daniel chapter 4 - k. sno

Daniel 4

The Gospel According to The Gospel According to NebuchadnezzarNebuchadnezzar

1:1-2 THE POWER OF KING NEBUCHADNEZZAR

• The Scope Of His Power

1:1-2 THE POWER OF KING NEBUCHADNEZZARThe Source of His PowerThe Source of His Power

• In Jer. 43:10 God called Nebuchadnezzar "My servant."

• In Daniel 1:1, 2 “God gave” Judah into his hand. • All his power came from God.

The Shame Of His PowerThe Shame Of His Power • Superiority over his Wise men• Superiority over his Idols• There was a nominal respect but no

personal conviction concerning YHWH

1:1-2 THE POWER OF KING NEBUCHADNEZZAR

2:1-3:30; 4:4-30 THE PRIDE OF KING NEBUCHADNEZZAR

2:1-3:7 Seen In His Indifference 2:1-3:7 Seen In His Indifference To God's PowerTo God's Power

• 2:46 worshipped Daniel rather than YHWH• Considered YHWH was one of many gods• Built the (self likeness) image to worship


Seen In His Indifference To God's PersonSeen In His Indifference To God's Person

• When he praise “the three” he referred to God as being "their" God (3:29).

Seen In His Seen In His Indifference To Indifference To God's ProphecyGod's Prophecy

• Again the king’s wise men fail

• Daniel prophecies judgment upon the king and begs him to repent


4:31-33 THE PUNISHMENT OF KING NEBUCHADNEZZAR

V. 29 The Delay Of His PunishmentV. 29 The Delay Of His Punishment • The longsuffering of God has an expiration date

V. 31-32 The Depth Of His PunishmentV. 31-32 The Depth Of His Punishment• Insania zoanthropica?

V. 25, 37 The Duration Of His PunishmentV. 25, 37 The Duration Of His Punishment• Three and a half to seven years

4:34-37 THE PROCLAMATION OF KING NEBUCHADNEZZAR• 4:1-3 It Was A Public Proclamation4:1-3 It Was A Public Proclamation

• 4:2, 34, 37 It Was A Personal Proclamation4:2, 34, 37 It Was A Personal Proclamation

• 4:34-37 It Was A Powerful Proclamation4:34-37 It Was A Powerful Proclamation

GOD STILL RULES IN THE KINGDOMS OF MEN

THE CREATION MUST RECOGNIZE CHRIST THE CREATION MUST RECOGNIZE CHRIST REIGNING AS SOVEREIGNREIGNING AS SOVEREIGN

1. As claimed before His ascension to heaven - Mt 28:182. As proclaimed after His ascension - Re 2:26-27; 3:213. As taught by His apostles - Ep 1:20-22; 1 Co 15:24-28; 1 Pe 3:22

THE CREATION MUST APPRECIATE PROPHECYTHE CREATION MUST APPRECIATE PROPHECYa. Psalms 21) The attempt of the nations to reject Christ - Psa 2:1-32) The coronation of Christ despite their efforts - Psa 2:4-63) The exercise of Christ’s rule over the nations - Psa 2:7-94) The importance of kings and judges serving the Lord - Psa 2:10-12-- Ac 4:23-28 confirms that this passage refers to Jesus!b. Psalms 1101) The Christ will rule in the midst of His enemies - Psa 110:1-22) The voluntary service of His people (the church), and the priestly service of their King - Psa 110:3-43) The exercise of judgment among the nations - Psa 110:5-7-- Ac 2:32-36 confirms that this passage refers to Jesus!

GOD STILL RULES IN THE KINGDOMS OF MEN

THE TEACHING OF THE APOSTLES PROVETHE TEACHING OF THE APOSTLES PROVE:1) Jesus is the “ruler over the kings of the earth” - Re 1:52) He exercised that rule in the destruction of Jerusalem, foretold in Mt 243) He exercised that rule in destroying the beast of Revelation (the Roman empire)

and all his forces - cf. Re 17:14 -- Truly Jesus is “King of kings, and Lord of lords”! - cf. Rev 19:16; 1 Ti 6:15

One’s concern must be, Does Jesus Reign in the HeartOne’s concern must be, Does Jesus Reign in the Heart1) Jesus revealed that the kingdom of God is within us (Lk. 17:21)2) In what way has pride prevented us from fully following Jesus?

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