rebuild with an immovable anchor n life has little meaning if one does not know where he is going!

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Life has little meaning if one does not know Life has little meaning if one does not know where he is going! where he is going!


Life has little meaning if one does not know Life has little meaning if one does not know where he is going!where he is going!

Sooner or later one will come to a point in Sooner or later one will come to a point in life where the questions of: “Who am I? life where the questions of: “Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going?” are Why am I here? Where am I going?” are asked in all earnestness. asked in all earnestness.


Life has little meaning if one does not know Life has little meaning if one does not know where he is going!where he is going!

Sooner or later one will come to a point in life Sooner or later one will come to a point in life where the questions of: “Who am I? Why where the questions of: “Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going?” are asked in all am I here? Where am I going?” are asked in all earnestness. earnestness.

There is placed within each of us that innate There is placed within each of us that innate desire to seek and know God. desire to seek and know God. (Ecc (Ecc 3:11)3:11)


Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NKJV)Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NKJV) 11He has made 11He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.from beginning to end.


That desire may be suppressed by pride That desire may be suppressed by pride when things are going well. We can when things are going well. We can close our eyes and forget God. close our eyes and forget God. (Deut 6:10-12)(Deut 6:10-12)


Deuteronomy 6:10-12 (NKJV)Deuteronomy 6:10-12 (NKJV) - “So it - “So it shall be, when the LORD your God brings shall be, when the LORD your God brings you into the land of which He swore to your you into the land of which He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give you large and beautiful cities which give you large and beautiful cities which you did not build, you did not build,


11 houses full of all good things, which you 11 houses full of all good things, which you did not fill, hewn-out wells which you did did not fill, hewn-out wells which you did not dig, vineyards and olive trees which you not dig, vineyards and olive trees which you did not plant—when you have eaten and are did not plant—when you have eaten and are full—12 full—12 thenthen beware, lest you forget the beware, lest you forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.Egypt, from the house of bondage.


There is not a man on earth that fails to There is not a man on earth that fails to have these needs.have these needs.


Often it takes an event in life to bring us to Often it takes an event in life to bring us to reality and see our need of finding God.reality and see our need of finding God.


Often it takes an event in life to bring us to Often it takes an event in life to bring us to reality and see our need of finding God.reality and see our need of finding God.

Manasseh, one of the most evil kings in Manasseh, one of the most evil kings in Judah, was humbled by God and in turn Judah, was humbled by God and in turn he repented and was forgiven. he repented and was forgiven. (2 Chron 33:9-13)(2 Chron 33:9-13)


2 Chronicles 33:9-13 (NKJV)2 Chronicles 33:9-13 (NKJV) - So - So Manasseh seduced Judah and the Manasseh seduced Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to do more evil inhabitants of Jerusalem to do more evil than the nations whom the LORD had than the nations whom the LORD had destroyed before the children of Israel. 10 destroyed before the children of Israel. 10 And the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his And the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they would not listen. people, but they would not listen.


11Therefore the LORD brought upon them 11Therefore the LORD brought upon them the captains of the army of the king of the captains of the army of the king of Assyria, who took Manasseh with hooks, Assyria, who took Manasseh with hooks, bound him with bronze bound him with bronze fetters,fetters, and carried and carried him off to Babylon. 12 Now when he was him off to Babylon. 12 Now when he was in affliction, he implored the LORD his in affliction, he implored the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers, the God of his fathers,


13 and prayed to Him; and He received his 13 and prayed to Him; and He received his entreaty, heard his supplication, and entreaty, heard his supplication, and brought him back to Jerusalem into his brought him back to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD LORD waswas God. God.


The entire Babylonian captivity was meant The entire Babylonian captivity was meant to teach this lesson for Israel. to teach this lesson for Israel.


Today we will study two humbling Today we will study two humbling experiences for one of the most powerful experiences for one of the most powerful kings that ever lived, Nebuchadnezzar the kings that ever lived, Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon.king of Babylon.


Today we will study two humbling Today we will study two humbling experiences for one of the most powerful experiences for one of the most powerful kings that ever lived, Nebuchadnezzar the kings that ever lived, Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon.king of Babylon.

When we learn the lesson that God is in When we learn the lesson that God is in control then we can build our lives on a control then we can build our lives on a solid rock that will never be moved.solid rock that will never be moved.

Nebuchadnezzar learns the difference Nebuchadnezzar learns the difference between the true God and man-made between the true God and man-made

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Nebuchadnezzar has a dream that came Nebuchadnezzar has a dream that came from the living God. from the living God. (2:1-3)(2:1-3)


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Daniel 2:1-3 (NKJV)Daniel 2:1-3 (NKJV) - Now in the second - Now in the second year of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign, year of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; and his spirit Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; and his spirit was was soso troubled that his sleep left him. 2 Then troubled that his sleep left him. 2 Then the king gave the command to call the the king gave the command to call the magicians, the astrologers, the sorcerers, and magicians, the astrologers, the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans to tell the king his dreams. So the Chaldeans to tell the king his dreams. So they came and stood before the king. they came and stood before the king.


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3 And the king said to them, “I have had a 3 And the king said to them, “I have had a dream, and my spirit is anxious to know the dream, and my spirit is anxious to know the dream.”dream.”


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Up to this point in his life he had only Up to this point in his life he had only experienced the vain, empty actions of experienced the vain, empty actions of the magicians, the astrologers, the sorcerers. the magicians, the astrologers, the sorcerers. It is likely that he innately knew that these It is likely that he innately knew that these things were empty but still a tradition of his things were empty but still a tradition of his people.people.


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Until now he did not know of any Until now he did not know of any alternative. He now has a dream from the alternative. He now has a dream from the living God.living God.


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Until now he did not know of any Until now he did not know of any alternative. He now has a dream from the alternative. He now has a dream from the living God.living God.

When one tastes the genuine the fake is When one tastes the genuine the fake is hard to go back to. hard to go back to. (1 Pt 1:18-19)(1 Pt 1:18-19)


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1 Peter 1:18-19 (NKJV)1 Peter 1:18-19 (NKJV) - knowing that - knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible you were not redeemed with corruptible things, things, likelike silver or gold, from your aimless silver or gold, from your aimless conduct conduct receivedreceived by tradition from your by tradition from your fathers, 19 but with the precious blood of fathers, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.without spot.


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This experience left him troubled and This experience left him troubled and searching! He would not settle for man-searching! He would not settle for man-made answers any more.made answers any more.


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Nebuchadnezzar’s search for truth quickly Nebuchadnezzar’s search for truth quickly exposes the false religion he had exposes the false religion he had previously trusted in. previously trusted in. (2:4-13)(2:4-13)


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Daniel 2:4-13 (NKJV)Daniel 2:4-13 (NKJV) - Then the Chaldeans - Then the Chaldeans spoke to the king in Aramaic, “O king, live spoke to the king in Aramaic, “O king, live forever! Tell your servants the dream, and we forever! Tell your servants the dream, and we will give the interpretation.” 5 The king will give the interpretation.” 5 The king answered and said to the Chaldeans, “My answered and said to the Chaldeans, “My decision is firm: if you do not make known the decision is firm: if you do not make known the dream to me, and its interpretation, you shall dream to me, and its interpretation, you shall be cut in pieces, and your houses shall be made be cut in pieces, and your houses shall be made an ash heap. an ash heap.


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6 However, if you tell the dream and its 6 However, if you tell the dream and its interpretation, you shall receive from me interpretation, you shall receive from me gifts, rewards, and great honor. Therefore gifts, rewards, and great honor. Therefore tell me the dream and its interpretation.” 7 tell me the dream and its interpretation.” 7 They answered again and said, “Let the They answered again and said, “Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will king tell his servants the dream, and we will give its interpretation.” give its interpretation.”


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8 The king answered and said, “I know for 8 The king answered and said, “I know for certain that you would gain time, because you certain that you would gain time, because you see that my decision is firm: 9 if you do not see that my decision is firm: 9 if you do not make known the dream to me, make known the dream to me, there is onlythere is only one one decree for you! For you have agreed to speak decree for you! For you have agreed to speak lying and corrupt words before me till the time lying and corrupt words before me till the time has changed. Therefore tell me the dream, and has changed. Therefore tell me the dream, and I shall know that you can give me its I shall know that you can give me its interpretation.”interpretation.”


