The Lord Always Has an Answer to the Tough Questions - Daniel 2:1–30

• Nebuchadnezzar demands an interpretation of an untold dream
  • Daniel 2:1–11
• Daniel and his companions are caught up in the purge of Babylonian wise men
  • Daniel 2:12-16
• The Lord provides Daniel with mystery of the dream
  • Daniel 2:17–23
  • Daniel 2:24–30

The Kingdom of God Versus the Kingdoms of Man - Daniel 2:31–45

• The succession of ancient kingdoms
  • Daniel 2:31–33a
  • Daniel 2:36–40
• The division of the last kingdom
  • Daniel 2:33b
  • Daniel 2:41–43
• The stone of the Lord that crushes all earthly kingdoms and fills the whole earth
  • Daniel 2:34, 35
  • Daniel 2:44, 45

Living In The Meantime - Daniel 2:46–49

• For the first of several occasions, Nebuchadnezzar recognizes the power of the Lord
  • Daniel 2:46, 47
• Daniel and his companions are promoted, expanding their earthly influence
  • Daniel 2:48, 49
  • Jeremiah 29:4–7

So What?

• Jesus Christ, the Lord’s crushing stone, establishes an eternal kingdom that fills his creation.
  • Luke 20:17, 18
  • Psalm 2:1–3, 7–9