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40 Days Through Daniel: Revealing God's Plan for the Future
The book of Daniel holds the distinction of being one of the most important prophetic books in the Bible—and one of the most challenging to understand. Now you can unearth its inspiring lessons and enduring truths in just 40 daily readings. You'll be amazed to see how prophecies from the sixth century BC are unfolding today.
To help you personally interact with the vital truths of Daniel, trusted Bible teacher Ron Rhodes provides...
short passages of Daniel with easy-to-understand notes on each versebrief summaries of the most important ideashelpful cross-references on relevant topicspractical applications to everyday lifethought-provoking conversation starters for group discussions or personal journaling As you see God's faithfulness on display in the lions' den, in the fiery furnace, and in the rise and fall of world empires, you'll gain a deep sense that God is in control.
To help you personally interact with the vital truths of Daniel, trusted Bible teacher Ron Rhodes provides...
short passages of Daniel with easy-to-understand notes on each versebrief summaries of the most important ideashelpful cross-references on relevant topicspractical applications to everyday lifethought-provoking conversation starters for group discussions or personal journaling As you see God's faithfulness on display in the lions' den, in the fiery furnace, and in the rise and fall of world empires, you'll gain a deep sense that God is in control.
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First published March 1, 2016
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March 31, 2018
I have always wanted to dig deeper into the book of Daniel and I feel that this book was very comprehensive and accessible for the average reader. I like how the book is divided into a 40 day study, which worked well for me during Lent this year. Dividing it made it easier to read and take in. Small chunks are usually easier to digest than a huge mass of information, which the book of Daniel qualifies as I feel. Prophetic works always have imagery, which is usually confusing if you don't know where it's coming from or to what it is referring.
And with the way the world is going, is there anyone out there who isn't the least bit curious about how close we are to the end of it all? I have to say, I feel less like it will all end horribly right now. Maybe in a few years, but I have more hope that the "End of Times" won't be until after I have lived a good, long life. This book did bring me some comfort, which I appreciated, as well as educated me, which is never a bad thing.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is worried about the end and could use some reassurance, as well as anyone who wants to really dig into the book of Daniel. This book does a good job of breaking it down into workable bites and explains in easily understood terms. It also refers back to other parts of the Bible often, which I like. Go to the source for clarification.
4 stars. Solid, helpful book that I think I may be turning back to in the future when I get to the book of Daniel in my daily Bible reading. Highly recommended.
My thanks to NetGalley and Harvest House Publishers for an eARC copy of this book to read and review.
And with the way the world is going, is there anyone out there who isn't the least bit curious about how close we are to the end of it all? I have to say, I feel less like it will all end horribly right now. Maybe in a few years, but I have more hope that the "End of Times" won't be until after I have lived a good, long life. This book did bring me some comfort, which I appreciated, as well as educated me, which is never a bad thing.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is worried about the end and could use some reassurance, as well as anyone who wants to really dig into the book of Daniel. This book does a good job of breaking it down into workable bites and explains in easily understood terms. It also refers back to other parts of the Bible often, which I like. Go to the source for clarification.
4 stars. Solid, helpful book that I think I may be turning back to in the future when I get to the book of Daniel in my daily Bible reading. Highly recommended.
My thanks to NetGalley and Harvest House Publishers for an eARC copy of this book to read and review.
November 2, 2025
So much history! If you are confused about the book of Daniel I suggest reading Ron Rhodes 40 Days Through Daniel.
You will get a better understanding of biblical prophecy and history from sixth century BC.
Fascinating read.
I checked the book out online via my local library so that I could take my time reading through the book. I will definitely re-read again as I continue to read through the Bible every year.
You will get a better understanding of biblical prophecy and history from sixth century BC.
Fascinating read.
I checked the book out online via my local library so that I could take my time reading through the book. I will definitely re-read again as I continue to read through the Bible every year.
July 23, 2016
Pride, Humility & the Sovereignty of God -
The past 40 days have been a wonderful journey of discovery in one of my favorite books of the Bible. Not only did author Ron Rhodes dig out wonderful nuggets of wisdom from the book of Daniel, but he also challenged me to think deep about life and my place and purpose in it.
In the introduction to the book Mr. Rhodes describes a series of blessings he hoped his readers would experience while reading 40 Days Through Daniel. I know that Mr. Rhodes accomplished his purpose as far as I was concerned. Two of these blessings which stood out to me were:
• An awareness that God is now providentially guiding human history toward its prophetic culmination
• An increased conviction of the trustworthiness of the Bible in general and the prophecies in the Bible in particular.
I’ll admit I’ve not read many structured/devotional type books in my life, but the book of Daniel has a special place in my heart and I enjoyed the last book I read by Mr. Rhodes so I thought I would give this one a try. Not only was I pleasantly surprised but I was also blessed, encouraged and frankly educated.
