Podcasts about nebuchadnezzar

SummaryWhat if the very thing you want most—revival, breakthrough, transformation—is already inside of you, waiting to be uncovered?In this powerful sermon, Embracing the Untapped, Pastor Roman delivers a Spirit-filled message about the potential God hides in ordinary people and situations. Drawing from the story of Joash in 2 Kings 11–12, we're reminded that God is shaping kings in hidden places. But will we be like Athaliah—killing future potential out of control or fear? Or like Jehoiada—nurturing and protecting what God is growing?With gripping illustrations from the tragic life of billionaire Howard Hughes, biblical parallels to Nebuchadnezzar, and raw honesty about marriage, parenting, and discipleship, this message is a wake-up call for every believer.Don't quit too soon. Don't kill what God is still forming. There's gold under the struggle.Chapters0:00 – Introduction & Conference Testimony1:06 – The Tragedy of Howard Hughes4:30 – The Fall of Nebuchadnezzar6:20 – Honoring God with Our Finances8:00 – The Cornfield Principle: Blessing Others Blesses You11:00 – $1K Offering Becomes a $10K Miracle14:00 – The Rock and the Purse of Gold: Embracing Struggle16:15 – Joash: The Hidden King20:50 – Recognizing and Releasing Potential23:40 – Marriage, Maturity & the Spirit of Athaliah28:05 – Strong-Willed Wives & Passive Husbands31:00 – Don't Take the Reins Too Soon33:35 – Churches Must Make Room for New Pastors36:15 – The Danger of Wounded, Ambitious, or Dominant Spirits41:10 – A Wife's Prayers Can Mold a Man42:50 – Marriage Sabotage: Separate Accounts & Hidden Goals44:00 – Helicopter & Lawnmower Parenting45:45 – Micro-Managing Destroys Potential46:50 – The Power of Covering & Covenant48:40 – Every Weapon You Need Is Already in the House50:30 – From Homelessness to Hope: A Father's Testimony52:00 – Don't Quit—There's Gold Beneath the Rock54:30 – Altar Call & Closing AppealWhat “untapped potential” has God placed in your life, your marriage, or your church?Drop a comment below and share what you're believing God to uncover. Let's believe together for a breakthrough.

Text: Proverbs 27:2 (ESV) 2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;a stranger, and not your own lips. LET ANOTHER PRAISE YOU  It is wrong to brag about things we have not yet accomplished (see v.1). However, it is equally wrong to brag about things we have accomplished. Arrogance is always wrong. Pride is a grievous sin. This is an imagery of someone flaunting with an inflated sense of one's own greatness. Even if the statements are true, ‘blowing one's horn' doesn't look good to others. The better option is to let others speak well of you. It seems more like sincere praise and less like bragging. In the book of Daniel chapter 4, we learn that King Nebuchadnezzar foolishly bragged about his past victories. He was walking on the palace roof and viewing the city of Babylon when he sang his own praises. He boasted: "Is not this great Babylon, which I have built by my mighty power as a royal residence and for the glory of my majesty?" (Dan 4:30). Before he was even done speaking, a heavenly voice declared his impending humiliation. That humiliation would include insanity, wallowing with animals, and eating grass. For seven years Nebuchadnezzar endured this until he fully understood "that the Most High rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he will" (Daniel 4:31–34). In the New Testament, the proud Herod robbed the glory of God and suffered the painful consequence also. “On an appointed day Herod put on his royal robes, took his seat upon the throne, and delivered an oration to them. And the people were shouting, “The voice of a god, and not of a man!” Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him down, because he did not give God the glory, and he was eaten by worms and breathed his last.” [Acts 12:20-23]. Indeed, pride comes before a fall. Listen and FOLLOW us on our podcast -------------------------Visit and FOLLOW Gospel Light Filipino on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram

Some church leaders in Burkina Faso expressed their dissatisfaction with current president, Captain Traore' charging he was an "unbeliever" meaning a non-Christian, although he has a deep faith in God as a Muslim. They cited, incorrectly, 2 Corinthians 6:14-16 as the proof text for their objection. In this episode we demonstrate how the text was misused and give examples of how the people of God were historically servants and subject to rulers who did not share their views. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-bible-prophecy-fulfilled--2642968/support.

Images of the End — Review of Lesson #13 of the 2nd Quarter of 2025 -The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:— https://ssnet.org/lessons/25b/less13.html— https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives— https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/enThe title of this quarter's theme is: Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible ProphecyFor the next 13 weeks (April to June 2025), we will study some of the principles that are necessary for a correct understanding of Bible prophecy. We're also going to look at how the symbols of prophecy are consistently used across scripture.  This is a foundational study, even though we can only go but so deep in 13 lessons.Related Podcasts:— Lessons from the Book of Jonah— The Third Day— Three Crucial Messages— The Hour of His Judgment is Come— Another Angel — Warning Repeated— The Future Is Manifest in the Past— Prophecy by way of History— God's Precious Word #8: Types and AntiTypesRelated Podcasts (at TrueWisdom):— The Sign of the Prophet Jonah— The Reluctant Prophet - Part 1— The Reluctant Prophet - Part 2— The Faith of Jesus Text UsSupport the showPlease send your questions or comments to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comWe often refer to "The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study," a Bible Study resource which outlines core concepts shown in the Scriptures that will help you to better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have done a whole podcast series on these principles which can be found here (https://BibleStudy.ASBzone.com/357512/8572886).God's Precious Word is a condensed, 9-part series based on the same resource. Lastly, we recommend that you check out https://TrueWisdom.buzzsprout.com for a related Bible Study podcast, in a different format, co-hosted with Robert Baker.We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.

