Daniel - Chapter-4

Chapter Summary

Nebuchadnezzar's proclamation. The true vision and its interpretation. Vision fulfilled; the restoration of Nebuchadnezzar.

In verse 8, what does Nebuchadnezzar get right and wrong about the Spirit? What does this teach us about how people see the work of the Spirit today?
Can you think of examples of public failures of leadership today? How might these be related to this passage?
How does verse 17 show us the main point of this passage? What is it about the events in the chapter that contribute toward the goal that verse 17 gives?
How might the king have avoided the negative events in the chapter? What lesson does this give us today?
How might a leader apply this passage to their own lives today?
Do most spiritual leaders today live in accordance with or contrary to verse 17? Explain why and how this might be improved.
Do most human leaders today live in accordance with or contrary to verse 17? Explain why and how this might be improved.
What is the relationship between human and divine wisdom in verse 18? What lesson does this have for us today?
Are there ways you struggle with pride in your life? Have you had a humbling experience similar to the one in this chapter?
In what areas of our society could we apply verse 27? How could the leaders in those areas obey this passage?

Pride abased, v. 37.

God, Daniel, Nebuchadnezzar, Astrologers.

35, 37.