The book is divided into a 40 daily studies. Each day Mr. Rhodes gives a small section of reading in the book of Daniel. (These readings are chronological starting in Daniel 1) After reading the verses Mr. Rhodes brings out several insights from the text. After this the chapter is divided into:
• Major Themes
• Digging Deeper with Cross-References
• Life Lessons
• Questions for Reflection and Discussion
The last two sections will really make you think if you make just a few minutes of effort each day to reflect on them. Let me tell you some of his questions are tough as well as insightful.
A few themes which stood out to me were the dangers of pride, the blessings of humility and how YHWH uses both to accomplish His will.
One of my favorite parts of this book was Mr. Rhodes’ discussion of Daniel 9:4 and how YHWH the living God of the Bible keeps His covenants. I quote Mr. Rhodes:
“ ‘God, who keeps covenant and steadfast love (9:4)’ The Old Testament consistently emphasizes that God, in His faithful covenant love, will ultimately restore and bless His wayward people.” (p. 218)
Mr. Rhodes goes on to explain how Daniel 9:4 is related to that very promise made in Deuteronomy 7:12 where Moses is admonishing Israel before they cross over the Jordan that:
“Wherefore it shall come to pass, if ye hearken to these judgments, and keep, and do them, that YHWH thy God shall keep unto thee the covenant and the mercy which he sware unto thy fathers:” (Deuteronomy 7:12)
By reading the context of Daniel 9:1-23 we know that the “covenant and mercy” of Daniel 9:4 was in fact a reference to the “covenant and mercy” which YHWH “sware” to the fathers” found in Deuteronomy 7:12. These “fathers”, we learn in Deuteronmy 9:5 were none other than Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
To me this is where it really gets awesome. This “covenant and mercy” which was sworn to the fathers mentioned in Deut. 7:12 takes us back to the first recorded oath YHWH swore with a man. That man was Abraham.
“…By myself have I sworn, saith YHWH, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son: That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.” (Genesis 22:16-18)
Now here is where it comes full circle. The word “oath” comes from the Hebrew root shaba which means to swear. Shaba is also the root from which we get the Hebrew shabuwa or sevens found in Daniel 9 and the prophecy of 70 Weeks. So in stunning congruency we find that Daniel 9 opens with a petition by Daniel for YHWH to remember His “covenant and mercy” which he swore (shaba) with Abraham. The very covenant and mercy which promised that someday all nations of the earth would be blessed by Abraham’s seed.
How awesome then the words of Zacharias in the gospel of Luke:
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people, And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David; As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began: That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant; The oath which he sware [shaba] to our father Abraham, Luke 1:68-73
In summary, I have to say this was a wonderful book to read. To those willing to apply the lessons within its pages, it will surely be a blessing to you. I know it challenged me personally to dig deeper in YHWH’s wonderful word. Anyone who loves YHWH’s word in general and the book of Daniel in particular will surely find this book a worthwhile read. I know I did.
* * *
As an aside related to Daniel 9 and the prophecy of 70 Weeks, I would love to someday get Mr. Rhodes’ thoughts on how he in his own studies reconciled the chronology of Ezra and Nehemiah with the unnamed Persian Artaxerxes of Ezra 7 and Nehemiah 2, 5 & 13. Ezra’s age and the ages of the priests and Levites of Nehemiah 10 & 12 raise some very challenging questions about today’s consensus regarding the chronology of the 2nd temple era in general and Daniel 9 in particular.
The past 40 days have been a wonderful journey of discovery in one of my favorite books of the Bible. Not only did author Ron Rhodes dig out wonderful nuggets of wisdom from the book of Daniel, but he also challenged me to think deep about life and my place and purpose in it.
In the introduction to the book Mr. Rhodes describes a series of blessings he hoped his readers would experience while reading 40 Days Through Daniel. I know that Mr. Rhodes accomplished his purpose as far as I was concerned. Two of these blessings which stood out to me were:
• An awareness that God is now providentially guiding human history toward its prophetic culmination
• An increased conviction of the trustworthiness of the Bible in general and the prophecies in the Bible in particular.
I’ll admit I’ve not read many structured/devotional type books in my life, but the book of Daniel has a special place in my heart and I enjoyed the last book I read by Mr. Rhodes so I thought I would give this one a try. Not only was I pleasantly surprised but I was also blessed, encouraged and frankly educated.
The book is divided into a 40 daily studies. Each day Mr. Rhodes gives a small section of reading in the book of Daniel. (These readings are chronological starting in Daniel 1) After reading the verses Mr. Rhodes brings out several insights from the text. After this the chapter is divided into:
• Major Themes
• Digging Deeper with Cross-References
• Life Lessons
• Questions for Reflection and Discussion
The last two sections will really make you think if you make just a few minutes of effort each day to reflect on them. Let me tell you some of his questions are tough as well as insightful.
