BIBLE READING PLANNER

Daniel was one of the captive Jewish princes taken to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon.

His inspired book is a blend of prophetic dreams and exciting events showing God's care for His people.

THE KING'S DREAM

God gave Nebuchadnezzar a dream portraying the history of certain world empires that were to come, the first being the Babylonian empire. Following this empire, a series of other empires would come each in turn dominating the land of Israel.  In the last days a final confederation of nations would come into being and oppose the returned Lord Jesus. At this time man's dominion would be finally broken and the last empire, which is the Kingdom of God, would be established. The Kingdom of God will grow to fill the whole earth and never end. The rest of the prophecy of Daniel develops this theme.

DAILY NOTES

SUNDAY - Daniel 2 - The present kingdoms of man will be replaced by the Kingdom of God (verse 44) which will stand for ever.

MONDAY - Daniel 3 - We must only worship God. The courage which comes through faith will enable us to face anything which man can do to us (verses 17-18).

TUESDAY - Daniel 5 - The kingdoms of man (like Babylon) are 'weighed in the balances and found wanting' (verse 27). They will be replaced.

WEDNESDAY - Daniel 6 - Daniel's experiences pointed forward to those of Jesus Christ who was put in a sealed tomb (verse 17) but God saved him also.

THURSDAY - Daniel 7 - The kingdoms of man are like beasts, in God's eyes. God will set up His own Kingdom (verses 14, 27).

FRIDAY - Daniel 9 - Despite Israel's sin God promised a Messiah and Saviour (verses 25-26) in swift response to Daniel's prayer (verse 21).