Scripture References: Daniel 2, Isaiah 28, Psalm 118, Isaiah 9, Revelation, Matthew 7.
Intro:
- Introduction to Daniel 2 and King Nebuchadnezzar's dream.
- Analogy of movie watchers (entertainers vs. detectives) and talkers vs. watchers.
- Acknowledgment of the desire to "fast forward" through difficult times.
- Emphasis on not skipping over challenging parts of scripture.
Key Points:
- God's Sovereignty:
- God is in charge of who is in charge; He sets up and removes rulers.
- There is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries.
- Nebuchadnezzar's powerful position doesn't shield him from God's influence.
- Nebuchadnezzar's Dream:
- Nebuchadnezzar is troubled by dreams he can't understand.
- He demands his wise men reveal both the dream and its interpretation.
- Daniel, unlike the other wise men, turns to prayer as his first resort.
- Daniel's Interpretation:
- Daniel attributes the revelation to God, not himself.
- The dream depicts a statue representing successive kingdoms, culminating in destruction.
- The stone that destroys the statue symbolizes Jesus and His kingdom.
- Worship and Obedience:
- Daniel's response is worship, acknowledging God's power and wisdom.
- True worship flows from a proper view of God and oneself.
- The call to a "long obedience" and apprenticeship in holiness.
- The Kingdom of Jesus:
- Jesus' kingdom will ultimately prevail over all earthly kingdoms.
- Believers are part of this kingdom and called to build it.
- The promise of a future where God's reign is fully realized.
- Trinity Moment:
- We can see God's faithfulness in the past, present, and future.
- Our role is to be obedient and participate in God's unfolding story.
- We need to get a proper view of God and ourselves.
Conclusion:
- God's faithfulness is evident throughout history and in our lives.
- Jesus' kingdom is the ultimate reality, and we are part of it.
- We are called to worship and obey God, even in difficult times.
- We must not get to big in our own story, and allow God to work.
Call to Action:
- Turn to God in prayer, especially during trials.
- Seek a proper understanding of God's character and sovereignty.
- Embrace a life of worship and obedience.
- Trust in Jesus' kingdom and participate in its expansion.
- Ask God to reveal Himself to you, and open your heart to receive His grace.
- Allow God to work in your life, and do not try to fast forward through the hard times.
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