Look Up

KEY VERSES:

• Daniel 4:1-3 – Nebuchadnezzar’s testimony
• Daniel 4:4-18 – The dream as a warning
• Daniel 4:28-33 – The king’s downfall
• Daniel 4:34-37 – The king’s restoration
• Galatians 5:22-23 – The fruit of the Spirit
• John 1:12 – Our identity as children of God
• 2 Corinthians 5:17 – Becoming a new creation
• Ephesians 1 – Redemption and forgiveness
• Romans 8:37 – Victory through Christ

HIGHLIGHTS:

• God Never Gives Up on People (Daniel 4:1-3) – Nebuchadnezzar, a pagan king, writes a personal testimony of how God pursued him, showing us that no one is beyond redemption.
• The Dream as a Warning (Daniel 4:4-18) – God sends Nebuchadnezzar a vision of a great tree being cut down, symbolizing his eventual fall due to pride.
• Pride Always Leads to a Fall (Daniel 4:28-33) – Nebuchadnezzar ignores God’s warning and loses everything—his kingdom, his sanity, and his dignity.
• Restoration Comes Through Humility (Daniel 4:34-37) – After seven years of humiliation, Nebuchadnezzar finally "looks up" to God and is restored.
• The Takeaway – Pride keeps us distant from God, but humility brings us closer. Don’t wait for everything to fall apart—choose to surrender now.

TALK ABOUT IT:

• Why do you think God continued to pursue Nebuchadnezzar?
• What are some subtle ways pride can creep into our lives?
• Have you ever ignored a "warning sign" from God? What happened?
• What does it mean to "look up" in your own life?
• How can humility change the way we relate to God and others?
• What’s one way you can give God more credit in your daily life?

APPLY IT:

• Check your heart—where is pride creeping in?
• Pay attention to the "warning signs" God is giving you.
• Practice humility—give credit to God instead of taking it for yourself.
• Don't wait for a crisis to seek God—"look up" now.
• Share your testimony—your story could lead someone else to Jesus.