Daniel 3 and the furnace of fire

Blake's Spiritual Journey: Lessons on Honor, Visions, and Prophetic ExperiencesIn this engaging talk, Blake shares his profound spiritual experiences, including visions and encounters with angels, to deliver a message about the deep importance of honor. He draws on personal anecdotes, like a transformative vision in Atlanta and a challenging conversation with a friend, to illustrate the nuances of honor within the framework of Christian faith. Blake contrasts the prophetic journeys of Jonah and Daniel to highlight how embodying God's nature can lead to profound personal and communal transformation. He emphasizes the need for humility, self-reflection, and a deep understanding of God's love and correction to truly understand and practice honor.00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:19 Blake's Spiritual Journey00:44 A Vision in Atlanta04:47 The Well of Revival06:16 Understanding Honour11:37 The Story of Jonah15:48 Jonah's Disobedience and God's Mercy25:03 Comparing Jonah and Daniel28:06 Nebuchadnezzar's Dream and Daniel's Interpretation28:33 Daniel's Attitude of Humility30:53 Comparison Between Jonah and Daniel33:06 A Personal Story of Hurt and Reconciliation37:28 The Golden Arrows Vision42:48 Lessons on Honour and God's Nature50:34 The Story of Job and Wrestling with God59:32 Final Reflections and Prayer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to walk through the Book of Daniel. We discuss Nebuchadnezzar's dream and its interpretation by Daniel found in chapter 2:31-45.

On today's episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to walk through the Book of Daniel. We discuss Nebuchadnezzar's dream and its interpretation by Daniel found in chapter […]

The prophetic books of Jeremiah, Daniel and Ezekiel mark a radical change in the life of God's people, Israel. Starting with Jeremiah, the Babylonian exile is predicted, and then experienced. Daniel is taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar during Jeremiah's ministry, and after the 586 BC fall of Jerusalem, Ezekiel is called by God to minister to Israel in exile. Indeed, these prophets were aware of each others' ministries, and God's voice in them. Twice Ezekiel refers to Daniel (14:14 and 28:3), and Daniel mentions Jeremiah's prophecies (Daniel 9) as a source of his own prophetic ministry. Reading Jeremiah should be a learning experience par excellence, as getting clear on all its details and references - seeking to understand the discoveries of biblical archaeology that relate to it, and all the history of Israel, including the two kingdoms, their kings and their successes and failures, their faithfulness and their apostasy - sets one up to understand both the whole progression of scripture from Genesis to Revelation, and God's plan of salvation set in place "before the foundation of the world." Listen and read with a mind open to God's voice. Search the scriptures to answer the questions you encounter, search the archaeology to display the truth of God's word verified, search the language to understand better the nuances of God's meaning. Read/listen carefully, reverently and inquisitively, and God will show you amazing things! You have HIS promise on that! We suggest, as usual, starting here: https://youtu.be/RSK36cHbrk0?si=KaJSPPn7n6z7x_Pl

When crisis strikes, how do we respond—and what does it reveal about us? We'll explore the contrasting responses of Nebuchadnezzar, the Chaldeans, and Daniel, and discover the unshakable hope found in the God who reigns over every kingdom.Daniel 2Andy Kvernen

( Daniel 5:17-30 )Nothing wrong with contentment, in fact it's a scriptural command to becontent in life for it keeps us from chasing after things we shouldn't. Withthat said, contentment can also be problematic, especially when it causesus to settle when God doesn't want us to settle. As great as it was forDaniel to be favored by Nebuchadnezzar, God had more in store for Danielwhile in exile.When Persia unexpectantly conquered Babylon, Daniel had a new boss,Darius King of Persia. No longer could Daniel rely on his pastaccomplishments rather he had to prove himself once again to a new kingwho had no appreciation to his faith in GodIn contentment to backlash, teach on what happens when God wrecks ourcomfortable existence by allowing a trial that stretches us. Teach on what itwas like for Daniel and how God used this experience to grow his faith.Welcome, we are so glad you have joined us for our church online! If you are new here, we would love to connect with you. HARVEST VALLEY CHURCH is a church that believes in Jesus, a church that loves God and people. If you have made a decision to follow Jesus or want to learn more about Him, Email us and we will reach out to you about your decision to follow Jesus. connect@harvestvalley.org To support the ministry of Harvest Valley Church and invest in the lives of others through giving, click here: https://www.harvestvalley.org/giveFor more information about Harvest Valley Church visit https://www.harvestvalley.org #harvestvalleychurch #loveourcity #Pleasantonca #eastbaychurches #Sunday #harvestvalleychurchpleasanton #purposeinlife Church Office : 925.484.2482Support the show

Wesley Wright Lighthouse Bible Church Sunday, June 22, 2025 Mic 5:1-4 God promised a just judgment to Judah. "They" in Micah 5:1 refers to Babylon, who God would use to judge Israel. Mic 4:10-12 The "judge" of Israel that would be struck on the cheek is Zedekiah, who was king when Nebuchadnezzar oppressed the Israelites. 2Ch 36:11-13 Jer 21:5-9 This judgment came because the people of Israel were wayward at the time. Mic 1:1-7 Mic 2:1-4 Mic 2:7 Mic 3:11-12 In the same way that God promised a just judgment, he promised a Just Ruler to come. That Ruler is none... for full notes: http://www.lbible.org/index.php?proc=msg&sf=vw&tid=1741

Pride is humanity's oldest and most dangerous sin. It has led to Adam's fall and has wrecked countless lives, families, nations, and leaders throughout history. Daniel 4 offers a unique testimony—not from a prophet or priest, but from a pagan who faced the devastating consequences of pride. King Nebuchadnezzar, the most powerful ruler of the ancient world, painfully learned that the Most High God is sovereign over the world's kingdoms and will humble the prideful. Nebuchadnezzar, the author of Daniel 4, declares how God humbled and restored him through mercy, not merit. This chapter shifts from presumption to punishment to praise, reminding believers that God humbles the proud.

