Daniel 2 & 7

Question 1

What is the main focus of Daniel ch 2?

Answer 1

Nebuchadnezzar’s dream

Question 2

In what century was Daniel written?

Answer 2

6th Century BC

Question 3

Which verses in Dan 2 discusses the four kingdoms in symbols?

Answer 3

Dan 2: 26-45

Question 4

What are the symbols and what do they represent in Dan 2

Answer 4

Head of Gold- Babylon
Arms and chest of silver- Medio-Persia

Belly and thighs of brass- Greece
Legs of Iron- Rome
Feet of iron and clay- modern Europe

Stone- represents eternal kingdom that will be established

Question 4

Which two kingdoms are explicitly names in ch 2?

Answer 4

Babylon- Thou oh king art head of gold- vs 37

Eternal kingdom- vs 44

Question 5

Which chapters of Daniel are the other 2 kingdoms explicitly mentioned? (Rome not explicitly mentioned)

Answer 5

Medio-Persia: Dan 8:20
Greece: Dan 8: 21

Question 6

Which kingdom in Daniel ch 2 has constant power?

Answer 6

Rome- Iron goes from legs to feet

Question 7

Prayer preceded…

Answer 7

Revelation and interpretation

Question 8

Daniel’s actions show 4 principles

Answer 8

Wisdom resides in God

God controls time seasons nations and powers

God reveals the deep hidden thing in life- so you don’t need to fear

God answers the prayers of His people and is trustworthy

Question 9

Where is the interpretation of Daniel’s dream found?

Answer 9

Dan 2: 37-45

Question 10

T/F How Daniel is interpreted fits the historicists view- that history will repeat itself- history has implications for the future

Answer 10

True

Question 11

How are the kingdoms interpreted in Dan 7

Answer 11

Babylon- Liion with 4 wings

Med &Per- Bear with ribs in mouth

Greece- Leopard with eagles wings

Rome- Nondescript beast- (as it spans pagan and papal rome- no one animal can describe it)

Question 12

What are the parallels of Dan 2 &7

Answer 12

Cover same time span

Kingdoms as symbols: metals vs beasts

Same number of kingdoms

Both emphasize the last kingdom.

Both also point out final kingdom, the eternal one.

Question 13

Daniel Intro- Daniel is described as an apocalyptic prophecy

Answer 13

That term refers to a form coded/ esoteric language used by resistance movements which were persecuted for their religious beliefs.

Question 14

Note about Dan and Rev

Answer 14

You will notice that both Daniel and Revelation are laced with Alien creatures and mysterious cryptic symbols, making them difficult to comprehend.​

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However, once you get the hang of it is not as esoteric and incoherent or incomprehensive as first appears.​

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These books unveil the cosmic conflict raging between good and evil, the Creator and the Deceiver, and the plan to move human history, as we know it, to a close

Question 15

What do these books define?

Answer 15

These books define the purpose of history, while providing warnings and promises to God’s people.

They define the purpose of history and makes it clear that God is in control.

Question 16

What do these prophetic messages imply?

Answer 16

The messages is simply this, there are only two choices, which are mutually exclusive, you are either on God’s side ( will receive the seal of God) or you are on the side of His enemy ( to receive the mark of the Beast or the Antichrist). Obedience vs. disobedience