Daniel 7:1-28: The Son of Man Receives Dominion from the Ancient of Days

The second half of the book of Daniel relates several visions that Daniel received. The first of these, recorded in Daniel 7, includes four beasts that arise out of the sea. These four beasts correspond to four coming kingdoms, just like the four metals that comprised the statue of which Nebuchadnezzar dreamed in Daniel 2. As Daniel’s vision continues in this chapter, however, he sees the Ancient of Days seated on His throne. When the beasts are destroyed, the Son of Man who is seated in glory to rule over an everlasting dominion. By referring to Himself as the Son of Man repeatedly in the Gospels, Jesus claims to be this One. Even as the kingdoms of this world rise and fall, the Lord Jesus Christ reigns eternally. Rev. Matt Ulmer, pastor at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church—Friedheim, just outside Decatur, IN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Daniel 7:1-28. "God’s Kingdom Endures Forever” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the book of Daniel. Although God’s people were exiled in Babylon, the LORD remained the true King. He strengthened His people for faithful confession in the face of idolatry, and through prophetic visions and dreams revealed that He would establish His everlasting Kingdom. This points to Jesus Christ, the Son of Man, who reigns over us and all creation.