DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN
A Remarkable Foreshadowing of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Two powerful Bible studies | Daniel Chapter 6 | Discovering Christ in the Old Testament
Could the extraordinary story of Daniel in the lions’ den reveal far more than we first imagine?
Join us for this fascinating
two-part Bible study series, as we explore the remarkable parallels between the prophet Daniel’s experience in the lions’ den and the
condemnation, death, burial and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Often remembered simply as a story of faith and miraculous deliverance, Daniel chapter 6 contains an extraordinary prophetic pattern that points forward to the work of the Messiah.
Through careful comparison of Scripture with Scripture, these two presentations uncover the connections between
Daniel’s unjust condemnation, his descent into the sealed den, his miraculous deliverance at dawn, and the ultimate triumph of Jesus Christ over sin and death.
📖 TALK 1
Descent to the Den: A Type of the Condemned Messiah
An innocent man. A jealous conspiracy. An unchangeable law. A sentence of death.
Discover how the circumstances surrounding Daniel’s condemnation foreshadow the suffering and death of Jesus Christ.
Just as Daniel was blameless yet betrayed by jealous rulers, so Jesus was delivered into the hands of those who sought His destruction.
We explore the remarkable similarities between the two accounts, including the plotting of enemies, the reluctant involvement of earthly rulers, the demands of the law, and the sealing of Daniel’s den — a striking parallel with Christ’s burial in the sealed tomb.
Could Daniel’s descent into the lions’ den be a prophetic picture of Christ entering the grave?
📖 TALK 2
Deliverance at Dawn: A Type of the Risen Messiah
The stone was sealed. Death appeared certain. But God had the final word.
The story does not end in the darkness of the den!
Discover how Daniel’s miraculous deliverance at dawn provides a remarkable foreshadowing of
the resurrection and vindication of Jesus Christ.
Just as Daniel emerged alive and unharmed because he was found innocent before God, so Christ, the perfectly righteous Son of God, was raised from the dead, having overcome the power of the grave.
We also examine the judgment of Daniel’s accusers and the extraordinary decree of King Darius, proclaimed throughout his kingdom, which anticipates the worldwide proclamation of the Gospel and the triumph of God's purpose through His Son.
From condemnation to vindication, from darkness to deliverance, from the grave to everlasting life!
✨ Why Watch This Series?
These presentations will help you:
- Discover Christ in the Old Testament through the remarkable patterns preserved in Daniel chapter 6.
- Understand biblical typology and how historical events can foreshadow the work of the Messiah.
- Explore the significance of Christ’s death and resurrection through fresh comparisons with the experience of Daniel.
- Appreciate the harmony of Scripture, revealing God's consistent purpose throughout the Old and New Testaments.
- Strengthen your confidence in the Bible as the inspired Word of God, pointing towards His ultimate purpose with the earth.
📜 One Chapter. Two Remarkable Studies. One Glorious Hope.
Daniel was delivered from the lions. Jesus Christ was raised from the dead. And through His victory, the hope of everlasting life is offered to all who believe.
Whether you are discovering these connections for the first time or have studied the Scriptures for many years, we invite you to join us as we explore this remarkable testimony to
God's power, righteousness and saving purpose through Jesus Christ.
Open your Bible at Daniel chapter 6 and discover the extraordinary story within the story!
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation="none"]2 Chronicles 24 tells us that Joash was 7 years old when he begins to reign and that he rules for 40 years. Jehoiadah chose two wives for Joash and the king then produces sons and daughters. Joash decides to repair the temple and urges the unresponsive Levites to collect funds in the cities of Judah. The Levites had been impoverished by the ravages of Athaliah. A chest is made and the redemption tax of the Law of Moses is reinstated. The tax was collected in a specially made and dedicated chest. When the chest was full it was emptied and craftsmen who were employed to repair the temple and refurnish its utensils were paid from this box. No account was required of the tradesmen who dealt faithfully. At 130 years of age the faithful Jehoiadah dies and is buried and honoured in Jerusalem. Tragically, after the high priest's death the princes abandon their God and again turn to serve idols. Jehoiadah's son Zechariah condemns this evil and was stoned in the Temple court by Joash's command (this may be the incident referred to by our Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 23 verses 34-36). At the end of the year the Syrian army comes against Judah and at that time Joash's servants slay him as recompense for the evil done to Zechariah. The people of Judah replaced Joash with Amaziah Joash's son. Daniel 5 occurs in BC537 - the night Babylon fell to the Medo-Persians, Babylon is ruled by Belshazzar the son of Nabonidus who is on an expedition and is absent from his city. Babylon is suffering under the dissolute rule of Belshazzar. The Babylonians believed their city to be impregnable. However, the mode of its capture and the name of the victorious general were all told in the prophecy of Isaiah 44 verses 26-45:2 - read aloud, pause and ponder. Belshazzar, Babylon's deputy ruler in the absence of his father Nabonidus seeks to desecrate the vessels that had been taken from Yahweh's temple in Jerusalem. Whilst in the process of a drunken feast honouring the Chaldean gods a mysterious hand comes and writes upon the wall. The hand covers the writing. Belshazzar becomes incontinent due to fear. When the king's wise men cannot read the writing the queen mother asks for Daniel, who was known as Belteshazzar. Daniel castigates king Belshazzar and spells out the lessons that the Almighty had taught to Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar's grandfather. The hand is removed and Daniel reads the Aramaic text and interprets the writing: "Mene, Mene, Tekel, Parsin" ESV Read the meaning of those words in verses 26-28. The Aramaic gematria (assigning numerical values to letters and words) of the expression above is 2,520. Interestingly this is the time period which had been prophesied to Nebuchadnezzar for the kingdom of men in Daniel 4:16, 23-25. Daniel is promoted as promised by Belshazzar and king Belshazzar slain by the Persians. The Babylonian Empire was overthrown by Cyrus in the year BC 537 as Isaiah the prophet had prophesied in chapter 45 verses 1-6. In Acts 3 we have the healing of the crippled man, who was lame from birth and more than 40 years old (4:22). This healing has many parallels with the testy of the crippled man at the pool of Bethesda in John 5. The crippled man represents Israel and their inability to walk before their God. Peter commands the lame man to fix his gaze on them, which he does expecting alms. The crippled man receives far greater -he receives healing and discipleship. And walking, and leaping, and praising God he enters the templewith Peter and John. Remarkable words of witness follow with the testimony of Peter that there is noother name given under heaven by which salvation can come than our Lord Jesus Christ. Buddhism, Hinduism and all other isms cannot save. Our Lord was the stone rejected by men, but chosen and precious to God (Psalm 118:22). Peter outlines in verses 19-26 what they must do. The rulers sendofficers in chapter 4 to arrest Peter and John. Note that the number of disciples had now reached 5,000. They were examined by the Counsel and commanded to refrain from preaching Christ Jesus. TheApostles' response is that: "We cannot cease from doing what the Almighty has commanded us". Peter and John are threatened and released. Upon joining their fellow believers, the two Apostles together withtheir assembled brothers praise the LORD and in prayer speak of what had just happened as being a fulfilment of Psalm 2. Their Sovereign's response to their prayer is a shaking of the house they were in. God is further demonstrating His power in support of their testimony. This was given as yet another
endorsement by their God of His guarantee to support his ecclesia's faithful testimony. The spirit of unity and community is spoken of in verses 32-37. Oh, for such a spirit among believers today!
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