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How to Hear From God Daniel Chapter 2

How to Hear From God Daniel Chapter 2. Historical Background. “In the second year of his reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; his mind was troubled and he could not sleep.” Daniel 2:1.

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How to Hear From God Daniel Chapter 2

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  1. How to Hear From God Daniel Chapter 2

  2. Historical Background

  3. “In the second year of his reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; his mind was troubled and he could not sleep.” Daniel 2:1

  4. “So the king summoned the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers and astrologers to tell him what he had dreamed. When they came and stood before the king” Daniel 2:2

  5. “he said to them, “I have had a dream that troubles me and I want to know what it means.” Daniel 2:3

  6. “The astrologers answered the king, “There is not a man on earth who can do what the king asks! No king, however great and mighty, has ever asked such a thing of any magician or enchanter or astrologer.” Daniel 2:10

  7. “What the king asks is too difficult. No one can reveal it to the king except the gods, and they do not live among men.” Daniel 2:11

  8. “Daniel replied, “No wise man, enchanter, magician or diviner can explain to the king the mystery he has asked about.” Daniel 2:27

  9. “but there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries. He has shown King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in days to come. Your dream and the visions that passes through your mind as you lay on your bed are these:” Daniel 2:28

  10. The Interpretation of the Dream

  11. The Interpretation of the Dream • The head of gold • Babylonian Empire (626-539 B.C.)

  12. The Interpretation of the Dream • The head of gold • Babylonian Empire (626-539 B.C.) • The chest of silver • the Medo-Persian Empire (530-331 B.C.)

  13. The Interpretation of the Dream • The head of gold • Babylonian Empire (626-539 B.C.) • The chest of silver • the Medo-Persian Empire (530-331 B.C.) • The belly of bronze • the Greek Empire (331-63 B.C.)

  14. The Interpretation of the Dream • The head of gold • Babylonian Empire (626-539 B.C.) • The chest of silver • the Medo-Persian Empire (530-331 B.C.) • The belly of bronze • the Greek Empire (331-63 B.C.) • The feet of iron and clay • the Roman Empire (63 B.C.- ??)

  15. “In the same time of those king, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will crush all those kingdoms and bring them to an end, but it will itself endure forever.” -- Daniel 2:44

  16. “This is the meaning of the vision of the rock cut out of a mountain, but not by human hands—a rock that broke the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver and the gold to pieces.” Daniel 2:45a

  17. “The great God has shown the king what will take place in the future. The dream is true and the interpretation is trustworthy.” Daniel 2:45b

  18. “Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell prostrate before Daniel and paid him honor and order that an offering and incense be presented to him.” Daniel 2:46

  19. The Point of the Story “These things happen to them as examples and were written down as warning for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.” 1 Corinthians 10:11

  20. In Daniel 2 there are 5 Acts

  21. In Daniel 2 there are 5 Acts Act 1 vs. 1-13 the king with his advisors

  22. In Daniel 2 there are 5 Acts Act 1 vs. 1-13 the king with his advisors Act 2 vs. 14-16 Arioch with Daniel

  23. In Daniel 2 there are 5 Acts Act 1 vs. 1-13 the king with his advisors Act 2 vs. 14-16 Arioch with Daniel Act 3 vs. 17-23 Daniel with God

  24. In Daniel 2 there are 5 Acts Act 1 vs. 1-13 the king with his advisors Act 2 vs. 14-16 Arioch with Daniel Act 3 vs. 17-23 Daniel with God Act 4 vs. 24-25 Arioch with Daniel

  25. In Daniel 2 there are 5 Acts Act 1 vs. 1-13 the king with his advisors Act 2 vs. 14-16 Arioch with Daniel Act 3 vs. 17-23 Daniel with God Act 4 vs. 24-25 Arioch with Daniel

  26. In Daniel 2 there are 5 Acts Act 1 vs. 1-13 the king with his advisors Act 2 vs. 14-16 Arioch with Daniel Act 3 vs. 17-23 Daniel with God Act 4 vs. 24-25 Arioch with Daniel Act 5 vs. 26-49the king with his advisors

  27. In Daniel 2 there are 5 Acts Act 1 vs. 1-13 the king with his advisors Act 2 vs. 14-16 Arioch with Daniel Act 3 vs. 17-23 Daniel with God Act 4 vs. 24-25 Arioch with Daniel Act 5 vs. 26-49the king with his advisors

  28. Lessons in Prayer • Pray for the President and his advisors

  29. Lessons in Prayer • Pray for the President and his advisors • “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority.” – 1 Timothy 2:1

  30. Lessons in Prayer • Pray for the President and his advisors. • A person who can hear from God is one up on the most powerful ruler in the world. • “My sheep listen to my voice; I now them, and they follow me.” – John 10:27

  31. Lessons in Prayer • Pray for the President and his advisors. • A person who can hear from God is one up on the most powerful ruler in the world. • Prayer can change a lot of lives • “The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” – James 5:16

  32. Lessons in Prayer • Pray for the President and his advisors. • A person who can hear from God is one up on the most powerful ruler in the world. • Prayer can change a lot of lives • Heaven rules

  33. “The king said to Daniel, “Surely your God is the God of gods and the Lord of kings and a revealer of mysteries for you were able to reveal this mystery.” Daniel 2:47

  34. How Daniel Heard From God • He walks with God daily

  35. How Daniel Heard From God • He walks with God daily • He’s open to God using him

  36. How Daniel Heard From God • He walks with God daily • He’s open to God using him • “The eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.” • 2 Chronicles 16:9

  37. How Daniel Heard From God • He walks with God daily • He’s open to God using him • He asks God to speak to him • “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all…” • James 1:5

  38. How Daniel Heard From God • He walks with God daily • He’s open to God using him • He asks God to speak to him • He does what God tells him to

  39. How Can This Work For You

  40. How Can This Work For You • Walk with him

  41. How Can This Work For You • Walk with him • Be willing to have Him use you

  42. How Can This Work For You • Walk with him • Be willing to have Him use you • Ask Him to speak to you • Young Samuel said • “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”

  43. How Can This Work For You • Walk with him • Be willing to have Him use you • Ask Him to speak to you • Do what He says

  44. “Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 7:21

  45. Do You Want to Hear From God Today?

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