Sermon Summary: "The Writing on the Wall" - Daniel 5:1-31 Series: Unshakeable Main Message: Pride blinds us to God's warnings, but humility opens our eyes to His grace and leads to true security. Overview "The writing is on the wall"—we've all heard this phrase, but do you know its origins? This powerful message takes us to the palace of King Belshazzar, where a supernatural hand writes a message of judgment during a drunken party that mocked God. This isn't just ancient history—it's a mirror held up to our own hearts, asking the hard question: what writing might be on the wall of your life? The Scene Twenty-three years after Nebuchadnezzar's death, his son Belshazzar rules Babylon. Despite enemy armies at the gates, he throws a massive party, using sacred temple vessels from Jerusalem to drink wine while praising false gods. In the midst of this blasphemous celebration, a mysterious hand appears and writes a terrifying message on the palace wall. Key Points 1. Pride Leads to Progressive Rebellion Against God Belshazzar's downfall wasn't sudden—it followed a clear progression: self-indulgence, disrespect for sacred things, and open mockery of God. Pride always starts small but grows bold, beginning with "I don't need God's guidance" and potentially ending with "I don't need God at all." 2. God's Warnings Are Clear but Often Ignored by the Proud The supernatural writing on the wall was unmistakable, yet instead of repenting, Belshazzar called for advisors to interpret it. Even when confronted with divine intervention, pride makes us look for explanations that don't require us to change. God's warnings come through circumstances, counsel, and His Word—but pride whispers, "You don't need to listen." 3. Humility Recognizes God's Sovereignty and Learns from Others' Mistakes Enter Daniel—now in his 80s, still faithful and humble. He refused personal gain, gave God credit, learned from history, spoke truth regardless of consequences, and held Belshazzar accountable. Belshazzar knew his grandfather's story but thought, "That won't happen to me." Pride says, "I'm different." Humility says, "I need to pay attention and learn." 4. God's Judgment Is Certain, but His Grace Is Available to the Humble The mysterious words—MENE (numbered), TEKEL (weighed), PARSIN (divided)—spelled doom. That very night, the kingdom fell and Belshazzar was killed. Yet this judgment didn't have to happen. God had given multiple opportunities to humble himself through his grandfather's example, Daniel's testimony, and the supernatural warning. Applications for Today Regularly Examine Your Heart for Pride: Pride is subtle and progressive. Ask yourself: Am I becoming less dependent on prayer? Am I justifying compromises? Am I less teachable than before? Learn from Others' Examples: Don't wait for your own crisis. Study biblical examples and pay attention to what God is doing in others' lives. Respond Quickly to God's Warnings: When God speaks through His Word, circumstances, or other believers, don't delay your response. Choose the Safety of Humility: Humility isn't weakness—it's wisdom that positions us to receive God's grace, guidance, and blessing. The Choice Before Us Belshazzar's story is a tragedy that didn't have to happen. The same God who wrote judgment on his wall has written grace in the blood of Jesus Christ. The question isn't whether you'll face trials that test your pride—you will. The question is whether you'll humble yourself before God writes His judgment on your wall, or whether you'll wait until it's too late. What writing is on the wall of your life today? Is it a warning about your priorities, a call to repentance, an invitation to depend on God, or a reminder that your time is numbered? Don't be like Belshazzar, ignoring God's warnings until judgment falls. Choose humility, dependence on God, and listen while there's still time. Listen to the full sermon audio above. For more resources and upcoming messages in our "Unshakeable" series, visit our sermon archive.

This week, Andrew takes us through Nebuchadnezzar's dream of a great statue and Daniel's bold interpretation. Through the story Andrew reminds us how human kingdoms rise and fall, but God's kingdom though unimpressive by worldly standards lasts forever.

Recently, I met with two friends separately who owned significant businesses, both forced into bankruptcy. In addition, both friends have multiple pending lawsuits.   Bankruptcy can leave a person feeling persecuted, lonely, and full of shame. It can be easy to wonder where God may be.   Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego bravely refused to worship Nebuchadnezzar's idol ... The post A Fiery Trial appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

On today's episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to walk through the Book of Daniel. We discuss Nebuchadnezzar's dream found in Daniel 2:31-49.

On today's episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to walk through the Book of Daniel. We discuss Nebuchadnezzar's dream found in Daniel 2:31-49. Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert […]

The prophetic books of Jeremiah, Daniel and Ezekiel mark a radical change in the life of God's people, Israel. Starting with Jeremiah, the Babylonian exile is predicted, and then experienced. Daniel is taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar during Jeremiah's ministry, and after the 586 BC fall of Jerusalem, Ezekiel is called by God to minister to Israel in exile. Indeed, these prophets were aware of each others' ministries, and God's voice in them. Twice Ezekiel refers to Daniel (14:14 and 28:3), and Daniel mentions Jeremiah's prophecies (Daniel 9) as a source of his own prophetic ministry. Reading Jeremiah should be a learning experience par excellence, as getting clear on all its details and references - seeking to understand the discoveries of biblical archaeology that relate to it, and all the history of Israel, including the two kingdoms, their kings and their successes and failures, their faithfulness and their apostasy - sets one up to understand both the whole progression of scripture from Genesis to Revelation, and God's plan of salvation set in place "before the foundation of the world." Listen and read with a mind open to God's voice. Search the scriptures to answer the questions you encounter, search the archaeology to display the truth of God's word verified, search the language to understand better the nuances of God's meaning. Read/listen carefully, reverently and inquisitively, and God will show you amazing things! You have HIS promise on that! We suggest, as usual, starting here: https://youtu.be/RSK36cHbrk0?si=KaJSPPn7n6z7x_Pl

