Daniel 2:1-49 THE TENSION- our attitude & outlook is impacted by who’s in charge MAIN POINT- THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS HERE- WE ARE EITHER BUILT INTO IT OR CRUSHED BY IT

Daniel 1:8-21 THE TENSION- DEVOTION TO KING JESUS DOESN’T COME AT THE EXPENSE OF DETACHING FROM “BABYLON” APPLICATION POINT- DETERMINE YOUR MIND TO: NOT DEFILE YOUR-SELF; NOT DISENGAGE YOUR-SOCIETY MAIN POINT- DANIEL’S CONVICTIONS TO BE CLEAN YET CONNECTED POINT TO CHRIST

THE TENSION: Our King & His Kingdom often seem & feel so far away- how then can we remain faithful?  MAIN POINT:   If our King looks after the dealings on the world stage, be comforted that He looks after the concerns of your heart