DREAMERS - “…and what they teach us”  SOÑADORES - “… y lo que nos enseñan”

[God] “…speaks in dreams, in visions of the night, when deep sleep falls on people as they lie in their beds.” - ‭‭Job‬ ‭33:15‬
[Dios] “…habla en sueños, en visiones nocturnas, cuando el sueño profundo cae sobre las personas mientras están acostadas.” - Job‬ ‭33:15‬
DREAMERS - “& what they teach us” Introduction
SOÑADORES - “& lo que nos enseñan” Introduccion
  • Dreams occur while we sleep - obvious, but an important truth.
  • “…when deep sleep falls on people as they lie in their beds.” - Job‬ ‭33:15‬ ‭
  • “cuando el sueño profundo cae sobre las personas mientras están acostadas.” - Job‬ ‭33:15‬ 
  • If we were awake and had a succession of images, thoughts, or emotions, then we would be having a Vision. 
DREAM ASLEEP, VISION AWAKE
SUEÑO DORMIDO, VISIÓN DESPIERTO
  • Does God dream?  Legit Question
  • Jesus, the man, would’ve dreamt:  dreaming is human; & He slept.
  • Christ, the Divine, is Spirt - not human. 
  • Many authors use the term “dream” in relation to God’s - desires, or plans - which are the biblically appropriate terms and concepts.
GOD DOES NOT SLEEP NOR DREAM
DIOS NO DUERME NI SUEÑA
[God] “…will not let you stumble; the One who watches over you will not slumber. Indeed, He who watches over Israel never slumbers or sleeps.” - Psalms‬ ‭121:3-4‬ 
[Dios] “…no permitirá que tropieces; el que te cuida no se dormirá. En efecto, el que cuida a Israel nunca duerme ni se adormece.” - Salmos‬ ‭121:3-4‬ ‭
  • Have you ever had a dream and wondered if God was speaking to you through it?
  • When is a dream from God?
THREE TIPS TO RECOGNIZE A GOD-DREAM
Blog by Tania Harris 
TRES TIPS PARA RECONOCER UN SUEÑO DE DIOS
  • Comes with a Supernatural Sign / Señal Sobrenatural 
  • Part of an Ongoing Conversation / Conversación Continua
  • Contains Divine Wisdom / Sabiduría Divina
  • Are dreams biblical?
DREAMERS IN THE BIBLE
SOÑADORES EN LA BIBLIA
  • Elihu:  God speaks over & over again (Job 33:14)
  • Jacob:  about earthly & heavenly matters
  • Joseph:  a dream confirms a dream’s message
  • Pharaoh:  to direct a nation
  • Solomon:  a literal conversation with God
  • Daniel:  a dreamer can be an interpreter
  • Nebuchadnezzar:  major future events
  • Joseph:  family related issues
  • Wise Men:  a group having the same dream
  • Pilate’s wife:  about people in our lives
[APPLICATION]
  • What are the Dreamers telling us?
  • What do their dreams teach us?
  • These are questions for our new series “Dreamers”. 
  • What does God want to tell you?
  • God made you to have dreams so that He can speak to you directly. 
CONCLUSION
GOD GAVE ME DREAMS — I AM A DREAMER
DIOS ME DIO SUEÑOS — SOY UN SOÑADO
JACOB - “place of rest”
JACOB - “lugar de descanso” 
Genesis‬ ‭28:12-17‬

DREAM POINTS
NEED TO SLEEP (Rest)
NECESITAMOS DORMIR (Descansar)
  • National Sleep Foundation Guidelines
  • Babies-Teens:  9+ hours; grow / develop. 
  • Adults:  7-9 hours; function efficiently (eficientemente); Jacob approx. 57 
  • 65+:  7-8 hours; rest organs
  • This is when God gets us. 