When crisis strikes, how do we respond—and what does it reveal about us? This week we'll explore the contrasting responses of Nebuchadnezzar, the Chaldeans, and Daniel, and discover the unshakable hope found in the God who reigns over every kingdom.Daniel 2Andy Kvernen

Nebuchadnezzar's son, Belshazzar, has an enormous party, and drinks from the goblets captured from the temple of God in Jerusalem. A hand writes “Mene, Mene, Tekel, Parsin” on the wall during the party. None of the wise men can interpret, but the Queen (Nebuchadnezzar's former wife) remembers Daniel, who is called and able to interpret. Belshazzar is told by Daniel that his pride and arrogance, setting himself up against God, has been his downfall. Daniel is rewarded, but Belshazzar dies that night, and the kingdom is given to Darius the Mede. How do we set ourselves up against God? Do we think we know better? Where are the traps that lead to pride and arrogance for us? And how can we cultivate a healthy dependency on God?

As time passes, Nebuchadnezzar's pride grows. Instead of submitting to God, he builds a golden image, demanding worship to secure his kingdom. Daniel 3 showcases the fireproof faith of three young men who refused to bow to the idol. Their example demonstrates that faith is not forged in crisis but through daily devotion to God before the trials arise

2025 June 15 | This week, Pastor Evan starts a new sermon series Exiles where we will look at the stories of Daniel and Esther and discover how God's people can remain faithful to his Word, develop wisdom and perseverance, and rely on his providence—even when he seems absent. He begins in Daniel 1:1-21, preaching on how God is steadfast and preserves us in a changing cultural landscape and one that is often hostile to Christianity. Daniel 1:1-21 Daniel Taken to Babylon 1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with some of the vessels of the house of God. And he brought them to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, and placed the vessels in the treasury of his god. 3 Then the king commanded Ashpenaz, his chief eunuch, to bring some of the people of Israel, both of the royal family[a] and of the nobility, 4 youths without blemish, of good appearance and skillful in all wisdom, endowed with knowledge, understanding learning, and competent to stand in the king's palace, and to teach them the literature and language of the Chaldeans. 5 The king assigned them a daily portion of the food that the king ate, and of the wine that he drank. They were to be educated for three years, and at the end of that time they were to stand before the king. 6 Among these were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah of the tribe of Judah. 7 And the chief of the eunuchs gave them names: Daniel he called Belteshazzar, Hananiah he called Shadrach, Mishael he called Meshach, and Azariah he called Abednego. Daniel's Faithfulness 8 But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king's food, or with the wine that he drank. Therefore he asked the chief of the eunuchs to allow him not to defile himself. 9 And God gave Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the chief of the eunuchs, 10 and the chief of the eunuchs said to Daniel, “I fear my lord the king, who assigned your food and your drink; for why should he see that you were in worse condition than the youths who are of your own age? So you would endanger my head with the king.” 11 Then Daniel said to the steward whom the chief of the eunuchs had assigned over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, 12 “Test your servants for ten days; let us be given vegetables to eat and water to drink. 13 Then let our appearance and the appearance of the youths who eat the king's food be observed by you, and deal with your servants according to what you see.” 14 So he listened to them in this matter, and tested them for ten days. 15 At the end of ten days it was seen that they were better in appearance and fatter in flesh than all the youths who ate the king's food. 16 So the steward took away their food and the wine they were to drink, and gave them vegetables. 17 As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. 18 At the end of the time, when the king had commanded that they should be brought in, the chief of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar. 19 And the king spoke with them, and among all of them none was found like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. Therefore they stood before the king. 20 And in every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters that were in all his kingdom. 21 And Daniel was there until the first year of King Cyrus.

God opposes the proud. King Nebuchadnezzar was proud. We often are proud. We have a good Father who always acts on our behalf. His timing and plans are perfect. But, there are times we trust in ourselves rather than in God. Nebuchadnezzar learned the hard way... which no one likes.  God is faithful and wants us to trust His timing and plans. Pastor Rick spoke this message at CrossPoint Church.

Does God use unbelievers such as King Nebuchadnezzar to reveal His will? Find out with Tim Moore, Nathan Jones, and Dave Bowen on the television program, Christ in Prophecy!

Opening QuestionWhat aspects of the future worry you most? IntroductionThis lesson is primarily drawn from Daniel 2 and 3 and some New Testament parallels, especially Relation 13. Generally, Daniel can be divided into two sections: chs. 1-6 are narrative while chs. 7-12 are more prophetic/visionary. Yet in both chs. 2 and 4, Nebuchadnezzar has dreams. In both, Daniel interprets them for the king, setting the stage for, and giving us clues of interpretation regarding, the later chapters of the book.  It often surprises Bible readers when they learn that the narratives of Daniel are just as significant to helping interpret Revelation ...

Remain Steadfast In Your Devotion To God Ezra 5:11-12 11This is the answer they gave us: “We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and we are rebuilding the temple that was built many years ago, one that a great king of Israel built and finished. 12But because our ancestors angered the God of heaven, he gave them into the hands of Nebuchadnezzar the Chaldean, king of Babylon, who destroyed this temple and deported the people to Babylon.

