Daniel Chapter 4 Summary
Nebuchadnezzar's proclamation. The true vision and its interpretation. Vision fulfilled; the restoration of Nebuchadnezzar.
Discussion Questions for Daniel, Chapter 4
- 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?
Key Words/Phrase
Pride abased, v. 37.
Characters
God, Daniel, Nebuchadnezzar, Astrologers.
Strong Verse(s)
35, 37.