Join us for a Bible study on the Book of Daniel as we explore faithfulness in exile, courageous witness under persecution, and the sovereignty of God over earthly kingdoms. Through dramatic narratives—like the fiery furnace and the lions’ den—and profound apocalyptic visions, Daniel reveals God’s ultimate authority, the promise of resurrection, and hope in the coming eternal kingdom. This study deepens our understanding of perseverance, prophecy, and trust in God amid cultural pressure. Todd Gale: Discipleship Coordinator & Spiritual Director
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the Book of Daniel – Chapter 1:1-7, Episode 1
Exile and Identity: Babylon, the Chaldeans, and the Foundations of Daniel This opening passage sets the historical and theological stage for the Book of Daniel. We examine the rise of Babylon, the role of the Chaldeans, the forced exile from Judah, and the significance of the renaming of Daniel and his companions. Through typology and
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the Book of Daniel – Chapter 1:8-2:23, Episode 2
Faithful in Exile: Daniel’s Surrender and the King’s Troubling Dream As the narrative unfolds, Daniel resolves not to defile himself and demonstrates radical trust in God while living in a foreign court. From his disciplined surrender to the Divine Will to his response to Nebuchadnezzar’s impossible demand, we uncover five powerful “secrets” of faithful obedience.
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the Book of Daniel – Chapter 2:24-3:23, Episode 3
Kingdoms and the Fire: The Dream Revealed and Faith Tested Daniel boldly reveals and interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, unveiling a succession of earthly kingdoms destined to fall before God’s everlasting kingdom. Yet in pride, the king erects a golden statue demanding worship. When the Three Young Men refuse to bow, their fidelity to the one true
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the Book of Daniel – Chapter 3:24, Episode 4
The Fourth in the Fire: Faith, Scripture, and the Glory of God As the king peers into the furnace, a mysterious fourth figure appears among the flames, and the faith of the Three Young Men is vindicated before the empire. This study also addresses critical scholarship, the Greek portions of Daniel (including the Prayer of
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the Book of Daniel – Chapter 4, Episode 5
The Tree Cut Down: Pride, Judgment, and the Sovereignty of God In Daniel 4, Nebuchadnezzar’s second dream reveals a mighty tree—symbol of imperial pride—cut down by divine decree, yet preserved with hope of restoration. This study explores Babylon as a biblical symbol of rebellious world power, its typological connections to the reign of anti-Christ, and
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the Book of Daniel – Chapter 5-6, Episode 6
Writing on the Wall and Faith in the Lions’ Den In this dramatic study of Daniel 5–6, we examine the fall of King Belshazzar and the mysterious handwriting on the wall—an unmistakable sign of divine judgment against prideful power. As Babylon collapses and Darius rises, Daniel’s steadfast prayer life and fearless obedience lead him into
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the Book of Daniel – Chapter 7:1-22, Episode 7
Beasts, Thrones, and the Son of Man: Daniel’s Apocalyptic Vision In the first half of Daniel 7, we enter the world of apocalyptic vision—symbolic beasts, heavenly thrones, and the dramatic unveiling of the Son of Man receiving eternal authority from the Ancient of Days. This study explores why God often speaks through imagery, riddles, and
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the Book of Daniel – Chapter 7-8, Episode 8
Beasts, Horns, and Empires: From Rome to Antiochus to Revelation As the angel interprets Daniel’s vision of the four beasts, we examine the traditional understanding of the fourth kingdom as Rome, along with the symbolism of the ten horns and the rising “little horn.” Daniel’s next vision—the ram and the goat—introduces Antiochus Epiphanes, a pivotal
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the Book of Daniel – Chapter 8:15-9:19, Episode 9
Daniel, Jesus, and the End of the Age: Prophecy Fulfilled and Misunderstood In this pivotal episode, we begin fitting together one of the great puzzles of biblical Christianity: how the prophecies of Daniel align with the words of Jesus about the end times and His Second Coming. We examine key apocalyptic themes, explore how Christ
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the Book of Daniel – Chapter 9:20-27, Episode 10
The Seventy Weeks: Prophecy, Messiah, and the Mystery of the End Daniel 9:20–27 contains one of the most profound and debated prophecies in all of Scripture—the vision of the Seventy Weeks. As Gabriel speaks to Daniel, we explore layered fulfillments: the crisis under Antiochus IV and the Maccabean era, the coming of Jesus Christ as
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the Book of Daniel – Chapter 10-11, Episode 11
Wars, Angels, and the Coming Desolation: From Antiochus to Antichrist In this sweeping study of Daniel 10–11, we move rapidly through a dense tapestry of prophecy—angelic revelation, geopolitical conflict, and the turbulent wars between the Kings of the North and South. The narrative builds toward Antiochus IV and the desecration of the Temple, a pivotal
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the Book of Daniel – Chapter 11:40-12:13, Episode 12
The Time of the End: Antichrist, Resurrection, and Eternal Hope As Daniel’s final vision unfolds, the focus shifts decisively to the time of the end—conflict, tribulation, and the mysterious figure often associated with the Antichrist. Drawing on insights from Fr. Arminjon, we explore the spiritual and theological implications of these closing prophecies. Chapter 12 then
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the Book of Daniel – Chapter 12, Episode 13
Resurrection and the End of the Age: Daniel 12 and the Hope of Glory In Daniel 12, the angel unveils one of the clearest Old Testament visions of the resurrection of the dead—some rising to everlasting life, others to judgment. This study explores the Catholic Church’s teaching on the End Times, the Second Coming of
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the Book of Daniel – Chapter 13, Episode 14
Susanna, Judgment, and the Rapture Question Daniel 13 recounts the powerful story of Susanna—preserved in the Greek tradition and included in the Catholic canon—a dramatic account of virtue under accusation, righteous judgment, and God’s vindication of the innocent. We explore its place in the Septuagint and the Catholic Bible, along with its theological themes of
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the Book of Daniel – Chapter 14, Episode 15
Bel and the Dragon: The True God Revealed In the final episode of our Daniel study, we explore the two dramatic stories of Bel and the Dragon—powerful narratives preserved in the Greek tradition that proclaim a bold truth: the Lord alone is God. Through irony, courage, and divine vindication, Daniel exposes false worship and reveals
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