Old Testament - Daniel 4:1-37 - (The Insanity of Pride) - CC Windward - Pastor Tim

Old Testament - Daniel 4:1-37 - (The Insanity of Pride) - Calvary Chapel Windward - OAHU, HAWAII - Pastor Tim Newman - .

PASTOR TIM's NOTES:

Dan 4:1-37
“The Insanity of Pride”
1 Cor 4:6-7, Phil 2:3-4, James 4:13-17
1. Nebuchadnezzar calls for the wise men to give INSIGHT to his dream.
Vs. 1-9
1a. Nebuchadnezzar lacks the insight to acknowledge God.
Is pride an issue when we are prospering?
It is easy to begin to think that what we have attained has come from our abilities, talent or
determination.
1b. The wise men lacked the insight to interpret the dream.
2. Nebuchadnezzar INFORMS Daniel concerning his dream.
Vs. 10-18
2a. Daniel is informed of the vision
It was of a tree that stood in the middle of the land.
It is large and beautiful and fills the land.
This is the boast of Nebuchadnezzar.
2b. Daniel is informed of the messenger
The message:
The idea is that God is not done with Nebuchadnezzar yet.
God is willing to cut us down or knock us down in order to get out attention.
The judgment:
In the ancient records of Babylon we have recorded a story of a Babylonian King who is
like a tree that is cut down and he goes insane for a period of time.
This is exactly what happens to Nebuchadnezzar.
Some consider what happen to Nebuchadnezzar as boanthropy.
It is a form of insanity in which the person believes he is a bull.
Why did it take 7 years?
Why didn’t he repent after a few months?
Pride!
How long did it take for you?
For some of us it was a lot longer than 7 years.
2c. Daniel is informed of the Purpose
 This is done so that the living may know that the Most High is sovereign over the
kingdoms of men.
 This is done so that Nebuchadnezzar knows that God gives the Kingdoms to
anyone he wishes and sets over them the lowliest of men.
3. Nebuchadnezzar is given the INTERPRETATION of the dream.
Vs. 19-27
3a. Daniel is alarmed by the dream when he understands the interpretation.
3b. Daniel gives the interpretation of the dream.
Nebuchadnezzar is the tree that is cut down.
Daniel says, “You’re the problem”.
3c. Daniel gives the interpretation that includes a conditional promise.
Daniel pleads with Nebuchadnezzar to repent from his pride.
4. Nebuchadnezzar became INSANE for a season.
Vs. 28-33
4a. Nebuchadnezzar is given 12 months to repent before he goes insane.
my mighty power and for the glory of my majesty
Prov 11:2, Prov 16:5, Prov 16:18, Prov 29:23, 1 Peter 5:5-7
4b. Nebuchadnezzar’s boastful pride is seen just prior to his going insane.
5. Nebuchadnezzar no longer IGNORED his need to repent from his pride.
Vs. 34-37
5a. His sanity is restored and he will no longer ignore the God of Heaven.
5b. His sanity is restored and He no longer ignored the God who should be
worshipped.
What keeps us from acknowledging God’s rightful place in our lives?
Pride!