Daniel 2

NEBUCHADNEZZAR’S DREAM

I. NEB. CONCEALS HIS DREAM (2:1-13)A. Uselessness Of False Religion

(2:2, 12; 50+ Temples)1. Idolatry & Occult Condemned

(Deut. 18:9-14; Rev. 21:8).2. Applies to Horoscope, Ouija Board, Tarot Cards, Channeling, Séance, Charms, Transcendental Meditation, Etc.3. Clear Difference (Acts 8:9-13; 13:5-12; 19:13-20).B. When Tested, Found False (2:7-12; 1 Jn.

4:1)1. Did any of these predict 9/11?2. Modern claims (Acts 3:1-10 & 4:13-22)

NEBUCHADNEZZAR’S DREAM

II. GOD REVEALS THE DREAM (2:14-24)A. He Knows Our Inner Thoughts (Jn. 1:43-49; Ps. 139:1-12, 23-24)!

B. His Word Reveals The Heart (Heb. 4:12-13 ; 1 Cor. 14:23-25).

C. But We Can Have Confidence Before Him (1 Jn. 3:19-24)!“...abide in him; that, if he shall be manifested, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming...” (1 John 2:28-29).

NEBUCHADNEZZAR’S DREAM

III. DANIEL INTERPRETS THE DREAM (2:25-45)A. Head of Gold = Babylon

B. Breast & Arms Of Silver = Medo-Persians

C. Belly & Thighs Of Brass = GreeksD. Legs Of Iron With Feet Of Clay & Iron = Roman EmpireE. Stone Cut Without Hands =

God’s Kingdom (Jn. 18:33-37, Rev. 1:9; 5:9-10).

NEBUCHADNEZZAR’S DREAM

IV. NEB. PROMOTES DANIEL (2:46-49)CONCLUSION:A. False Religion Appeals To The Wrong Authority! Do We Test All Things?B. God Knows All & Will Judge All!

Are We Ready?C. The Kingdom Of Prophecy Is Established In Christ! Are We In It?

ARE WE SUBMITTING TO GOD’S RULE?