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Fr. Mike touches on Proverbs 16:3, which is about giving everything in our lives to the service of the Lord. He also emphasizes how important it is to humble ourselves before the Lord, so to avoid becoming like the false prophets Jeremiah talks about today. Today's readings are Jeremiah 23, Daniel 4-5, and Proverbs 16:1-4. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
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Episode 4: The Danger of Pride - Daniel 4Pride has a way of convincing us that we are stronger, wiser, and more important than we really are.In Daniel 4, King Nebuchadnezzar stood at the height of his power and looked over Babylon as though everything he had accomplished was because of him. But God was about to teach the king a lesson he would never forget.In this episode of Lessons from the Life of Daniel, we look at The Danger of Pride and the devastating effects pride can have on our lives.We'll see that pride affects more than just ourselves. It causes us to take credit for what God has done, pushes us toward isolation, and ultimately brings us low. Scripture warns us that pride goes before destruction.But there is an answer.Humility begins when we humble ourselves before God, recognize our complete dependence upon Him, put others before ourselves, stop living for our own glory, and remember that everything we have ultimately comes from God.And above all, we look to Jesus Christ, the ultimate example of humility.Pride says, “I've got this.”Humility says, “Without Christ, I can do nothing.”Join us for Episode 4 as we study Daniel 4 and learn why the answer to pride is not thinking less of God's blessings, but remembering where every blessing came from.Episode 4: The Danger of PrideText: Daniel 4Series: Lessons from the Life of DanielHave a question or want to connect with the podcast? Reach out at HigherCausePodcast@gmail.com or connect with Higher Cause Podcast on Instagram.
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Join Rod Hembree and Janice as they delve into the fascinating story of King Nebuchadnezzar's dream in Daniel Chapter 4 on Bible Discovery TV. Explore the profound themes of humility and faith as Nebuchadnezzar, a pagan king, acknowledges the Almighty God. This episode also features discussions on the historical context, archaeological findings related to the Book of Daniel, and the resilience of Daniel and his companions in Babylon. Discover how these ancient stories hold relevance today and inspire faith and understanding.
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Today we're looking at an amazing declaration by Nebuchadnezzar about the dominion and authority of God. It's a wonderful celebration of God and it comes from a man whom God humbled to bring him to this point. Join us! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon just in time for the Genesis relaunch in January! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.
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God Rules Now! (Daniel 4) Dan Allen Download
It took seven years of madness with awful public humiliation, but the king of Babylon finally learned the lesson God had been trying to teach him since Daniel 1: God is King. It might be said in Nebuchadnezzar's case, humiliation was a good thing. It was the tool used to bring him to faith. Apple: […]
Today's Bible Verse: "The decision is announced by messengers, the holy ones declare the verdict, so that the living may know that the Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone he wishes and sets over them the lowliest of people." — Daniel 4:17 God Is Still in Control Daniel 4:17 is a powerful declaration of God's sovereignty. Spoken during King Nebuchadnezzar's dream, this verse reminds us that no ruler, nation, or earthly authority exists outside of God's knowledge and control. The purpose of God's message was clear: everyone should recognize that the Most High rules over the kingdoms of the earth. Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Membertoday: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribeLooking for a peaceful way to end your day? Listen to "Your Nightly Scripture" to end your day with God's word Meet Today’s Host: Carol Ogle McCracken Carol Ogle McCracken is a dynamic Christian speaker, author, and Bible teacher known for her warmth, humor, and transparency. She brings biblical truths to life through real-world stories and relatable experiences—whether navigating alcohol recovery, parenting a child with special needs, or walking through divorce. Today, she serves as Minister of Discipleship at her local church and shares God’s Word through women's retreats, conferences, and online devotionals. Her book, Wisdom: Where to Find It if You’ve Lost, Forgotten, or Never Had It, was released in 2020 and continues to encourage readers in their pursuit of godly wisdom. Full Transcript Below: Hello, thank you for listening to Your Daily Bible Verse, the podcast that examines one verse each day to learn more about God and His will for us. I'm your host, Carol McCracken, and after a short word from our sponsor, we'll dive into today's