Daniel 2 Kingdoms Chronicles Jan 31

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20102010 Daniel: The Times of the GentilesDaniel: The Times of the Gentiles

[After the Holocaust, the Jewish people rose from ashes and

destruction, from a terrible pain that can never be healed. Armed with

the Jewish spirit, the justice of man, and the vision of the prophets, we

sprouted new branches and grew deep roots. Dry bones became covered

with flesh, a spirit filled them, and they lived and stood on their own

feet.As Ezekiel prophesized: Then He said unto me: These bones arethe whole House of Israel. They say, Our bones are dried up, our hope

is gone; we are doomed. Prophecy, therefore, and say to them: Thus

said the Lord God: I am going to open your graves and lift you out of

your graves, O My people, and bring you to the land of Israel.

NETANYAHU AT AUSCHWITZSAYS PROPHECIES OF EZEKIEL

37 HAVE BEEN FULFILLED(Address in Poland

commemorating 65th

Anniversary of the Liberationof Auschwitz)


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I stand here today on the ground where so many of mypeople perished and I am not alone. The State of Israel

and all the Jewish people stand with me. We bow our

heads to honor your memory and lift our heads as we

raise our flag-a flag of blue and white with a Star of

David in its center. And everyone sees. And everyone

hears. And everyone knows that our hope is not lost.

NETANYAHU AT AUSCHWITZSAYS PROPHECIES OF EZEKIEL

37 HAVE BEEN FULFILLED(Address in Poland

commemorating 65th

Anniversary of the Liberationof Auschwitz)


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The KingdomsThe Kingdoms ChroniclesChronicles

Daniel 2:31Daniel 2:31--4949

Lesson Goal:Lesson Goal: To encourage believers toput their hope and trust in Godsperpetual kingdom over the passingkingdoms of men.

The Passing Kingdoms of Men (2:31-43)

The Perpetual Kingdom of God (2:44-45)

The Promotion of Gods Man (2:46-49)


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(this dream) contains the mostcomplete and yet the most

prophetic picture that we have in all

the Word of God.Henry A. Ironside, Pastor and Bible

Teacher

The Importance of Daniel 2


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As I have said, to God, prophecy is

merely history written in advance. Thissingle prophecy in Daniel 2 should be

enough, by itself, to prove the

supernatural character of Bible prophecyand the true nature of the God who

reveals it.

Dr. Tim LaHaye (The Merciful God ofProphecy)

The Importance of Daniel 2


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I. The Passing Kingdoms of Men (Daniel 2:31I. The Passing Kingdoms of Men (Daniel 2:31--43)43)


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Head of Gold:Babylon (612-538 B.C.) The God of heaven

had given the kingpower, strength, and glory over thewhole earth. Babylon was saturated with gold and great in

splendor.

Breast and Arms of Silver:Medo-Persian empire (538-

333 B.C.). The two arms represent the two sides: The

Medes and the Persians.

Belly and Thighs of Bronze:Greece (333-168 B.C.)

under the leadership of Alexander the Great. During hislifetime his soldiers were dressed in bronze and brasshelmets, breastplates, shields, and swords.

Legs of Iron:Rome (168 B.C. 476 A.D.) This kingdom

was as strong as iron with the power to crush and shattereverything and everyone on its path. The Iron Legions ofRome were legendary and known for their ability to crushall resistance with an iron heel.

Feet and Toes of Iron and Clay:Represent a future kingdom

comprised of a confederation of 10 nations under the rule of the

Antichrist.


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When Nebuchadnezzar dreamed this

dream, Persia was a Babylonian vassal

state, the Greeks were a group of

warring tribes, and Rome was a village on

the Tiber River. There is no human way

he could have seen what God was going

to do as those Gentile kingdoms unfolded

in the future.

Dr. David Jeremiah


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Principle:Principle: The kingdoms of men are onThe kingdoms of men are ontheir way out.their way out.

I will overthrow the thrones of kingdomsI will overthrow the thrones of kingdoms

and destroy the power of the kingdoms ofand destroy the power of the kingdoms of

the nations; and I will overthrow thethe nations; and I will overthrow the

chariots and their riders, and the horseschariots and their riders, and the horses

and their riders will go down, everyone byand their riders will go down, everyone by

the sword of another.the sword of another. Haggai 2:22Haggai 2:22

Application:Application: How are you putting yourHow are you putting your

trust in thetrust in the kingdoms of menkingdoms of men today?today?


