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Conflict Through The Centuries




1. What happened to Nebuchadnezzar one evening? Daniel 2:1

1. What happened to Nebuchadnezzar one evening? Daniel 2:1

Daniel 2:1

“Now in the second year of Nebuchadnezzar's

reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; and his

spirit was so troubled that his sleep left him.”

Daniel 2:1

“Now in the second year of Nebuchadnezzar's

reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; and his

spirit was so troubled that his sleep left him.”



2. What request did Nebuchadnezzar make of his wise men the next morning?

Daniel 2:2-4

2. What request did Nebuchadnezzar make of his wise men the next morning?

Daniel 2:2-4

“Then the king gave the command to call the magicians,

the astrologers, the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans to tell the

king his dreams. So they came and stood before the king. And the king said to them, "I have had a dream, and my spirit is

anxious to know the dream…..Daniel 2:2-4

“Then the king gave the command to call the magicians,

the astrologers, the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans to tell the

king his dreams. So they came and stood before the king. And the king said to them, "I have had a dream, and my spirit is

anxious to know the dream…..Daniel 2:2-4



3. What was different about the king’s request to interpret the dream this time?

Daniel 2:5

3. What was different about the king’s request to interpret the dream this time?

Daniel 2:5

“The king answered and said to the Chaldeans, The thing is gone from me: if ye will not make known unto me the dream, with the interpretation thereof,

ye shall be cut in pieces, and your houses shall be made a dunghill.”

Daniel 2:1

“The king answered and said to the Chaldeans, The thing is gone from me: if ye will not make known unto me the dream, with the interpretation thereof,

ye shall be cut in pieces, and your houses shall be made a dunghill.”

Daniel 2:1



4. Were the Babylonian wise men able to interpret the dream? Daniel 2:6-11

4. Were the Babylonian wise men able to interpret the dream? Daniel 2:6-11

“Therefore tell me the dream, and I shall know that you can give me its interpretation. The Chaldeans answered the king,

and said, "There is not a man on earth who can tell the king's

matter; therefore no king, lord, or ruler has ever asked such things of any magician, astrologer, or

Chaldean…..”

Daniel 2:10-11

“Therefore tell me the dream, and I shall know that you can give me its interpretation. The Chaldeans answered the king,

and said, "There is not a man on earth who can tell the king's

matter; therefore no king, lord, or ruler has ever asked such things of any magician, astrologer, or

Chaldean…..”

Daniel 2:10-11



5. In his wrath, what was Nebuchadnezzar’s command concerning

all of the wise men of Babylon? Daniel 2:12-13

5. In his wrath, what was Nebuchadnezzar’s command concerning

all of the wise men of Babylon? Daniel 2:12-13

Daniel 2:12-13

“For this reason the king was angry and very furious, and

gave a command to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.

So the decree went out, and they began killing the wise

men; and they sought Daniel and his companions, to kill

them.”

Daniel 2:12-13

“For this reason the king was angry and very furious, and

gave a command to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.

So the decree went out, and they began killing the wise

men; and they sought Daniel and his companions, to kill

them.”

Daniel’s Response Daniel’s Response

6. When Daniel learned about the death decree, what request did he make of the

king? Daniel 2:14-16

6. When Daniel learned about the death decree, what request did he make of the

king? Daniel 2:14-16

“Daniel 2:16

“Then Arioch made the decision known to

Daniel. So Daniel went in and asked the king to give him time, that he might tell the king the

interpretation.”

Daniel 2:16

“Then Arioch made the decision known to

Daniel. So Daniel went in and asked the king to give him time, that he might tell the king the

interpretation.”


7. Having been granted his request, what did Daniel do? Daniel 2:17-187. Having been granted his request, what did Daniel do? Daniel 2:17-18

Daniel 2:17-18

“Then Daniel went to his house, and made the decision known to

Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, his companions,

that they might seek mercies from the God of heaven concerning this

secret…”

Daniel 2:17-18

“Then Daniel went to his house, and made the decision known to

Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, his companions,

that they might seek mercies from the God of heaven concerning this

secret…”


8. When did God reveal the dream to Daniel? Daniel 2:19

8. When did God reveal the dream to Daniel? Daniel 2:19

Daniel 2:19

“Then the secret was revealed to Daniel in a night

vision. So Daniel blessed the God of heaven.”

Daniel 2:19

“Then the secret was revealed to Daniel in a night

vision. So Daniel blessed the God of heaven.”