There is quite the contrast between Nebuchadnezzar's words before and after his fall. There are also similarities between his story and the prodigal son's that we will explore today. Spurgeon had a few things to say about the believers response to the sovereignty of God which we will talk about too in our study of the second half of Daniel chapter 4.Becoming a daughter of the King:http://www.sitstillmydaughter.com/a-kings-daughter.htmlwww.sitstillmydaughter.com

The prophetic books of Jeremiah, Daniel and Ezekiel mark a radical change in the life of God's people, Israel. Starting with Jeremiah, the Babylonian exile is predicted, and then experienced. Daniel is taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar during Jeremiah's ministry, and after the 586 BC fall of Jerusalem, Ezekiel is called by God to minister to Israel in exile. Indeed, these prophets were aware of each others' ministries, and God's voice in them. Twice Ezekiel refers to Daniel (14:14 and 28:3), and Daniel mentions Jeremiah's prophecies (Daniel 9) as a source of his own prophetic ministry. Reading Jeremiah should be a learning experience par excellence, as getting clear on all its details and references - seeking to understand the discoveries of biblical archaeology that relate to it, and all the history of Israel, including the two kingdoms, their kings and their successes and failures, their faithfulness and their apostasy - sets one up to understand both the whole progression of scripture from Genesis to Revelation, and God's plan of salvation set in place "before the foundation of the world." Listen and read with a mind open to God's voice. Search the scriptures to answer the questions you encounter, search the archaeology to display the truth of God's word verified, search the language to understand better the nuances of God's meaning. Read/listen carefully, reverently and inquisitively, and God will show you amazing things! You have HIS promise on that! We suggest, as usual, starting here: https://youtu.be/RSK36cHbrk0?si=KaJSPPn7n6z7x_Pl

In the final session of our 1,000 Year Reign of Christ series, we look to examine what Christianity and Bible Scholars call the 400 silent years between Malachi and the birth of Christ. We ask the question where these years really silent?  We examine Daniel’s 70 Week Prophecy, Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream, and other prophecies that were […] The post 250613 The Sound of Silence: Hearing The 400 “Silent” Years first appeared on Gospel Revolution.com.

If you have any questions or comments, send Pastor John a text.Pastor John Bornschein teaches from Daniel 2:31-43 in a study of Nebuchadnezzar's Dream and the statue of gold, silver, bronze, iron and iron mixed with clay. Support the showProduced by Calvary Fellowship Fountain Valley church. Learn more at www.CalvaryFountain.com

God's After Your Heart The Father's heart desires all to come to salvation. He draws us by His Spirit. He is drawing your loved ones as we stand in the gap to pray. God loves people and draws them with chords of love and kindness to remove the burdens, yoke. Hosea 11:4" I led them with cords of human kindness, with ties of love, to them I was like one who lifts a little child to the cheek, and I bent down to feed them." Ezekiel 36:27 "And I will put my Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you shall heed My ordinances and do them." Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, one of the world's greatest empires, became like an animal. His pride caused him to lose his mind and suffer the judgment from God for seven years. But in Daniel 4:34-37 we read of him humbling himself, repenting, and giving glory to God. Just like the prodigal son in the pig pen, his understanding returned to him. Luke 15:17 Daniel 4: 34 "I lifted my eyes to heaven and my understanding returned to me." When Moses was 40 years old “it came into his heart “to visit his brethren." Acts 7:23 At the appointed time it will come into their hearts for true restoration to come about. The prayer of a righteous man avails much! Date of service June 5th, 2025

God's After Your Heart The Father's heart desires all to come to salvation. He draws us by His Spirit. He is drawing your loved ones as we stand in the gap to pray. God loves people and draws them with chords of love and kindness to remove the burdens, yoke. Hosea 11:4" I led them with cords of human kindness, with ties of love, to them I was like one who lifts a little child to the cheek, and I bent down to feed them." Ezekiel 36:27 "And I will put my Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you shall heed My ordinances and do them." Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, one of the world's greatest empires, became like an animal. His pride caused him to lose his mind and suffer the judgment from God for seven years. But in Daniel 4:34-37 we read of him humbling himself, repenting, and giving glory to God. Just like the prodigal son in the pig pen, his understanding returned to him. Luke 15:17 Daniel 4: 34 "I lifted my eyes to heaven and my understanding returned to me." When Moses was 40 years old “it came into his heart “to visit his brethren." Acts 7:23 At the appointed time it will come into their hearts for true restoration to come about. The prayer of a righteous man avails much! Date of service June 5th, 2025

