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Monday, February 11, 2008
Daniel (Extra Credit)
Please read Chapter 1-7 and Chapter 12 of Daniel. Pick out a verse or passage that helps show the impact of the Hebrews on subsequent civilization. Why are the ideas/values of this verse/passage important?
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I chose the passage in Chapter 5 verses 24 through 31 that talks about the "writing on the wall." This passage helps show the impact the Hebrews have because it shows that no one civilization is going to last forever- which was the meaning of the writing on the wall. Another idea that makes this passage important is that the "prophecy" of the writing came true, which proves that God has complete control over everything. My final thought about this passage is that we are supposed to learn that those who follow God (Daniel) come out better in the end of everything because they believe.
I picked Chapter 2 verse 46, after Daniel interpreted the King's dream, and he correctly explained what God had told him. Nebuchadnezzar, the most powerful king at the time, even proclaimed Daniel's God was truly the God of gods, a huge step for the Hebrews at the time. -Megan Marvel
In Daniel Chapter 4 verse 23-29 it talks about how Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego were cast into a fiery furnace for not obeying Nebuchadnezzar and falling down and worshiping his image. However, when they looked into the fiery furnace they saw four men not three and proclaimed the fourth man the Son of God. This helped decree that Nebuchadnezzar's image meant nothing and that there was a higher power or actual presence of God.
Chapter 2: I thought this was a very interesting part. How they would kill those who couldn't interpret his dream. No one could and everyone basically thought it was the end of them. Daniel was the only one to be able to tell the King. It then went on to describe or tell how good Daniel's God was. I'm sure to them at that time, having the King say that was something huge. Kendra Wentz
I chose chapter 12 of the readings of Daniel. This certain chapter is very important not only to the Hebrews at that time, but it can also be applied to today. I states why there is evil in the world and why man has to suffer. I belief that God has chosen for us to suffer during our lives to weed out those who do not have enough faith in their God. It gives reasoning to difficult lives and why it's important to maintain a firm belief that God will pull you through it.
I found Daniel 6:10-11 interesting because Daniel, knowing that people can see him through his window doesn't stop praying three times a day as he always has. He also knows that he could be killed for serving God instead of Darius, but he does it anyway without closing his window. These verses go to show that the Hebrews placed great value on following God's way above all others.
I enjoyed the part in the book of Daniel where three of the men were thrown into a furnace. It said that he had the furnace temperature increased so much that the guards were set ablaze when they opened the door to put the three men in. After the three were supposed to be burnt alive they are seen walking with son of a god or an angel and walk out of the furnace without a hair on their head singed.
I choose the passage in Chapter 6 verses 19though 23.The idea of this passage was that Danial was prying to the right person to protect him. This passage is important becaise Daniel never did anything wrong, I prayed to the person that he thought was going to help him. By doing that the lion didn't eat him because god and closed his mouth to protect Danial.
My favorite part was when no one could tell Nebuchadnezzar the interpretation of his statue dream, until Daniel came along. I liked how he explained each part of the body and what it was made of and why it was made that way. The feet being made of two different things was very interesting. Samantha Gacke
In Daniel Chapter 6, I can easily relate to this today. We have many opportunities to share our faith, but there are so many times that we don't. Daniel knew it was completely against the wishes of the king to pray to God, but he didn't care...God was more important to him than the opinions of man. We say "oh, yes, God is so important to me." But when we have those types of opportunites to show our faith and risk being different, unfortunately we don't always take them. -Cherry Kolb
As I read through the book of Daniel, the following verse stood out to me: "This man Daniel, whom the king called Belteshazzar, was found to have a keen mind and knowledge and understanding, and also the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Call for Daniel, and he will tell you what the writing means." (5:12). Daniel had a huge impact on the Hebrew civilization. He explained that he did not know the dream through his own wisdom but only because God revealed it. Daniel helped the Hebrews turn toward God for guidance and trust. He was a powerful example for them as well.
As I read throught Daniel, Chapter 4 verse 23-29, stood out to me. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego were cast into a fiery furnace for not obeying Nebuchadnezzar or for not falling down and worshiping his image. When Nebuchadnezzar and his people looked into the fiery furnace they saw four men not just three and proclaimed the fourth man the Son of God. This went to show that Nebuchadnezzar's image meant nothing and that there was a higher power or actual presence of God.
