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What did Nebuchadnezzar see in his dream?
Nebuchadnezzar saw a huge tree that gave food and protection for all the animals.
What happened to the tree in his dream?
An angel came and said that it was to be chopped down and stripped of its branches, but the tree would not die.
What happened to Nebuchadnezzar?
Nebuchadnezzar lived like an animal for seven years.
What lesson did Nebuchadnezzar learn?
God alone has the glory, so be humble and praise Him
Who could interpret the dream?
Only Daniel, not the wise men. This shows that God alone knows all things and reveals knowledge to those He wishes.
What did the tree represent?
It represented Nebuchadnezzar’s reign, which was glorious but would soon be brought down.
Was the tree going to die?
No. Its stump would be protected.
Why was all this going to happen to Nebuchadnezzar?
This would happen so that everyone would know that the Most High rules over mankind.
What did Daniel tell the king to do?
He told him to repent, to give God the glory, and to be kind to the needy.
Did the king listen to Daniel’s warning and humble himself before God?
No. Instead, he boasted about all that he had done.
What happened to the king?
Nebuchadnezzar’s mind became like an animal’s, and his hair became matted like eagles’ feathers. His nails became overgrown, and he ate grass like a cow.
Did he stay that way?
No. Just as God had promised, after seven years, he lifted his eyes humbly toward heaven. His senses came back to him, and he praised God.
Activity Book #1: True or False: Nebuchadnezzar's dream gave him peace.
False
Activity Book #2: Whom did God use to interpret Nebuchadnezzar's dream?
Daniel
Activity Book #3: After Daniel heard Nebuchadnezzar's dream, he was ___________.
dismayed and alarmed
Activity Book #4: The tree in the dream was _____________________.
cut down
Activity Book #5: Nebuchadnezzar would be punished by becoming like an ____________.
animal
Activity Book #6: What did Daniel ask Nebuchadnezzar to do in Daniel 4:27?
To repent, to turn away from his sin, and show his repentance by extending mercy to the needy.
Activity Book #7: What did Nebuchadnezzar do after the seven years?
He lifted his eyes toward heaven and gave glory to God.
Activity Book #8: Define the word glory
God's glory is to honor, praise, perfection and splendor.