17 September 2012

TWELVE MONTHS LATER

TWELVE MONTHS LATER
Text: Daniel 4:28-37

Speaker:
Rev Dr Charles Tan
Series:
Prayer Meeting 2012

Message Notes

TWELVE MONTHS LATER

1. Nebuchadnezzar revels in his own glory Daniel 4:28

2. Content:- Daniel 4:28

a) In the royal palace of Babylon

b) Great Babylon

c) I have built for a royal dwelling

d) By my mighty power

e) For the honour of my majesty

PROPHECY AGAINST THE KING OF BABYLON
Isaiah 14:4-23

1. The king of Babylon identified Isaiah 14:4

2. The Oppressive rule of the empire Isaiah 14:4

3. Arrogance of the king Isaiah 14:12-14

4. Prediction of the fall of the King and his empire Isaiah 14:9-11, 16-23

FULFILMENT OF THE WORD OF THE WATCHERS

1. A group of Watchers Daniel 4:17a

2. One spokesman for the Watchers Daniel 4:23a

3. Decree of the Watchers Daniel 4:31-33

a) King Nebuchadnezzar addressed

b) He has lost control of the kingdom

c) He will be driven off

d) He will eat grass like the oxen till 7 times have passed

e) Till he knew that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men

HUMBLE TESTIMONY OF KING NEBUCHADNEZZAR
Daniel 4:34-37

1. Nebuchadnezzar restored Daniel 4:34, 36-37

a) Understanding

b) Glory

c) Honour

d) Splendour

e) Counselors

f) Nobles

2. Extolling God

a) Blessing the Most High

b) Praise and honour given to God Daniel 4:34

c) God’s kingdom- An everlasting one Daniel 4:34

d) He does according to His will Daniel 4:35

e) No one can restrain Him Daniel 4:35

f) Extolling God the King of Heaven and His ways Daniel 4:37

i) His works are truth

ii) His ways justice

3. Mankind before God

a) All inhabitants on earth are as nothing Daniel 4:35

b) Those who walk in pride will be put down Daniel 4:37