A few themes which stood out to me were the dangers of pride, the blessings of humility and how YHWH uses both to accomplish His will.
One of my favorite parts of this book was Mr. Rhodes’ discussion of Daniel 9:4 and how YHWH the living God of the Bible keeps His covenants. I quote Mr. Rhodes:
“ ‘God, who keeps covenant and steadfast love (9:4)’ The Old Testament consistently emphasizes that God, in His faithful covenant love, will ultimately restore and bless His wayward people.” (p. 218)
Mr. Rhodes goes on to explain how Daniel 9:4 is related to that very promise made in Deuteronomy 7:12 where Moses is admonishing Israel before they cross over the Jordan that:
“Wherefore it shall come to pass, if ye hearken to these judgments, and keep, and do them, that YHWH thy God shall keep unto thee the covenant and the mercy which he sware unto thy fathers:” (Deuteronomy 7:12)
By reading the context of Daniel 9:1-23 we know that the “covenant and mercy” of Daniel 9:4 was in fact a reference to the “covenant and mercy” which YHWH “sware” to the fathers” found in Deuteronomy 7:12. These “fathers”, we learn in Deuteronmy 9:5 were none other than Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
To me this is where it really gets awesome. This “covenant and mercy” which was sworn to the fathers mentioned in Deut. 7:12 takes us back to the first recorded oath YHWH swore with a man. That man was Abraham.
“…By myself have I sworn, saith YHWH, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son: That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.” (Genesis 22:16-18)
Now here is where it comes full circle. The word “oath” comes from the Hebrew root shaba which means to swear. Shaba is also the root from which we get the Hebrew shabuwa or sevens found in Daniel 9 and the prophecy of 70 Weeks. So in stunning congruency we find that Daniel 9 opens with a petition by Daniel for YHWH to remember His “covenant and mercy” which he swore (shaba) with Abraham. The very covenant and mercy which promised that someday all nations of the earth would be blessed by Abraham’s seed.
How awesome then the words of Zacharias in the gospel of Luke:
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people, And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David; As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began: That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant; The oath which he sware [shaba] to our father Abraham, Luke 1:68-73
In summary, I have to say this was a wonderful book to read. To those willing to apply the lessons within its pages, it will surely be a blessing to you. I know it challenged me personally to dig deeper in YHWH’s wonderful word. Anyone who loves YHWH’s word in general and the book of Daniel in particular will surely find this book a worthwhile read. I know I did.
* * *
As an aside related to Daniel 9 and the prophecy of 70 Weeks, I would love to someday get Mr. Rhodes’ thoughts on how he in his own studies reconciled the chronology of Ezra and Nehemiah with the unnamed Persian Artaxerxes of Ezra 7 and Nehemiah 2, 5 & 13. Ezra’s age and the ages of the priests and Levites of Nehemiah 10 & 12 raise some very challenging questions about today’s consensus regarding the chronology of the 2nd temple era in general and Daniel 9 in particular.
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April 14, 2021Enriching study
This is a verse by verse study. The book of Daniel challenges believers to live righteously, and revere our Sovereign and Holy God.
This is a verse by verse study. The book of Daniel challenges believers to live righteously, and revere our Sovereign and Holy God.
May 15, 2021
Outstanding resource for group Bible study
I am just completing a small group Bible study Of Daniel with three friends. They loved this book. It greatly enhanced our 12 week study.
I am just completing a small group Bible study Of Daniel with three friends. They loved this book. It greatly enhanced our 12 week study.
December 15, 2022
in my humble opinion
Daniel has always been a difficult read for me. The mixture of inspiring stories immediately followed by prophetic visions that apparently occurred at an earlier time is confusing. Ron Rhodes easily addresses these issues by considering them as separate issues with each having its own conclusion. Overall, a wonderful read and highly recommended.
Daniel has always been a difficult read for me. The mixture of inspiring stories immediately followed by prophetic visions that apparently occurred at an earlier time is confusing. Ron Rhodes easily addresses these issues by considering them as separate issues with each having its own conclusion. Overall, a wonderful read and highly recommended.
July 13, 2017
Absolutely one of the most informative books I have EVER read!
February 1, 2016
This is an excellent book to use with your Bible. It contains many cross-references to meditate on God's Word. To get the most out of this book, you must have your Bible. It's meant to be savored slowly because not only do you have to read the Book of Daniel but many other Scriptures are referenced from the Old and New Testaments.
If your looking for a more scholarly take on the Book of Daniel, this isn't the book for you. It's good but it wasn't what I was looking for. I was looking for that would go more into prophecy and show how some events prophesied didn't take place in the reign of Antiochus Epiphanes.
If your looking for a more scholarly take on the Book of Daniel, this isn't the book for you. It's good but it wasn't what I was looking for. I was looking for that would go more into prophecy and show how some events prophesied didn't take place in the reign of Antiochus Epiphanes.
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