3.4.0 Daniel 4: The Conversion of the King

Chapter 4: The Conversion of the King
Daniel 4:1-37
INTRODUCTION
This chapter is a "Babylonian State Document." It is the personal testimony of King Nebuchadnezzar. It is divided as follows:
I.The Introduction
II.The Dream
III.The Interpretation
IV.The Fulfillment
V.The Recovery
VI.The Conclusion
I. The Introduction -vs. 1-3
It is a proclamation by the king.
A. It is universal - vs. 1 ( A world-wide testimony)
B. It is beneficial - vs 1 ( "Peace be multiplied unto you")
C.  It is voluntary - vs. 2 ("I thought it good")
D. It is experiential - vs. 2 ( "hath wrought toward me")
E. It is enthusiastic - vs 3 ("How great are His signs")
F. It is humble - vs 3 ("His Kingdom is an everlasting Kingdom")
G. It is knowledgeable -vs. 3 ("His dominion is from generation to generation")
II. The Dream -vs. 4-18
"I Nebuchadnezzar was at rest… and flourishing." Conditions of Security and luxury
A. Time of the Dream -vs. 4
1. This is a deceitful peace -God alone gives peace.
2.To be without trouble is not safety -
3.To be prosperous does not mean all is well.
B. Contents of the Dream -vs. 10-17
1. "A Tree"
2."The height…great"…"Reached unto heaven."
3."The Tree grew" - "Was strong" - Fruit…much"
4."A watcher…cried…Hew down the tree"
5."Leave the stump" - For seven years.
6."The intent…the living may know that the Most High Ruleth."
C. The Effect of the Dream -vs. 5
1. "I saw a dream -
2.The effects -"Afraid" -"troubled"
3.Wise Men Called- vs. 6-7
4."Daniel Came in " -vs. 8
5.The King tells the Dream -vs 9-18
III.The Interpretation -vs. 19-27
A. The Dream troubled Daniel vs. 19.
"It is Thou 0' King" -vs. 20-21
B. The Dream was for the King's Enemies -vs 19b
C. The Dream was to Reveal God's Judgment -
1. Daniel tells of Heaven's interest in the matter. -vs. 23 
2.And the Meaning of the dream -vs. 24-26 
D. 4. The Dream Gives the Reason for Judgment.
 "'Thy sins."- vs. 27 A warning - An Occasion to Repent.
IV.The Fulfillment -vs. 28-33
A. The Truth of it.
"All this came upon the King Nebuchadnezzar" -vs 28
B. The Time of it.
"At the end of twelve months" -vs. 29
C. The Reason for it.
"Is not this great Babylon that I have built." -vs. 30 
D. The Quickness of it.
"The same hour" -vs. 33
V. The Recovery -vs 34-36
A. Repentance
"At the end of the days I lifted up mine eyes" -vs 34
B. Revelation
"To Heaven"
C. Restoration
1. "Mine understanding returned unto me." -vs 34
2."Mine honour and brightness returned unto me." -vs 36
VI. The Conclusion -vs 37
Nebuchadnezzar: Praise Extol Honor -The King of Heaven —Truth ways judgment. 
A. Regeneration— "I praise and extol and honour the King of Heaven."
B. Recognition - "All whose works are truth."
C. Revival- This is the King on the throne praising and honoring the Lord.