Exploring the Book of Daniel: An Expository Commentary

by John Phillips

Publisher:

Kregel

, 2009

Overview

This commentary on the book of Daniel provides pastors, Sunday school teachers, and students of Scripture with doctrinally sound interpretation that emphasizes the practical application of Bible truth. Working from the King James Version, John Phillips not only provides helpful commentary on the text, but also includes detailed outlines and numerous illustrations and quotations. Anyone wanting to explore the meaning of God’s Word in greater depth—for personal spiritual growth or as a resource for preaching and teaching—will welcome the guidance and insights of this respected series.

Contents

Top Highlights

“The eunuch changed his name to Shadrach—‘illumined by the sun god.’” (Daniel 1:5–7)

“The Babylonians came in 605 b.c. During this first invasion, Nebuchadnezzar, the Babylonian, took Daniel and various sprigs of the Judean nobility to Babylon. Therefore, Daniel was far away when the final disasters overwhelmed the land.” (Daniel 1:1–2)

“Imagine! An idol ninety feet high and nine feet wide!” (Daniel 3:1)

“The temptation that Eve faced in Eden was based on food. The first temptation that Jesus faced in the wilderness was based on food. The temptation that Daniel and his friends faced was based on food. To eat or not to eat, that was the question. And, as the balance came down, two worlds were at stake—this one or the world to come.” (Daniel 1:8a–b)

“Back came Nebuchadnezzar, full of wrath at his betrayal. Jerusalem fell in 586 b.c. The siege and sack of the sinful city produced all of those horrors that broke the heart of Jeremiah and inspired the book of Lamentations.” (Daniel 1:1–2)

Product Details

• Title: Exploring the Book of Daniel: An Expository Commentary
• Author: John Phillips
• Series: The John Phillips Commentary Series
• Publisher: Kregel
• Print Publication Date: 2009
• Logos Release Date: 2015
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. O.T. Daniel › Commentaries
• Resource ID: LLS:JPCS27DA
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T04:11:09Z

About John Phillips

John Phillips (1927-2010) served as assistant director of the Moody Correspondence School as well as director of the Emmaus Correspondence School, one of the world's largest Bible correspondence ministries. He also taught in the Moody Evening School and on the Moody Broadcasting radio network. For more information about his life and ministry, go to drjohnphillips.com.