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  DANIEL 2:45
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: The sermon explores the prophecy in Daniel 2, revealing the
coming kingdom of Christ and the role of the anti-Christ in the end
times.

Topics: "Prophecy", "The Coming Kingdom"
Scripture References: Daniel 2:31

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Chuck Smith discusses Nebuchadnezzar's troubling dream in Daniel 2:45,
emphasizing the significance of the great image representing various
kingdoms, culminating in the coming kingdom of Christ. He explains the
dream's details, including the head of gold and the feet of iron and
clay, and connects it to future prophetic visions in Daniel 7. Smith
highlights the anticipated revival of the Roman Empire, the rise of the
anti-Christ, and the eventual return of Jesus with His saints, urging
listeners to recognize the signs of the times and the sovereignty of God
over history.

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CONTENT
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"THE COMING KING"

Intro: Nebuchadnezzar's troubling dream.

I. THE REASON FOR THE DREAM vs .29.

A. Lying on bed wondering what was to happen to all this, his

kingdom.

Il. THE DREAM ITSELF, THE GREAT IMAGE.

A. Head of gold.

B. Shoulders of silver.

C. Stomach of brass.

D. Legs of iron.

E. Feet and toes, Iron and clay.

F. The coming kingdom of Christ.

G. He is the rock out of the Mt. not hewn with hands.

Ill. SPECIAL INTEREST IN THE YET FUTURE ASPECTS OF THE PROPHESY.

A. Daniel's vision of chap. 7 similar yet more detailed.

1. Lion.

2. Bear.

3. Leopard.

4. Dreadful and terrible.

5. Ten horns.

a. Little horn subduing 3.

6. Son of Man coming with clouds of heaven 13, 14.

B. What must yet happen.

1. Must be a revival of sorts of the Roman Empire.

a. 10 nations shall be involved.

b. They will finally give their power to one man.

1. He will be extremely clever and come in

on a platform of peace.

2. This coalition of nations has already begun.

a. The common market nations of Europe.

1. Presently they number 6.

2. Time magazine 4 weeks ago "The six may

soon be ten."

3. Great Britain about to enter.

b. This will make the 10 horns or 10 toes.

c. The "little horn" is the anti-Christ.

1. He will overthrow the three prominent

leaders.

d. The common market is basically set up for

economic purposes.

1. Its leaders see ultimate political

unity and military unity.

2. This must be if Europe is to survive

against threat of Russia's power.

e. Anti -Christ will control economy.

1. Cause everyone to receive mark cannot

buy or sell without that mark.

a. Serious talk today of

elimination of monetary system.

f. His time of absolute rule will 6e 3 1/2 years.

g. Set up throne in Jerusalem.

3. After this time Jesus shall come with clouds.

a. Clouds His church, His saints.

"So great a cloud of witnesses"

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/daniel-245/
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