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A Bad Dream. A Bold Promise. Sermon

Matt Stout [College Grove Campus Pastor]

Scripture References & Sermon Points

• Sermon Takeaway = A Bad Dream. A Bold Promise.

• Scripture Reference: Daniel 2

• Sermon Point: A Bad Dream

• Scripture Reference: Daniel 2:1–12

• Scripture Reference: Daniel 2:17–23

• Scripture Reference: Daniel 2:24–26

• Scripture Reference: Daniel 2:31–35

• Sermon Point: A Bold Promise

• Scripture Reference: Daniel 2:44–45

• Scripture Reference: Isaiah 53:2

• Scripture Reference: Acts 4:11

• Scripture Reference: Psalm 2:8–9

Sermon Discussion Questions

Get to know me

The purpose of these questions is to generate responses that are self-revealing and informative. Feel free to ask all of these questions to your group or simply choose the one that best fits your group.

1. Think back to a time when you faced what seemed like an unsolvable problem or insurmountable task. What was it? What did you do? How did it turn out? How did you rely on God to bring you through?

Into the Bible

The purpose of these questions is to draw group members into the Bible to discover the truth from passages that were not the primary text for the weekend message.

1. Read John 14:6. Jesus did not leave who He is up to cryptic interpretation. He said it plainly. And this was just one of many truths He shared with us. Based on Jesus being truth, what are some truths He gave that stand out to you and should hold on to?

Application

The purpose of these questions is to apply the main points from the weekend message.

1. Read Daniel 2:1-2. Nebuchadnezzar was not sleeping well due to the dreams he kept having. God was working through Nebuchadnezzar in a way only He could reveal in order for His glory to be shown. What other parts of Scripture have you seen where God works through an adversary to bring about His plan? What was the outcome?

2. Read Daniel 2:10-11. The magicians, enchanters, sorcerers, and Chaldeans were stuck between a rock and a hard place. They were on the verge of missing some arms and legs in the coming days. They knew they couldn't do what was being asked because what they specialized in was simply tricks and fake acts. They've always done just enough to get by but now they can't. What does this make you think about when it comes to your discipleship? What aspects of your spiritual growth need more than just “getting by”?

3. Read Daniel 2:17-19. Daniel was bold in the face of an impossible request, because He knew His God was the God of impossibility. Logic couldn’t constrain God and Nebuchadnezzar’s lack of ability is not God's word limitation. So Daniel went to God in prayer. What step do you typically take first in a time of challenge, action or prayer? When do you think action should come first? When do you think prayer should come first?

4. Read Daniel 2:27-28. Daniel could have passed the interpretation off as his own, but that's not who he was. Daniel was blessed with wisdom from God because he relied so much on God, worshiped Him well, and gave Him all glory. How well do you give God credit for the good in your life? How well do you recognize what God is doing in your life?

5. Read Daniel 2:31-45. Daniel's revealing of the dream and its interpretation are spot on. We know so from v.45, “A great God has made known to the king what shall be after this. The dream is certain, and its interpretation sure.” We're told after this that Nebuchadnezzar was thrilled with Daniel and that his God was the God over all. What are some other certainties from Scripture you take comfort in that reveal God's goodness?