how to hear from god daniel chapter 2

How to Hear From God

Daniel Chapter 2

Historical Background

“In the second year of his reign,

Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; his

mind was troubled and he could not

sleep.”Daniel 2:1

“So the king summoned the

magicians, enchanters, sorcerers and astrologers to tell

him what he had dreamed. When they

came and stood before the king”

Daniel 2:2

“he said to them, “I have had a dream

that troubles me and I want to know what it

means.”Daniel 2:3

“The astrologers answered the king,

“There is not a man on earth who can do what the king asks! No king,

however great and mighty, has ever asked

such a thing of any magician or enchanter

or astrologer.”Daniel 2:10

“What the king asks is too difficult. No one can

reveal it to the king except the gods, and

they do not live among men.”

Daniel 2:11

“Daniel replied, “No wise man, enchanter, magician or diviner can explain to the

king the mystery he has asked about.”

Daniel 2:27

“but there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries. He has

shown King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in days to

come. Your dream and the visions that passes through your mind as

you lay on your bed are these:”

Daniel 2:28

The Interpretation of the Dream

The Interpretation of the DreamThe head of gold

Babylonian Empire (626-539 B.C.)

The Interpretation of the DreamThe head of gold

Babylonian Empire (626-539 B.C.)

The chest of silverthe Medo-Persian Empire

(530-331 B.C.)

The Interpretation of the DreamThe head of gold

Babylonian Empire (626-539 B.C.)

The chest of silverthe Medo-Persian Empire

(530-331 B.C.)The belly of bronze

the Greek Empire (331-63 B.C.)

The Interpretation of the DreamThe head of gold

Babylonian Empire (626-539 B.C.)

The chest of silverthe Medo-Persian Empire

(530-331 B.C.)The belly of bronze

the Greek Empire (331-63 B.C.)

The feet of iron and claythe Roman Empire (63

B.C.- ??)

“In the same time of those king, the God of heaven will set up a

kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it

be left to another people. It will crush all those

kingdoms and bring them to an end, but it will itself endure forever.” -- Daniel

2:44

“This is the meaning of the vision of the rock cut out of a mountain, but

not by human hands—a rock that broke the iron, the bronze, the clay, the

silver and the gold to pieces.”

Daniel 2:45a

“The great God has shown the king what will take place in the future.

The dream is true and the interpretation is

trustworthy.” Daniel 2:45b

“Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell

prostrate before Daniel and paid him honor and

order that an offering and incense be presented to

him.” Daniel 2:46

The Point of the Story

“These things happen to them as examples and were written down as

warning for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages

has come.”

1 Corinthians 10:11

In Daniel 2 there are 5 Acts

In Daniel 2 there are 5 Acts

Act 1 vs. 1-13 the king with his advisors

In Daniel 2 there are 5 Acts

Act 1 vs. 1-13 the king with his advisors

Act 2 vs. 14-16 Arioch with Daniel

In Daniel 2 there are 5 Acts

Act 1 vs. 1-13 the king with his advisors

Act 2 vs. 14-16 Arioch with Daniel

Act 3 vs. 17-23 Daniel with God

In Daniel 2 there are 5 Acts

Act 1 vs. 1-13 the king with his advisors

Act 2 vs. 14-16 Arioch with Daniel

Act 3 vs. 17-23 Daniel with God

Act 4 vs. 24-25 Arioch with Daniel

In Daniel 2 there are 5 Acts

Act 1 vs. 1-13 the king with his advisors

Act 2 vs. 14-16 Arioch with Daniel

Act 3 vs. 17-23 Daniel with God

Act 4 vs. 24-25 Arioch with Daniel

In Daniel 2 there are 5 Acts

Act 1 vs. 1-13 the king with his advisors

Act 2 vs. 14-16 Arioch with Daniel

Act 3 vs. 17-23 Daniel with God

Act 4 vs. 24-25 Arioch with Daniel

Act 5 vs. 26-49the king with his advisors

In Daniel 2 there are 5 Acts

Act 1 vs. 1-13 the king with his advisors

Act 2 vs. 14-16 Arioch with Daniel

Act 3 vs. 17-23 Daniel with God

Act 4 vs. 24-25 Arioch with Daniel

Act 5 vs. 26-49the king with his advisors

Lessons in Prayer1.Pray for the President and his advisors

Lessons in Prayer1.Pray for the President and his advisors

“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for

everyone—for kings and all those in authority.” – 1 Timothy

2:1

Lessons in Prayer1.Pray for the President and his advisors.2.A person who can hear from God is one up on the most powerful ruler in the world.

“My sheep listen to my voice; I now them, and they follow

me.” – John 10:27

Lessons in Prayer1.Pray for the President and his advisors.2.A person who can hear from God is one up on the most powerful ruler in the world.3.Prayer can change a lot of lives

“The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” –

James 5:16

Lessons in Prayer1.Pray for the President and his advisors.2.A person who can hear from God is one up on the most powerful ruler in the world.3.Prayer can change a lot of lives4.Heaven rules

“The king said to Daniel, “Surely your God is the

God of gods and the Lord of kings and a revealer of

mysteries for you were able to reveal this

mystery.” Daniel 2:47

How Daniel Heard From God

1.He walks with God daily

How Daniel Heard From God

1.He walks with God daily2.He’s open to God using him

How Daniel Heard From God

1.He walks with God daily2.He’s open to God using him

“The eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to

strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.”

2 Chronicles 16:9

How Daniel Heard From God

1.He walks with God daily2.He’s open to God using him3.He asks God to speak to him

“If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives

generously to all…”

James 1:5

How Daniel Heard From God

1.He walks with God daily2.He’s open to God using him3.He asks God to speak to him4.He does what God tells him to

How Can This Work For You

How Can This Work For You

1.Walk with him

How Can This Work For You

1.Walk with him2.Be willing to have Him use you

How Can This Work For You

1.Walk with him2.Be willing to have Him use you3.Ask Him to speak to you

Young Samuel said“Speak, Lord, for your servant

is listening.”

How Can This Work For You

1.Walk with him2.Be willing to have Him use you3.Ask Him to speak to you4.Do what He says

“Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord will enter the kingdom of

heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father

who is in heaven.” Matthew 7:21

Do You Want to Hear From God Today?