A MESSAGE OF BLESSING, DIRECTION, & PROTECTION
UN MENSAJE DE BENDICIÓN, DIRECCIÓN, & PROTECCIÓN 
  • BLESSING:  Reminder - You belong to me & I will bless you. 
"I will make you into a great nation…bless you and make you famous…bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt…” - Genesis‬ ‭12:2-3‬ ‭
“Haré de ti una gran nación; te bendeciré y te haré famoso…Bendeciré a quienes te bendigan y maldeciré a quienes te traten con desprecio...” - Génesis‬ ‭12:2-3‬ ‭
  • DIRECTION:  Began here and spread out. ‭
“…you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”” - Acts‬ ‭1:8‬ ‭
"…y serán mis testigos, y le hablarán a la gente acerca de mí en todas partes: en Jerusalén, por toda Judea, en Samaria y hasta los lugares más lejanos de la tierra.” - Hechos‬ ‭1:8‬ ‭
  • PROTECTION:  I am with you until I am done with you.
“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” - Philippians‬ ‭1:6‬ ‭
"Y estoy seguro de que Dios, quien comenzó la buena obra en ustedes, la continuará hasta que quede completamente terminada el día que Cristo Jesús vuelva.” - Filipenses‬ ‭1:6‬

WHERE YOU DREAM IS AWESOME - PORTAL
DONDE SUEÑAS ES ASOMBROSO - PORTAL
  • Know it or not … it is a God-place. 
  • … is a place of respect. 
  • … is an open door to your answer, solution, way in or out. 
  • … is your place of blessing.
“The next morning Jacob got up very early. He took the stone he had rested his head against, and he set it upright as a memorial pillar. Then he poured olive oil over it. He named that place Bethel (which means “house of God”)...” - Genesis‬ ‭28:18-19‬ ‭
"A la mañana siguiente, Jacob despertó muy temprano y erigió como columna conmemorativa la piedra en la que había reposado la cabeza y después derramó aceite de oliva sobre ella. Llamó a aquel lugar Betel (que significa (casa de Dios)…” - Génesis‬ ‭28:18-19‬
DREAM RELEVANCE
  • Where are you with God? 
  • What’s your past? 
  • Let me tell - the past is not as important as where you are now. 
  • God spoke to Jacob when he was where God  wanted him to be. 
  • A God-dream will come when you are in a God-place. 
  • In a place where you choose to trust him.
  • In a place where you choose to rest in him.
AWAKE LESSON
GOD IS AWESOME IN THE PLACE  I REST IN HIM
DIOS ES ASOMBROSO EN EL LUGAR QUE DESCANSO EN EL
JOSEPH “Amazing Father”
JOSÉ “Padre Asombroso”
  • Joseph was an amazing father. 
  • He was a way-maker, a teacher, and a dreamer.
  • Joseph is also a reflection of who our amazing Heavenly Father is.
"God cared for you just as a father cares for his child.”  Deuteronomy 1:31
“Dios los cuidó igual que un padre cuida de sus hijos.” - Deuteronomio‬ ‭1:31‬ ‭
  • Dad‘s, you are amazing — let’s look those wonderful things you are. 

Pastor Rob
THE WAY-MAKER
EL QUE ABRE CAMINO
"Joseph traveled to Bethlehem from Nazareth. He took with him Mary, who was now expecting a child.” - Luke‬ ‭2:4-5
“José viajó hacia Belen desde Nazaret. Llevó consigo a María, quien estaba embarazada.” - Lucas‬ ‭2:4-5‬
  • STEERING WHEEL 

Pastor Fernando
THE TEACHER
EL MAESTRO
“Jesus began teaching. Some said, ‘He’s just the carpenter’s son [He’s just a carpenter]’.” - Matthew 13:55; Mark‬ ‭6:2-3‬ 
"Y se burlaban: ‘No es más que el hijo del carpintero (Es un simple carpintero)’.” - Mateo 13:55; Marcos‬ ‭6:2-3‬ 
  • HAMMER

