Course Description - A prophetic look at the book of Daniel

1. A Trio of Triplets and Introduction
2. Daniel is Practical and Prophetic
3. Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream and Time of the Gentiles
4. Daniel’s Dream and Times of the Gentiles
5. Fall of the Babylonian Empire
6. The “Little Horn” of Daniel 7 and Daniel 8
7. Daniel’s 70 Weeks
8. Daniel’s 70th Week
9. Angels and Bible Prophecy
10. Five Personalities of Prophecy / At the End of Time

SCOPE OF THE COURSE

Ten class periods will be used to examine the book of Daniel. An outline will be given to the students that will help them understand the purpose of this prophetic book and its contents. Background necessary to understand the book, such as author, addresses, and the occasion of the book will be discussed. The student will also develop an understanding of how these messages help us to determine where we are on God's timeline for the last days.

GOALS

In exams and assignments the students will be expected to:

1. Recite the outline given in class.
2. Take notes for each session, to be graded by teacher at end of course.
3. Be able to explain the importance of God's message to Christian people as it relates to the events of today.
4. Identify the author, purpose of writing, and recipients.
5. Read all assignments.

ASSIGNMENTS

Reading:

Each student will be required to read the Book of Daniel two times and read “The Most High God” by Renald Showers prior to completion of this course.

Paper:

Paper to be submitted at completion of course. The length of the final paper at the end of the course will be given to you by the instructor at time of course

Required Reading:

• The Book of Daniel in the Holy Bible
• Showers, Renald, The Most High God. Bellmawr, New Jersey: Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry, Inc. 1982. (available at ProphecyBoostore.com)

Recommended Bibliography

• Anderson, Robert. The Coming Prince. London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1881. Reprint. Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1975.
• Baldwin, Joyce G. Daniel: An Introduction and Commentary. The Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 1978.
• Campbell, Donald K. Daniel: Decoder of Dreams. Wheaton, Ill.: SP Publications, Victor Books, 1977.
• Culver, Robert D. Daniel and the Latter Days. Rev. ed. Chicago: Moody Press, 1977. ____________. The Histories and Prophecies of Daniel. Winona Lake, Ind.: BMH Books, 1980.
• McDowell, Josh. Daniel in the Critic’s Den. San Bernardino, Calif.: Here’s Life Publishers, 1979.
• Price, Walter K. In the Final Days. Chicago: Moody Press, 1977.
• Walvoord, John F. Daniel: The Key to Prophetic Revelation. Chicago: Moody Press, 1971.
• Wilson, Robert Dick. Studies in the Book of Daniel. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1979.
• Wiseman, D.J., et al. Notes on Some Problems in the Book of Daniel. London: Tyndale Press, 1965.
• Wood, Leon. A Commentary on Daniel. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1973.
• __________. Daniel: A Study Guide. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1975.

For your reference, here is an archived previous version of this course.

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LESSON 1 – “A Trio of Triplets and Introduction”

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• Trio of Triplets
• Introduction to the Book Daniel’s Chronological Order

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LESSON 2 – “Daniel is Practical and Prophetic”

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• Daniel’s Prophetic Passages
• Daniel 2 – Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream
• Daniel 7 – Daniel’s Dream
• Daniel 9 – Daniel’s 70 Weeks
• Daniel 11 – Five Prophetic Personalities
• Daniel’s Practical Passages
• Daniel 1 - Purposed
• Daniel 3 - Protected
• Daniel 4 - Pride
• Daniel 6 - Prayer

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LESSON 3 – “Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream and Time of the Gentiles”

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• Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream
• Daniel’s Gift of Interpretation
• “In the Days of These Kings”

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LESSON 4 – “Daniel’s Dream and Times of the Gentiles”

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• Winged Lion
• Bear with Ribs in His Mouth
• Four Headed Leopard
• Awesome Beast with 10 Horns
• The “Little Horn”

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LESSON 5 – “Fall of the Babylonian Empire”

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• Belshazzar’s Blasphemy
• Belshazzar’s Vision
• Medo-Persian Invasion
• Belshazzar’s Death

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LESSON 6 – “The “Little Horn” of Daniel 7 and Daniel 8”

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• The “Little Horn” of Daniel 7:8
• The “Little Horn” of Daniel 8:9

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LESSON 7 – “Daniel’s 70 Weeks”

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• Daniel’s Quiet Time – Daniel 9:1-2
• Daniel’s Confession – Daniel 9:3-23
• Daniel’s 70 Weeks – Daniel 9:24-27
• Daniel’s Time for the Messiah – Daniel 9:28-29

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LESSON 8 – “Daniel’s 70th Week”

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• A Tyrant
• A Treaty
• A Temple

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LESSON 9 – “Angels and Bible Prophecy”

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• Daniel’s Fast and Prayer – Daniel 10:1-4
• Daniel’s Face to Face with Jesus – Daniel 10:4-11
• Daniel’s Reasons for Studying Bible Prophecy – Daniel 10:12
  • The Prince of Persia – Daniel 10:13
  • The Prince of Greece – Daniel 10:20

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LESSON 10 – “Five Personalities of Prophecy / At the End of Time”

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• King Ahasuerus – Daniel 11:1-2
• Alexander the Great – Daniel 11:3-4
• Antiochus the Great – Daniel 11:5-20
• Antiochus Epiphanes – Daniel 11:21-35
• Antichrist – Daniel 11:36-39


• Alignment of the Nations – Daniel 11: 40-45
• Time of the End – Daniel 11:35, 40; Daniel 12:4

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FINAL PROJECT (25 percent)

Develop a timeline, in a ten page paper setting the sequence of events in Daniel, chronologically. Include both Scriptural and historical references to support this line.

FINAL EXAMINATION (25 percent) (Student may be exempt by maintaining an "A" average on deliverables and final project.)

The final examination will be open book and the questions used will be taken directly from the weekly Study Questions.

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