BABYLONIAN EMPIRE
out of the mountain
without hands -
Christ's coming kingdom.
MEDO-PERSIAN EMPIRE
GRECIAN EMPIRE
ROMAN EMPIRE
The present-day world
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.
God gave Nebuchadnezzar a dream portraying a history of a series of kingdoms or empires, the last being the Kingdom of God. The rest of the prophecy of Daniel develops this theme.
| Head of Gold
BABYLONIAN EMPIRE |
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The stone cut
out of the mountain without hands - Christ's coming kingdom. |
| Breast and Arms of Silver
MEDO-PERSIAN EMPIRE |
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| Belly and Thighs of Brass
GRECIAN EMPIRE |
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| Legs of Iron
ROMAN EMPIRE |
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| Feet of Iron and Clay
The present-day world |
| 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 men (like Babylon) are "weighed in the balances and found wanting" (verse 27). Ultimately, 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 men 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). |
| SATURDAY
Daniel 12 |
God's people will be delivered (verse 1); there will be a resurrection and judgment (verse 2). |