Last week, we looked at Ezra's example of progressing Bible study. Today, we'll see what Daniel can teach us.He says in Daniel 9:2 "In the first year of [Darius'] reign I, Daniel, understood … the word of the Lord through Jeremiah."
A super short reading, but there's a great model even in those few words. So what can we draw from this?
Never stop studying. There are always new insights to be gained.
By this time, Daniel was around 85 years old, having lived in Babylon for the last 70 of those years. And finally, after years of reading, studying, fasting and praying, God made a specific portion of the word come into clear focus for him.
Keep studying what you think you know.
No doubt, Daniel had read Jeremiah over and over and over in the course of his life. However, his diligence was rewarded.
God's word can help put your situation in perspective.
Jeremiah's writing helped Daniel see the Babylonian captivity as part of God's larger plan for dealing with the nation of Israel. He could see a purpose behind the difficult years in Babylon and a hope for the future.
Finally- did you see not only did Daniel keep notes about his study, but he shared what he learned? Just sayin' 🙂
I loved this study tip! I loved how you applied it to Daniel and gave ways for us to apply it in our own lives. I'll try to use it next time I'm studying!
Thanks for the post!