Principles for the Interpretation of Daniel 2
1) Until all of these prophecies are completely fulfilled,
we will not completely understand them.
Principles for the Interpretation of Daniel 2
1) Until all of these prophecies are completely fulfilled,
we will not completely understand them.
Principles for the Interpretation of Daniel 2
1) Until all of these prophecies are completely fulfilled,
we will not completely understand them.
2) Daniel’s words to the king are critical to the interpretation
of the dream.
Principles for the Interpretation of Daniel 2
1) Until all of these prophecies are completely fulfilled,
we will not completely understand them.
2) Daniel’s words to the king are critical to the interpretation
of the dream.
3) The major actor in chapter 2 is not Daniel
nor King Nebuchadnezzar but
God “who reveals the deep and secret things” (2:22).
Ch. 1
2
8
12
7
“Satan had lost one battle but now he would try to pull victory out of defeat by having Daniel and his three friends killed. The Evil One is willing to sacrifice all his false prophets in the city of Babylon if he can destroy four of God’s faithful servants.
Satan’s servants are expendable, but the Lord cares for His people.”
- Warren Wiersbe
God is absolutely sovereign, but his sovereignty never mitigates human responsibility. D. A. Carson
Three parts of Daniel’s prayer:
(1) Daniel’s praise focuses on the superiority of God to the “gods” of Babylon (Vs 20-21a).
Three parts of Daniel’s prayer:
(1) Daniel’s praise focuses on the superiority of God to the “gods” of Babylon (Vs 20-21a).
(2) Daniel’s prayer gains insight into the message which God was giving to Nebuchadnezzar through his dream (Vs 21b-22).
Three parts of Daniel’s prayer:
(1) Daniel’s praise focuses on the superiority of God to the “gods” of Babylon (Vs 20-21a).
(2) Daniel’s prayer gains insight into the message which God was giving to Nebuchadnezzar through his dream (Vs 21b-22).
(3) The dream demonstrated God’s care for Israel (Vs 23).
“To You, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, for You have given me wisdom and power; even now You have made known to me what we requested of You, for You have made known to us the king’s matter.”
Dan. 2:23
“To You, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, for You have given me wisdom and power; even now You have made known to me what we requested of You, for You have made known to us the king’s matter.”
Dan. 2:23