On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the bank of the great river, the Tigris, On the twenty-fourth dayThis phrase marks a specific point in time, emphasizing the precision and historical context of the events described. The twenty-fourth day of the first month, Nisan, in the Hebrew calendar, is significant as it follows the Passover, a time of remembrance and deliverance for the Israelites. This timing suggests a period of reflection and spiritual significance, aligning with Daniel's experiences of visions and divine encounters. of the first month
The first month, Nisan, is a time of new beginnings in the Jewish calendar, marking the start of the religious year. It is a period associated with the Passover and the Exodus from Egypt, symbolizing liberation and God's faithfulness. This context underscores the theme of deliverance and divine intervention present in Daniel's visions, as God continues to reveal His plans and purposes to His people. as I was standing
Daniel's posture of standing indicates readiness and attentiveness. In biblical narratives, standing often signifies a position of receiving or witnessing something significant. Daniel's stance suggests his preparedness to receive divine revelation, highlighting his role as a prophet and intermediary between God and His people. on the bank of the great river
The mention of the "bank" suggests a place of transition and boundary, where land meets water. Rivers in biblical times were often seen as symbols of life, sustenance, and divine provision. The "great river" here is the Tigris, one of the major rivers of the ancient Near East, which held geographical and economic importance. This setting underscores the magnitude of the vision Daniel is about to receive, as it occurs in a place of both natural and spiritual significance. the Tigris
The Tigris River, known in Hebrew as "Hiddekel," is one of the two great rivers of Mesopotamia, alongside the Euphrates. It is mentioned in the context of the Garden of Eden in Genesis, linking it to the origins of humanity and God's creation. The Tigris' historical and geographical significance as a lifeline for ancient civilizations adds weight to the vision Daniel receives, suggesting that God's message is not only for Israel but has implications for the broader world. This setting reinforces the theme of God's sovereignty over nations and history, a central message in the book of Daniel. Persons / Places / Events 1. DanielA prophet and a man of God who is receiving a vision. Known for his faithfulness and wisdom, Daniel is a key figure in the Babylonian and Persian empires. 2. The Tigris RiverOne of the great rivers of Mesopotamia, significant in the ancient world. It serves as the setting for Daniel's vision, symbolizing a place of revelation and divine encounter. 3. The Twenty-Fourth Day of the First MonthThis timing is significant as it falls shortly after the Passover, a period of reflection and remembrance of God's deliverance. Teaching Points The Importance of Timing in God's RevelationsGod's timing is perfect, and His revelations often come at significant moments in our lives. Reflect on how God has spoken to you during pivotal times. The Significance of Place in Spiritual EncountersJust as Daniel was by the Tigris, God often uses specific locations to reveal His plans. Consider the places where you have felt God's presence most strongly. Faithfulness in WaitingDaniel's vision came after a period of fasting and prayer. Our spiritual disciplines prepare us to receive God's messages. God's Sovereignty Over NationsThe setting by the Tigris, a major river in a powerful empire, reminds us of God's sovereignty over all nations and His plans that transcend human history. The Role of Prophets in God's PlanDaniel's experience underscores the role of prophets in communicating God's will. Reflect on how God uses people today to speak His truth. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the timing of Daniel's vision (after Passover) enhance your understanding of God's deliverance in your own life? 2. What significance does the Tigris River hold in the context of Daniel's vision, and how can this inform your understanding of God's presence in specific places? 3. In what ways can you prepare yourself spiritually to receive God's revelations, as Daniel did through fasting and prayer? 4. How does the setting of Daniel's vision by a major river in an ancient empire remind you of God's sovereignty in today's world? 5. Reflect on a time when God used a specific person to communicate His will to you. How does this relate to the role of prophets like Daniel in the Bible? Connections to Other Scriptures Exodus 12The timing of Daniel's vision is shortly after Passover, connecting to the theme of deliverance and God's faithfulness to His people. Revelation 1Similar to Daniel, John receives a vision while in a specific location, highlighting the importance of setting in divine revelations. Genesis 2The Tigris River is mentioned as one of the rivers flowing from Eden, symbolizing life and God's provision. People Belteshazzar, Cyrus, Daniel, Javan, MichaelPlaces Greece, Persia, Tigris River, UphazTopics Bank, Four-and-twentieth, Fourth, Hiddekel, Month, River, Standing, Tigris, Twentieth, Twenty, Twenty-fourthDictionary of Bible Themes Daniel 10:4-5 4260 rivers and streams Library November 15. "Oh, Man of Desires" (Margin) (Dan. x. 11).
