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A Return to Sanity. Daniel 4:28-37. The Problem: Who’s on the throne?. On top of the world v.29 I Corinthians 10:12 The great Babylon! V. 30 Boasting in our achievements My mighty power v.30 Boasting in our power
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A Return to Sanity Daniel 4:28-37
The Problem:Who’s on the throne? • On top of the world v.29 I Corinthians 10:12 • The great Babylon! V. 30 Boasting in our achievements • My mighty power v.30 Boasting in our power • My glory and majesty v. 30 Robbing God of His glory Romans 1:21 James 4:13-15
The Purpose of God’s Judgement • Freedom maintained • God’s character demonstrated • Returns us to God • Gives God the glory
Free to Choose • Which king will you serve? • Bondage or freedom? • Breaking the bondage of self Genesis 3:15 Isaiah 14:13-14 • True Freedom- John 8:36
God’s Character Demonstrated • God allows our “foolishness” Psalm 14:1 Romans 1:21-23 • God’s judgement v.31- Romans 1:18 • God’s mercy- Lamentations 3:23
God’s MercyThe key to a changed heart • Changed perspective v. 37 eyes lifted to heaven Psalm 3:3 Psalm 121: 1,2 • Sanity ( peace) restored v.34 II Timothy 1:7 Colossians 1:20
Result of our Restoration • Restored relationship/intimacy Psalm 51:12 • Restored worship- Romans 12:1 • Recognizing God’s Lordship v.34-35 • Recognizing our frailty v. 35 Genesis 3:19
Children of Light Ephesians 5:18