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II. The Perpetual Kingdom of God (Daniel 2:44II. The Perpetual Kingdom of God (Daniel 2:44--45)45)


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The Stumbling StoneThe Stumbling Stone "Then He shall become a sanctuary; But"Then He shall become a sanctuary; But

to both the houses of Israel, a stone toto both the houses of Israel, a stone tostrike and a rock to stumble over, And astrike and a rock to stumble over, And asnare and a trap for the inhabitants ofsnare and a trap for the inhabitants of

Jerusalem.Jerusalem. Isaiah 8:14Isaiah 8:14

The Smiting StoneThe Smiting Stone "Everyone who falls on that stone will"Everyone who falls on that stone will

be broken to pieces; but on whomeverbe broken to pieces; but on whomeverit falls, it will scatter him like dust."it falls, it will scatter him like dust." Luke 20:18Luke 20:18

The Chief CornerstoneThe Chief Cornerstone Therefore thus says the Lord GOD,Therefore thus says the Lord GOD,

"Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a"Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, atested stone,tested stone, A costly cornerstone forA costly cornerstone forthe foundation, firmly placed. He whothe foundation, firmly placed. He whobelieves in it will not be disturbed.believes in it will not be disturbed.

Isaiah 28:16Isaiah 28:16

The Identity of the Stone: Christ the Coming King


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Supernatural:Supernatural: It is not made by human hands.It is not made by human hands.

Supernatural Elements: His Virgin Birth (Supernatural Elements: His Virgin Birth (Matthew 1:18Matthew 1:18--2525); His Resurrection (); His Resurrection (Ephesians 1:19Ephesians 1:19--2020); His Second); His Second

Coming of Christ (Coming of Christ (Matthew 24:29Matthew 24:29--3030).).

Sovereign:Sovereign: It will rule over all of the earthIt will rule over all of the earth

And the LORD will be king over all the earth; in that dayAnd the LORD will be king over all the earth; in that day

the LORD will be the only one, and His name the onlythe LORD will be the only one, and His name the onlyone.one. Zechariah 14:9Zechariah 14:9

Eternal:Eternal: It has a millennial phase and it goes throughIt has a millennial phase and it goes through

all of eternity never to be replaced.all of eternity never to be replaced. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And YourYour kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And Your

dominion endures throughout all generations.dominion endures throughout all generations. PsalmPsalm145:13145:13

The Nature of the Coming Kingdom


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The Coming Kingdom of ChristThe Coming Kingdom of Christ

(Pre(Pre--Millennial View)Millennial View)First

Coming

of Christ

Church Age

Rapture

of

Believers

Tribulation

7 Years

Second

Coming of

Christ

Millennial Kingdom

1,000 Years

Eternity

7 Seals

7 Trumpets

7 Bowls

Source: What in the World is Going On?, Dr. David Jeremiah

(Jesus comes with

the Church)

(Jesus comes

for the

Church)

(Jesus judges theWorld)

(Jesus rules the

World)

I Thess 4:16-17; Rev 3:10

Revelation 20-22:21Revelation 6-19


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Principle:Principle: GodGods kingdom endures forever.s kingdom endures forever.

Then the sovereignty, the dominion and theThen the sovereignty, the dominion and the

greatness of all the kingdoms under the wholegreatness of all the kingdoms under the whole

heaven will be given to the people of the saints ofheaven will be given to the people of the saints ofthe Highest One; His kingdom will be an everlastingthe Highest One; His kingdom will be an everlasting

kingdom, and all the dominions will serve and obeykingdom, and all the dominions will serve and obey

Him.Him. Daniel 7:27Daniel 7:27

Application:Application: What is the evidence that you haveWhat is the evidence that you have

put all of your trust on the stone which isput all of your trust on the stone which is

Christ?Christ?


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III. The Promotion of GodIII. The Promotion of Gods Mans Man

(Daniel 2:46(Daniel 2:46--49)49)


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III. The Promotion of GodIII. The Promotion of Gods Man (Daniel 2:46s Man (Daniel 2:46--49)49)

Principle:Principle: Your faithful service to God canYour faithful service to God canbless you as well as othersbless you as well as others..

Whatever you do, do your work heartily, asWhatever you do, do your work heartily, as

for the Lord rather than for men, knowing thatfor the Lord rather than for men, knowing thatfrom the Lord you will receive the reward offrom the Lord you will receive the reward ofthe inheritance It is the Lord Christ whom youthe inheritance It is the Lord Christ whom you

serve.serve. Colossians 3:23Colossians 3:23--2424

Application:Application: How are others around youHow are others around you

benefiting from the blessings God has givenbenefiting from the blessings God has givenyou?you?


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Conclusion: So What?Conclusion: So What?Daniel 2 teaches us very clearly

that one thing is certain: Thekingdoms of this world are passing

away, and the kingdom of Christ is

the only hope we have of aneternal and successful rule.

Dr. David Jeremiah


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Conclusion: So What?Conclusion: So What?

GrowGrowin your understanding of Godin your understanding of Godss

plan for the future. (plan for the future. (Rev 1:3Rev 1:3))

RedeemRedeem the time you have. (the time you have. (Eph 5:16Eph 5:16))

ShareShare the love of God. (the love of God. (Acts 1:8Acts 1:8))

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