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10 The Chaldeans answered the king, and 10 The Chaldeans answered the king, and said, “There is not a man on earth who can tell said, “There is not a man on earth who can tell the king’s matter; therefore no king, lord, or the king’s matter; therefore no king, lord, or ruler has ruler has everever asked such things of any asked such things of any magician, astrologer, or Chaldean. 11 magician, astrologer, or Chaldean. 11 It isIt is a a difficult thing that the king requests, and there difficult thing that the king requests, and there is no other who can tell it to the king except is no other who can tell it to the king except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh.”the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh.”


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12 For this reason the king was angry and 12 For this reason the king was angry and very furious, and gave the command to very furious, and gave the command to destroy all the wise destroy all the wise menmen of Babylon. 13 So of Babylon. 13 So the decree went out, and they began killing the decree went out, and they began killing the wise the wise men;men; and they sought Daniel and and they sought Daniel and his companions, to kill his companions, to kill them.them.


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He now makes a request that only a true He now makes a request that only a true prophet of God could do.prophet of God could do.


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When one determines to find the truth at all When one determines to find the truth at all costs they will find themselves rejecting costs they will find themselves rejecting that which they once accepted as being that which they once accepted as being false. false.


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When one determines to find the truth at all When one determines to find the truth at all costs they will find themselves rejecting costs they will find themselves rejecting that which they once accepted as being that which they once accepted as being false. false.

When that rejection comes there often will When that rejection comes there often will come hostility to the previous deception. come hostility to the previous deception. (Acts 19:16-20)(Acts 19:16-20)


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Acts 19:16-20 (NKJV)Acts 19:16-20 (NKJV) - Then the man in - Then the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, overpowered them, and prevailed against overpowered them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded. 17 This became naked and wounded. 17 This became known both to all Jews and Greeks dwelling known both to all Jews and Greeks dwelling in Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and in Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified. the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.


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18 And many who had believed came 18 And many who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds. 19Also, confessing and telling their deeds. 19Also, many of those who had practiced magic many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned brought their books together and burned themthem in the sight of all. And they counted in the sight of all. And they counted up the value of them, and up the value of them, and itit totaled fifty totaled fifty thousand thousand piecespieces of silver. 20 So the word of of silver. 20 So the word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed.the Lord grew mightily and prevailed.


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In a short order Nebuchadnezzar has these In a short order Nebuchadnezzar has these fakes admitting that they do not speak for fakes admitting that they do not speak for God!God!


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In a short order Nebuchadnezzar has these In a short order Nebuchadnezzar has these fakes admitting that they do not speak for fakes admitting that they do not speak for God!God!

When a person really seeks the truth at all When a person really seeks the truth at all costs he will find it. But watch out, you may costs he will find it. But watch out, you may be surprised at what you find. be surprised at what you find. (Jn 7:17)(Jn 7:17)


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John 7:17 (NKJV)John 7:17 (NKJV) 17If anyone wills to do 17If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or doctrine, whether it is from God or whetherwhether I speak on My own I speak on My own authority.authority.


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Daniel responds to his impending Daniel responds to his impending destruction by trusting in a living God. destruction by trusting in a living God. (2:14-23)(2:14-23)


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Daniel 2:14-23 (NKJV)Daniel 2:14-23 (NKJV) - Then with - Then with counsel and wisdom Daniel answered counsel and wisdom Daniel answered Arioch, the captain of the king’s guard, who Arioch, the captain of the king’s guard, who had gone out to kill the wise had gone out to kill the wise menmen of of Babylon; 15 he answered and said to Arioch Babylon; 15 he answered and said to Arioch the king’s captain, “Why is the decree from the king’s captain, “Why is the decree from the king so urgent?” Then Arioch made the the king so urgent?” Then Arioch made the decision known to Daniel.decision known to Daniel.


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16 So Daniel went in and asked the king to 16 So Daniel went in and asked the king to give him time, that he might tell the king give him time, that he might tell the king the interpretation. 17 Then Daniel went to the interpretation. 17 Then Daniel went to his house, and made the decision known to his house, and made the decision known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions, companions,


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18 that they might seek mercies from the 18 that they might seek mercies from the God of heaven concerning this secret, so God of heaven concerning this secret, so that Daniel and his companions might not that Daniel and his companions might not perish with the rest of the wise perish with the rest of the wise menmen of of Babylon. 19 Then the secret was revealed to Babylon. 19 Then the secret was revealed to Daniel in a night vision. So Daniel blessed Daniel in a night vision. So Daniel blessed the God of heaven. the God of heaven.


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20 Daniel answered and said: “Blessed be the 20 Daniel answered and said: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, For wisdom name of God forever and ever, For wisdom and might are His. 21and might are His. 21 And He changes the And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise And knowledge to those who have And knowledge to those who have understanding. 22 He reveals deep and secret understanding. 22 He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what things; He knows what isis in the darkness, And in the darkness, And light dwells with Him.light dwells with Him.


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2323 “I thank You and praise You, O God “I thank You and praise You, O God of my fathers; You have given me wisdom of my fathers; You have given me wisdom and might, And have now made known to and might, And have now made known to me what we asked of You, For You have me what we asked of You, For You have made known to us the king’s demand.”made known to us the king’s demand.”


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While Daniel was not a part of the false While Daniel was not a part of the false prophets he still was lumped together prophets he still was lumped together with them and is scheduled to be killed.with them and is scheduled to be killed.


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Daniel’s reputation continues to open doors Daniel’s reputation continues to open doors of opportunity! Arioch gives him warning of opportunity! Arioch gives him warning and then a chance to speak to the king. and then a chance to speak to the king. (2:14-17)(2:14-17)


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Daniel’s reputation continues to open doors Daniel’s reputation continues to open doors of opportunity! Arioch gives him warning of opportunity! Arioch gives him warning and then a chance to speak to the king. and then a chance to speak to the king. (2:14-17)(2:14-17)

Confidence in God will give you boldness. Confidence in God will give you boldness. (Acts 4:13)(Acts 4:13)


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Acts 4:13 (NKJV)Acts 4:13 (NKJV) - Now when they saw - Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.realized that they had been with Jesus.


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We also will have a boldness in prayer. We also will have a boldness in prayer. (Heb 4:15-16)(Heb 4:15-16)


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Hebrews 4:15-16 (NKJV)Hebrews 4:15-16 (NKJV) - For we do not - For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all with our weaknesses, but was in all pointspoints tempted as tempted as we are, yetwe are, yet without sin. 16 Let without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.grace to help in time of need.


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Daniel has such confidence in God that he Daniel has such confidence in God that he tells the king that he would have an answer.tells the king that he would have an answer.


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Daniel also called for his spiritual Daniel also called for his spiritual companions to join him in prayer. companions to join him in prayer.


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He no doubt had a prayer of confidence.He no doubt had a prayer of confidence.


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He no doubt had a prayer of confidence.He no doubt had a prayer of confidence. Daniel knew that God would freely give Daniel knew that God would freely give

mercy.mercy.


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He no doubt had a prayer of confidence.He no doubt had a prayer of confidence. Daniel knew that God would freely give Daniel knew that God would freely give

mercy.mercy. They also praised God for His answer.They also praised God for His answer.


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Daniel also called for his spiritual companions Daniel also called for his spiritual companions to join him in prayer. to join him in prayer.

He no doubt had a prayer of confidence.He no doubt had a prayer of confidence. Daniel knew that God would freely give mercy.Daniel knew that God would freely give mercy. They also praised God for His answer.They also praised God for His answer. Those who know the true God describe Him as Those who know the true God describe Him as

“holy, enthroned in the praises of Israel.” “holy, enthroned in the praises of Israel.” (Ps (Ps 22:3)22:3)


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Those who know God often find themselves Those who know God often find themselves looking at God alone and praising Him! looking at God alone and praising Him! These people learn the great blessing of These people learn the great blessing of praise. praise.


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Consider the things about God that are Consider the things about God that are revealed in this action:revealed in this action:


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Consider the things about God that are Consider the things about God that are revealed in this action:revealed in this action:

““For wisdom and might are His.”For wisdom and might are His.”


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Those who know God often find themselves Those who know God often find themselves looking at God alone and praising Him! These looking at God alone and praising Him! These people learn the great blessing of praise. people learn the great blessing of praise.

Consider the things about God that are revealed Consider the things about God that are revealed in this action:in this action:

““For wisdom and might are His.”For wisdom and might are His.” ““And He changes the times and the seasons”And He changes the times and the seasons”


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““He removes kings and raises up kings”He removes kings and raises up kings”


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““He removes kings and raises up kings”He removes kings and raises up kings” ““He gives wisdom to the wise And He gives wisdom to the wise And

knowledge to those who have knowledge to those who have understanding.”understanding.”


