![]() False gods were worshiped in the form of idols. He lived in a culture that was in the dark. Reflect – Since he knew their deceit and inability to solve this puzzle, why did he still rely on them? Instead, they would simply make up some vague story that sounded good and would be difficult to disprove. From the text, it is clear that he did not trust them to give the correct interpretation. Nebuchadnezzar was familiar with their political maneuvering and knew their deception and trickery. In desperation, he turned to the only source of help he could find. He did not understand the meaning of the dream and that really bothered him. Nebuchadnezzar reached out to the “experts” for help – No coal for warming oneself is this, no fire to sit before! Such to you are those with whom you have labored, who have done business with you from your youth they wander about, each in his own direction there is no one to save you.ġ. Behold, they are like stubble the fire consumes them they cannot deliver themselves from the power of the flame. You are wearied with your many counsels let them stand forth and save you, those who divide the heavens, who gaze at the stars, who at the new moons make known what shall come upon you. Isaiah 47:12-15 – Stand fast in your enchantments and your many sorceries, with which you have labored from your youth perhaps you may be able to succeed perhaps you may inspire terror. Whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his life. Proverbs 20:2 – The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion Proverbs 19:12 – A king’s wrath is like the growling of a lion, He wasn’t in the dark about the corruption and deception. He knew the hearts of his supposed wise men and their political scheming. What does this tell us about the ability of these types of religious figures today?.Why were they unable to tell him his dream?.What does this tell us about the wise men’s ability as sorcerers/magicians and false religious leaders?.Do you think Nebuchadnezzar was right in his accusations about their motives?.What do you notice about Nebuchadnezzar and all these wise men from this passage?.Why wouldn’t he tell them the content of his dream?.What kind of people did Nebuchadnezzar call in to tell him his dream and interpret it?.The inability and political jostling of his “wise” men (2-12) That curiosity drove him to reach out to experts who could help decipher the puzzle. It was meant to convey a message to him, but he couldn’t understand it. It seemed evident to him that this dream was not just an ordinary dream. The mystery and the magnitude of the dream bothered him. ![]() And after that, his spirit becomes unsettled, and he can’t sleep. Nebuchadnezzar had a restless night filled with dreams – In verse 1, the dreams come first. Another possibility is that this refers to the second year of Nebuchadnezzar’s sole reign as king, while before this he co-reigned with his father for some time.Ģ.Perhaps, though three years were appointed for the education of other youth, Daniel was such a quick learner that he “graduated” from this program before the three years were up.How then could this happen in the second year? ![]() It is said to be “in the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar.” But presumably, Daniel was already in Babylon for three years by this point (Daniel 1:5). There is some difficulty with the date of this account. Jeremiah 27:5 – It is I who by my great power and my outstretched arm have made the earth, with the men and animals that are on the earth, and I give it to whomever it seems right to me.ġ. Genesis 40 – God gives Pharaoh a dream and Joseph the interpretation to help protect Israel and vault Joseph into power. The interpretation of the king’s dream (36-45) Daniel gives credit to the Lord for the interpretation (24-30) Daniel praises the Lord after the dream is revealed (19-23) Daniel wisely makes a request for time and then seeks the Lord (13-18) ![]()
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