Bible verse, Daniel 4:17. Today's Bible Verse: Daniel 4:17 "The decision is announced by messengers, the holy ones declare the verdict, so that the living may know that the Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone he wishes and sets over them the lowliest of people." Have you ever noticed that power seems to change people? I'm in the middle of watching some small-town politics publicly clashing, and it got me thinking. It doesn't seem to matter whether we're talking about a president, a mayor, a CEO, a pastor, or even the president of the neighborhood homeowners association. Give someone enough authority, enough influence, and enough people who stop asking hard questions, and something begins to surface. Sometimes power reveals remarkable humility and wisdom. Other times it exposes pride that had been quietly growing for years. We've watched enough public scandals to know the pattern. Someone rises to a position of influence. They're admired, respected, maybe even trusted. Little by little, accountability begins to disappear. People look the other way. Those closest to the situation either become afraid to speak or convince themselves that someone else surely will. Then one day, what had been hidden becomes impossible to ignore, and everyone asks the same question: How did this happen? As followers of Christ, we often ask another question: If God is sovereign, why does He allow people to misuse power for so long? Why doesn't He step in sooner? Why does it sometimes seem as though arrogance, manipulation, and corruption continue unchecked? Those aren't new questions. In fact, the Bible answers them through the life of one of history's most powerful men. King Nebuchadnezzar ruled Babylon during the sixth century B.C. Under his leadership, Babylon became the dominant empire of the ancient world. The city itself was breathtaking. Massive walls surrounded it. Magnificent temples and palaces displayed unimaginable wealth. Ancient historians even described the famous Hanging Gardens of Babylon as one of the wonders of the world. Humanly speaking, Nebuchadnezzar had every reason to believe he'd built something that would outlast him. But there was one problem. He slowly began to believe that the success of Babylon was ultimately because of him. Daniel tells us that God gave Nebuchadnezzar a disturbing dream. In the dream was an enormous tree that provided shelter, food, and security for the nations. Then suddenly, the tree was cut down. Daniel explained that the tree represented the king himself. God was warning Nebuchadnezzar that unless he humbled himself and acknowledged the Lord's authority, his kingdom would be taken from him for a time. What strikes me is what happened next. Nothing. Not immediately, anyway. God didn't judge him the next day. He didn't remove him from office that week. In fact, Daniel tells us an entire year passed. Think about that—a full year between the warning and the judgment. Now, that wasn't weakness on God's part. It was patience. Scripture consistently reveals a God who warns before He disciplines, who calls people to repentance before He brings judgment. The apostle Peter later writes that God is patient, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. Nebuchadnezzar experienced that same patience firsthand. Then came the defining moment. Daniel says the king was walking on the roof of his royal palace overlooking the magnificent city of Babylon. Imagine the view. Everywhere he looked were monuments to his accomplishments. It must have been breathtaking. And as he surveyed the city, he said: "Is not this the great Babylon I have built as the royal residence by my mighty power and for the glory of my majesty?" Listen to those personal pronouns: "I have built." "My mighty power." "My majesty." His problem wasn't appreciating good leadership. It was forgetting where every opportunity, every ability, and every position of authority had come from in the first place. Before the words had even left his mouth, God fulfilled the warning He had given a year earlier. Nebuchadnezzar lost both his kingdom and his sanity. For a season, he lived apart from society until, as Daniel records, he finally lifted his eyes toward heaven. Only then did his understanding return. And the first thing he did was praise the God he had once ignored. That's the backdrop for today's verse: "The Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth." Daniel wasn't simply making a statement about Babylon. He was revealing a truth that applies to every generation. Every throne on earth is temporary because there is only one throne that is eternal. That truth changes how we view the headlines. It's easy to become discouraged when we see leaders fail. It's tempting to believe that corruption is winning or that evil has escaped God's notice. But Daniel reminds us that God has never surrendered His authority. He's never been surprised by human pride, and He's never lost control of history. Sometimes God's patience is mistaken for His absence. It isn't. Throughout Scripture, God often allows time for a person's true character to become unmistakably clear. What looks hidden to us has always been