Outline—Daniel 2

1. The problem (vv. 1–13)
   1. Dream problem (vv. 1–4)
   2. Longevity problem (vv. 5, 6)
   3. Hearing problem (vv. 7–9)
   4. Reality problem (vv. 10, 11)
   5. Deadly problem (vv. 12, 13)
2. Prayer with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego (vv. 14–23)
3. Prophecy that sets the stage (vv. 24–45)

Other References

• John Foxe Actes and Monuments a.k.a. Foxe’s Book of Martyrs
• Thieleman van Braght Martyrs Mirror

Take Home Points

• God is in charge!
• There is no king (earthly ruler) without God-given authority.

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Outline—Daniel 2

1. The problem (vv. 1–13)
   1. Dream problem (vv. 1–4)
   2. Longevity problem (vv. 5, 6)
   3. Hearing problem (vv. 7–9)
   4. Reality problem (vv. 10, 11)
   5. Deadly problem (vv. 12, 13)
2. Prayer with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego (vv. 14–23)
3. Prophecy that sets the stage (vv. 24–45)

Take Home Points

• What you place in your heart when times are easy is who you will be in times of crisis.
• Be a truth-teller.
• Do it well (whatever you do).

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Outline—Daniel 1

• Daniel’s story (vv. 1–7)
• Daniel’s stand (vv. 8–16)
• Daniel’s success (vv. 17–21)

References

• P.P. Bliss Hymn Dare To Be a Daniel
• Wilmington’s Study Guide
• John Benson Daniel: Dreams and Destiny

Great Periods of Miracles in History

• Time of Moses and Joshua
• Time of Elija and Elisha
• Time of Daniel
• Time of Christ and His Disciples
• Time of Peter and Paul

Excuses to avoid

• I don’t like vegetables.
• It is the law.
• I might be punished.
• I might spoil my future.
• When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
• God hasn’t been fair to me.
• An idol isn’t real, so what difference does it make?
• Everyone else is doing it.

Take Home Points

• The world seeks to erase the marks of a believer, so what are you doing to make sure they can’t erase yours?
• Don’t give up because of a roadblock.
• If you are faithful to God, you will see his faithfulness to you.
• The one who is sensitive to the trivial details of obediance will be faithful in the major ones.
• Holy living makes a man able to discern his world.
• Obedience will show on your face.
• Obedience will show to to the lost world.

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Romans 8:28–30—Outline not available.

Related Scripture

• 2 Corinthians 9:12–15
• Titus 3:5
• John 3:3
• 2 Corinthians 7:10
• James 5:20
• 1 Peter 2:25
• Romans 3:24
• Genesis 15:6

Gods grace is

• Exceeding
• Surpasssing
• Abundant
• Overflowing
• Exceptional
• Extraordinary
• Imminent
• Excellent
• abounding
• Super-abundant

God’s terms describing His super-abundant grace found in salvation—how big His salvation is

• Purpose—a decision that the will is bent to accomplish
• Predestination—a change of destination / God gives you a new direction and sets boundaries)
• Regeneration—a change of nature / God plants His life in us
• Repentance—a change of mind from sin & self to God & righteousness
• Conversion—turned toward God
• Justification—a change of state / a new standing before God
• Adoption—a change of family / a new relationship with God
• Sanctification—a change of service / a new occupation from God
• Glorification—you “match” God / you belong to Him

Take Home Points

• God has a plan in place for you.
• You can know that you are saved.
• Nothing is left to chance.
• Nothing is left to you and me.
• The Lord meant what He said.

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