1. Who was the author of the book of Daniel?

Read: Daniel 8:1,2; Daniel 9:2; Daniel 10:2

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In the third year of the reign of king Belshazzar a vision appeared unto __________, even unto __________, after that which appeared unto __________ at the first. (8:1)

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NOTE: The book of Daniel claims to be written by Daniel. 

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2. According to Jesus, who spoke about 'the abomination of desolation' that is mentioned in Daniel 9:27, Daniel 11:31, and Daniel 12:11?

Read: Matthew 24:15

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When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by __________ the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:) 

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NOTE: According to Jesus, Daniel spoke the words in the book of Daniel.

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3. Who was Daniel?

Read: Daniel 1:1-6

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1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it. 2 And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, ... 3 And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king's seed, and of the princes; 4 Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king's palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans. 6 Now among these were of the children of Judah, __________, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah:

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4. What is the focal point of the book of Daniel?

Read: Daniel 12:4,9​

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But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to __________: (12:4)

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And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till __________. (12:9)

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NOTE: Although the book of Daniel was written during Jewish captivity in Babylon, the focal point of the book is not the Jewish captivity but the time of the end. And therefore, this book is highly relevant for us today.

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