fully visible to Him. There comes a moment when what has been cultivated in private is revealed in public. That should certainly make us pray for our leaders. But it should also make us examine our own hearts. Because here's the uncomfortable truth: This passage isn't only about kings. Most of us will never govern a nation, but every one of us has some measure of influence. We lead families. We supervise employees. We volunteer at church. We mentor younger believers. We make decisions that affect other people. Power isn't reserved for politicians. Influence is something God entrusts to every one of us in different ways. And the temptation is always the same: To believe the success is ours. To begin protecting our position instead of our character. To crave recognition more than faithfulness. Or maybe to slowly believe that we're indispensable. That's why humility isn't something we achieve once and keep forever. It's something we practice daily by remembering that everything we have is ultimately a gift from God. The older I get, the more convinced I become that power doesn't create character nearly as much as it reveals it. Pressure exposes what's already there. Authority magnifies what already lives in our hearts. And that's why Daniel's message remains so relevant. When we watch the rise and fall of leaders, we're reminded that no human being sits on an ultimate throne. God alone does. Our confidence isn't found in the wisdom of elected officials, church leaders, business executives, or anyone else. Our confidence rests in the One who raises leaders up, removes them when His purposes require it, and whose kingdom will never end. Daniel wanted every generation—including ours—to know this simple but life-giving truth: The Most High still rules. That means we don't have to panic when earthly kingdoms shake. We don't have to lose hope when people disappoint us. And we certainly don't have to believe that evil will have the final word. Because while every earthly position of power is temporary, God's reign is eternal. Prayer Will you pray with me? Dear Lord in heaven, Sometimes the world is a scary place, and we watch in horror at how people are acting. A little power corrupts, doesn't it? Or so it seems. You sit on Your throne, and nothing is a surprise to You. You see everything with perfect wisdom, and You love us even in our brokenness. Lord, reveal our character to us. Show us the places where pride has taken root. Help us become more like You each day, growing in humility, faithfulness, and dependence on You. We praise You, dear Lord, and we thank You. In Your precious name we pray. Amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Nebuchadnezzar has another dream, and only Daniel can interpret it. The king will be humiliated and become like a beast as God strips away his pride. And a stump is God's preferred thing to work with. Have a listen. Follow 1517: Instagram X/Twitter More from 1517: Give to the June 1517 Podcast Network Fundraiser! Learn more about the 1517 Podcast Network Fundraiser 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education New Books from 1517 Publishing: By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith A Reasoned Defense of the Faith by Adam Francisco Stretched: A Study for Lent and the Entire Christian Life by Dr. Christopher Richmann The Essential Nestingen: Essays on Preaching, Catechism, and the Reformation More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird
Pride has a way of convincing us that we are stronger, wiser, and more secure than we really are. In Daniel 4, King Nebuchadnezzar stands at the height of his power, only to discover that God is able to humble even the greatest ruler on earth. His remarkable story serves as a sobering reminder that "those that walk in pride he is able to abase."In this episode of Take Courage: A Study of the Life of Daniel, Malachi Herbster explores the destructive nature of pride, the dangers of self-exaltation, and the gracious purpose behind God's discipline. Whether pride appears in obvious arrogance or quiet self-reliance, it always leads us away from dependence on God. Yet Daniel 4 also reveals the hope of restoration for those who humble themselves before the King of heaven.Join us as we learn why true courage begins with humility and why God deserves all the glory.
Sunday morning sermon audio from Preston Highlands Baptist Church.
Brook Hewett continues our sermon series in Daniel, looking at the incredible account of Nebuchadnezzar's humiliation in chapter 4, and what we can learn about resisting pride in a culture that celebrates it.
The Most High Rules: To Whom He Wills
Brother Cole speaks on the significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, its impact on our faith, and the hope and comfort it brings to believers.
In this message brother Cole looks at the 10th chapter of Acts and the gospel deliverance the house of Cornelius was in need of and what the gospel is meant to do for a household.
Brother Cole explores the symbolism of the high priest's garments in the Old Testament, especially on the Day of Atonement, and how these images point to Jesus Christ as our Great High Priest.
