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The Lesson of Nebuchadnezzar's Dream: God's Infinite Knowledge and Universal Rule

Dive into the story of Nebuchadnezzar's dream as he learns about the power and sovereignty of God, teaching valuable lessons on humility, obedience, and the consequences of pride.

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The Lesson of Nebuchadnezzar's Dream: God's Infinite Knowledge and Universal Rule

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  1. A Dream King(Dan. 4)

  2. I. Author (Nebuchadnezzar)

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

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

  5. 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. 6, not knowing can be worsethan knowing the worst Teacher / Professor Fellow employees Fellow students • 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

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

  8. 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

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

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

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

  12. 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

  13. “Your Majesty, the tree” If God rules Babylon,He rules every kingdom! You were magnified, strong…universal dominion (20-22). Ct. 7:13-14 23-25, driven from men, w. beasts, til’ you learn . . . Training (cf. chap.1)

  14. The stump Acts 2,outside sinners Acts 8,inside sinner 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

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

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

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

  18. Lessons for us Power is God’s alone, 3 (2:37). Jd.25 Pride puffs us up, puts us down, 4. Pr.16:18 Prepare for payday, 27. Ro.6:23

  19. How to Prepare? God has given us everything we need,2 Pt.1:3 – • Scripture • Prayer • Church • Blessings Stop! Ja.4:8-10 Start! Ja.2:23 Show! Ja.2:13; 1:27

  20. Lessons for us Power is God’s alone, 3 (2:37). Jd.25 Pride puffs us up, puts us down, 4. Pr.16:18 Prepare for payday, 27. Ro.6:23 Proper priorities, 32. Mt.6:33 Pity of God, 34. Mt.18:33

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