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DANIEL-
I. NEBUCHADNEZZAR’S SECOND DREAM: A GREAT TREE CUT DOWN (4:1-
A. The king’s well wishes to all under his rule and praise to the Most High God (v. 1-
B. The king troubled by a dream – the failure of the wise men to interpret it (v. 4-
C. The king’s dream (v. 10-
1. The great tree described (v. 10-
2. The watchful angel and his message (v. 13-
D. The effect of the dream upon Daniel (v. 19)
E. The interpretation of the dream (v. 20-
1. The tree (v. 23-
2. The message to the king (v. 25-
F. The dream’s interpretation comes true in Nebuchadnezzar (v. 28-
G. The king’s return to sanity (v. 34-
QUESTIONS:
1. What was King Nebuchadnezzar’s desire for all in his kingdom?
2. What did Nebuchadnezzar acknowledge about God? What did Nebuchadnezzar not acknowledge about God?
3. Describe the times in Nebuchadnezzar’s rule when he has his dream:
4. Daniel was asked first to interpret Nebuchadnezzar’s rule when he has his dream. (T) (F)
5 What three ways does Nebuchadnezzar identify Daniel when he calls him to interpret the dream?
6. Give three characteristics of the tree in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream that aptly apply to Nebuchadnezzar’s kingdom:
7. Who is the “watcher” and “holy one” in the dream?
8. The tree in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream was completely uprooted by the command from heaven. (T) (F)
9. What decree came from heaven in the dream?
10. What was the purpose of the decree from heaven?
11. What does the watcher and holy one mean when he says, “let seven times pass over him?”
12. What two visible responses did Daniel have when he heard the details of the dream?
13. How did having a heart of the beast in the dream apply to Nebuchadnezzar?
14. Daniel counseled King Nebuchadnezzar to do what in order that there be a lengthening of his tranquility?
15. Describe Nebuchadnezzar’s speech when the dream came true?
16. How “timely” was it for the dream to come true?
17. Nebuchadnezzar’s _________________ was grown as eagle’s feathers, and his nails like ___________________ _____________________.
18. Where was Nebuchadnezzar looking when his understanding returned to him?
19. How does Nebuchadnezzar emphasize that God is the Most High God?
20. How was Nebuchadnezzar blessed in his kingdom when his understanding returned to him?
21. What lessons did Nebuchadnezzar learn about God from his dream coming true in his life?
DANIEL-
I. BELSHAZZAR AND THE END OF BABYLONIAN RULE (Chapter 5).
A. The feast of Belshazzar-
B. God’s terrifying message written on the wall (v. 5-
C. The queen’s appearance and recommendation (v. 10-
D. Failure of the king’s wise men (v. 13-
E. Daniel’s speech: God and Nebuchadnezzar (v. 17-
F. Daniel’s speech continued: God and Belshazzar (v. 22-
G. The inscription and its message (v. 25-
H. The end of an era and the beginning of another (v. 29-
QUESTIONS:
1. What was Belshazzar’s relationship with the kingdom of Babylon?
2. What was Belshazzar’s relationship with Nebuchadnezzar?
3. Who all were part of a feast that Belshazzar provided?
4. From what vessels did the guests at the feast drink their wine?
5 The guests praised whom when they drank their wine from these vessels?
6. What appeared on the wall of the king’s palace for all to see?
7. What effect did this have on the king?
8. What could the king’s wise men not do?
9. What did the queen remember and recommend to the king?
10. What was he queen’s concept and attitude toward Daniel?
11. What two things did the king think Daniel could do”
12. Daniel did not want the rewarding gifts from the king and refused them. (T) (F)
13. Who gave Nebuchadnezzar his kingdom?
14. What lesson did Nebuchadnezzar learn from God when his heart was lifted up?
15. Reflecting on Daniel’s speech to the king, why is it so senseless to worship idols and not reverence God?
16. What does the writing: “MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN mean?
17. What happened to Belshazzar the night of the feast?
18. Who was Darius the Mede?