When Babylon's tyrannical king, Nebuchadnezzar erects a giant golden effigy and expects everyone in his kingdom to worship it, there is pushback, especially from Daniel's companions from Judah, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednigo. Threatened by death in a furnace if they do not bow down to the golden god, the men have a difficult choice to make: compromise their faith, or die horribly.Written and produced by Chas BayfieldMusic by Michael Auld and Jon Hawkins MusicCover art by Lisa GoffE: contact@whollybuyable.comX: Wholly Buyable Podcast
Sunday, June 7, 2026 - Daniel 4:1-37 - "Pride/Humility in the Empire" Anita Roedell
PRIDE TURNS MEN INTO MONSTERS Daniel 4:19-37 In Daniel 4, King Nebuchadnezzar receives another troubling dream. He sees a massive tree that provides shelter, fruit, and blessing to the world. Yet a messenger from heaven announces that the tree will be cut down, leaving only a stump behind. Daniel courageously explains the dream: the tree is Nebuchadnezzar himself. The issue is not power, success, or influence. The issue is pride. Daniel warns the king to repent, turn from his sin, and care for the oppressed. God graciously gives Nebuchadnezzar a warning before judgment comes. But pride often refuses to listen. Main Points: Pride Ignores Warnings Daniel pleads with the king to repent before consequences arrive. One of God's greatest mercies is a warning. Before destruction comes conviction. Before collapse comes correction. Before judgment comes an invitation to repent. Pride Turns Men Into Monsters Pride destroys empathy, compassion, relationships, and accountability. God does not turn Nebuchadnezzar into something he wasn't; He reveals what pride had already been doing to him. Outwardly he was a king, but inwardly pride had made him a beast. Pride Takes Credit for What God Built After twelve months of grace, Nebuchadnezzar stands on his palace roof and declares, "Look what I built." Pride shifts our focus from God's provision to our accomplishments. Faith remembers that everything we have ultimately comes from God. Humility Restores What Pride Destroys When Nebuchadnezzar finally lifts his eyes toward heaven, his sanity is restored. Before his kingdom is restored, his perspective is restored. Humility begins when we recognize who the true King is. Key Truth: Pride is fundamentally a vision problem. Pride causes us to look at ourselves. Humility causes us to look at God. Application Questions: • Are there warnings from God that I am ignoring? • Where has pride crept into my relationships, leadership, or decisions? • What am I taking credit for that God has built? • What would it look like for me to lift my eyes toward heaven and surrender control? Bottom Line: Pride makes us forget who the real King is. Humility begins when we lift our eyes toward heaven and remember that Heaven still rules.
Daniel 4 - God's Rule Over Man by Calvary Chapel Irmo
Mayo 29, 2026 - Recuerde que pase lo que pase, siempre estamos en las manos de Dios. Aunque los acontecimientos mundiales, las pandemias, y hasta los gobiernos nos asusten, en Sus manos estamos. Hoy continuaremos admirando, estudiando y aceptando la soberania de Dios. Asi que continuemos con el estudio de ayer, regresando al capitulo 4 del libro de Daniel, y observemos lo que le paso al Rey Nabucodonosor por no reconocer que Dios domina sobre todo en esta tierra y en el cielo.
Mayo 28, 2026 - Pocos temas han causado mas alboroto que el tema de la soberania de Dios. Hoy iniciaremos una serie que nos llevara de regreso a todos aquellos pasajes conocidos que aunque renombrados hace falta estudiar y profundizar. Hemos titulado esta serie: ENCONTRANDO A DIOS EN LUGARES CONOCIDOS. Y que mejor tema para darle comienzo que estudiando uno de los atributos de Dios: Su soberania.
One dream. One towering tree. One sentence that cuts through our noise: “the Most High rules the kingdom of men.” Daniel 4 is a story about the humbling of Nebuchadnezzar, but it lands on all of us because pride rarely announces itself. Sometimes it looks like competence, independence, or the quiet belief that we can run our lives without help, without prayer, and without surrender.We walk through the dream that turns from a beautiful picture of strength into a warning from heaven, then we sit with the mercy tucked inside the severity: the stump remains, the suffering has a limit, and God's intent is restoration, not destruction. Along the way, we notice Daniel's surprising heart for the king who harmed him and connect that to Jesus' call to love your enemies, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who abuse you.We also get practical about repentance, because Daniel's counsel is not sentimental. Repentance is not vague regret; it is turning with action, practicing righteousness, and showing mercy where we have ignored it. The turning point for Nebuchadnezzar is simple and life-changing: he lifts his eyes to heaven, and his reason returns. If you want to learn more about the MidTree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE.
May 24, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Peter Carlson http://www.hiawathachurch.com
What does it mean to say that God is sovereign over all things and why does it matter? We see... 1. The Extent of His Sovereignty v.34 His Sovereignty is… 1. Everlasting (34a) 2. Enduring (34b) 2. The Execution of His Sovereignty v.35 When God executes His plans… No one can resist anything He does. No one can reverse anything He does. 3.The Encouragement of His Sovereignty His Sovereignty = Our Strength