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    Lesson 3 For January 18, 2020

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    God reveals Himself to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon in a dream about the future of kingdoms on Earth. Daniel is able to interpret the dream, showing God's power and control over history. The dream depicts successive kingdoms as parts of a statue made of gold, silver, bronze and iron mixed with clay, which is destroyed by a stone representing God's eternal kingdom. Daniel emphasizes that God reveals secrets, answers prayers, knows all things, and is in control of the rise and fall of nations until establishing His eternal reign at the Second Coming.

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    God reveals Himself to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon in a dream about the future of kingdoms on Earth. Daniel is able to interpret the dream, showing God's power and control over history. The dream depicts successive kingdoms as parts of a statue made of gold, silver, bronze and iron mixed with clay, which is destroyed by a stone representing God's eternal kingdom. Daniel emphasizes that God reveals secrets, answers prayers, knows all things, and is in control of the rise and fall of nations until establishing His eternal reign at the Second Coming.

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    God reveals Himself to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon in a dream about the future of kingdoms on Earth. Daniel is able to interpret the dream, showing God's power and control over history. The dream depicts successive kingdoms as parts of a statue made of gold, silver, bronze and iron mixed with clay, which is destroyed by a stone representing God's eternal kingdom. Daniel emphasizes that God reveals secrets, answers prayers, knows all things, and is in control of the rise and fall of nations until establishing His eternal reign at the Second Coming.

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    Lesson 3 For January 18, 2020

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    God reveals Himself to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon in a dream about the future of kingdoms on Earth. Daniel is able to interpret the dream, showing God's power and control over history. The dream depicts successive kingdoms as parts of a statue made of gold, silver, bronze and iron mixed with clay, which is destroyed by a stone representing God's eternal kingdom. Daniel emphasizes that God reveals secrets, answers prayers, knows all things, and is in control of the rise and fall of nations until establishing His eternal reign at the Second Coming.

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    FROM MYSTERY

    TO REVELATION

    Lesson 3
    for
    January
    18, 2020
    God reveals Himself to a pagan king in Daniel 2. He showed the king the future
    history of the greatest kingdoms on Earth.
    Above all, Daniel makes it clear: “There is a God in heaven who reveals secrets.”
    (Daniel 2:28). An active, personal and close God.

    Let’s learn more about our wonderful God.

    God reveals. Daniel 2:1-16

    God answers. Daniel 2:17-23

    God knows. Daniel 2:24-36

    God is in control of history. Daniel 2:37-43

    God reigns. Daniel 2:44-49


    GOD REVEALS
    “He said to them, ‘I have had a dream that troubles me
    and I want to know what it means.’” (Daniel 2:3 NIV)
    Why was Nebuchadnezzar so worried when he couldn’t
    remember his dream?
    He understood that God had sent that dream. He was
    concerned about not knowing God’s plan.
    Why did he ordered the execution of the wise men
    so resoundingly?
    They couldn’t help the king, and they had exposed
    their own incompetence:
    1. No one can do what the king asks
    2. No one has ever asked such a thing
    3. Only the gods can reveal this (but they don’t do
    or don’t want to)

    Their inability made God’s revelation through Daniel


    even more impressive.
    Why did the king give Daniel more time?
    GOD ANSWERS
    “Then the secret was revealed to Daniel in a
    night vision. So Daniel blessed the God of
    heaven.” (Daniel 2:19)
    What kind of prayer did Daniel
    and his friends pray after being
    sentenced to death?
    It was a plea in prayer. They asked not to perish with the rest
    of wise men. They didn’t know how God would answer, but
    they relied on His mercy.
    How did God answer their prayer?
    He revealed the dream and its interpretation to Daniel,
    delivering them from death. At the same time, He was
    revealing Himself to the king as the only powerful God.
    What kind of prayer did they
    pray after receiving God’s
    answer?
    It was a prayer of gratitude and praise. God answers,
    and we must thank Him for how He intervenes in our
    lives.
    GOD KNOWS
    “As for you, O king, thoughts came to your mind while on your
    bed, about what would come to pass after this; and He who
    reveals secrets has made known to you what will be.” (Daniel 2:29)

    How did Daniel emphasized God’s power?


    He agreed that no one could answer the
    king. However, he showed Nebuchadnezzar
    a God in heavens that acts on Earth.
    Which did God know about
    Nebuchadnezzar?
    He knew his thoughts and concerns. God
    knows even our most intimate thoughts
    (Psalm 26:2).
    What was the king’s dream?
    A dreadful image made of various metals
    which was shredded by a stone and swept
    by the wind.
    Our lives are fleeting, like a breath that fades
    (Psalm 39:5).
    GOD IS IN CONTROL OF HISTORY
    “But after you shall arise another kingdom inferior to yours; then another, a
    third kingdom of bronze, which shall rule over all the earth.” (Daniel 2:39)
    Is this a conditional or The prophecy would be fulfilled no matter the
    unconditional prophecy? decisions of the people involved.
    How has the prophecy come true?

    Babylon Media-Persia Greece Rome Europe (476


    (605-539 BC) (539-331 BC) (331-168 BC) (168 BC-476 AD) AD-2nd Coming)

    The iron
    Gold Not so Joined by
    kingdom;
    abounded radiant. “Bronze human
    a militarily
    (Isaiah Their tax men” alliances,
    and
    14:4; system (Herodotu but
    politically
    Jeremiah was based s ii, 152) always
    strong
    51:7) in silver divided
    empire

    The evolution of the metals is a symbol of the decay present in human history.
    GOD REIGNS
    “And the stone that struck the image became a great
    mountain and filled the whole earth.” (Daniel 2:35)

    Who is that stone?


    God is the stone (Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 18:31), Christ
    is the cornerstone (1 Peter 2:4, 7; Ephesians 2:20).
    Which event is represented by the
    stone striking the image?
    The Second Coming of Jesus. The only historical event that’s
    not triggered by human intervention.

    What is the mountain that fills the earth?


    Mount Zion (Revelation 14:1), where the New
    Jerusalem is located. God will established His
    kingdom and live with the redeemed there
    (Revelation 21:22).
    At the Second Coming of Jesus, God’s kingdom
    will destroy and replace all the earthly
    kingdoms. His kingdom will remain forever.
    “In the annals of human history, the growth of nations, the
    rise and fall of empires, appear as if dependent on the will
    and prowess of man; the shaping of events seems, to a great
    degree, to be determined by his power, ambition, or caprice.
    But in the word of God the curtain is drawn aside, and we
    behold, above, behind, and through all the play and
    counterplay of human interest and power and passions, the
    agencies of the All-merciful One, silently, patiently working
    out the counsels of His own will.”

    E.G.W. (Prophets and Kings, cp. 40, p. 499)


    “Our kingdom is not of this world. We are waiting
    for our Lord from heaven to come to earth to put
    down all authority and power, and set up His
    everlasting kingdom. Earthly powers are shaken. We
    need not, and cannot, expect union among the
    nations of the earth. Our position in the image of
    Nebuchadnezzar is represented by the toes, in a
    divided state, and of a crumbling material, that will
    not hold together. Prophecy shows us that the great
    day of God is right upon us. It hasteth greatly.”

    E.G.W. (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 1, cp. 69, p. 360)

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