1. REVEALER OF MYSTERIES (Daniel 2:29-48)
RCCG Canaan Land Digging Deep
December 27, 2016
REVEALER OF MYSTERIES (Daniel 2:29-48)

2. REVEALER OF MYSTERIES Daniel 2:29-48
Dan 2:29b:“He Who reveals secrets has shown you what is going to happen.”
What do we understand from the text we have read?

3. REVEALER OF MYSTERIES Daniel 2:29-48
Dan 2:29b:“He Who reveals secrets has shown you what is going to happen.”
What do we understand from the text we have read?
God knows everything going to happen before time.
God can reveal whatever He wants to whomever he chooses.
When you dream, you should seek interpretation.
Most demonic forces that claim divination powers are fakes.
Most things are not quite what they seem in the physical.
Those who God reveals mysteries to will rule over kings.
Revelation is not by wisdom but by God’s sovereign decision.

4. REVEALER OF MYSTERIES Daniel 2:29-48
Dan 2:29b:“He Who reveals secrets has shown you what is going to happen.”
Where in the Bible do we see examples of revelation of secrets?

5. REVEALER OF MYSTERIES Daniel 2:29-48
Dan 2:29b:“He Who reveals secrets has shown you what is going to happen.”
Where in the Bible do we see examples of revelation of secrets?
Jesus’ Kingdom revealed to Daniel – Dan 2:44
Nebuchadnezzar’s punishment revealed to Daniel – Dan 4:25
Jesus’ birth revealed to Joseph & Mary – Matt 1:18-21; Lk 1:31
Jesus’ birth to Prophet Isaiah – Matt 1:22-23 (700 years ahead)

6. 5. Herod’s plan revealed to Joseph and Wise men – Matt 2:9-13
6. John the Baptist’s birth revealed to Zechariah – Lk 1:11-16
7. Jesus’ betrayal, death, resurrection and ascension revealed to the disciples – Jn 12:23-24, 32; 13:21-27, 38; 16:5-16, 28
8. Persecution and killing of disciples – Jn 16:2

7. REVEALER OF MYSTERIES Daniel 2:29-48
Dan 2:29b:“He Who reveals secrets has shown you what is going to happen.”
To whom did God reveal the secrets?

8. REVEALER OF MYSTERIES Daniel 2:29-48
Dan 2:29b:“He Who reveals secrets has shown you what is going to happen.”
To whom did God reveal the secrets?
Daniel, a god-fearing Jew in exile in Babylon – Dan 1:8
Joseph, a good man – Matt 1:9a
Mary, a virgin – Lk 1:37
Wise men who were worshippers – Matt 2:10-11
Zechariah and Elizabeth, righteous and obedient – Lk 1:6
Disciples of Christ, steadfast and committed – Jn 7:66-69

9. REVEALER OF MYSTERIES Daniel 2:29-48
Dan 2:29b:“He Who reveals secrets has shown you what is going to happen.”
What instructions did God give concerning the secrets?

10. REVEALER OF MYSTERIES Daniel 2:29-48
Dan 2:29b:“He Who reveals secrets has shown you what is going to happen.”
What instructions did God give concerning the secrets?
Nebuchadnezzar: stop sinning and do what is right – Dan 4:27
Joseph: do not be afraid to marry your fiancée – Matt 1:20
Wise men: Go home by another route – Matt 2:12
Joseph: flee to Egypt and stay there – Matt 2:13
John the Baptist – no wine or other alcoholic drinks – Lk 1:15
Disciples: do not be afraid or abandon your faith – Jn 16:2, 33

11. REVEALER OF MYSTERIES Daniel 2:29-48
Dan 2:29b:“He Who reveals secrets has shown you what is going to happen.”
Conclusion: God controls the course of all events in the world. Seek Him to know what lies ahead of you.
Pray when you need to know what is ahead of you or when you have a critical decision to make – Dan 2:17-18
God in heaven reveals secrets to His people – Dan 27-28
God will show you what is going to happen – Dan 2:29
When you know what God can do through you, you will become sought after by kings – Dan 2:24-26