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““He removes kings and raises up kings”He removes kings and raises up kings” ““He gives wisdom to the wise And He gives wisdom to the wise And

knowledge to those who have knowledge to those who have understanding.”understanding.”

““He reveals deep and secret things; He He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what knows what isis in the darkness, And light in the darkness, And light dwells with Him.”dwells with Him.”


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““He removes kings and raises up kings”He removes kings and raises up kings” ““He gives wisdom to the wise And knowledge He gives wisdom to the wise And knowledge

to those who have understanding.”to those who have understanding.” ““He reveals deep and secret things; He knows He reveals deep and secret things; He knows

what what isis in the darkness, And light dwells with in the darkness, And light dwells with Him.”Him.”

How would a knowledge of these things about How would a knowledge of these things about God help us in our life?God help us in our life?


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Nebuchadnezzar is about to learn these Nebuchadnezzar is about to learn these things about the one true God!things about the one true God!


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Class Discussion:Class Discussion:


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Class Discussion:Class Discussion: 1. How far should we go in the search for 1. How far should we go in the search for

truth? truth? (Jn 8:32; 2 Tim 2:24-26)(Jn 8:32; 2 Tim 2:24-26)


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truth? truth? (Jn 8:32; 2 Tim 2:24-26)(Jn 8:32; 2 Tim 2:24-26) 2. Why would someone accept something 2. Why would someone accept something

less than the truth for their lives? less than the truth for their lives? (Jn 3:19-21)(Jn 3:19-21)


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truth? truth? (Jn 8:32; 2 Tim 2:24-26)(Jn 8:32; 2 Tim 2:24-26) 2. Why would someone accept something 2. Why would someone accept something

less than the truth for their lives? less than the truth for their lives? (Jn 3:19-21)(Jn 3:19-21)

3. How can one be “double-minded” in 3. How can one be “double-minded” in prayer?prayer?


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4. How can we have a greater confidence in 4. How can we have a greater confidence in our prayers?our prayers?

The first dream of Nebuchadnezzar (2:24-49)The first dream of Nebuchadnezzar (2:24-49)

Daniel appears before Nebuchadnezzar. Daniel appears before Nebuchadnezzar. (2:24-30)(2:24-30)


Daniel 2:24-2:30 (NKJV)Daniel 2:24-2:30 (NKJV) - Therefore - Therefore Daniel went to Arioch, whom the king had Daniel went to Arioch, whom the king had appointed to destroy the wise appointed to destroy the wise menmen of of Babylon. He went and said thus to him: “Do Babylon. He went and said thus to him: “Do not destroy the wise not destroy the wise menmen of Babylon; take of Babylon; take me before the king, and I will tell the king me before the king, and I will tell the king the interpretation.” the interpretation.”


25 Then Arioch quickly brought Daniel before 25 Then Arioch quickly brought Daniel before the king, and said thus to him, “I have found a the king, and said thus to him, “I have found a man of the captives of Judah, who will make man of the captives of Judah, who will make known to the king the interpretation.” 26 The known to the king the interpretation.” 26 The king answered and said to Daniel, whose king answered and said to Daniel, whose name name waswas Belteshazzar, “Are you able to Belteshazzar, “Are you able to make known to me the dream which I have make known to me the dream which I have seen, and its interpretation?”seen, and its interpretation?”


27 Daniel answered in the presence of the 27 Daniel answered in the presence of the king, and said, “The secret which the king has king, and said, “The secret which the king has demanded, the wise demanded, the wise men,men, the astrologers, the the astrologers, the magicians, and the soothsayers cannot declare magicians, and the soothsayers cannot declare to the king. 28 But there is a God in heaven to the king. 28 But there is a God in heaven who reveals secrets, and He has made known who reveals secrets, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will be in the to King Nebuchadnezzar what will be in the latter days. Your dream, and the visions of latter days. Your dream, and the visions of your head upon your bed, were these: your head upon your bed, were these:


29 As for you, O king, thoughts came 29 As for you, O king, thoughts came toto your your mind whilemind while on your bed, on your bed, aboutabout what would what would come to pass after this; and He who reveals come to pass after this; and He who reveals secrets has made known to you what will be. secrets has made known to you what will be. 30 But as for me, this secret has not been 30 But as for me, this secret has not been revealed to me because I have more wisdom revealed to me because I have more wisdom than anyone living, but for than anyone living, but for ourour sakes who sakes who make known the interpretation to the king, and make known the interpretation to the king, and that you may know the thoughts of your heart.that you may know the thoughts of your heart.


Do you think Arioch believed Daniel could Do you think Arioch believed Daniel could do what he said?do what he said?



Arioch did try to gain some credit for Arioch did try to gain some credit for himself in the way he presents Daniel to the himself in the way he presents Daniel to the king: “I have found…”king: “I have found…”



Arioch did try to gain some credit for Arioch did try to gain some credit for himself in the way he presents Daniel to the himself in the way he presents Daniel to the king: “I have found…”king: “I have found…”

Still Arioch in his earlier actions knew who Still Arioch in his earlier actions knew who to turn to in difficult times!to turn to in difficult times!


Christian you may have many come to you Christian you may have many come to you in years to come because of your stand of in years to come because of your stand of faith today! faith today! (1 Pt 2:12)(1 Pt 2:12)


Peter 2:12 (NKJV)Peter 2:12 (NKJV) - having your conduct - having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by may, by youryour good works which they good works which they observe, observe, glorify God in the day of glorify God in the day of visitationvisitation..


Daniel was careful to explain to Daniel was careful to explain to Nebuchadnezzar where the interpretation Nebuchadnezzar where the interpretation came from.came from.


The wisdom and faith of Daniel is shown The wisdom and faith of Daniel is shown here. We likely would have rushed in and here. We likely would have rushed in and told the interpretation the first thing if our told the interpretation the first thing if our lives were in danger.lives were in danger.


The wisdom and faith of Daniel is shown The wisdom and faith of Daniel is shown here. We likely would have rushed in and here. We likely would have rushed in and told the interpretation the first thing if our told the interpretation the first thing if our lives were in danger.lives were in danger.

Daniel’s response shows both a faith in God Daniel’s response shows both a faith in God and no fear of what Nebuchadnezzar could and no fear of what Nebuchadnezzar could do to him. do to him. (1 Pt 3:12-15; Jn 19:11)(1 Pt 3:12-15; Jn 19:11)


1 Peter 3:12-15 (NKJV) 1 Peter 3:12-15 (NKJV) - - For the eyes of the For the eyes of the LordLord are on the righteous, And His earsare on the righteous, And His ears are are open to their prayers; But the face of the Lordopen to their prayers; But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” is against those who do evil.” 13 And 13 And who who isis he who will harm you if you become followers he who will harm you if you become followers of what is goodof what is good? 14 But even if you should ? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, suffer for righteousness’ sake, you areyou are blessed. blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.”troubled.”


15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always and always bebe ready to ready to givegive a defense to a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;


John 19:11 (NKJV)John 19:11 (NKJV) - Jesus answered, - Jesus answered, ““You could have no power at all against Me You could have no power at all against Me unless it had been given you from aboveunless it had been given you from above. . Therefore the one who delivered Me to you Therefore the one who delivered Me to you has the greater sin.”has the greater sin.”


He reinforces what Nebuchadnezzar already He reinforces what Nebuchadnezzar already knew about his soothsayers.knew about his soothsayers.



Daniel gives God the glory so Daniel gives God the glory so Nebuchadnezzar might know the one true Nebuchadnezzar might know the one true God! God!



Daniel gives God the glory so Daniel gives God the glory so Nebuchadnezzar might know the one true Nebuchadnezzar might know the one true God! God!

When we seek glory for ourselves we take When we seek glory for ourselves we take glory away from God! glory away from God! (Jn 3:30; 2 Cor 4:5-6)(Jn 3:30; 2 Cor 4:5-6)


John 3:30 (NKJV)John 3:30 (NKJV) - He must increase, but - He must increase, but I I mustmust decrease. decrease.


2 Corinthians 4:5-6 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 4:5-6 (NKJV) - - For we do For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the LordLord, and ourselves your bondservants for , and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake. 6 For it is the God who Jesus’ sake. 6 For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to who has shone in our hearts to givegive the light the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christface of Jesus Christ..


