Exploring the Mysteries of Daniel's Dream: Insights from Grace Bible Church
Dive into the fascinating narrative of Daniel's dream and the challenges faced by the wise men in interpreting it. Join the journey of understanding Nebuchadnezzar's dream and the pivotal role played by Daniel and his friends. Discover the spiritual insights and historical context shared by Grace Bible Church in unraveling the significance of these events.
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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
A reminder to consider others Please: Turn off your cell phone or set to vibrate only Turn off sound to all electronic devices Use the nursery or cry room if your child is fussy Get up during the preaching only if absolutely necessary (please sit in back if you must leave early)
The God Who Reveals Mysteries Daniel 2:1-30 Liberals attack Daniel because they reject God s ability to reveal and control the future God exists outside of creation and so is not a prisoner of the time-space continuum
The King Dreams Daniel 2:1-3 The 2ndYear of Nebuchadnezzar s reign is the 3rdyear of Daniel s training June-Aug 605 Jerusalem Falls, Daniel captured 1styr training begins Sept. 7, 605 Nebuchadnezzar is king Nisan 604 - 603: 1styr reign, 2ndyr training Nisan 603 - 602: 2ndyr reign, 3rdyr training
The King Dreams Daniel 2:1-3 It is unknown whether Daniel s ability to understand dreams was known before or because of chapter 2 Nebuchadnezzar had dreams - multiple reoccurring or similar dreams which kept him from sleeping
The King Dreams Daniel 2:1-3 Babylonian wise men were made up of four groups: Magicians: scribes / sacred historians Conjurers: necromancy / astrology Sorcerers: Occultic incantations, spells Chaldeans: Priestly cast Daniel and his friends were not among the wise men that came before the king
The Kings Challenge Daniel 2:4-9 They ask the king to tell them the dream - but he demands they tell him the dream & interpret it Nebuchadnezzar will execute them in a horrible manner if they do not, but richly reward them if they do
The Kings Challenge Daniel 2:4-9 Daniel 2:7-9 The king rejects their 2ndrequest & accuses them of lying & collusion to gain time
The Limitations of the Wise Men Daniel 2:10-11 They declare no man could fulfill the king s demand and no great king had ever made such a request They point out only a god could fulfill the request - and gods do not dwell with mortals
The Kings Decree Daniel 2:12-13 Nebuchadnezzar decrees all the wise men are to be destroyed and sends his guards to gather them
Daniels Request Daniel 2:14-16 Daniel is young (17-21?), but answers calmly with discretion desiring to know the reason for haste Arioch explains everything. Daniel is allowed to speak to the king requesting more time The king grants his request
Petitioning God Daniel 2:17-19 Prayer was the only means of finding a solution and Daniel gathers his friends together to petition God They request God to be compassionate so that they are not destroyed with the other wise men
The God Who Reveals Mysteries Daniel 2:19-23 In a night vision, the Lord reveals to Daniel the king s dream & its interpretation Daniel s immediate response is to praise the Lord for His wisdom & power
The God Who Reveals Mysteries Daniel 2:19-23 In contrast to pagan fatalistic determinism - God changes the parameters of time & what occurs in it The long day - Joshua 10:12-13. The shadow s retreat - 2 Kings 20:9-11
The God Who Reveals Mysteries Daniel 2:19-23 God s power over earthly authority was seen throughout the history of the kings of Judah and Israel God s wisdom is omniscient knowing even the profound, what is hidden and what is in darkness Daniel is clear that his own wisdom and power were gifts from the Lord in answer to their prayers
Daniel Informs the King Daniel 2:24-30 Daniel first tells Arioch in order to preserve the lives of the other wise men Arioch claims credit for finding Daniel - pointing out Daniel was not among the other wise men
Daniel Informs the King Daniel 2:24-30 Verse 27 - Daniel points out and reinforces the fact the previous wise men were impotent in the matter The king s test had proven them to be limited despite claims of supernatural power and ability
Daniel Informs the King Daniel 2:24-30 Verse 28,29 - Daniel makes it clear that the source of the revelation was the God of the heavens The Babylonian gods were controlled by the heavens, but the true God controls the heavens Daniel emphasizes God s power by also revealing what preceded Nebuchadnezzar s dreams
Daniel Informs the King Daniel 2:24-30 Verse 30 - Daniel is humble giving all glory to God as the source of the revelation This is also a gentle reminder that the king is also just a man being used by God
Conclusions Only the true God can reveal the future before it happens with 100% accuracy The God who holds the future in His hands can be trusted to keep all of His promises Only the God of the Bible is omniscient, omnipotent and sovereign over the future
Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
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