As I read throught Daniel, Chapter 4 verse 23-29, stood out to me. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego were cast into a fiery furnace for not obeying Nebuchadnezzar or for not falling down and worshiping his image. When Nebuchadnezzar and his people looked into the fiery furnace they saw four men not just three and proclaimed the fourth man the Son of God. This went to show that Nebuchadnezzar's image meant nothing and that there was a higher power or actual presence of God. -Staci Royer
I chose the passage in Chapter 5 verses 25-28 because it shows great impact on subsequent generations. First, it presents a view that rulers aren't gods, which seems insignificant now, but back then most societies believed in absolute monarchy and that their rulers were gods. This passage starts something that eventually leads to the belief that rulers were chosen by God and then to the belief that rulers are just people and we should be able to choose who they are. This passage also shows that ultimately, God is in control and that obedience to Him can be rewarded, but disobedience will be punished. That idea of punishment for disobedience can still be seen in many religions and societies today. People try not to sin because that would be disobeying God and that can have serious consequences. Both of these ideas are very advanced for their time and still greatly affect people today. Jessica Phelps
I chose chapter 2 because i thought it was crazy how the king wanted his magicians, tunetellers, and his wizards to tell him his dream and what it meant and none of the could. Then Daniel was the only one who could tell the king his dream and what it meant. Because Daniel could show Gods power through him he got promoted in the royal ranks.
I thought that Chapter 2 was the most interesting chapter in Daniel. The passage was when Daniel interpreted the King's dream and he helped explain to King Nebuchadnezzar that not everyone can understand and know Gods reasonings and mysteries and that he is the king of kings and lord of all lords. He is the greatest one of all and is the one that gave the kingdom the "power, the might, and the glory". It was a huge step in Hebrew time because Daniel stepped up and helped show the king what the Hebrew people believed of their God. -Melissa Raap
Daniel, Chapter 3/verse 4-11 & 93-100. It was Nebuchadnezzar who had a huge golden statue made and his people of many nations and languages were to kneel and worship his god the statue all did but Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. So they were thrown into the white hot furnace. But the hot fire did not harm the men. This passage means to me, believe in what you believe is right instead of being forced to believe what someone else believes in as.
I chose chapter 7 verse 1 through 28. This passage has an enormous effect on later civilizations. This image of the so called judgement day really gives christians a fear of what will happen if they don't stay true to their religion. It helps guide them in how people should act and therefore has a great effect on people because it made their beliefs stronger and because of that became better people, which in the long run really did change the world!
I think that chapter 12 verses 1 through 3 had a big impact on civilization. These verses talk about what will happen to us after we die. Some will enjoy enternal live while others may suffer. "Whoever belives in him shall not perish but have eternal life" . Believing in him is the main factor in enjoying eternal life. I think these verses made the people think about what they are doing. Whether what they were doing was either good or bad. I also think that it helped them to want to do the right thing because they will be rewarded for it later. Daniel was a strong believer no matter what happened to him and he is one that will be greatly rewarded. -Jenny Melland
I chose the passage about Daniel and the den of lions. I think this action had the capability of really affecting the Hebrew people. Daniel set an example for the people, teaching them to stand for what they believe no matter what, and God will protect his children if they are faithful. My overall conclusion about what this teaches us is we are never alone even in the worst of times.
I chose Chapter 2 and the section about the men being thrown into the furnace. I think that it was an incredible thing that they were protected from that, even though the men that opened the doors to throw them in were actually the ones that were burned. It is a good example for people about being courageous and always keeping true to what you believe in. It takes a truly brave and faithful person to be willing to be thrown in to a furnace to stand up for what you truly believe.
I chose Daniel 6:10 when Daniel was praying in his window even though the law passed that you couldnt pray to God, but only king Darius. I think this is important and shows the values of the Hebrews because no matter what law was passed Daniel trusted in God and he kept his faith strong even in the rough times.
I chose Chapter 2 because it explains the Daniel interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's Dream. Nebuchadnezzar would kill people because he did not know the meaning of his dream. Daniel finally came forward and was the only one that could interpreted his dream. He went into great detail and vividly described his dream. I especially liked the analogy to the toes on a foot in comparison to the new kingdom.