The dream and its meaning. The dream and its meaning. (2:31-46)(2:31-46)


Daniel 2:31-46 (NKJV)Daniel 2:31-46 (NKJV) - “You, O king, - “You, O king, were watching; and behold, a great image! were watching; and behold, a great image! This great image, whose splendor This great image, whose splendor waswas excellent, stood before you; and its form excellent, stood before you; and its form waswas awesome. 32 This image’s head awesome. 32 This image’s head waswas of of fine gold, its chest and arms of silver, its fine gold, its chest and arms of silver, its belly and thighs of bronze, 33 its legs of belly and thighs of bronze, 33 its legs of iron, its feet partly of iron and partly of clay. iron, its feet partly of iron and partly of clay.


34 You watched while a stone was cut out without 34 You watched while a stone was cut out without hands, which struck the image on its feet of iron hands, which struck the image on its feet of iron and clay, and broke them in pieces. 35 Then the and clay, and broke them in pieces. 35 Then the iron, the clay, the bronze, the silver, and the gold iron, the clay, the bronze, the silver, and the gold were crushed together, and became like chaff from were crushed together, and became like chaff from the summer threshing floors; the wind carried them the summer threshing floors; the wind carried them away so that no trace of them was found. And the away so that no trace of them was found. And the stone that struck the image became a great stone that struck the image became a great mountain and filled the whole earth.mountain and filled the whole earth.


36 “This 36 “This isis the dream. Now we will tell the the dream. Now we will tell the interpretation of it before the king. 37 You, O interpretation of it before the king. 37 You, O king, king, areare a king of kings. For the God of a king of kings. For the God of heaven has given you a kingdom, power, heaven has given you a kingdom, power, strength, and glory; 38 and wherever the strength, and glory; 38 and wherever the children of men dwell, or the beasts of the field children of men dwell, or the beasts of the field and the birds of the heaven, He has given and the birds of the heaven, He has given themthem into your hand, and has made you ruler over into your hand, and has made you ruler over them all—you them all—you areare this head of gold. this head of gold.


39 But after you shall arise another kingdom 39 But after you shall arise another kingdom inferior to yours; then another, a third inferior to yours; then another, a third kingdom of bronze, which shall rule over all kingdom of bronze, which shall rule over all the earth. 40 And the fourth kingdom shall the earth. 40 And the fourth kingdom shall be as strong as iron, inasmuch as iron breaks be as strong as iron, inasmuch as iron breaks in pieces and shatters everything; and like in pieces and shatters everything; and like iron that crushes, iron that crushes, that kingdomthat kingdom will break in will break in pieces and crush all the others. pieces and crush all the others.


41 Whereas you saw the feet and toes, 41 Whereas you saw the feet and toes, partly of potter’s clay and partly of iron, the partly of potter’s clay and partly of iron, the kingdom shall be divided; yet the strength kingdom shall be divided; yet the strength of the iron shall be in it, just as you saw the of the iron shall be in it, just as you saw the iron mixed with ceramic clay. 42 And iron mixed with ceramic clay. 42 And asas the toes of the feet the toes of the feet werewere partly of iron and partly of iron and partly of clay, partly of clay, soso the kingdom shall be the kingdom shall be partly strong and partly fragile. partly strong and partly fragile.


43 As you saw iron mixed with ceramic clay, 43 As you saw iron mixed with ceramic clay, they will mingle with the seed of men; but they they will mingle with the seed of men; but they will not adhere to one another, just as iron does will not adhere to one another, just as iron does not mix with clay. 44 And in the days of these not mix with clay. 44 And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever.kingdoms, and it shall stand forever.


45 Inasmuch as you saw that the stone was 45 Inasmuch as you saw that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it broke in pieces the iron, the bronze, that it broke in pieces the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver, and the gold—the great the clay, the silver, and the gold—the great God has made known to the king what will God has made known to the king what will come to pass after this. The dream is come to pass after this. The dream is certain, and its interpretation is sure.”certain, and its interpretation is sure.”


46 Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his 46 Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, prostrate before Daniel, and face, prostrate before Daniel, and commanded that they should present an commanded that they should present an offering and incense to him.offering and incense to him.


He saw an image of four distinct parts He saw an image of four distinct parts consisting of different elements.consisting of different elements.



The head is of gold.The head is of gold.



The head is of gold.The head is of gold. The chest and arms are of silver.The chest and arms are of silver.



The head is of gold.The head is of gold. The chest and arms are of silver.The chest and arms are of silver. The belly and thighs are of bronze.The belly and thighs are of bronze.


The legs are of iron and the feet are of iron The legs are of iron and the feet are of iron and clay! and clay!


The legs are of iron and the feet are of iron The legs are of iron and the feet are of iron and clay!and clay!

Then he saw a stone “made without hands” Then he saw a stone “made without hands” hit the image on the feet and completely hit the image on the feet and completely obliterate it.obliterate it.


The legs are of iron and the feet are of iron The legs are of iron and the feet are of iron and clay!and clay!

Then he saw a stone “made without hands” Then he saw a stone “made without hands” hit the image on the feet and completely hit the image on the feet and completely obliterate it.obliterate it.

The stone became a great mountain and The stone became a great mountain and filled the whole earth.filled the whole earth.


The legs are of iron and the feet are of iron and The legs are of iron and the feet are of iron and clay!clay!

Then he saw a stone “made without hands” hit Then he saw a stone “made without hands” hit the image on the feet and completely obliterate it.the image on the feet and completely obliterate it.

The stone became a great mountain and filled the The stone became a great mountain and filled the whole earth.whole earth.

If this was all that we knew, consider some terms If this was all that we knew, consider some terms that help us with the interpretation. that help us with the interpretation.


““Made without hands.” – Made without hands.” – (Col 2:11)(Col 2:11)


Colossians 2:11 (NKJV)Colossians 2:11 (NKJV) - In Him you - In Him you were also circumcised with the were also circumcised with the circumcision circumcision made without handsmade without hands, by , by putting off the body of the sins of the flesh, putting off the body of the sins of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ,by the circumcision of Christ,


““Great mountain” Great mountain”


““Great mountain” Great mountain” What is the absolutely best way to know the What is the absolutely best way to know the

meaning of a figurative passage?meaning of a figurative passage?


How can we know the fulfillment of How can we know the fulfillment of Joel Joel 2:28-322:28-32? ? (Acts 2:16-17)(Acts 2:16-17)


Acts 2:16-17 (NKJV) Acts 2:16-17 (NKJV) - - But this is what But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joelwas spoken by the prophet Joel: 17 : 17 ‘And it ‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, says shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams.Your old men shall dream dreams.


Many take figurative passages and build Many take figurative passages and build destructive doctrinal systems around it. destructive doctrinal systems around it. (2 Pt 3:15-18)(2 Pt 3:15-18)


2 Peter 3:15-18 (NKJV)2 Peter 3:15-18 (NKJV) - and consider - and consider thatthat the longsuffering of our Lord the longsuffering of our Lord isis salvation—as salvation—as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given to him, has written to you, 16 as wisdom given to him, has written to you, 16 as also in all his epistles, speaking in them of also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things, in which are these things, in which are some things hard to some things hard to understandunderstand, which untaught and unstable , which untaught and unstable peoplepeople twist to their own destructiontwist to their own destruction, as , as they they dodo also also the rest of the Scripturesthe rest of the Scriptures..


17 You therefore, beloved, since you know 17 You therefore, beloved, since you know thisthis beforehand, beware lest you also fall beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked; 18 but away with the error of the wicked; 18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him bebe the glory both now and forever. Amen.the glory both now and forever. Amen.


Daniel by inspiration tells us:Daniel by inspiration tells us:


God has given Nebuchadnezzar his power God has given Nebuchadnezzar his power as well as the kings that would follow. as well as the kings that would follow. (Rom 13:1-4)(Rom 13:1-4)


God has given Nebuchadnezzar his power God has given Nebuchadnezzar his power as well as the kings that would follow. as well as the kings that would follow. (Rom 13:1-4)(Rom 13:1-4)

There would be four consecutive kingdoms There would be four consecutive kingdoms beginning with Nebuchadnezzar.beginning with Nebuchadnezzar.


In the days of the fourth kingdom God’s In the days of the fourth kingdom God’s eternal kingdom would be established.. eternal kingdom would be established.. (History tells us the kingdoms were: (History tells us the kingdoms were: Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece and Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece and Rome)Rome)


(Dan 2:44)(Dan 2:44) - And - And in the days of these kingsin the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever.kingdoms, and it shall stand forever.