Last Sunday, I mentioned Solomon as an example of a life of faith that began so wonderfully but ended very tragically. Solomon knew the scriptures well, we know this because of what he wrote in the book of Proverbs, and one such verse that he wrote was Proverbs 3:5, Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In fact, according to Proverbs, real wisdom is the Old Testament Law applied to all of life. Yet, at some point, Solomons heart was turned away from God and foolishly pursued what God warned would lead to heartbreak, shame, and disaster. The thing that Solomons father, David, was known for was that he was a man of war (1 Chron. 28:3), which Solomon was not. Solomon was known as a man of peace. The problem was that he pursued peace even if it meant that he ignored the very Law of God that influenced his writing of Proverbs. One of the ways the kings of other nations would enter into a peace agreement or an alliance (i.e. covenant) was by marrying the daughter(s) of the king of that nation. We are told that Solomon, loved many foreign women (1 Ki. 1-2). The problem with this is multifaceted, but here is what God commanded in His word that Solomon ignored: Be careful that you do not make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land into which you are going, or it will become a snare in your midst. But rather, you are to tear down their altars and smash their memorial stones, and cut down their Asherim for you shall not worship any other god, because the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous Godotherwise you might make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land, and they would prostitute themselves with their gods and sacrifice to their gods, and someone might invite you to eat of his sacrifice, and you might take some of his daughters for your sons, and his daughters might prostitute themselves with their gods and cause your sons also to prostitute themselves with their gods. You shall not make for yourself any gods cast in metal. (Exod. 34:1217) Solomon, who had been known for his godly wisdom and the building of the Temple, loved many foreign women (1 Ki. 11:1-2). So what happened? Listen to what the Bible says about Solomons ending legacy: So Solomon did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, and did not follow the Lord fully, as his father David had done. Then Solomon built a high place for Chemosh, the abhorrent idol of Moab, on the mountain that is east of Jerusalem, and for Molech, the abhorrent idol of the sons of Ammon. He also did the same for all his foreign wives, who burned incense and sacrificed to their gods. (1 Ki. 11:68) What Solomon thought would bring peace, contentment, and success... created a crushing burden the wrecked his life and led to the dividing of the nation of Israel into the North and the South. After the death of Solomon, the divisive spirit Solomon was responsible for creating through his many compromises led to the splitting of the nation he loved. The king of the northern kingdom (Jeroboam) established two alternative places to worship to keep those in the North from traveling to the Southern kingdom to worship Yahweh in the Temple that Solomon built. King Jeroboam set up golden calves not unlike the one made by the Hebrews after Moses was up on the mountain receiving the commandments of God; Jeroboam then said to the people: It is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem; behold your gods, Israel, that brought you up from the land of Egypt (1 Ki. 12:28). The Northen Kingdom in Israel was known for its rampant and evil idolatry that included child sacrifice and gross perversions of marriage and sex, all while promoting a worldview contrary to the one of their forefathers. After many years of God warning the Northern Kingdom through His Word and His prophets to repent from their sins, and after many years of ignoring those warnings, God used the Asyrian Kingdom to judge, destroy, and exile many of the people. The Southern Kingdom was initially led by Solomons son, Rehoboam. In many respects, the Sothern Kingdom remained somewhat loyal to the faith and vision of their forefathers such as Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, and David. There were no doubt periods of idolatry, but there were also seasons of religious reform with an emphasis to return and maintain the worship of Yahweh at the Temple in Jerusalem. Many in the Southern Kingdom believed that because they had Solomons Temple, that they had the presence of God. Eventually the Southern Kingdom grew increasingly nominal in their faith to the point that God also sent them prophets to warn them of a similar fate that the Northern Kingdom suffered if they did not repent. Because they had Solomons Temple, were more conservative, and were not as bad as those in the Northern Kingdom, that they were safe. Eventually the Southern Kingdom became known for their worship of the idols of the nations, instead of their worship of the God of Abraham, Moses, and David. Both the Southern and Northern Kingdoms eventually experienced the crushing burden that their idols created. But it was after the Northen Kingdoms demise and Gods repeated warnings to the Sothern Kingdom to turn from their sins that Isaiah wrote what we read in 46:1-13. Creaturely Idols Create Crushing Burdens for those who Bow Before Them Idols come in all shapes and sizes; they are not only physical creations made with human hands. Idols include established gods worshiped by people groups and cultures, but they also come in the form of ideologies, things, or people that are made ultimate in the heart of their devotees. Some of the ancient idols of long ago have taken different shapes or even cloaked in a different dress... but they are not new. In Isaiah 46, the prophet calls out the worship of the Babylonian gods known as Bel and Nebo about a century before we are introduced to Nebuchadnezzar in the book of Daniel. Bel was the chief god worshiped by the Babylonians who was also known as Marduk and believed to be responsible for creation and worshiped as the supreme god. Nebo, the son of Bel (Marduk), was worshiped as the the Babylonian god of wisdom, writing, and scribes. In Isaiah 46, Bel and Nebo are depicted as burdens pulled by cattle; the irony of the way they are depicted is that in the days of Isaiah, when a nation was conquered, because it was believed that their gods were unable to save, the victorious army would put on display in a parade the idols of the defeated people. At least the defeated worshipers of Bel and Nebo can move, but the gods the Babylonians attribute power and knowledge to are stooped over because they are powerless, motionless, and without life. Like every other idol in the world, Bel and Nebo have no power to save or produce what they promise. The weight of Bel and Nebo is crushing even to the cattle forced to transport them. Why? Because according to verses 6-7, Those who lavish gold from the bag and weigh silver on the scale, hire a goldsmith, and he makes it into a god; they bow down, indeed they worship it. They lift it on the shoulder, carry it, and set it in its place, and it stands there. It does not move from its place. Though one may shout to it, it cannot answer; it cannot save him from his distress (Isa 46:67). Those who worshiped Bel and Nebo, essentially worship a god of their own creation. All that the gods add to the lives of those who worship them is a burden. The word for burden that is used (mǎś-śā) can be translated weight. There is a universal fact about what people chose to worship: Anything we create to worship... will require its creator to carry it. Idols always promise what they cannot give, and rob those who worship them the life, joy, and salvation that those idols offer. The only thing that created idols offer is the crushing weight of their burden. Unlike the idols of the world, there is only one God who created all things! Because He is the Creator, all of His creation is dependent upon Him. Because He is the Creator, He is the One who carries those who worship Him: Even to your old age I will be the same, and even to your graying years I will carry you! I have done it, and I will bear you; and I will carry you and I will save you. To whom would you liken Me And make Me equal, and compare Me, that we would be alike? (vv. 45). The Uncreated God Powerfully and Purposefully Saves (vv. 8-13) Just as He did with the gods of Egypt, the God of Abraham, Moses, and David promised to do the same with the gods of Babylon. The reality and existence of Yahweh puts everything and anyone who would set themselves up to be more than what they are... to shame. Lucifer attempted to usurp the God who made him, God cast Him out and Jesus said of that day: I watched Satan fall from heaven like lightning (Luke 10:18). In Isaiah 14, we are given a glimpse into the heart and motives of Lucifer: How you have fallen from heaven, you star of the morning, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the earth, you who defeated the nations! But you said in your heart, I will ascend to heaven; I will raise my throne above the stars of God, and I will sit on the mount of assembly in the recesses of the north. I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High. (Isa. 14:1214) Because God is God, He declares the end from the beginning. What does that mean? It means what He wills, He not only does but accomplishes! What else could verse 10 mean? It is God who is responsible for, Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things which have not been done, saying, My plan will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure. There is no room for luck, chance, or karma in a universe with a God who declares the end from the beginning. Because Yahweh is God, he does not need anything from us. There is no deficiency in Him because He is complete; but not complete in the way we think of completion... no, He is infinitely and eternally complete. Only six chapters earlier, we are reminded of how big and great our God really is: Behold, the nations are like a drop from a bucket, And are regarded as a speck of dust on the scales; Behold, He lifts up the islands like fine dust.... To whom then will you liken God? Or what likeness will you compare with Him? As for the idol, a craftsman casts it, A goldsmith plates it with gold, and a silversmith fashions chains of silver. He who is too impoverished for such an offering selects a tree that does not rot; he seeks out for himself a skillful craftsman to prepare an idol that will not totter. (Isa. 40:15, 18-20) Think about the foolishness of worshiping something you create with your own hands. Is it not just as foolish to bow down to idols of other shapes and sizes? As great as Solomons Temple was, it ultimately became an idol to the people in that they became more concerned about the performance of worship than who they were worshiping. In Isaiah 66, God reminded Judah why it was that He did not need anything they created: This is what the Lord says: Heaven is My throne and the earth is the footstool for My feet. Where then is a house you could build for Me? And where is a place that I may rest? For My hand made all these things, So all these things came into being, declares the Lord. But I will look to this one, at one who is humble and contrite in spirit, and who trembles at My word (Isa. 66:12). God does not dwell in temples, and He does not need anything from us. Because there is not a God like Him, He does not need us to carry Him and His promises are not dependent upon our strength. However, what He desires from us is our hearts and our devotion. Now here is the crazy thing about what we learn of God in Isaiah 46, and we see it in verses 12-13, Listen to Me, you stubborn-minded, who are far from righteousness. I bring near My righteousness, it is not far off; and My salvation will not delay. And I will grant salvation in Zion, And My glory for Israel (Isa. 46:1213). The God who has no equal and cannot be added to, is He who brings His righteousness to those who are far off! If you are a Christian, you were once far off, but now you have brought near! If you are not a Christian, you are still far off, but it doesnt have stay that way! Oh dear Christian, this is great news for you! We have seen Isaiah 46:12-13 in another passage in the New Testament, and that place is in Ephesians: But now in Christ Jesus you who previously were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ (Eph. 2:13). Listen, there is only One who spoke all that exists by the word of His mouth in six days and rested on the seventh day (Exod. 20:11). There is only One who reduced Pharoah and his gods to nothing with the Ten Plagues (Exod. 7:14-11:10). There is only One who was able to part the Red Sea (Exod. 14). There is only One who is able to make time stand still (Josh 10:13). There is only One who is able to move kingdoms and empires to bring about the birth of His promised Son! There is only One God and there is no other, and it is He who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit He is Yahweh! Christian, it is He who brought you near through the blood of His Son! It is He who made you His Priesthood, His People, and His Treasured Possession. You who were once far off, have become the objects of His love, His mercy, His grace, and are now the apple of His eye! You who ran from Him, have been found by the One who said: Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is comfortable, and My burden is light (Matt. 11:2830). You who were weary and burdened, have found rest in Jesus. Conclusion So here is the rub regarding what we read in Isaiah 46: If it is true that the God of the Bible is God and there is no other; if it is true that the God of Isaiah 46 is God and there is no one like Him, and because of God, that which He wills will come to pass, then dont you think that it is foolish to make or treat anything in your life as equal or greater than He? Yet, there are all kinds of things, dreams, and people in your life competing for the greatest and most valuable place in your life. This is nothing new, for it has always been the tension since the garden of Eden. Just because God found you, does not mean that you will not struggle with and fight against the pull and temptation to substitute God with something else. Adam and Eve faced this struggle in the Garden, and they lost. Abraham wrestled throughout his life with this same struggle. King David struggled and lost on several occasions, the most notable was his desire for Bathsheba. Judas struggled and lost, Ananias and Saphira struggled and lost, and you may be struggling and now you find yourself losing. Anytime we place a thing, person, dream, or ideology above the God whose rightful place in your life in preeminence... you will find the burden to be crushing. We will look at Isaiah 45:22-24, but for now, I want you to consider what it is saying: Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. I have sworn by Myself; the word has gone out from My mouth in righteousness and will not turn back, that to Me every knee will bow, every tongue will swear allegiance. They will say of Me, Only in the Lord are righteousness and strength. People will come to Him, and all who were angry at Him will be put to shame. There is only one to whom all will bow, and there is no God like Him... and His name is Jesus: And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death: death on a cross. For this reason also God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Phil. 2:811) What you need and what this country needs most is not for anything other than Jesus Christ to be great in your life. He is the hope of the nations.

