What is a man? Who is this man, Daniel? We have lots of ideas about manhood.  King Nebuchadnezzar is one kind - demanding, demeaning, dictating. We've all had people like that in our lives, and those are the kinds of people who create chaos in our lives.  We all will face crazy moments in life.  What the kins is asking is not only impossible, but insane! The entire chapter revolves around v31, "... a huge, shining statue of a man..." Although we may struggle to define "manhood," and we may struggle with our own image of "manhood," God is the one who can reveal the mystery.  What does Daniel do? How does a real man respond to the chaos of this world?

Not of This World: Daniel

Calming Presence in the Chaos

Daniel 2

The Chaos of a Broken Culture

See Daniel 2:1-7, 10-12

Nebuchadnezzar: the posterchild of Toxic Masculinity

For more information on Toxic Masculinity see MIA: Masculinity in America (15 minute video)

The Man God Uses

See Daniel 2:16-19, 25

NASB v25, "I have found a man among the exiles from Judah..."

1 Corinthians 16:13 (ESV), "Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong."

The Difference a Man Makes

See Daniel 2:29-35

See Daniel 2:44-45

Isaiah 9:6-7, "For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David for all eternity. The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven's Armies will make this happen!"