17 September 2012
TWELVE MONTHS LATER
TWELVE MONTHS LATER
Text: Daniel 4:28-37
- Speaker:
- Rev Dr Charles Tan
- Series:
- Prayer Meeting 2012
Message Notes
TWELVE MONTHS LATER
1. Nebuchadnezzar revels in his own glory Daniel 4:28
2. Content:- Daniel 4:28
a) In the royal palace of Babylon
b) Great Babylon
c) I have built for a royal dwelling
d) By my mighty power
e) For the honour of my majesty
PROPHECY AGAINST THE KING OF BABYLON
Isaiah 14:4-23
1. The king of Babylon identified Isaiah 14:4
2. The Oppressive rule of the empire Isaiah 14:4
3. Arrogance of the king Isaiah 14:12-14
4. Prediction of the fall of the King and his empire Isaiah 14:9-11, 16-23
FULFILMENT OF THE WORD OF THE WATCHERS
1. A group of Watchers Daniel 4:17a
2. One spokesman for the Watchers Daniel 4:23a
3. Decree of the Watchers Daniel 4:31-33
a) King Nebuchadnezzar addressed
b) He has lost control of the kingdom
c) He will be driven off
d) He will eat grass like the oxen till 7 times have passed
e) Till he knew that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men
HUMBLE TESTIMONY OF KING NEBUCHADNEZZAR
Daniel 4:34-37
1. Nebuchadnezzar restored Daniel 4:34, 36-37
a) Understanding
b) Glory
c) Honour
d) Splendour
e) Counselors
f) Nobles
2. Extolling God
a) Blessing the Most High
b) Praise and honour given to God Daniel 4:34
c) God’s kingdom- An everlasting one Daniel 4:34
d) He does according to His will Daniel 4:35
e) No one can restrain Him Daniel 4:35
f) Extolling God the King of Heaven and His ways Daniel 4:37
i) His works are truth
ii) His ways justice
3. Mankind before God
a) All inhabitants on earth are as nothing Daniel 4:35
b) Those who walk in pride will be put down Daniel 4:37