Apostle Efren
THE DREAMER
EL SOÑADOR
“Take Mary as your wife. She will have a son, name him Jesus. Joseph woke up, took Mary as his wife and named Him Jesus.” - Matthew‬ ‭1:20-25‬ 
"Recibe a María por esposa. Tendrá un hijo y lo llamarás Jesús. José despertó, recibió a María por esposa, y le puso por nombre Jesús.” - Mateo‬ ‭1:20-25‬ ‭
  • PILLOW‭
[REFLECTIONS]
  • Dads, you are amazing…
  • Especially when amazing God is your Heavenly Father. 
  • Let Him be your essential Way-Maker. 
  • Let Him be your greatest Teacher. 
  • Open your heart to Him and He will speak to you - even through your dreams. 
  • Let Him be your amazing Father. 
AWAKE LESSON
I AM AMAZING BECAUSE I HAVE AN AMAZING FATHER
SOY ASOMBROSO PORQUE TENGO UN PADRE ASOMBROSO 
JOSEPH “family matters”
JOSÉ “la familia importa”
  • Descendant of Abraham, Judah, & David - excellent & correct lineage.
  • From Bethlehem but concern for his son moves him to Nazareth - history proves that his work as a carpenter was ideal for him to be there. 
  • He’s a righteous man - good morals, & religious.
  • Falls in love with a young virgin girl named Mary - her story needs its own series. 
  • Together, Joseph and Mary raise 5 sons and unnumbered daughters.
  • The divine first born, Jesus, becomes a carpenter and the Savior of the world. 
  • Their earthly first born, James, becomes pastor of the first Christian church of the world. 
  • So, although Joseph does not live as long as Mary, obviously, he was able to be a positive influence in the life of his family. 
  • Why?  Because his family mattered to him. 
  • He was open to God speaking to him - in Dreams. 
  • Let’s learn from Joseph’s 4 Dreams. 
[ACTUAL DREAMS]
  • 1st Dream:
      “…an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit. And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”” - Matthew‬ ‭1:20-21‬ 
     “…un ángel del Señor se le apareció en un sueño. «José, hijo de David, no tengas miedo de recibir a María por esposa, porque el niño que lleva dentro de ella fue concebido por el Espíritu Santo. Y tendrá un hijo y lo llamarás Jesús, porque él salvará a su pueblo de sus pecados.” - Mateo‬ ‭1:20-21
  • 2nd Dream:
     “…an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up! Flee to Egypt with the child and his mother. Stay there until I tell you to return, because Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.”” - Matthew‬ ‭2:13‬ 
     “un ángel del Señor se le apareció a José en un sueño. «¡Levántate! Huye a Egipto con el niño y su madre. Quédate allí hasta que yo te diga que regreses, porque Herodes buscará al niño para matarlo».” - Mateo‬ ‭2:13‬
  • 3rd Dream
     “…an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt. “Get up!”  Take the child and his mother back to the land of Israel, because those who were trying to kill the child are dead.”” - Matthew‬ ‭2:19-20‬ ‭
     “…un ángel del Señor se le apareció en un sueño a José en Egipto. «¡Levántate!  Lleva al niño y a su madre de regreso a la tierra de Israel, porque ya murieron los que trataban de matar al niño».” - Mateo‬ ‭2:19-20‬
  • 4th Dream
     “When he learned that the new ruler of Judea was Herod’s son Archelaus, he was afraid to go there. Then, after being warned in a dream, he left for the region of Galilee.” - Matthew‬ ‭2:22‬ ‭
     “Cuando se enteró de que el nuevo gobernante de Judea era Arquelao, hijo de Herodes, tuvo miedo de ir allí. Entonces, luego de ser advertido en un sueño, se fue a la región de Galilea.” - Mateo‬ ‭2:22‬

GOD SPEAKS IN A FAMILIAR WAY
DIOS HABLA EN MANERA FAMILIAR
  • Joseph - 4 Dreams: Nazareth; Bethlehem; Egypt
  • Moses - audibly:  burning bush; tabernacle; Sinai
  • Paul- visions: Damascus; Macedonia; 3rd heaven 
  • Believer: Word; other Believers; visions; & dreams

GOD KNOWS THE NAMES OF FAMILY & ALL
DIOS SABE LOS NOMBRES DE FAMILIA & DE TODOS
  • Consider all the names mentioned:  Joseph; David; Mary; Holy Spirit; Jesus; Herod; Archelaus(Arquelao); Egypt; Israel; Galilee. 
  • Isaiah 43:1 - God calls Jacob / Israel by name. 
  • Luke 19:5 - Jesus calls Zacchaeus ‬by name
  • Revelation- 5 times mentions “Book of Life”. 

