Submission to Sovereignty (Daniel 4:1-37)

MAIN POINT: Because God sovereignly gives to his people, all people must humbly submit to him with all that they have been given.

I. Declaring God’s Sovereignty (Part 1) Daniel 4:1-3

II. Revealing God’s Sovereignty Daniel 4:4-26

III. Responding to God’s Sovereignty Daniel 4:27-28

A. Daniel’s Response

B. Daniel’s Invitation to Respond

IV. Rejecting God’s Sovereignty Daniel 4:29-33

V. Declaring God’s Sovereignty (Part 2) Daniel 4:34-37

Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth)

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Day 1: READ Daniel 4, yes, the whole thing

Describe a time when God has troubled your heart to get your attention. How did you respond?

Day 2: SKIM Daniel 4

What indications do we have in this text that Nebuchadnezzar’s “conversion” might have been genuine?

What indications do we have in this text that Nebuchadnezzar’s worship might have not been genuine?

Day 3: READ Daniel 4:34-37

Why is it not arrogant of God to humble everyone whose pride threatens his glory?

How is pride connected to all other sins?

How can someone who experiences great success in this world, like Nebuchadnezzar, remain humble?

Day 4: READ Daniel 4:27

Why is speaking the truth in love often so hard?

How does Daniel model this act of grace?

Day 5: READ Daniel 4:28-37

What is God showing Nebuchadnezzar in making him animal-like?

How could Nebuchadnezzar have used his kingdom to honor God instead of trying to steal glory from God? How can you use your gifts, talents, and successes to serve God?

How does Jesus model how to handle greatness? How has he used his power to serve others?