Relevant Verse: Daniel 2

Theme: A big-picture history lesson

Leading Question: How does the Bible’s outline of history convey hope in a world ruled by powerful oppressive forces?

Daniel 2 contains a unique big-picture history lesson, unique in the sense that it does not tell of the past, but rather of the world in advance, “what will happen in days to come” (Dan 2:28). The traditional interpretation of the four successive kingdoms in king Nebuchadnezzar’s dream is as follows:

Head of Gold = Babylon

Chest of Silver = Media-Persia

Belly of Bronze = Greece

Legs of Iron = Rome

Questions: What is the most significant aspect of ...