Unshakeable: A Faith That Won’t Fold — Part 7
The Pride Problem
Daniel 4:28–37
Introduction
Reminder from last week’s message where God gives Nebuchadnezzar a gracious, patient, compassionate warning.
“…those who walk in pride he is able to humble.”
Daniel 4:25 & 27
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Daniel 4:28–30
Nebuchadnezzar doesn’t heed God’s warning or attempts through Daniel to reason with him...
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Daniel 4:29–33
The consequences…
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Jeremiah 18:1–6
Written in Nebuchadnezzar’s day by another of God’s prophets, God uses the example of a potter to describe how he shapes people to be what he has designed us to be…
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Daniel 4:34–37
Nebuchadnezzar finally responds, turns his life to God, and repents of his pride. His repentance is exhibited in praise to God and in humility, and his desire that people know God and be in a relationship with the living God who loves them….
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Action Steps
Let the Holy Spirit deal with our issues of pride as we go through the Transformation from message to life… handout.
Live into our Ministry Goal:
“The People of COMMUNITY will lead others to find and follow Jesus by B.L.E.S.S.ing their neighbors.”
B.L.E.S.S.
B — Begin with Prayer
L — Listen with Care
E — Eat Together
S — Serve with Love
S — Share Your Story
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Taking It Home
We encourage you to take a few minutes today and this week to process this morning’s message. These questions are designed for discussion with your family, a friend, mentor, spouse, and small group. They are also useful for self reflection.
- What stands out to you in these passages from the Bible? From the message?
- What is difficult for you to understand or accept in these passages from the Bible? From the message?
- What is God saying in these passages and through what we heard in the message about Himself? About people? About you?
- What examples are there to follow, commands to obey, or promises to stand on from these passages in the Bible, and from what we heard in the message?