"Oh, man of desires" (margin) (Dan. x. 11). This was the divine character given to Daniel of old. It is translated in our version, "O man, greatly beloved." But it literally means "O man of desires!" This is a necessary element in all spiritual forces. It is one of the secrets of effectual prayer, "What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them." The element of strong desire gives momentum to our purposes and prayers. Indifference is an unwholesome condition; indolence and …
Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth Daniel's Band
"O Daniel, a man greatly beloved."--Daniel 10:11. It did not do Daniel any harm to know that he was greatly beloved of God; or else he would not have received that information from heaven. Some people are always afraid that, if Christian people obtain full assurance, and receive a sweet sense of divine love, they will grow proud, and be carried away with conceit. Do not you have any such fear for other people, and especially do not be afraid of it for yourselves. I know of no greater blessing that …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 38: 1892 Elucidations.
I. (Greater licence, p. 104.) In this treatise, which is designed to justify the extremes of Montanistic fasts, Tertullian's genius often surprises us by his ingenuity. This is one of the instances where the forensic orator comes out, trying to outflank and turn the position of an antagonist who has gained an advantage. The fallacy is obvious. Kaye cites, in comparison, a passage [1125] from "The Apparel of Women," and another [1126] from "The Exhortation to Chastity." He remarks, "Were we required …
Tertullian—On Fasting. In Opposition to the Psychics Youthful Confessors
'But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. 9. Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs. 10. And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink; for why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Difference Between Union and Rapture. What Rapture Is. The Blessing it is to the Soul. The Effects of It.
1. I wish I could explain, with the help of God, wherein union differs from rapture, or from transport, or from flight of the spirit, as they speak, or from a trance, which are all one. [1] I mean, that all these are only different names for that one and the same thing, which is also called ecstasy. [2] It is more excellent than union, the fruits of it are much greater, and its other operations more manifold; for union is uniform in the beginning, the middle, and the end, and is so also interiorly. …
Teresa of Avila—The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus How to Make Use of Christ as the Truth, when Error Prevaileth, and the Spirit of Error Carrieth Many Away.
There is a time when the spirit of error is going abroad, and truth is questioned, and many are led away with delusions. For Satan can change himself into an angel of light, and make many great and fairlike pretensions to holiness, and under that pretext usher in untruths, and gain the consent of many unto them; so that in such a time of temptation many are stolen off their feet, and made to depart from the right ways of God, and to embrace error and delusions instead of truth. Now the question is, …
John Brown (of Wamphray)—Christ The Way, The Truth, and The Life A Sight of the Crowned Christ
(Revelation, Chapter i.) "Since mine eyes were fixed on Jesus, I've lost sight of all beside, So enchained my spirit's vision, Looking at the Crucified." "The Lord Christ passed my humble cot: I knew him, yet I knew him not; But as I oft had done before, I hurried through my narrow door To touch His garment's hem. "He drew me to a place apart From curious crowd and noisy mart; And as I sat there at His feet I caught the thrill of His heart-beat Beyond His garment's hem. "Rare was the bread He broke …
by S. D. Gordon—Quiet Talks on the Crowned Christ of Revelation Departed Saints Fellow Servants with those yet on Earth.