GOD CARES FOR EACH FAMILY MEMBER
DIOS CUIDA DE CADA MIEMBRO DE LA FAMILIA
  • God knew Joseph was afraid for Mary & Jesus. 
  • God knew Mary was pregnant - Frankincense & Myrrh, combined, are medicinal. 
  • God knew Jesus needed protection - Gold covers traveling expenses. 

DREAM RELEVANCE
  • Your family matters to you. 
  • Your family matters to God. 
  • God knows every circumstance, opportunity, and problems you and your family are facing. 
  • He knows every detail of each issue and person involved - and He’ll make it known to you. 
  • Even in your dreams, as He did with Joseph. 
  • Why?  God knows your family matters to you. 

AWAKE LESSON
EVERYTHING ABOUT MY FAMILY MATTERS TO MY GOD
TODO LO QUE ME IMPORTA DE MI FAMILIA LE IMPORTA A MI DIOS
​JOSEPH “the patient dreamer”
JOSÉ “el soñador paciente”

[DREAMER IN A SLEEP POD (cápsula de sueño)]
  • Great grandson of Father Abraham.
  • Son of Jacob - also a Dreamer. 
  • 1 of 13 siblings - first-born to Rachel.
  • As a teenager he tended to his father’s flock - shepherd boy. 
  • A tattletale (chismoso), daddy’s boy (hijito de papá), spoiled child (niño consentido), hated, & Gifted - JOSEPH IS A DREAMER. 
  • His older brothers, instead of killing him, sold him to human traffickers. (traficantes de personas)
  • Ishmaelites:  From Abraham - Isaac & Ishmael; Part Hebrew / Egyptian; grand uncle; second cousins to Joseph. 
  • No surprise He is sold to an Egyptian officer named Potiphar:  
    • Greatly disliked Hebrews - abomination. 
    • Despised shepherds - their attire & smell. 
    • Egyptians:  educated; well dressed; fancy make-up; refined culture; & super power. 
    • Joseph prospered in Potiphar’s house.
    • Potiphar - Captain of Pharaoh’s Guard.  
  • Falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife - thrown in prison with the king’s prisoners. 
  • In prison he interprets the dream of the pharaoh’s cup-bearer - & asks him to remember him. 
  • Many years later, the pharaoh had a dream - the cup-bearer remembers Joseph.
  • Joseph interprets the pharaoh’s dream and offers some suggestions. 
  • Pharaoh said that the Spirit of God was in Joseph.
  • Guess what?  Joseph, the Hebrew shepherd, is now put in charge of the entire land of Egypt - 2nd in command. 
  • Now, wherever Joseph went, everybody had to kneel down.
  • A great famine hits Egypt, including Canaan. 
  • This is when Joseph’s brothers arrive - they bow before him to buy grain. 
  • Joseph is reunited with his father Jacob. 
  • Joseph forgives his brothers.
"You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good.” - Genesis‬ ‭50:20‬
“Ustedes se propusieron hacerme mal, pero Dios dispuso todo para bien. .” - Génesis‬ ‭50:20‬ ‭

[ACTUAL DREAMS]
Joseph’s 1st Dream
“Listen to this dream, ‘we were out in the field, tying up bundles of grain. Suddenly my bundle stood up, and your bundles all gathered around and bowed low before mine!’”- Genesis‬ ‭37:6-7‬ 
“Escuchen este sueño. ‘Resulta que estábamos en el campo atando gavillas de grano. De repente, mi gavilla se levantó, y las gavillas de ustedes se juntaron alrededor de la mía, ¡y se inclinaron ante ella!’” - Génesis‬ ‭37:6-7‬ ‭

Joseph’s 2nd Dream
“Listen, I have had another dream, ‘The sun, moon, and eleven stars bowed low before me!’” - Genesis‬ ‭37:9‬
“Escuchen, tuve otro sueño. ‘El sol, la luna y once estrellas se inclinaban ante mí!” - Génesis‬ ‭37:9‬