9. As Daniel blessed and praised God for revealing the dream to him, he

enumerated seven things the dream tells about the God of heaven: Daniel 2:21-22

9. As Daniel blessed and praised God for revealing the dream to him, he

enumerated seven things the dream tells about the God of heaven: Daniel 2:21-22

Daniel 2:17-18

“And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise And knowledge to those who have

understanding. He reveals deep and secret things; He

knows what is in the darkness, And light dwells

with Him.

Daniel 2:17-18

“And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise And knowledge to those who have

understanding. He reveals deep and secret things; He

knows what is in the darkness, And light dwells

with Him.


10. What request did Daniel make of Arioch ? Daniel 2:21-22

10. What request did Daniel make of Arioch ? Daniel 2:21-22

Daniel 2:19

“Therefore Daniel went to Arioch, whom the king had

appointed to destroy the wise men of Babylon. He went and said thus to him: "Do not destroy the wise men of Babylon; take me before the king, and I will

tell the king the interpretation.”

Daniel 2:19

“Therefore Daniel went to Arioch, whom the king had

appointed to destroy the wise men of Babylon. He went and said thus to him: "Do not destroy the wise men of Babylon; take me before the king, and I will

tell the king the interpretation.”


11. To whom does Daniel give the credit for being able to interpret the dream to

Nebuchadnezzar? Daniel 2:26-30

11. To whom does Daniel give the credit for being able to interpret the dream to


Daniel 2:17-18“Daniel answered in the

presence of the king, and said, "The secret which the king has demanded, the wise men, the

astrologers, the magicians, and the soothsayers cannot declare

to the king. But there is a God in heaven who reveals secrets, and

He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will be in

the latter days.”

Daniel 2:17-18“Daniel answered in the

presence of the king, and said, "The secret which the king has demanded, the wise men, the

astrologers, the magicians, and the soothsayers cannot declare

to the king. But there is a God in heaven who reveals secrets, and

He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will be in

the latter days.”

The Dream and the Interpretation


12. What did Daniel say the king saw in his dream? Daniel 2:31

12. What did Daniel say the king saw in his dream? Daniel 2:31

Daniel 2:31-32

"You, O king, were watching; and behold, a great image! This great image, whose splendour was excellent, stood before you; and its form was

awesome. This image's head was of fine gold……”

Daniel 2:31-32

"You, O king, were watching; and behold, a great image! This great image, whose splendour was excellent, stood before you; and its form was

awesome. This image's head was of fine gold……”



13. List the various elements that make up the image. Daniel 2:32-33

13. List the various elements that make up the image. Daniel 2:32-33

“This image's head was of fine gold, its chest and arms of silver, its belly and thighs of

brass, its legs of iron, its feet partly of iron and partly of clay.” Daniel 2:32-33

“This image's head was of fine gold, its chest and arms of silver, its belly and thighs of

brass, its legs of iron, its feet partly of iron and partly of clay.” Daniel 2:32-33



14. What did the stone cut out without hands do to the image? Daniel 2:34

14. What did the stone cut out without hands do to the image? Daniel 2:34

Daniel 2:34

“You watched while a stone was cut out without hands,

which struck the image on its feet of iron and clay, and broke

them in pieces.”



15. What did the stone become? Daniel 2:35

15. What did the stone become? Daniel 2:35

Daniel 2:35

“Then the iron, the clay, the bronze, the silver, and the gold were crushed

together, and became like chaff from the summer threshing floors; the wind

carried them away so that no trace of them was found. And the stone that

struck the image became a great mountain and filled the whole earth.

Daniel 2:35

“Then the iron, the clay, the bronze, the silver, and the gold were crushed

together, and became like chaff from the summer threshing floors; the wind

carried them away so that no trace of them was found. And the stone that

struck the image became a great mountain and filled the whole earth.



16. Who now gives the interpretation of the dream to Nebuchadnezzar?

Daniel 2:36,45

16. Who now gives the interpretation of the dream to Nebuchadnezzar?

Daniel 2:36,45

“Inasmuch as you saw that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it broke in pieces the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver, and the gold; the great God has made known to the king what will come to pass after this…..”

Daniel 2:36,45

“Inasmuch as you saw that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it broke in pieces the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver, and the gold; the great God has made known to the king what will come to pass after this…..”

Daniel 2:36,45



17. What does the head of gold represent? Daniel 2:37-38

17. What does the head of gold represent? Daniel 2:37-38

Daniel 2:37-38

"You, O king, are a king of kings. For the God of heaven has given you a kingdom, power, strength, and glory…..you are this head of gold.”

Daniel 2:37-38

"You, O king, are a king of kings. For the God of heaven has given you a kingdom, power, strength, and glory…..you are this head of gold.”



