Seeing Clearly in 2020

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Daniel 2

SERMON IN A SENTENCE

In this new decade, if we are to see clearly, we must have a clear view of the sovereign God of Daniel who reveals all secrets, controls all things, raises up all rulers, gives all wisdom, knowledge and understanding, and brings all things out of darkness into the light!

SERMON OUTLINE

  • The King is Disturbed (Daniel 1-12)
  • Daniel gets Involved (Daniel 13-18)
  • God gets Involved (Daniel 19-23)
  • Daniel sees Clearly (Daniel 24-45)
  • The King is Awestruck (Daniel 46-47)
  • Daniel and his Friends are Rewarded (Daniel 48-49)

Compare and Contrast

The King Daniel
Anxious & Troubled Calm, cool & collected
Insecure & Unstable Confident
Angry Tactful & Wise
Demanding of others Asks others to pray
Hostile Prayerful
Awestruck but unchanged Thankful & praises God

Seeing Clearly in 2020