Book of Daniel Bible Study
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Book of Daniel
DBS BoD #042
Daniel 4:23-27
Today's Lesson:
Daniel 4:23-27
"And inasmuch as the king saw a watcher, a holy one, coming down from heaven and saying, ‘Chop down the tree and destroy it, but leave its stump and roots in the earth, bound with a band of iron and bronze in the tender grass of the field; let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let him graze with the beasts of the field, till seven times pass over him’; this is the interpretation, O king, and this is the decree of the Most High, which has come upon my lord the king: They shall drive you from men, your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make you eat grass like oxen. They shall wet you with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over you, till you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever He chooses. “And inasmuch as they gave the command to leave the stump and roots of the tree, your kingdom shall be assured to you, after you come to know that Heaven rules. Therefore, O king, let my advice be acceptable to you; break off your sins by being righteous, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps there may be a lengthening of your prosperity."
Now let's give the interpretation to the second half of the dream.
Decree of the Most High - The decree came from the God of heaven to chop down the tree and destroy it. This decree came to Nebuchadnezzar through the watcher or the recording angel, and was given to the king himself.
Drive thee from men - Just as the tree was to be cut down and live and eat with the beasts, so to was Nebuchadnezzar to be cut down and driven from the presence of men, and dwell in the fields with the oxen and eat the grass as an ox.
As the tree was to be wet with the dew of heaven, so the king was to have dew fall upon Nebuchadnezzar from heaven.
Seven years was to pass with Nebuchadnezzar in this position of being a beast of the field.
This was to be his condition until he could acknowledge that it was God that ruled in the kingdom of men and gave it to whom He will.
Leave the stump of the tree - We see God’s mercy mingled in with His judgment. The king’s rulership and kingdom would be preserved unto him until he acknowledged that the God of heaven rules. As the band of iron and brass was placed around the tree stump to preserve it and stop it from splitting, the kingdom would be preserved for Nebuchadnezzar to rule once again.
Daniel now wishes to give the king some council and asks him to accept it.
Break off thy sins by righteousness - Daniel does not ask the king to turn from his sinful ways but tells him to. He reproves the king for his course and calls him to repentance. We as Christ followers should allow the word of God to cut deep into our hearts and call those who are wandering from God to repentance.
If he turned from his evil ways, the judgments of God could be averted. The conditions of this agreement was the condition of obedience.
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Ask any questions you may have below in the comments.
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Pastor Jeff
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There is no charge for our JJL Ministries Bible Studies.
You can help further this work by your prayer and by sending a contribution to:
JJL Ministries
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Beaumont, CA 92223
"Book of Daniel Bible Study" is a dynamic life changing ministry of JJL Ministries Inc.
Please Support our ministry online, JJL Ministries
is a Federal 501(c)3 Org on file with the IRS.
Remember donations are Tax Deductible.
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New Lessons Monday through Friday.
Book of Daniel
DBS BoD #042
Daniel 4:23-27
Today's Lesson:
Daniel 4:23-27
"And inasmuch as the king saw a watcher, a holy one, coming down from heaven and saying, ‘Chop down the tree and destroy it, but leave its stump and roots in the earth, bound with a band of iron and bronze in the tender grass of the field; let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let him graze with the beasts of the field, till seven times pass over him’; this is the interpretation, O king, and this is the decree of the Most High, which has come upon my lord the king: They shall drive you from men, your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make you eat grass like oxen. They shall wet you with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over you, till you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever He chooses. “And inasmuch as they gave the command to leave the stump and roots of the tree, your kingdom shall be assured to you, after you come to know that Heaven rules. Therefore, O king, let my advice be acceptable to you; break off your sins by being righteous, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps there may be a lengthening of your prosperity."
Now let's give the interpretation to the second half of the dream.
Decree of the Most High - The decree came from the God of heaven to chop down the tree and destroy it. This decree came to Nebuchadnezzar through the watcher or the recording angel, and was given to the king himself.
Drive thee from men - Just as the tree was to be cut down and live and eat with the beasts, so to was Nebuchadnezzar to be cut down and driven from the presence of men, and dwell in the fields with the oxen and eat the grass as an ox.
As the tree was to be wet with the dew of heaven, so the king was to have dew fall upon Nebuchadnezzar from heaven.
Seven years was to pass with Nebuchadnezzar in this position of being a beast of the field.
This was to be his condition until he could acknowledge that it was God that ruled in the kingdom of men and gave it to whom He will.
Leave the stump of the tree - We see God’s mercy mingled in with His judgment. The king’s rulership and kingdom would be preserved unto him until he acknowledged that the God of heaven rules. As the band of iron and brass was placed around the tree stump to preserve it and stop it from splitting, the kingdom would be preserved for Nebuchadnezzar to rule once again.
Daniel now wishes to give the king some council and asks him to accept it.
Break off thy sins by righteousness - Daniel does not ask the king to turn from his sinful ways but tells him to. He reproves the king for his course and calls him to repentance. We as Christ followers should allow the word of God to cut deep into our hearts and call those who are wandering from God to repentance.
If he turned from his evil ways, the judgments of God could be averted. The conditions of this agreement was the condition of obedience.
Free Online Bible All Versions
"You Version" Bible Software all versions and lots of translations including Duetsch, Espanol, Italiano and many, many more. No d/l. Clicking on Link will take you to the study verses.
http://www.youversion.com
Remember, send your questionss to (PastorJeffLilley@Gmail.com).
Ask any questions you may have below in the comments.
Abundant Blessings
Pastor Jeff
Many of You have asked How You can Help our Ministries:
There is no charge for our JJL Ministries Bible Studies.
You can help further this work by your prayer and by sending a contribution to:
JJL Ministries
1463 Senita Dr
Beaumont, CA 92223
"Book of Daniel Bible Study" is a dynamic life changing ministry of JJL Ministries Inc.
Please Support our ministry online, JJL Ministries
is a Federal 501(c)3 Org on file with the IRS.
Remember donations are Tax Deductible.
http://bit.ly/19PY0f
Who We Are at JJL Ministries
Pastor Jeff & Janette Lilley
PastorJeffLilley@gmail.com
JanetteLilley@gmail.com
Copyright © 1999-2009
All Rights Reserved
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