King Nebuchadnezzar has a troubling dream he cannot remember. He summons his wise men to interpret it, but they fail. Facing execution, Daniel and his friends pray for God's intervention. Miraculously, Daniel recalls the dream: a giant statue made of various metals, ultimately destroyed by a stone cut without human hands. Daniel interprets the dream, revealing it signifies the rise and fall of successive kingdoms, culminating in an everlasting kingdom established by God. Nebuchadnezzar, impressed by Daniel's wisdom and God's power, elevates him to a high position. This chapter emphasizes God's sovereignty over history and foreshadows the ultimate triumph of his kingdom.
Over time certain books, that were never part of the Hebrew canon, began to be quoted as authoritative by some early Christians. For a...
We wrap up the book of 1 Corinthians by exploring the context in which it is written and its importance in understanding early Christianity....
We wrap up the book of Daniel by exploring the use of symbolism in the Bible and then examining ten symbols that are introduced...