“Delivered by Emmanuel” Daniel 3 June 8, 2025 Pastor John Choi   ----more---- Daniel 3:14 and Nebuchadnezzar said to them, “Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the image of gold I have set up? [15] Now when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe and all kinds of music, if you are ready to fall down and worship the image I made, very good. But if you do not worship it, you will be thrown immediately into a blazing furnace. Then what god will be able to rescue you from my hand?” [16] Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. [17] If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty's hand. [18] But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.” [24] Then King Nebuchadnezzar leaped to his feet in amazement and asked his advisers, “Weren't there three men that we tied up and threw into the fire?” They replied, “Certainly, Your Majesty.” [25] He said, “Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods.” [26] Nebuchadnezzar then approached the opening of the blazing furnace and shouted, “Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here!” So Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego came out of the fire, [27] and the satraps, prefects, governors and royal advisers crowded around them. They saw that the fire had not harmed their bodies, nor was a hair of their heads singed; their robes were not scorched, and there was no smell of fire on them. [28] Then Nebuchadnezzar said, “Praise be to the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who has sent his angel and rescued his servants! They trusted in him and defied the king's command and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.     Worship Him who alone is able—and has indeed—delivered us: Jesus Christ, Emmanuel.           I.  Who will you worship? (1-14)          II.  Who will deliver you? (15-23)         III.  Who is with you? (24-30)

