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PRAISE AND EXTOL AND HONOUR THE KING OF HEAVEN

Text: Daniel 4
15 November 2009

(I) THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE TESTIMONY OF KING NEBUCHADNEZZAR

1. He was the supreme ruler of the mighty Babylonian empire

2. He wrote in his capacity as King of the Babylonian empire

3. He wrote as one who had been humbled by God!

(II) THE CONTENT OF HIS TESTIMONY

1. The Preamble

a) Signs and wonders of the Most High God

b) Personal experience of God’s work in his life ( Daniel 4:2 )

2. The personal experience recalled

a) His dream of a mighty tree ( Daniel 4:10-12 )

b) His dream of holy watchers ( Daniel 4:13-17 )

c) The failure of his wise men to interpret his dream ( Daniel 4:18 )

d) The success of Daniel in interpreting his dream ( Daniel 4:18-26 )

e) The solemn admonition of Daniel to the king ( Daniel 4:27 )

i) To break off sins

ii) To be righteous

iii) To show mercy to the poor

3. The fulfillment of this Divine Dream

a) The arrogance of king Nebuchadnezzar ( Daniel 4:28-30 )

b) The Divine warning fulfilled ( Daniel 4:31-33 )

c) The healing of king Nebuchadnezzar ( Daniel 4:34 )

4. The humble acknowledgment of king Nebuchadnezzar

a) Acknowledgment of restored understanding ( Daniel 4:34b )

b) Praise given to God Most High

c) Royal Declaration concerning God

i) He is The Most High God ( Daniel 4:34c )

ii) He is the eternal God ( Daniel 4:34d )

iii) He alone possesses total sovereignty ( Daniel 3:35 )

d) Royal Declaration concerning His kingdom

i) “An everlasting dominion” ( Daniel 4:34e )

ii) “His kingdom is from generation to generation” ( Daniel 4:34f )

(III) CELEBRATING OUR FAITH IN GOD

1. Celebrating the greatness of God

2. Celebrating our personal faith in God

3. Celebrating the joy of being included in God’s kingdom