel 12:1?
6. Who will be rescued at that time?
Day 3 – 12:2
1. In verse 2 we see a resurrection from the dead. What are the two destinies given for those who come alive?
2. Which of these destinies would fall under the “rescue” mentioned in verse 1?
3. Read Ezekiel 37 to get another picture of God’s plan for Israel and answer the following:
a. What would the dry bones be representative of?
b. What is the question of verse 3?
c. In verse 10, what was the result of the breath breathed on them?
d. From verse 22-23, what will God do to the divided nation?
e. Who will be their everlasting king and dwell among them forever?
4. In what way does Ezekiel’s account correspond to Daniels’ vision of the dead rising at the end times?
Day 4 – 12:3-4
1. From verse 3, who will shine at this time?
2. What is wisdom according to these verses: Psalm 14:2; Ephesians 1:17; and James 3:13, and how do we get it?
3. What does it mean to lead someone to righteousness?
4. Can we do this today and what does it look like?
5. Daniel was told to seal up the book until the time of the end. Read Revelation 22:10. What was the contrast of what John was told and why was he told differently from Daniel?
Day 5 – 12:5-13
1. What question was asked in verse 6 by the one dressed in white standing by the river?
2. What was the answer given in verse 7?
3. What event will finally bring an end to this period according to verse 7b?
4. According to verse 10, what will be the result of the trials?
5. Verse 11 gives further explanation of the time, times, and half a time from verse 7. Convert the 1290 days to months and years, using the lunar month of 30 days. What happens in Revelation 11:2-3 during this same time frame?
6. According to Daniel 12:11, what is the event that begins the countdown?
7. What is Daniel told to do in verse 13?
8. What comforting, personal words are given to Daniel in verse 13?
9. How does this differ from Jesus’ final instructions to us in Acts 1:7-8?
10. From the study of Daniel, how do you see God at work today? Describe how that should impact your life.