This will come to pass! This will come to pass! (Dan 2:45)(Dan 2:45)


Daniel 2:45 (NKJV)Daniel 2:45 (NKJV) - Inasmuch as you - Inasmuch as you saw that the stone was cut out of the saw that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it broke in mountain without hands, and that it broke in pieces the iron, the bronze, the clay, the pieces the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver, and the gold—the great God has silver, and the gold—the great God has made known to the king what will come to made known to the king what will come to pass after this. pass after this. The dream is certain, and its The dream is certain, and its interpretation is sureinterpretation is sure.”.”


Lessons for Nebuchadnezzar and for us. Lessons for Nebuchadnezzar and for us. (2:46-49)(2:46-49)


Daniel 2:46-49 (NKJV) - Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, prostrate before Daniel, and commanded that they should present an offering and incense to him. 47 The king answered Daniel, and said, “Truly your God is the God of gods, the Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, since you could reveal this secret.”


48 Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many great gifts; and he made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon. 49 Also Daniel petitioned the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego over the affairs of the province of Babylon; but Daniel sat in £the gate of the king.


He knew of the supremacy of the one true He knew of the supremacy of the one true God.God.



He knew to humble himself and worship He knew to humble himself and worship God.God.




He honored the servants of God. He honored the servants of God.




He honored the servants of God. He honored the servants of God. Do you know this about God?Do you know this about God?




He honored the servants of God. He honored the servants of God. Do you know this about God?Do you know this about God? Other passages that confirm this prophecy.Other passages that confirm this prophecy.


All speak of God’s kingdom and its nature. All speak of God’s kingdom and its nature. (Isa 2:1-4; Mic 4:1-5; Joel 2:28-32)(Isa 2:1-4; Mic 4:1-5; Joel 2:28-32)


Isaiah 2:1-4 (NKJV) Isaiah 2:1-4 (NKJV) - The word that - The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. 2 Now it shall come Judah and Jerusalem. 2 Now it shall come to pass in the latter days to pass in the latter days ThatThat the mountain the mountain of the LORD’S house Shall be established of the LORD’S house Shall be established on the top of the mountains, And shall be on the top of the mountains, And shall be exalted above the hills; And all nations shall exalted above the hills; And all nations shall flow to it. flow to it.


3 Many people shall come and say, “Come, 3 Many people shall come and say, “Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, To the house of the God of Jacob; LORD, To the house of the God of Jacob; He will teach us His ways, And we shall He will teach us His ways, And we shall walk in His paths.” walk in His paths.” For out of Zion shall go For out of Zion shall go forth the law, And the word of the LORD forth the law, And the word of the LORD from Jerusalemfrom Jerusalem..


44 He shall judge between the nations, He shall judge between the nations, And rebuke many people; They shall beat And rebuke many people; They shall beat their swords into plowshares, And their their swords into plowshares, And their spears into pruning hooks; Nation shall not spears into pruning hooks; Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, Neither shall lift up sword against nation, Neither shall they learn war anymore.they learn war anymore.


Micah 4:1-5 (NKJV)Micah 4:1-5 (NKJV) - Now it shall come - Now it shall come to pass in the latter days to pass in the latter days ThatThat the mountain the mountain of the LORD’S house Shall be established of the LORD’S house Shall be established on the top of the mountains, And shall be on the top of the mountains, And shall be exalted above the hills; And peoples shall exalted above the hills; And peoples shall flow to it. flow to it.


2 Many nations shall come and say, “Come, 2 Many nations shall come and say, “Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, To the house of the God of Jacob; LORD, To the house of the God of Jacob; He will teach us His ways, And we shall He will teach us His ways, And we shall walk in His paths.” walk in His paths.” For out of Zion the law For out of Zion the law shall go forth, And the word of the LORD shall go forth, And the word of the LORD from Jerusalemfrom Jerusalem..


3 He shall judge between many peoples, And 3 He shall judge between many peoples, And rebuke strong nations afar off; They shall beat rebuke strong nations afar off; They shall beat their swords into plowshares, And their spears their swords into plowshares, And their spears into pruning hooks; Nation shall not lift up into pruning hooks; Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, Neither shall they learn sword against nation, Neither shall they learn war anymore. 4 But everyone shall sit under war anymore. 4 But everyone shall sit under his vine and under his fig tree, And his vine and under his fig tree, And no one no one shall make shall make themthem afraid afraid; For the mouth of the ; For the mouth of the LORD of hosts has spoken.LORD of hosts has spoken.


5 For all people walk each in the name of 5 For all people walk each in the name of his god, But we will walk in the name of the his god, But we will walk in the name of the LORD our God Forever and ever.LORD our God Forever and ever.


The exact fulfillment is certain. The exact fulfillment is certain. (Lk 24:46-49; Acts 1:6-8; Acts 2:16-17)(Lk 24:46-49; Acts 1:6-8; Acts 2:16-17)


Luke 24:46-49 (NKJV)Luke 24:46-49 (NKJV) - Then He said to - Then He said to them, “Thus it is written, and thus it was them, “Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, 47 and that from the dead the third day, 47 and that repentance and remission of sins should be repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 And you are beginning at Jerusalem. 48 And you are witnesses of these things. witnesses of these things.


49 Behold, I send the Promise of My Father 49 Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on until you are endued with power from on highhigh.”.”


Acts 1:6-8 (NKJV)Acts 1:6-8 (NKJV) - Therefore, when they - Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, had come together, they asked Him, saying, “Lord, will You at this time restore the “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 And He said to them, kingdom to Israel?” 7 And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own which the Father has put in His own authority. authority.


8 But you shall receive power when the 8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalemin Jerusalem, and , and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”the earth.”


Acts 2:16-17 (NKJV) Acts 2:16-17 (NKJV) - But this is what - But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 17 was spoken by the prophet Joel: 17 ‘And it ‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, says shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams.Your old men shall dream dreams.


Class Discussion:Class Discussion: 1. Why do we need to know that God has 1. Why do we need to know that God has

foretold and controlled the destiny of foretold and controlled the destiny of past kingdoms?past kingdoms?


Class Discussion:Class Discussion: 1. Why do we need to know that God has 1. Why do we need to know that God has

foretold and controlled the destiny of foretold and controlled the destiny of past kingdoms?past kingdoms?

2. What is the doctrinal system known as 2. What is the doctrinal system known as pre-millenialism? Why should we be pre-millenialism? Why should we be concerned with this doctrine?concerned with this doctrine?


Class Discussion:Class Discussion: 1. Why do we need to know that God has foretold 1. Why do we need to know that God has foretold

and controlled the destiny of past kingdoms?and controlled the destiny of past kingdoms? 2. What is the doctrinal system known as pre-2. What is the doctrinal system known as pre-

millenialism? Why should we be concerned millenialism? Why should we be concerned with this doctrine?with this doctrine?

3. Where does our hope come from? 3. Where does our hope come from? (Titus 1:2)(Titus 1:2)

The second dream of Nebuchadnezzar The second dream of Nebuchadnezzar (4:1-37)(4:1-37)

Remember the time line of the book.Remember the time line of the book.


Remember the time line of the book.Remember the time line of the book. Chapter 1 – 17 years oldChapter 1 – 17 years old


Remember the time line of the book.Remember the time line of the book. Chapter 1 – 17 years oldChapter 1 – 17 years old Chapter 2 – 19 years oldChapter 2 – 19 years old


Remember the time line of the book.Remember the time line of the book. Chapter 1 – 17 years oldChapter 1 – 17 years old Chapter 2 – 19 years oldChapter 2 – 19 years old Chapter 3 – 21-22 years oldChapter 3 – 21-22 years old


Remember the time line of the book.Remember the time line of the book. Chapter 1 – 17 years oldChapter 1 – 17 years old Chapter 2 – 19 years oldChapter 2 – 19 years old Chapter 3 – 21-22 years oldChapter 3 – 21-22 years old Chapter 4 – 47-52 years oldChapter 4 – 47-52 years old


Remember the time line of the book.Remember the time line of the book. Chapter 1 – 17 years oldChapter 1 – 17 years old Chapter 2 – 19 years oldChapter 2 – 19 years old Chapter 3 – 21-22 years oldChapter 3 – 21-22 years old Chapter 4 – 47-52 years oldChapter 4 – 47-52 years old This dream is told by Nebuchadnezzar This dream is told by Nebuchadnezzar

himself after all has past. himself after all has past. (4:1-3)(4:1-3)


Daniel 4:1-3 (NKJV) Daniel 4:1-3 (NKJV) - Nebuchadnezzar the - Nebuchadnezzar the king, To all peoples, nations, and languages king, To all peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth: that dwell in all the earth: Peace be Peace be multiplied to you. 2 I thought it good to declare multiplied to you. 2 I thought it good to declare the signs and wonders that the Most High God the signs and wonders that the Most High God has worked for me. 3 How great has worked for me. 3 How great areare His signs, His signs, And how mighty His wonders! His kingdom And how mighty His wonders! His kingdom isis an everlasting kingdom, And His dominion an everlasting kingdom, And His dominion isis from generation to generation. from generation to generation.


