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Lesson Summary:

Daniel receives the vision and interpretation of the coming kingdoms of men and the everlasting kingdom of the Son of Man.

Focus Passage: Daniel 7.

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Outline and Lesson Goal

Context of Daniel Chapter 7

Prophetic Views

Principles and Applications

I. Vision on Earth: The Four Beasts (Daniel 7:1-8)

Principle: God is in control of the kingdoms of men.
Application: What encouragement do you receive from knowing God is in full control of history?
Scripture Reference

O LORD, You are my God; I will exalt You, I will give thanks to Your name; For You have worked wonders, plans formed long ago, with perfect faithfulness.
Isaiah 25:1

Correlation of Visions in Daniel 2 and Daniel 7

II. Vision in Heaven: The Ancient of Days and the Sonf of Man (Daniel 7:9-14)

Principle: The kingdoms of men will give way to the eternal kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Application: How are you encouraged by knowing that Jesus Christ is Lord of all?
Scripture Reference

Then the seventh angel sounded; and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ; and He will reign forever and ever.”
Revelation 11:15

The Coming Kingdom of Christ

III. Vision Interpreted: The Rule of Antichrist (Daniel 7:15-28)

Principle: God’s people will receive the eternal kingdom won for them by the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Application: Can you remember a time where you have experienced a great deliverance by God?
Scripture Reference

And there will no longer be any night; and they will not have need of the light of a lamp nor the light of the sun, because the Lord God will illumine them; and they will reign forever and ever.
Revelation 22:5