A Dream King (Dan. 4). I. Author (Nebuchadnezzar)

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A Dream King (Dan. 4)

I. Author (Nebuchadnezzar)

God’s infinite knowledge 1. 1, universal audience (world empire) 2. 1, peace…multiplied (cf. apostles) 3. 2, God – Nebu. – audience (Hb.1:1) 4. Unbeliever of sorts…a new man 5. 3, all about God – Theology!

I. Author (Nebuchadnezzar) II. Account (no protection)

Good time to panic 4, well off, prospering; forgot Source 5, scary dream; 4-5, fear of losing all  Sennacherib, 2 K. 19:…35-37  Xerxes, Est.2:21-23  Herod Great  Ph.4:6-7

6, not knowing can be worse than knowing the worst 7, soothsayers, not truth-sayers 8, Daniel’s great influence 9, what Nebuchadnezzar knew c. Daniel  Everything Nebu. knows of true God comes from young men w. convictions Teacher / Professor Teacher / Professor Fellow employees Fellow employees Fellow students

I. Author (Nebuchadnezzar) III. Anticipation (dream…) II. Account (No protection)

The tree, the shout, the stump 10-12, high tree; great; strong; up to heaven; extended to ends of earth; leaves; fruit; shade; branches 13-14, Watcher: Holy one from heaven; loud call: cut it down! 15, stump; dew; w. beasts Heart changed…seven times

I. Author (Nebuchadnezzar) II. Account (No protection) IV. Aim (the lesson, 17) III. Anticipation (dream…)

A lesson to learn Judgment of Watcher… Who is really in charge? Most High rules kingdoms of men Is.3:4, 12

I. Author (Nebuchadnezzar) II. Account (No protection) III. Anticipation (dream…) V. Analysis (interpretation) IV. Aim (the lesson, 17)

Third person 18-19, Daniel can explain it  Shocking: fell so far, so fast  Sad: worst news to friend… 20-22, you are the tree

“Your Majesty, the tree” You were magnified, strong…universal dominion (20-22). Ct. 7: , driven from men, w. beasts, til’ you learn... Training (cf. chap.1) If God rules Babylon, He rules every kingdom!

The stump 26, stump: your kingdom waits for you 27, change your ways, or God will 27, perhaps God will show you mercy. Jer.18; Jon.3 Acts 2, outside sinners Acts 8, inside sinner

I. Author (Nebuchadnezzar) II. Account (No protection) III. Anticipation (dream…) IV. Aim (the lesson, 17) VI. Accomplishment (28) V. Analysis (interpretation)

Prophecy fulfilled 29, 12 mo. later I 30, pride: “ I ” built... 31, my mouth – another ‘mouth’ 32-33, til’ you learn your lesson… Dn.2:38 reversed!

A lesson learned 34-35, “I’m glad that’s over!” 35, we are nothing In right mind: praises God Restored to honor, 36 Given to worthy One, 37

Lessons for us 1. Power is God’s alone, 3 (2:37). Jd Pride puffs us up, puts us down, 4. Pr.16:18 3. Prepare for payday, 27. Ro.6:23

How to Prepare? 1. Stop! Ja.4: Start! Ja.2:23 3. Show! Ja.2:13; 1:27 God has given us everything we need, 2 Pt.1:3 – 1.Scripture 2.Prayer 3.Church 4.Blessings

Lessons for us 1. Power is God’s alone, 3 (2:37). Jd Pride puffs us up, puts us down, 4. Pr.16:18 3. Prepare for payday, 27. Ro.6:23 4. Proper priorities, 32. Mt.6:33 5. Pity of God, 34. Mt.18:33