"I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets." That the saints do not remain insensible, while their bodies are in the dull, but become angels, * see and serve God and bear his messages, and minister to the heirs of salvation, hath been argued from several considerations, in the preceding discourse; but we chiefly depend on revelation. The text and several other scriptures, we conceive to be our purpose, and sufficient to establish our theory, and that the same is illustrated and confirmed …
Andrew Lee et al—Sermons on Various Important Subjects The Doctrine of Satan.
I. HIS EXISTENCE AND PERSONALITY. 1. EXISTENCE. 2. PERSONALITY. II. HIS PLACE AND POWER. 1. A MIGHTY ANGEL. 2. PRINCE OF POWER OF THE AIR. 3. GOD OF THIS WORLD. 4. HEAD OF KINGDOM OF DARKNESS. 5. SOVEREIGN OVER DEATH. III. HIS CHARACTER. 1. ADVERSARY. 2. DIABOLOS. 3. WICKED ONE. 4. TEMPTER. IV. OUR ATTITUDE TOWARDS SATAN. 1. LIMITED POWER OF SATAN. 2. RESIST HIM. V. HIS DESTINY. 1. A CONQUERED ENEMY. 2. UNDER ETERNAL CURSE. VI. DEMONS. THE DOCTRINE OF SATAN. Throughout the Scriptures Satan is set …
Rev. William Evans—The Great Doctrines of the Bible Annunciation to Zacharias of the Birth of John the Baptist.
(at Jerusalem. Probably b.c. 6.) ^C Luke I. 5-25. ^c 5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judæa [a Jewish proselyte, an Idumæan or Edomite by birth, founder of the Herodian family, king of Judæa from b.c. 40 to a.d. 4, made such by the Roman Senate on the recommendation of Mark Antony and Octavius Cæsar], a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course [David divided the priests into twenty-four bodies or courses, each course serving in rotation one week in the temple …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Of a Private Fast.
That we may rightly perform a private fast, four things are to be observed:--First, The author; Secondly, The time and occasion; Thirdly, The manner; Fourthly, The ends of private fasting. 1. Of the Author. The first that ordained fasting was God himself in paradise; and it was the first law that God made, in commanding Adam to abstain from eating the forbidden fruit. God would not pronounce nor write his law without fasting (Lev. xxiii), and in his law commands all his people to fast. So does our …
Lewis Bayly—The Practice of Piety A Treatise of the Fear of God;
SHOWING WHAT IT IS, AND HOW DISTINGUISHED FROM THAT WHICH IS NOT SO. ALSO, WHENCE IT COMES; WHO HAS IT; WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS; AND WHAT THE PRIVILEGES OF THOSE THAT HAVE IT IN THEIR HEARTS. London: Printed for N. Ponder, at the Peacock in the Poultry, over against the Stocks market: 1679. ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom," and "a fountain of life"--the foundation on which all wisdom rests, as well as the source from whence it emanates. Upon a principle …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 Jesus' Feet Anointed in the House of a Pharisee.
(Galilee.) ^C Luke VII. 36-50. ^c 36 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. [We learn from verse 40 that the Pharisee's name was Simon. Because the feast at Bethany was given in the house of Simon the leper, and because Jesus was anointed there also, some have been led to think that Luke is here describing this supper. See Matt. xxvi. 6-13; Mark xiv. 3-9; John xii. 1-8. But Simon the leper was not Simon the Pharisee. The name Simon was one of the most common among the Jewish …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Jesus Calls Four Fishermen to Follow Him.
(Sea of Galilee, Near Capernaum.) ^A Matt. IV. 18-22; ^B Mark I. 16-20; ^C Luke V. 1-11. ^a 18 And walking ^b 16 And passing along by the sea of Galilee [This lake is a pear-shaped body of water, about twelve and a half miles long and about seven miles across at its widest place. It is 682 feet below sea level; its waters are fresh, clear and abounding in fish, and it is surrounded by hills and mountains, which rise from 600 to 1,000 feet above it. Its greatest depth is about 165 feet], he [Jesus] …
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