“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.”

Nebuchadnezzar has a second dream (v5) Daniel was again able to interpret the

dream when no other wise men could (v8,19-23)

Daniel told Nebuchadnezzar to repent and be kind to the oppressed so that he may remain prosperous (v27)

Instead, Nebuchadnezzar is prideful and the prophecy of the dream is fulfilled; he loses his kingdom and becomes like a beast (v30-32)

He is restored to his kingdom when he acknowledges God (v36-37)

El Elyon;“The Most High” is a title used in this chapter for God

In what ways is He the “Most High”? He set the boundaries and gave the nations

their inheritance (Deut 32:8) He is the great king over earth (Psalm 47:1-2) He accomplishes all things for us (Psalm 57:2) He saved His servants (Dan 3:26) He is the ruler of the realm of mankind (Dan

4:17) Why is this an important title of God?

Proverbs 16:18 says:”Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall”.

Romans 1:18-32 also shows what happens in the cycle of pride vs. acknowledgement of God

Isaiah 14:12-15 has the “I will” statements of Lucifer.

Matthew 23:12 says: “For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted”.

2 Chronicles 7:14- If my people, who are called by my

name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Philippians 2:3- Do nothing out of selfish ambition or

vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.

Have you ever been too prideful? What was the result?

How can pride affect your: Walk with the Lord? Attitude towards others? Attitude towards your boss? Your spouse?

Read the parable of “The Rich Fool” in Luke 12:13-21 What is the pride of this parable? How can we be “rich towards God”?

Read Proverbs 6:16-19 What are 7 things that are detestable to the

Lord? How do they relate to the acknowledgement

of God? Do they relate to any current events? How?