While He now glorifies God and exalts While He now glorifies God and exalts Him, He had to be shown this once again! Him, He had to be shown this once again! How many years had passed since he had How many years had passed since he had known this?known this?


While He now glorifies God and exalts While He now glorifies God and exalts Him, He had to be shown this once again! Him, He had to be shown this once again! How many years had passed since he had How many years had passed since he had known this?known this?

One of the true challenges we face in not One of the true challenges we face in not forgetting what we know about God in forgetting what we know about God in the midst of success. the midst of success. (2 Pt 1:12-15; Jas 1:21-23)(2 Pt 1:12-15; Jas 1:21-23)


2 Peter 1:12-15 (NKJV)2 Peter 1:12-15 (NKJV) - For this reason I - For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth. 13 Yes, I established in the present truth. 13 Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding to stir you up by reminding you,you, 14 14 knowing that shortly I knowing that shortly I mustmust put off my tent, put off my tent, just as our Lord Jesus Christ showed me. just as our Lord Jesus Christ showed me.


15 Moreover I will be careful to ensure that 15 Moreover I will be careful to ensure that you always have a reminder of these things you always have a reminder of these things after my decease.after my decease.


James 1:21-23 (NKJV)James 1:21-23 (NKJV) - Therefore lay aside - Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be which is able to save your souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 For if anyone is a deceiving yourselves. 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror;man observing his natural face in a mirror;


Nebuchadnezzar gives his soothsayers the Nebuchadnezzar gives his soothsayers the first try then calls for Daniel. first try then calls for Daniel. (4:4-9)(4:4-9)


Daniel 4:4-9 (NKJV)Daniel 4:4-9 (NKJV) - I, Nebuchadnezzar, - I, Nebuchadnezzar, was at rest in my house, and flourishing in was at rest in my house, and flourishing in my palace. 5 I saw a dream which made me my palace. 5 I saw a dream which made me afraid, and the thoughts on my bed and the afraid, and the thoughts on my bed and the visions of my head troubled me. 6 Therefore visions of my head troubled me. 6 Therefore I issued a decree to bring in all the wise I issued a decree to bring in all the wise menmen of Babylon before me, that they might make of Babylon before me, that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream. known to me the interpretation of the dream.


7 Then the magicians, the astrologers, the 7 Then the magicians, the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers came in, Chaldeans, and the soothsayers came in, and I told them the dream; but they did not and I told them the dream; but they did not make known to me its interpretation. 8 But make known to me its interpretation. 8 But at last Daniel came before me (his name at last Daniel came before me (his name isis Belteshazzar, according to the name of my Belteshazzar, according to the name of my god; in him god; in him isis the Spirit of the Holy God), the Spirit of the Holy God), and I told the dream before him, and I told the dream before him, saying:saying:


9 “Belteshazzar, chief of the magicians, 9 “Belteshazzar, chief of the magicians, because I know that the Spirit of the Holy because I know that the Spirit of the Holy God God isis in you, and no secret troubles you, in you, and no secret troubles you, explain to me the visions of my dream that I explain to me the visions of my dream that I have seen, and its interpretation.have seen, and its interpretation.


It is sad to see that he continued to use these It is sad to see that he continued to use these people. Tradition is hard to put away!people. Tradition is hard to put away!


It is sad to see that he continued to use these It is sad to see that he continued to use these people. Tradition is hard to put away!people. Tradition is hard to put away!

Maybe because these men know of Daniel Maybe because these men know of Daniel that they do not dare to try to interpret the that they do not dare to try to interpret the kings dream!kings dream!


The religious leaders of the world today flee The religious leaders of the world today flee from an open Bible when God’s people are from an open Bible when God’s people are present!present!



He admits the difference between his god He admits the difference between his god and Daniel’s God. Why does he not and Daniel’s God. Why does he not change?change?



He admits the difference between his god He admits the difference between his god and Daniel’s God. Why does he not and Daniel’s God. Why does he not change?change?

Elements of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream.Elements of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream.



He admits the difference between his god and He admits the difference between his god and Daniel’s God. Why does he not change?Daniel’s God. Why does he not change?

Elements of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream.Elements of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream. There was a great tree that provided for There was a great tree that provided for

beasts, birds and all flesh.beasts, birds and all flesh.


A holy watcher from heaven had the tree A holy watcher from heaven had the tree cut down and the stump bound with a cut down and the stump bound with a band.band.



The tree (man) would be wet with the dew The tree (man) would be wet with the dew of the ground and graze with the beasts of the ground and graze with the beasts because his heart was changed to that of a because his heart was changed to that of a beast.beast.



The tree (man) would be wet with the dew The tree (man) would be wet with the dew of the ground and graze with the beasts of the ground and graze with the beasts because his heart was changed to that of a because his heart was changed to that of a beast.beast.

Seven times shall pass over the man.Seven times shall pass over the man.


The lesson of this dream is: “that the living The lesson of this dream is: “that the living may know that the Most High rules may know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, gives it to in the kingdom of men, gives it to whomever He will…” whomever He will…” (Dan 4:17)(Dan 4:17)



The interpretation and its fulfillment. The interpretation and its fulfillment. (4:20-37)(4:20-37)



The interpretation and its fulfillment. The interpretation and its fulfillment. (4:20-37)(4:20-37)

Daniel was troubled by the meaning of the Daniel was troubled by the meaning of the dream. dream. (4:18-19)(4:18-19)


Daniel 4:18-19 (NKJV) Daniel 4:18-19 (NKJV) - “This dream I, - “This dream I, King Nebuchadnezzar, have seen. Now King Nebuchadnezzar, have seen. Now you, Belteshazzar, declare its interpretation, you, Belteshazzar, declare its interpretation, since all the wise since all the wise menmen of my kingdom are of my kingdom are not able to make known to me the not able to make known to me the interpretation; but you interpretation; but you areare able, for the able, for the Spirit of the Holy God Spirit of the Holy God isis in you.” in you.”


1919 Then Daniel, whose name was Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, was astonished for a time, and Belteshazzar, was astonished for a time, and his thoughts troubled him. his thoughts troubled him. SoSo the king the king spoke, and said, “Belteshazzar, do not let spoke, and said, “Belteshazzar, do not let the dream or its interpretation trouble you.” the dream or its interpretation trouble you.” Belteshazzar answered and said, “My lord, Belteshazzar answered and said, “My lord, maymay the dream concern those who hate you, the dream concern those who hate you, and its interpretation concern your enemies!and its interpretation concern your enemies!


Give Nebuchadnezzar credit, he wanted to Give Nebuchadnezzar credit, he wanted to know no matter what!know no matter what!


We too should want to know everything We too should want to know everything that our God reveals.that our God reveals.


We too should want to know everything We too should want to know everything that our God reveals.that our God reveals.

The tree represented Nebuchadnezzar and The tree represented Nebuchadnezzar and though cut down the stump and roots though cut down the stump and roots were preserved so that he might return. were preserved so that he might return. (4:20-26)(4:20-26)


Daniel 4:20-26 (NKJV) Daniel 4:20-26 (NKJV) - “The tree that you - “The tree that you saw, which grew and became strong, whose saw, which grew and became strong, whose height reached to the heavens and which height reached to the heavens and which could be seencould be seen by all the earth, 21 whose by all the earth, 21 whose leaves leaves werewere lovely and its fruit abundant, in lovely and its fruit abundant, in which which waswas food for all, under which the beasts food for all, under which the beasts of the field dwelt, and in whose branches the of the field dwelt, and in whose branches the birds of the heaven had their home—birds of the heaven had their home—


22 it 22 it isis you, O king, who have grown and you, O king, who have grown and become strong; for your greatness has become strong; for your greatness has grown and reaches to the heavens, and your grown and reaches to the heavens, and your dominion to the end of the earth. dominion to the end of the earth.


