May 10, 2009
For the third time this year, the 12:13 class is taking a month-long break from Pilgrim’s Progress to study a book of the Bible that typifies a certain type of biblical literature. In December we studied 1 Samuel as an example of Old Testament Narratives. In March we studied Acts as an example of New Testament Narratives. And today we began studying Daniel, a fascinating example of The Prophets.
Sixteen books of the Bible are categorized as prophetic books — four major prophets (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel) and twelve minor prophets ( Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi). All were written between 760 BC and 460 BC during a period of cataclysmic military and political upheaval.
The Book of Daniel includes some of the most memorable and faith-building stories from the Bible. Its author, a young captive of war who served as a political leader and chief advisor to four kings in three different empires, is a man of courage, conviction, and humble dependence on the King over all. As Bible commentator E.J. Young writes, “God placed Daniel at the heathen court in order that he might declare to successive monarchs that the kingdoms of this world are temporal and fleeting but that the kingdom of God shall endure forever.”
Notes and visuals from this Sunday’s lesson are available by clicking on the links below.
Audio 5-10-09
Teaching Notes 5-10-09
Lesson Outline 5-10-09
Daniel Part 1 5-10-09
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Ellelein Kirk | September 26, 2009 at 1:56 am
I am a missionary working for the Anglican Church in Chile and i wonder if the great planning lessons you have are available in Spanish? Unfortunately there seems to be a lack of good christian books – sound biblical theology in spanish in the market- as i know you do have churches in Mexico and Bolivia was wondering whether you have some material or suggestions for a preadolescents class, thanks a lot! Ellelein Kirk