The Book of Daniel Part 4

Daniel 2:12-35

1. Daniel’s Training in Babylon

II. The Dream of the Image —2:1-49

A. The Demand of Nebuchadnezzar — 2:1-30

1. The challenge to the wise men — 2:1-13

l. The king became furious and decreed to destroy the entire school, including Daniel and the three friends (v12-13)

2. Daniel’s Plea — 2:14-16

a. Daniel replied with discretion, discernment to Arioch (v14)

b. Why so urgent? (v15)

c. Daniel requests a meeting with the king (v16)

3. Daniel’s Prayer — 2:17-23

a. Daniel tells his three friends (v17)

b. They asked God for mercy and not to be destroyed (v18)

c. The mystery was revealed to Daniel in a night vision (v19)

4. The Praise — 2:20-23 ...