2323 “And inasmuch as the king saw a “And inasmuch as the king saw a watcher, a holy one, coming down from watcher, a holy one, coming down from heaven and saying, ‘Chop down the tree and heaven and saying, ‘Chop down the tree and destroy it, but leave its stump and roots in the destroy it, but leave its stump and roots in the earth, earth, boundbound with a band of iron and bronze in with a band of iron and bronze in the tender grass of the field; let it be wet with the tender grass of the field; let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let him graze with the the dew of heaven, and let him graze with the beasts of the field, till seven times pass over beasts of the field, till seven times pass over him’; him’;


24 this is the interpretation, O king, and this is the 24 this is the interpretation, O king, and this is the decree of the Most High, which has come upon decree of the Most High, which has come upon my lord the king: 25 They shall drive you from my lord the king: 25 They shall drive you from men, your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the men, your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make you eat grass like oxen. field, and they shall make you eat grass like oxen. They shall wet you with the dew of heaven, and They shall wet you with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over you, till you know seven times shall pass over you, till you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever He chooses.and gives it to whomever He chooses.


2626 “And inasmuch as they gave the “And inasmuch as they gave the command to leave the stump command to leave the stump andand roots of roots of the tree, your kingdom shall be assured to the tree, your kingdom shall be assured to you, after you come to know that Heaven you, after you come to know that Heaven rules.rules.


He needed to learn that “Heaven rules.”He needed to learn that “Heaven rules.”


He needed to learn that “Heaven rules.”He needed to learn that “Heaven rules.” In the midst of the interpretation Daniel In the midst of the interpretation Daniel

gives some needed advice! gives some needed advice! (4:27)(4:27)


(Dan 4:27)(Dan 4:27) - Therefore, O king, let my - Therefore, O king, let my advice be acceptable to you; break off your advice be acceptable to you; break off your sins by sins by beingbeing righteous, and your iniquities righteous, and your iniquities by showing mercy to by showing mercy to thethe poor. Perhaps poor. Perhaps there may be a lengthening of your there may be a lengthening of your prosperity.”prosperity.”


In spite of “good preaching” In spite of “good preaching” Nebuchadnezzar does not change! While he Nebuchadnezzar does not change! While he was full of praise for Daniel, he was not was full of praise for Daniel, he was not ready to yield his heart. ready to yield his heart.


Pride can glory in knowledge and ability Pride can glory in knowledge and ability and never let the heart be and never let the heart be touched. touched. (Ezk 33:30-33)(Ezk 33:30-33)


Ezekiel 33:30-33 (NKJV)Ezekiel 33:30-33 (NKJV) - “As for you, - “As for you, son of man, the children of your people are son of man, the children of your people are talking about you beside the walls and in talking about you beside the walls and in the doors of the houses; and they speak to the doors of the houses; and they speak to one another, everyone saying to his brother, one another, everyone saying to his brother, ‘Please come and hear what the word is that ‘Please come and hear what the word is that comes from the LORD.’ comes from the LORD.’


31 So they come to you as people do, they sit 31 So they come to you as people do, they sit before you before you asas My people, and they hear your My people, and they hear your words, but they do not do them; for with their words, but they do not do them; for with their mouth they show much love, mouth they show much love, butbut their hearts their hearts pursue their pursue their ownown gain. 32 Indeed you gain. 32 Indeed you areare to to them as a very lovely song of one who has a them as a very lovely song of one who has a pleasant voice and can play well on an pleasant voice and can play well on an instrument; for they hear your words, but they instrument; for they hear your words, but they do not do them. do not do them.


33 And when this comes to pass—surely it 33 And when this comes to pass—surely it will come—then they will know that a will come—then they will know that a prophet has been among them.”prophet has been among them.”


Nebuchadnezzar finds out that God means Nebuchadnezzar finds out that God means businessbusiness. (4:28-37). (4:28-37)


Daniel 4:28-37 (NKJV)Daniel 4:28-37 (NKJV) - All - All thisthis came came upon King Nebuchadnezzar. 29 At the end upon King Nebuchadnezzar. 29 At the end of the twelve months he was walking about of the twelve months he was walking about the royal palace of Babylon. 30 The king the royal palace of Babylon. 30 The king spoke, saying, “Is not this great Babylon, spoke, saying, “Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for a royal dwelling by my that I have built for a royal dwelling by my mighty power and for the honor of my mighty power and for the honor of my majesty?”majesty?”


3131 While the word While the word was stillwas still in the king’s in the king’s mouth, a voice fell from heaven: “King mouth, a voice fell from heaven: “King Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is spoken: the Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is spoken: the kingdom has departed from you! kingdom has departed from you!


32 And they shall drive you from men, and 32 And they shall drive you from men, and your dwelling your dwelling shall beshall be with the beasts of the with the beasts of the field. They shall make you eat grass like field. They shall make you eat grass like oxen; and seven times shall pass over you, oxen; and seven times shall pass over you, until you know that the Most High rules in until you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever He chooses.”whomever He chooses.”


3333 That very hour the word was fulfilled That very hour the word was fulfilled concerning Nebuchadnezzar; he was driven concerning Nebuchadnezzar; he was driven from men and ate grass like oxen; his body from men and ate grass like oxen; his body was wet with the dew of heaven till his hair was wet with the dew of heaven till his hair had grown like eagles’ had grown like eagles’ feathersfeathers and his and his nails like birds’ nails like birds’ claws.claws.


3434 And at the end of the time I, And at the end of the time I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven, and my understanding returned to me; and I and my understanding returned to me; and I blessed the Most High and praised and blessed the Most High and praised and honored Him who lives forever: For His honored Him who lives forever: For His dominion dominion isis an everlasting dominion, And an everlasting dominion, And His kingdom His kingdom isis from generation to from generation to generation. generation.


3535 All the inhabitants of the earth All the inhabitants of the earth areare reputed as nothing; He does according to reputed as nothing; He does according to His will in the army of heaven And His will in the army of heaven And amongamong the inhabitants of the earth. No one can the inhabitants of the earth. No one can restrain His hand Or say to Him, “What restrain His hand Or say to Him, “What have You done?”have You done?”


36 At the same time my reason returned to me, 36 At the same time my reason returned to me, and for the glory of my kingdom, my honor and and for the glory of my kingdom, my honor and splendor returned to me. My counselors and splendor returned to me. My counselors and nobles resorted to me, I was restored to my nobles resorted to me, I was restored to my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added to kingdom, and excellent majesty was added to me. 37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol me. 37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, all of whose and honor the King of heaven, all of whose works works areare truth, and His ways justice. And those truth, and His ways justice. And those who walk in pride He is able to put down.who walk in pride He is able to put down.


Does this remind you of a New Testament Does this remind you of a New Testament king? king? (Acts 12:21-24)(Acts 12:21-24)


Acts 12:21-24 (NKJV)Acts 12:21-24 (NKJV) - So on a set day - So on a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat on his Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat on his throne and gave an oration to them. 22 And the throne and gave an oration to them. 22 And the people kept shouting, “The voice of a god and people kept shouting, “The voice of a god and not of a man!” 23 Then immediately an angel not of a man!” 23 Then immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give of the Lord struck him, because he did not give glory to God. And he was eaten by worms and glory to God. And he was eaten by worms and died. 24 But the word of God grew and died. 24 But the word of God grew and multiplied.multiplied.


Now he sees where he is before God. Now he sees where he is before God. (4:35)(4:35)


Now he sees where he is before God. Now he sees where he is before God. (4:35)(4:35) ““Muhammad Ali was in his prime, and as he Muhammad Ali was in his prime, and as he

was about to take off on an airplane flight, the was about to take off on an airplane flight, the stewardess reminded him to fasten his seat belt. stewardess reminded him to fasten his seat belt. He came back brashly, "Superman don't need He came back brashly, "Superman don't need no seat belt." The stewardess quickly came no seat belt." The stewardess quickly came back, "Superman don't need no airplane, back, "Superman don't need no airplane, either." Ali fastened his belt.”-James S. Hewetteither." Ali fastened his belt.”-James S. Hewett


He learned a lesson that all must learn about He learned a lesson that all must learn about pride. pride. (4:37)(4:37)



There are several words that indicate pride: There are several words that indicate pride: “Haughty, vainglory, high look..” “Haughty, vainglory, high look..”




