Daniel (Teach the Text Commentary Series)
Overview
Teaching from Daniel can easily veer in two equally unhelpful directions: moralism and speculative intrigue. Ronald Pierce steers us away from the distractions and moves us toward the main point of Daniel: God’s sovereign control over people, rulers, and history, even while his people endure suffering. God does not abandon his faithful servants. He holds the wicked accountable, and his kingdom will prevail. From these timeless truths come encouragement for today’s believers to trust God more deeply and to live more faithfully, regardless of current events.
Top Highlights
“In contrast to seeking resolution for the question of date and authorship—which is not essential to understanding the book’s message—this commentary proceeds from four convictions. First, as part of sacred Scripture this book is fully inspired and authoritative. Second, the narratives are historically accurate. Third, Daniel saw and recorded summaries of his own visions. Fourth, the book’s literary-structural intricacies point to one final editor—who likely is Daniel.” (Pages 2–3)
“First, the covenant-keeping God is deserving of worship because he embodies wisdom and power. Second, the one true God is able and willing to give knowledge and revelation, rescuing his faithful servants. Third, the sovereign God of history changes times, seasons, and human rulers—all as he pleases.” (Pages 37–38)
“the ‘spirit of the holy gods’ (5:11; cf. 4:8–9, 18)” (Page 90)
“First, the one true God is incomparable to false gods; he can do what they cannot. Second, God is able to rescue those who faithfully serve him, despite their doubts, and even from the hands of the most powerful rulers. Third, God is worthy of the ultimate sacrifice regardless of whether he chooses to exercise his divine prerogative to deliver.” (Page 57)
“Keep your focus on the clearer issues of prideful rebellion against God, treating that which is holy with proper respect, and the failures of seeking wisdom apart from God.” (Page 88)
- Title: Daniel
- Author: Ronald W. Pierce
- Series: Teach the Text Commentary Series
- Publisher: Baker
- Print Publication Date: 2015
- Logos Release Date: 2016
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. O.T. Daniel › Commentaries
- ISBNs: 9781493402441, 9780801092138, 1493402447, 0801092132
- Resource ID: LLS:TTCS27DA
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-10-05T17:12:57Z