18. Was Nebuchadnezzar’s kingdom to last forever? Daniel 2:39

18. Was Nebuchadnezzar’s kingdom to last forever? Daniel 2:39

Daniel 2:39

“But after you shall arise another kingdom inferior to yours….”

Daniel 2:39

“But after you shall arise another kingdom inferior to yours….”



19. What metal would represent the kingdom that would follow Medo-Persia?

Daniel 2:39

19. What metal would represent the kingdom that would follow Medo-Persia?

Daniel 2:39

Daniel 2:39

“then another, a third kingdom of brass, which shall rule over all the earth.”

Daniel 2:39

“then another, a third kingdom of brass, which shall rule over all the earth.”



20. What metal represents the fourth kingdom that should come? Daniel 2:40

20. What metal represents the fourth kingdom that should come? Daniel 2:40

Daniel 2:40

“And the fourth kingdom shall be as strong as iron,

inasmuch as iron breaks in pieces and shatters

everything; and like iron that crushes, that kingdom

will break in pieces and crush all the others.”

Daniel 2:40

“And the fourth kingdom shall be as strong as iron,

inasmuch as iron breaks in pieces and shatters

everything; and like iron that crushes, that kingdom

will break in pieces and crush all the others.”



21. What would be the condition of Europe after the break up of the Roman

Empire? Daniel 2:41-42

21. What would be the condition of Europe after the break up of the Roman

Empire? Daniel 2:41-42

Daniel 2:36,45

“Whereas you saw the feet and toes, partly of potter's clay and

partly of iron, the kingdom shall be divided; yet the strength of

the iron shall be in it, just as you saw the iron mixed with ceramic clay. And as the toes of the feet were partly of iron and partly of

clay, so the kingdom shall be partly strong and partly fragile.”

Daniel 2:36,45

“Whereas you saw the feet and toes, partly of potter's clay and

partly of iron, the kingdom shall be divided; yet the strength of

the iron shall be in it, just as you saw the iron mixed with ceramic clay. And as the toes of the feet were partly of iron and partly of

clay, so the kingdom shall be partly strong and partly fragile.”



22. Would these ten kingdoms ever seek to unite? Daniel 2:43

22. Would these ten kingdoms ever seek to unite? Daniel 2:43

Daniel 2:36,45

“As you saw iron mixed with ceramic

clay, they will mingle with the seed of men;

but they will not adhere to one another, just as iron does not

mix with clay.”



23. Will the European continent ever be united again? Daniel 2:43

23. Will the European continent ever be united again? Daniel 2:43

Daniel 2:36,45

“As you saw iron mixed with ceramic clay, they

will mingle with the seed of men; but they will not

cleave to one another, just as iron does not mix

with clay.”

The Stone Kingdom The Stone Kingdom

24. Who will set up the final kingdom? Daniel 2:44

24. Who will set up the final kingdom? Daniel 2:44

Daniel 2:44

“And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be

destroyed…..”


25. What will God do to the kingdoms of earth when He sets up His kingdom?

Daniel 2:44

25. What will God do to the kingdoms of earth when He sets up His kingdom?

Daniel 2:44

Daniel 2:44

“ and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall

break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall

stand forever.”


26. What is represented by the stone kingdom? Matthew 25:31-34

26. What is represented by the stone kingdom? Matthew 25:31-34

Matthew 25:34

“Then the King will say to those on His right, 'Come, you who are

blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom

prepared for you from the foundation of the world.”

Matthew 25:34

“Then the King will say to those on His right, 'Come, you who are

blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom

prepared for you from the foundation of the world.”


27. After hearing the interpretation of the dream, what did Nebuchadnezzar say

about Daniel’s God? Daniel 2:47

27. After hearing the interpretation of the dream, what did Nebuchadnezzar say

about Daniel’s God? Daniel 2:47

Daniel 2:47

“The king answered Daniel, and said, "Truly your God is the God of gods, the Lord of

kings, and a revealer of secrets, since you could reveal

this secret.”

Daniel 2:47

“The king answered Daniel, and said, "Truly your God is the God of gods, the Lord of

kings, and a revealer of secrets, since you could reveal

this secret.”


28. As a result of their faithfulness, how were Daniel and his friends promoted by


28. As a result of their faithfulness, how were Daniel and his friends promoted by


Daniel 2:48-49

“Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many great gifts; and he made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief administrator over all the

wise men of Babylon….

Daniel 2:48-49

Also Daniel petitioned the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego over the affairs

of the province of Babylon.”


29. Recognizing that God is in full control of earthly events, are you willing to let Him have full control of your life?

29. Recognizing that God is in full control of earthly events, are you willing to let Him have full control of your life?

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issues of False Worship

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issues of False Worship

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