The book of Daniel is considered the Revelation of the Old Testament. As the last major prophet in our Bible, Daniel is seen as a signpost pointing to the Savior. He was taken in the first wave of the exile (605 BC) at the age of 15, and spent his life in exile watching kings come and go. He stayed faithful to God throughout his life, and was used to show God’s sovereignty. Sovereignty is defined as “the exercising of God’s power over His creation.”

To see a great overview of this challenging book, watch the summary of Daniel in The Bible Project here.

Chapters 1-6    Daniel and Friends

Chapters 7-12  Daniel’s Visions and Prayer

Daniel and his friends were challenged to compromise their beliefs and bow down to the gods of the Babylonians. They stood their ground and had faith in their Lord. Risking death, they never compromised and God honored their faithfulness. Daniel was led into exile at age 15, but did not encounter the Lion’s Den until the age of about 80. He lived a lifetime in a context that mocked His God. He never wavered.