1. Daniel 2

2. NEBUCHADNEZZAR’S DREAM I. NEB. CONCEALS HIS DREAM (2:1-13) A. Uselessness Of False Religion (2:2, 12; 50+ Temples) 1. Idolatry & Occult Condemned (Deut. 18:9-14; Rev. 21:8). 2. Applies to Horoscope, Ouija Board, Tarot Cards, Channeling, Séance, Charms, Transcendental Meditation, Etc. 3. Clear Difference (Acts 8:9-13; 13:5-12; 19:13-20). B. When Tested, Found False (2:7-12; 1 Jn. 4:1) 1. Did any of these predict 9/11? 2. Modern claims (Acts 3:1-10 & 4:13-22)

3. NEBUCHADNEZZAR’S DREAM II. GOD REVEALS THE DREAM (2:14-24) A. He Knows Our Inner Thoughts (Jn. 1:43-49; Ps. 139:1-12, 23-24)! B. His Word Reveals The Heart (Heb. 4:12-13 ; 1 Cor. 14:23-25). C. But We Can Have Confidence Before Him (1 Jn. 3:19-24)! “...abide in him; that, if he shall be manifested, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming...” (1 John 2:28-29).

4. NEBUCHADNEZZAR’S DREAM III. DANIEL INTERPRETS THE DREAM (2:25-45) A. Head of Gold = Babylon B. Breast & Arms Of Silver = Medo-Persians C. Belly & Thighs Of Brass = Greeks D. Legs Of Iron With Feet Of Clay & Iron = Roman Empire E. Stone Cut Without Hands = God’s Kingdom (Jn. 18:33-37, Rev. 1:9; 5:9-10).

5. NEBUCHADNEZZAR’S DREAM IV. NEB. PROMOTES DANIEL (2:46-49) CONCLUSION: A. False Religion Appeals To The Wrong Authority! Do We Test All Things? B. God Knows All & Will Judge All! Are We Ready? C. The Kingdom Of Prophecy Is Established In Christ! Are We In It? ARE WE SUBMITTING TO GOD’S RULE?