Grass Munching Humbling (Daniel 4:28–37). Pompous boasters are warned to humble themselves and repent to God. Sin severs social bonds and cuts us off. Who are the wild haired, long clawed grass eaters are in your life? Pray they will look up to heaven to seek restoration.

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Speaking Truth To Sin (Daniel 4:19–27). While God has given power to the tyrant in order to bring blessings to others, he still will cut him down to size. We want God’s blessings, but we don’t want his majesty. The LORD is God ALL Mighty and his will is irresistible.

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Arrogant Enlightened Pagan (Daniel 4:1–18). The ruthless king who boasts about himself takes for granted that God’s job is to answer his whims. How many people think they know about God but will not be devoted? We don’t want to hear the voice of God who will determine our future.

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Faith Hating Fire (Daniel 3:19–30). Furious with their obstinate faith, the king tosses the three believers into the superheated furnace. The world hates faith. Christ who takes on the fire protects and rescues his disciples. What immense fire are you going through?

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Despised Holy Devotion (Daniel 3:1–18). When the king institutes a loyalty test, he is furious the faithful believers won’t bow to pressure. These despised nobodies will not go along with everyone else. What are you devoted to? What power will be able to save you from the threat of this world?

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Progressing Empire Decline (Daniel 2:31–49). Magnificent, dazzling empires are no match for the Rock chipped from the eternal mountain. The LORD asserts that he is the one who gives dominion and brings the end of empires. What kingdom are you living for?

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Mysterious Future Revealed (Daniel 2:17–30). Daniel enlists prayer support. When they are in a distant land and no temple, they seek the LORD who is the beginning and end of all history. Being humble before the LORD, he gives credit to God alone who give true and understanding.

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False Séance Futurists (Daniel 2:1–16). The paranoid tyrant demands enchanters, astrologers, sorcerers and mediums who claim to manipulate

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Special Distinct Strangers (Daniel 1:1–21). They rename the Hebrew exiles to get them to assimiliate and fit in, to forget their odd God. How desperate are we to fit in and be accepted? Do we trust God over the world’s wisdom and desires? Are we afraid we won’t thrive or do we trust God?

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This Is The Sea (Psalm 93). Do we contemplate the majesty of the LORD to stand in

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