THE DREAMS AND VISIONS OF KING NEBUCHADNEZZAR
Text: Daniel 1-6
7 January 2013
THE DREAMS AND VISIONS OF KING NEBUCHADNEZZAR
1. Dreams of King Nebuchadnezzar
a) The Statue of King Nebuchadnezzar Daniel 2
b) The Great Tree Daniel 4
2. The Vision of King Belshazzar
The writing on the wall Daniel 5
THE SPECIAL SPIRITUAL GIFT OF INTERPRETING DREAMS/VISIONS
1. A gift from God Daniel 1:17
a) Knowledge
b) Skill in all literature and wisdom
c) Understanding in visions and dreams (Daniel in particular)
2. Revelation from God Daniel 2:19
a) Prayer for understanding Daniel 2:18
b) Prayer for mercy Daniel 2:18
i) Lives were at stake
ii) Mercies needed
c) In answer to prayer Daniel 2:19
PERSONAL APPRECIATION OF THE GIFT OF SPIRITUAL COMPREHENSION (Daniel)
1. Blessing the name of God Daniel 2:20b
2. Acknowledgment of God as the Source and Giver of wisdom Daniel 2:21-22
3. Personal thanksgiving Daniel 2:23
4. Public acknowledgment of God Daniel 2:27-45
5. Vital disclaimer from Daniel Daniel 2:30
ROYAL RECOGNITION OF THE GOD OF DANIEL
1. The Lord is “The God of gods” Daniel 2:47a
2. The Lord of kings Daniel 2:47b
3. A Revealer of secrets Daniel 2:47c
No PM on 14 January 2013
Pastoral Team ministering at the Indian Family Camp