Please read Chapter 1-7 and Chapter 12 of Daniel. Pick out a verse or passage that helps show the impact of the Hebrews on subsequent civilization. Why are the ideas/values of this verse/passage important?
23 comments:
I chose the passage in Chapter 5 verses 24 through 31 that talks about the "writing on the wall." This passage helps show the impact the Hebrews have because it shows that no one civilization is going to last forever- which was the meaning of the writing on the wall. Another idea that makes this passage important is that the "prophecy" of the writing came true, which proves that God has complete control over everything. My final thought about this passage is that we are supposed to learn that those who follow God (Daniel) come out better in the end of everything because they believe.
I picked Chapter 2 verse 46, after Daniel interpreted the King's dream, and he correctly explained what God had told him. Nebuchadnezzar, the most powerful king at the time, even proclaimed Daniel's God was truly the God of gods, a huge step for the Hebrews at the time.
-Megan Marvel
In Daniel Chapter 4 verse 23-29 it talks about how Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego were cast into a fiery furnace for not obeying Nebuchadnezzar and falling down and worshiping his image. However, when they looked into the fiery furnace they saw four men not three and proclaimed the fourth man the Son of God. This helped decree that Nebuchadnezzar's image meant nothing and that there was a higher power or actual presence of God.
Chapter 2: I thought this was a very interesting part. How they would kill those who couldn't interpret his dream. No one could and everyone basically thought it was the end of them. Daniel was the only one to be able to tell the King. It then went on to describe or tell how good Daniel's God was. I'm sure to them at that time, having the King say that was something huge.
Kendra Wentz
I chose chapter 12 of the readings of Daniel. This certain chapter is very important not only to the Hebrews at that time, but it can also be applied to today. I states why there is evil in the world and why man has to suffer. I belief that God has chosen for us to suffer during our lives to weed out those who do not have enough faith in their God. It gives reasoning to difficult lives and why it's important to maintain a firm belief that God will pull you through it.
Adam Brion
I found Daniel 6:10-11 interesting because Daniel, knowing that people can see him through his window doesn't stop praying three times a day as he always has. He also knows that he could be killed for serving God instead of Darius, but he does it anyway without closing his window. These verses go to show that the Hebrews placed great value on following God's way above all others.
I enjoyed the part in the book of Daniel where three of the men were thrown into a furnace. It said that he had the furnace temperature increased so much that the guards were set ablaze when they opened the door to put the three men in. After the three were supposed to be burnt alive they are seen walking with son of a god or an angel and walk out of the furnace without a hair on their head singed.
I choose the passage in Chapter 6 verses 19though 23.The idea of this passage was that Danial was prying to the right person to protect him. This passage is important becaise Daniel never did anything wrong, I prayed to the person that he thought was going to help him. By doing that the lion didn't eat him because god and closed his mouth to protect Danial.
My favorite part was when no one could tell Nebuchadnezzar the interpretation of his statue dream, until Daniel came along. I liked how he explained each part of the body and what it was made of and why it was made that way. The feet being made of two different things was very interesting.
Samantha Gacke
In Daniel Chapter 6, I can easily relate to this today. We have many opportunities to share our faith, but there are so many times that we don't. Daniel knew it was completely against the wishes of the king to pray to God, but he didn't care...God was more important to him than the opinions of man. We say "oh, yes, God is so important to me." But when we have those types of opportunites to show our faith and risk being different, unfortunately we don't always take them.
-Cherry Kolb
As I read through the book of Daniel, the following verse stood out to me: "This man Daniel, whom the king called Belteshazzar, was found to have a keen mind and knowledge and understanding, and also the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Call for Daniel, and he will tell you what the writing means." (5:12). Daniel had a huge impact on the Hebrew civilization. He explained that he did not know the dream through his own wisdom but only because God revealed it. Daniel helped the Hebrews turn toward God for guidance and trust. He was a powerful example for them as well.
--Anne Jundt
As I read throught Daniel, Chapter 4 verse 23-29, stood out to me. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego were cast into a fiery furnace for not obeying Nebuchadnezzar or for not falling down and worshiping his image. When Nebuchadnezzar and his people looked into the fiery furnace they saw four men not just three and proclaimed the fourth man the Son of God. This went to show that Nebuchadnezzar's image meant nothing and that there was a higher power or actual presence of God.