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The prophetic books of Jeremiah, Daniel and Ezekiel mark a radical change in the life of God's people, Israel. Starting with Jeremiah, the Babylonian exile is predicted, and then experienced. Daniel is taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar during Jeremiah's ministry, and after the 586 BC fall of Jerusalem, Ezekiel is called by God to minister to Israel in exile. Indeed, these prophets were aware of each others' ministries, and God's voice in them. Twice Ezekiel refers to Daniel (14:14 and 28:3), and Daniel mentions Jeremiah's prophecies (Daniel 9) as a source of his own prophetic ministry. Reading Jeremiah should be a learning experience par excellence, as getting clear on all its details and references - seeking to understand the discoveries of biblical archaeology that relate to it, and all the history of Israel, including the two kingdoms, their kings and their successes and failures, their faithfulness and their apostasy - sets one up to understand both the whole progression of scripture from Genesis to Revelation, and God's plan of salvation set in place "before the foundation of the world." Listen and read with a mind open to God's voice. Search the scriptures to answer the questions you encounter, search the archaeology to display the truth of God's word verified, search the language to understand better the nuances of God's meaning. Read/listen carefully, reverently and inquisitively, and God will show you amazing things! You have HIS promise on that! We suggest, as usual, starting here: https://youtu.be/RSK36cHbrk0?si=KaJSPPn7n6z7x_Pl

On today's episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to walk through the Book of Daniel. We discuss Nebuchadnezzar's dream found in Daniel 2:17-24.

On today's episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to walk through the Book of Daniel. We discuss Nebuchadnezzar’s dream found in Daniel 2:17-24. Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert […]

The year is 605 BC, the year of the Babylonian invasion by Nebuchadnezzar into the nation of Judah. This was the first of three invasions until Jerusalem was captured, the nation destroyed, and the majority of the people are carried away into captivity. Jehoakim is the king of Judah at this time and God is […] The post REWIND: Jeremiah 36, Cutting Out God’s Word appeared first on Biblical Truths from West Palm Beach church of Christ.

Co-opting a famous phrase from the 1980 John Belushi-Dan Aykroyd classic The Blues Brothers, Donald Trump posted a cryptic meme on Wednesday night declaring that he is “on a mission from God” which also features an alt-right symbol in the background. Showing the president walking down a dark city street, the image includes the caption “nothing can stop what is coming.” Guess what? Trump is actually 100% accurate but has no idea what God is actually using him for. That's the memo.“And now have I given all these lands into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, my servant; and the beasts of the field have I given him also to serve him.” Jeremiah 27:6 (KJB)On this episode of the Prophecy News Podcast, Donald Trump the second time around bears little to no resemblance to first term Donald Trump, the differences are that striking. This Trump has a completely different spirit, and seems almost maniacally possessed to carry out ‘the mission' which he says is from God. I believe it is from God, in much the same way that King Nebuchadnezzar had a mission from God, to destroy and captive Israel and the Jews. Everyone that Trump has installed in his cabinet are all highly suspect, and none of them are telling the truth. Remember when Jeffrey Epstein died and we were told repeatedly that there was no video tape from that night in his cell? Well, Dan Bongino and Kash Patel say they have that evidence we were told didn't exist, and it will show Epstein committed suicide. Trump's team has given us no Epstein files, no drone swarm answers, no auditing of Fort Knox, no UFO files, almost none of what was promised. Why not? On this episode, we will show you what we believe is the actual mission God has tasked Donald Trump with doing, and you won't like it.

Daniel 2Nebuchadnezzar's Dream1. Despair - Daniel 2:1-132. Diplomacy and Prayer - Daniel 2:14-233. Dream Revealed - Daniel 2:24-49Teaching by Pastor Christian Slye at The Garden Fellowship on 5.28.25.More teachings and information online at thegardenfellowship.com.

Despite human and demonic forces at play, nations ultimately rise and fall by God's will. Nebuchadnezzar learned this when God humbled him for seven years. In this message from the book of Daniel, Pastor Lutzer examines three assertions about God's providence among the nations. We can trust that God is working for our good. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

Despite human and demonic forces at play, nations ultimately rise and fall by God's will. Nebuchadnezzar learned this when God humbled him for seven years. In this message from the book of Daniel, Pastor Lutzer examines three assertions about God's providence among the nations. We can trust that God is working for our good. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

On today's episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to walk through the Book of Daniel. We see the great challenge Nebuchadnezzar places upon the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers, and Chaldeans of the land by insisting that they reveal his dream to him before the interpretation. What are Daniel and his friends to do? Trust the Lord; he will provide.