The Fall and the Exile
- When
- c. 605–536 BC, in Babylon
- Written by
- Daniel
- Chapters
- 12
The big idea
Faithful exiles stay true in a pagan court, and God shows that his kingdom outlasts every empire. One like a son of man receives an everlasting dominion.
Themes
- Faithfulness under pressure
- The son of man
- God rules over kings
- The everlasting kingdom
Memory verse
If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king.
Key passages
- 1Daniel’s resolve
- 3The fiery furnace
- 6The lions’ den
- 7:13–14One like the son of man
- 9:1–19Daniel’s prayer of confession
Links to other Scripture
- Matthew 26:64Coming in the clouds
- Mark 13:14The abomination of desolation
- Revelation 13The beasts
- Hebrews 11:33–34Stopped the mouths of lions
Read the text
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Notes from
Chapters
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Journal prompts
Keep a journal or notebook for your study. Write your answers there, in your own words.
- Where do you see Christ in this book?
- Daniel decided in his heart not to defile himself. What line have you decided in advance not to cross?
- Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego said God could save them, “but if not…” What would faith look like if he does not do what you ask?
- Daniel prayed three times a day and kept praying when it became dangerous. What prayer rhythm could you keep?
- In one sentence, this book is about…