"THE BOOK OF DANIEL"

Chapter Four

Nebuchadnezzar has another dream, this one of a great tree that fills the earth and then is cut down but its trunk left intact, followed by a man whose heart is changed and becomes like an animal (1-18). Daniel interprets the dream as applying to the king, that he might know that God rules in the kingdoms of men (19-27). A year later the dream is fulfilled, and Nebuchadnezzar praises, blesses and honors the Most High God, King of heaven (28-37).

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  1. What are the main points of this chapter?
    • Nebuchadnezzar's second dream Dan 4:1-18
    • Daniel interprets the dream Dan 4:19-27
    • Nebuchadnezzar's humiliation and praise of God Dan 4:28-37
  2. List three key elements of Nebuchadnezzar's dream. (10-17)
    • A large tree that fills the earth, but is cut down leaving only the trunk
    • A watcher from heaven, who makes pronouncements
    • A man whose heart is changed and becomes like a beast until "seven times" pass over
  3. Who does Daniel say the dream applies to? (22)
    • King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon
  4. What statements reveal the lesson of the dream and its fulfillment? (17,25,35)
    • "That the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, gives it to whomever He will, and sets over it the lowest of men."
    • "The Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever He chooses."
    • "He does according to His will in the army of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth."
  5. What was Nebuchadnezzar doing when the dream's fulfillment occurred? (28-31)
    • Walking about his palace, boasting of his mighty power and majestic honor
  6. Describe the king's behavior and appearance when he lost his kingdom. (33)
    • Ate grass like oxen, body wet with dew, hair like eagles' feathers, nails like birds' claws
  7. What did the king do when his understanding returned? (34)
    • Blessed, praised, and honored Him who lives forever, for His everlasting kingdom
  8. What was restored to the king when his reason returned to him? (36)
    • The glory of his kingdom, his honor and splendor