Kingdoms and Christ (Daniel 2)

Here is your worship segment for today. The message is called "Kingdoms and Christ."

Song #1 - Vesta Settles: You’ll Never Walk Alone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hM1psUM9EI 

Daniel’s confidence in God’s presence gave him the needed humility and self-mastery to respond to every situation well.  Our response is our responsibility!

Scripture Reading #1: Daniel 2:14-23

Song #2 - Vesta Settles: It Is Well 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cvwOZD5nLE

Confidence in the inevitability of the establishment of God’s kingdom helps us stay well in our souls in dangerous or troubled times.

 Scripture Reading #2: Daniel 2:36-49

 Song #3 - Rodrigo Godinez: Give Us Clean Hands

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmGiU3STq9I& 

Christians need to stay pure by not overly identifying with any political party or group so we can remain first and foremost faithful citizens of God’s kingdom.

Message: Kingdoms and Christ

Review

Overview of Daniel 2

Nebuchadnezzar’s dream (2:1-13)

God reveals the dream to Daniel (2:14-23)

Daniel interprets the dream (2:24-45)

Daniel’s exaltation (2:46-49)  

Five Big Takeaways

Stay sincere and open when feeling threatened.

Keep your focus on God as the source of any lasting answer

Trust God’s revelation of the big picture

Gain humility

Keep purity: Don’t let worldly power distract you.  The church is not the state!   

Questions for Contemplation: 

Political loyalties being blind spots.  What are yours?

What practices can help you maintain humility whether the wheel of politics is bringing you down or lifting you up?

Who was a bigger threat to Daniel, the various kings, or the magi/administrators?

How might we blend the church with worldly politics in America? How might you be doing that?