As I read throught Daniel, Chapter 4 verse 23-29, stood out to me. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego were cast into a fiery furnace for not obeying Nebuchadnezzar or for not falling down and worshiping his image. When Nebuchadnezzar and his people looked into the fiery furnace they saw four men not just three and proclaimed the fourth man the Son of God. This went to show that Nebuchadnezzar's image meant nothing and that there was a higher power or actual presence of God.
-Staci Royer
I chose the passage in Chapter 5 verses 25-28 because it shows great impact on subsequent generations. First, it presents a view that rulers aren't gods, which seems insignificant now, but back then most societies believed in absolute monarchy and that their rulers were gods. This passage starts something that eventually leads to the belief that rulers were chosen by God and then to the belief that rulers are just people and we should be able to choose who they are. This passage also shows that ultimately, God is in control and that obedience to Him can be rewarded, but disobedience will be punished. That idea of punishment for disobedience can still be seen in many religions and societies today. People try not to sin because that would be disobeying God and that can have serious consequences. Both of these ideas are very advanced for their time and still greatly affect people today.
Jessica Phelps
I chose chapter 2 because i thought it was crazy how the king wanted his magicians, tunetellers, and his wizards to tell him his dream and what it meant and none of the could. Then Daniel was the only one who could tell the king his dream and what it meant. Because Daniel could show Gods power through him he got promoted in the royal ranks.
-Kody Thompson
I thought that Chapter 2 was the most interesting chapter in Daniel. The passage was when Daniel interpreted the King's dream and he helped explain to King Nebuchadnezzar that not everyone can understand and know Gods reasonings and mysteries and that he is the king of kings and lord of all lords. He is the greatest one of all and is the one that gave the kingdom the "power, the might, and the glory". It was a huge step in Hebrew time because Daniel stepped up and helped show the king what the Hebrew people believed of their God.
-Melissa Raap
Daniel, Chapter 3/verse 4-11 & 93-100. It was Nebuchadnezzar who had a huge golden statue made and his people of many nations and languages were to kneel and worship his god the statue all did but Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. So they were thrown into the white hot furnace. But the hot fire did not harm the men. This passage means to me, believe in what you believe is right instead of being forced to believe what someone else believes in as.
Tyson Peltier
I chose chapter 7 verse 1 through 28. This passage has an enormous effect on later civilizations. This image of the so called judgement day really gives christians a fear of what will happen if they don't stay true to their religion. It helps guide them in how people should act and therefore has a great effect on people because it made their beliefs stronger and because of that became better people, which in the long run really did change the world!
John Wegehaupt
I think that chapter 12 verses 1 through 3 had a big impact on civilization. These verses talk about what will happen to us after we die. Some will enjoy enternal live while others may suffer. "Whoever belives in him shall not perish but have eternal life" . Believing in him is the main factor in enjoying eternal life. I think these verses made the people think about what they are doing. Whether what they were doing was either good or bad. I also think that it helped them to want to do the right thing because they will be rewarded for it later. Daniel was a strong believer no matter what happened to him and he is one that will be greatly rewarded.
-Jenny Melland
I chose the passage about Daniel and the den of lions. I think this action had the capability of really affecting the Hebrew people. Daniel set an example for the people, teaching them to stand for what they believe no matter what, and God will protect his children if they are faithful. My overall conclusion about what this teaches us is we are never alone even in the worst of times.
-Julie Niles
I chose Chapter 2 and the section about the men being thrown into the furnace. I think that it was an incredible thing that they were protected from that, even though the men that opened the doors to throw them in were actually the ones that were burned. It is a good example for people about being courageous and always keeping true to what you believe in. It takes a truly brave and faithful person to be willing to be thrown in to a furnace to stand up for what you truly believe.
-cory niles
I chose Daniel 6:10 when Daniel was praying in his window even though the law passed that you couldnt pray to God, but only king Darius. I think this is important and shows the values of the Hebrews because no matter what law was passed Daniel trusted in God and he kept his faith strong even in the rough times.
Sierra Bruce
I chose Chapter 2 because it explains the Daniel interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's Dream. Nebuchadnezzar would kill people because he did not know the meaning of his dream. Daniel finally came forward and was the only one that could interpreted his dream. He went into great detail and vividly described his dream. I especially liked the analogy to the toes on a foot in comparison to the new kingdom.
Natasha Doxsee
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