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What are You Afraid Of?

Daniel 2: An Overview

®vv. 1-16 The situation presents itself to Daniel via the king

®vv. 17-23 Daniel and friends seek an answer from God

®vv. 24-45 The answer is given by God and shared with the king

®vv. 46-49 The impact of a life well lived and its subsequent results

The Bottom Line: Resting in the __________ and _________ of God can bring you the ________ of God.

Key Verses: “No wise man…can explain to the king the mystery he has asked about, but there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries.”

Daniel 2:27-28a

Question: How Do We “Face Down” Our Fears, like Daniel Did?

1. DON’T LET FEAR OVERWHELM YOU… ____________________ IT

“In the second year of his reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; his mind was troubled and he could not sleep.”

(v. 1)

®Troubled = “____________”

®Mistake: sought ______________ of men, not God

Question: How do you _____________ respond to fear?

2. ______________ ON WHAT YOU CAN DO…WITH ___________

“[Daniel] urged them to plead for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery.” (v. 18)

®Entering God’s _____________

®__________________ God’s provision

Question: How is ____ a part of your process in dealing with fear?

3. FIND GOD’S WISDOM AND POWER FOR THE ____________________

“You have given me wisdom and power, you have made known what we have asked of you.” (v. 23)

®_______________ fear with wisdom (protection/direction) and power (courage and endurance)

®Applying _________ instead of fear (1 John 4:18)

Question: Are you willing to __________ God?

THE MOST COMMON MESSAGE FOUND IN THE BIBLE GIVEN TO HUMAN BEINGS FROM GOD

“_________________________!”

“God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7

“When I am afraid, I will trust in You.” Psalm 56:3

“Cast all your cares on Him, because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7