Daniel 2
Joel Miles • October 31, 2025
Daniel 2
Speaker: Joel Miles
Date: November 2, 2025
The Context of Daniel and the Church Today
1. Living as Faithful Exiles
- Review how Daniel Chapter 1 teaches us to live as faithful exiles in today's world.
Understanding Nebuchadnezzar's Dream
2. The King's Unreasonable Request
Read Daniel 2:1-6.
- Why did Nebuchadnezzar demand to have his dream told to him before the interpretation?
- What does this reveal about how the gods were viewed in that time?
- How do Daniel 2:10-11 further illustrate these ancient beliefs?
3. Daniel's Unique Response
Read Daniel 2:14-23.
- In what ways was Daniel’s response to the king different?
- How does this show God as distinct from other gods?
- How is Daniel’s approach rooted in God’s actions throughout history?
- How is this relevant to us today?
- How has God revealed Himself to us now?
Daniel's Revelation and Its Purpose
4. Acting on Divine Revelation
Read Daniel 2:24-30.
- What did Daniel do after receiving revelation from God?
- How did this reflect his humility?
- How did it reveal the purpose of God's revelation to him?
- How does this connect with our experience today?
Interpreting Dreams and Proclaiming the Gospel
5. Proclaiming the Gospel through a Dream
Read Daniel 2:31-45.
- How did Daniel explain Nebuchadnezzar's dream?
- Why can it be said that Daniel proclaimed the Gospel to him?
- In what ways did Jesus fulfill this dream?
What lessons do we learn about Jesus' Kingdom from this?
6. Courage in Proclamation
- Why might have Daniel felt fear in proclaiming this message to Nebuchadnezzar?
- What lessons can we draw from his courage?
Encouraging Faithful Living
7. Encouragement for Modern Faithful Exiles
- How can we encourage each other to be faithful exiles who understand the secret of God’s Kingdom and share it with others in humility?