Paul uses the word: “Puffed-up” - “to Paul uses the word: “Puffed-up” - “to inflate, blow-up, blow out, to cause to swell inflate, blow-up, blow out, to cause to swell up…fig. To make proud.”up…fig. To make proud.”




Paul uses the word: “Puffed-up” - “to inflate, Paul uses the word: “Puffed-up” - “to inflate, blow-up, blow out, to cause to swell up…fig. To blow-up, blow out, to cause to swell up…fig. To make proud.”make proud.”

Have you ever said that someone is “full of hot Have you ever said that someone is “full of hot air.” air.” (Prov 25:14(Prov 25:14))


Proverbs 25:14 (NKJV)Proverbs 25:14 (NKJV) - Whoever - Whoever falsely boasts of giving falsely boasts of giving Is likeIs like clouds and clouds and wind without rain. wind without rain.


Pride is an unrealistic view of ones abilities.Pride is an unrealistic view of ones abilities.


Pride is an unrealistic view of ones abilities.Pride is an unrealistic view of ones abilities. The scriptures clearly warn us. The scriptures clearly warn us.

(Gal 6:3; Rom 12:3(Gal 6:3; Rom 12:3))


Galatians 6:3 (NKJV)Galatians 6:3 (NKJV) - For if anyone - For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. nothing, he deceives himself.


Romans 12:3 (NKJV)Romans 12:3 (NKJV) - For I say, through - For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think among you, not to think of himselfof himself more more highly than he ought to think, but to think highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.measure of faith.


Be sure you do not confuse the Bible sin of Be sure you do not confuse the Bible sin of pride with self-respect. There is a realm pride with self-respect. There is a realm wherein we “ought to think”.wherein we “ought to think”.


An “inferiority complex” is not humility. An “inferiority complex” is not humility. Often these people will turn to pride as a Often these people will turn to pride as a mask of there internal insecurities.mask of there internal insecurities.



““Let us make sure that the kind of pride we Let us make sure that the kind of pride we posses is the kind that keeps the head and posses is the kind that keeps the head and chin up and not the nose!”chin up and not the nose!”



““Let us make sure that the kind of pride we Let us make sure that the kind of pride we posses is the kind that keeps the head and posses is the kind that keeps the head and chin up and not the nose!”chin up and not the nose!”

Pride comes from abundance, achievements Pride comes from abundance, achievements and blessings, that is why it is so dangerous.and blessings, that is why it is so dangerous.


Knowledge is good, but watch for pride. Knowledge is good, but watch for pride. (2 Cor 8:1-2)(2 Cor 8:1-2)


2 Corinthians 8:1-2 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 8:1-2 (NKJV) - Moreover, - Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia: 2 that in a great trial of Macedonia: 2 that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality.their liberality.


Be careful at who you put into positions of Be careful at who you put into positions of responsibility. responsibility. (1 Tim 3:6)(1 Tim 3:6)


1 Timothy 3:6 (NKJV)1 Timothy 3:6 (NKJV) - not a novice, lest - not a novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the being puffed up with pride he fall into the samesame condemnation as the devil. condemnation as the devil.


The apostle Paul needed help to avoid The apostle Paul needed help to avoid pride. pride. (2 Cor 12:7)(2 Cor 12:7)


2 Corinthians 12:7 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 12:7 (NKJV) - And lest I - And lest I should be exalted above measure by the should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.measure.


““I received a little printed form the other I received a little printed form the other day with a rather intriguing title: How to day with a rather intriguing title: How to Be Perfectly Miserable. And it goes on to Be Perfectly Miserable. And it goes on to list a few things you can do that will not list a few things you can do that will not only make you perfectly miserable but also only make you perfectly miserable but also keep you that way.” keep you that way.”


““I received a little printed form the other I received a little printed form the other day with a rather intriguing title: How to day with a rather intriguing title: How to Be Perfectly Miserable. And it goes on to Be Perfectly Miserable. And it goes on to list a few things you can do that will not list a few things you can do that will not only make you perfectly miserable but also only make you perfectly miserable but also keep you that way.”keep you that way.”

1. Think about yourself. 1. Think about yourself.


““I received a little printed form the other I received a little printed form the other day with a rather intriguing title: How to day with a rather intriguing title: How to Be Perfectly Miserable. And it goes on to Be Perfectly Miserable. And it goes on to list a few things you can do that will not list a few things you can do that will not only make you perfectly miserable but also only make you perfectly miserable but also keep you that way.”keep you that way.”

1. Think about yourself. 1. Think about yourself. 2. Talk about yourself. 2. Talk about yourself.


3. Use the personal pronoun "I" as often as 3. Use the personal pronoun "I" as often as possible in your conversation. possible in your conversation.


4. Mirror yourself continually in the opinion 4. Mirror yourself continually in the opinion of others. of others.



5. Listen greedily to what people say about 5. Listen greedily to what people say about you. you.




6. Insist on consideration and respect. 6. Insist on consideration and respect.




6. Insist on consideration and respect. 6. Insist on consideration and respect. 7. Demand agreement with your own views 7. Demand agreement with your own views

on everything. on everything.


4. Mirror yourself continually in the opinion of 4. Mirror yourself continually in the opinion of others. others.

5. Listen greedily to what people say about you. 5. Listen greedily to what people say about you. 6. Insist on consideration and respect. 6. Insist on consideration and respect. 7. Demand agreement with your own views on 7. Demand agreement with your own views on

everything. everything. 8. Sulk if people are not grateful to you for 8. Sulk if people are not grateful to you for

favors shown them. favors shown them.


9. Never forget a service you may have 9. Never forget a service you may have rendered. rendered.



10. Expect to be appreciated. 10. Expect to be appreciated.



10. Expect to be appreciated. 10. Expect to be appreciated. 11. Be suspicious. 11. Be suspicious.



10. Expect to be appreciated. 10. Expect to be appreciated. 11. Be suspicious. 11. Be suspicious. 12. Be sensitive to slights. 12. Be sensitive to slights.



10. Expect to be appreciated. 10. Expect to be appreciated. 11. Be suspicious. 11. Be suspicious. 12. Be sensitive to slights. 12. Be sensitive to slights. 13. Be jealous and envious. 13. Be jealous and envious. 14. Never forget a criticism. 14. Never forget a criticism. 15. Trust nobody but yourself.15. Trust nobody but yourself.



10. Expect to be appreciated. 10. Expect to be appreciated. 11. Be suspicious. 11. Be suspicious. 12. Be sensitive to slights. 12. Be sensitive to slights. 13. Be jealous and envious. 13. Be jealous and envious. 14. Never forget a criticism. 14. Never forget a criticism.



10. Expect to be appreciated. 10. Expect to be appreciated. 11. Be suspicious. 11. Be suspicious. 12. Be sensitive to slights. 12. Be sensitive to slights. 13. Be jealous and envious. 13. Be jealous and envious. 14. Never forget a criticism. 14. Never forget a criticism. 15. Trust nobody but yourself.15. Trust nobody but yourself.


Class Discussion:Class Discussion: 1. Why do we find it difficult to remember 1. Why do we find it difficult to remember

what we have learned about God?what we have learned about God?



what we have learned about God?what we have learned about God? 2. When are we most vulnerable to pride?2. When are we most vulnerable to pride?



what we have learned about God?what we have learned about God? 2. When are we most vulnerable to pride?2. When are we most vulnerable to pride? 3. What can we do to avoid pride?3. What can we do to avoid pride?


Conclusion: Conclusion: Where does your hope lay, Where does your hope lay, upon yourself or God?upon yourself or God?


Conclusion: Conclusion: Where does your hope lay, Where does your hope lay, upon yourself or God?upon yourself or God?

God will never disappoint us because He God will never disappoint us because He always keeps His word! always keeps His word! (1 Pt 2:6)(1 Pt 2:6)


1 Peter 2:6 (NKJV)1 Peter 2:6 (NKJV) - Therefore it is also - Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, contained in the Scripture, “Behold, I lay in “Behold, I lay in Zion A chief cornerstone, elect, precious, Zion A chief cornerstone, elect, precious, And he who believes on Him will by no And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame.”means be put to shame.”


How does one act who has this hope? How does one act who has this hope? (1 Jn 3:1-3)(1 Jn 3:1-3)


1 John 3:1-3 (NKJV)1 John 3:1-3 (NKJV) - Behold what manner - Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. 2 Beloved, now we are children of know Him. 2 Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. Him as He is.


3 And everyone who has this hope in Him 3 And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.purifies himself, just as He is pure.

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