Study From the Book of Daniel, 4

Study From the Book of Daniel, 4

Today is the fourth part of this series where we study chapter four and as usual, we pick up two biblical principles and their lessons which are useful in biblical counselling.

 Nebuchadnezzar had a second dream. This dream composed of a large tree with leaves and fruits. Animal shaded behind it and birds’ nests were in its branches. However, it was cut down, leaving the root and stem to grow again after 7 years.

The King gathered the magicians and told them the dream but they could not interpret it. So, the king called for Daniel and told him the dream. Having come to an understanding of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, Daniel was so upset by its content that he hesitated to divulge its meaning.

Daniel indicated that Nebuchadnezzar was the tree and he was the source of abundant blessing of all. Nebuchadnezzar’s kingdom extended from heaven to the ends of the earth. However, the tree-Nebuchadnezzar-would be cut down that indicated Nebuchadnezzar would become insane, animal -like in his habits and senses. Yet in that condition he would learn more of God than he ever had before.

After 7 years, Nebuchadnezzar learned to be humbled before he could be exalted again. The chastisement of God is always for a holy and helpful purpose.

Structure:

Verses 1-7: 18: Nebuchadnezzar’s second dream.

Verses 19-27: Daniel explains the second dream.

Verses 28-33: Nebuchadnezzar’s humiliation.

Verses 34-36: Nebuchadnezzar praises God.

 Principle 7 verse 4:26: “---your kingdom shall be assured to you after you come to know that Heaven rules."

Lesson 7: Heaven rules-that the first lesson in politics that any leader should learn. God “rules in the kingdom of men, gives it to whoever He will, and sets over it the lowest of men” (Dan. 4:17).

Principle 8: verse 4:37:” --- And those who walk in pride He is able to put down.”

Lesson 8: God opposes human pride, wherever He finds it, and He always will. “I will halt the arrogance of the proud. And aways low the haughtiness of the terrible” (Is.13:11).10/09/2023.