Pharaoh’s Chief Cup-Bearer’s Dream
“In my dream I saw a grapevine in front of me. The vine had three branches that began to bud and blossom, and soon it produced clusters of ripe grapes. I was holding Pharaoh’s wine cup in my hand, so I took a cluster of grapes and squeezed the juice into the cup. Then I placed the cup in Pharaoh’s hand.” - Genesis‬ ‭40:9-11‬ ‭
“En mi sueño vi una vid delante de mí. La vid tenía tres ramas, las cuales comenzaron a brotar y a florecer y, en poco tiempo, produjo racimos de uvas maduras. Yo tenía la copa del faraón en mi mano, entonces tomé un racimo de uvas y exprimí el jugo en la copa. Después puse la copa en la mano del faraón.” - Génesis‬ ‭40:9-11‬ ‭

Pharaoh’s Chief Baker’s Dream “I had a dream, too. In my dream there were three baskets of white pastries stacked on my head. The top basket contained all kinds of pastries for Pharaoh, but the birds came and ate them from the basket on my head.”” - Genesis‬ ‭40:16-17‬ ‭
“Yo también tuve un sueño. En mi sueño, había tres canastas de pasteles blancos sobre mi cabeza. En la canasta de arriba había todo tipo de pasteles para el faraón, pero llegaron las aves y se los comieron de la canasta que estaba sobre mi cabeza.” - Génesis‬ ‭40:16-17‬

Pharaoh’s 1st Dream
“Pharaoh dreamed seven fat, healthy cows come up out of the river and begin grazing in the marsh grass. Then he saw seven more cows come up behind them from the Nile, but these were scrawny and thin. These cows stood beside the fat cows on the riverbank. Then the scrawny, thin cows ate the seven healthy, fat cows! - Genesis 41:1-4
“En su sueño, Faraón vio siete vacas gordas y sanas que salían del río y comenzaban a pastar entre los juncos. Luego vio otras siete vacas que salían del Nilo detrás de ellas, pero eran flacas y raquíticas. Esas vacas se pusieron junto a las vacas gordas, en la ribera del río. ¡Entonces las vacas flacas y raquíticas se comieron a las siete vacas gordas y sanas! En ese momento del sueño, el faraón se despertó.” - Génesis‬ ‭41:1-4‬

Pharaoh’s 2nd Dream: “This time he saw seven heads of grain, plump and beautiful, growing on a single stalk. Then seven more heads of grain appeared, but these were shriveled and withered by the east wind. And these thin heads swallowed up the seven plump, well-formed heads!” - Genesis‬ ‭41:5-7‬ 
“Esta vez vio siete espigas llenas de grano, robustas y hermosas, que crecían de un solo tallo. Luego aparecieron otras siete espigas de grano, pero estaban resecas y marchitadas por el viento oriental. ¡Entonces las espigas secas se tragaron a las siete robustas y bien formadas!” - Génesis‬ ‭41:5-7‬

VALUE YOUR DREAMS
VALORA TUS SUEÑOS
  • The smallest dream, or detail, can mean the greatest thing. 
  • A God-dream, regardless of great or small, is still God speaking to you.
"When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers— the moon and the stars you set in place— what are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them?” Psalms‬ ‭8:3-4‬ 
"Cuando miro el cielo de noche y veo la obra de tus dedos —la luna y las estrellas que pusiste en su lugar—, me pregunto: ¿qué son los simples mortales para que pienses en ellos, los seres humanos para que de ellos te ocupes?” - Salmos‬ ‭8:3-4

DREAMERS CONNECT TO DREAMERS
SOÑADORES SE CONECTAN CON SOÑADORES
  • King’s Cup-bearer - The right Dreamer can restore your dream’s hope. 
  • King’s Baker - The wrong Dreamer can impale (ensartar) your dream’s hope. 
  • King himself - A Great Dreamer can fulfill your dream. 

WAIT PATIENTLY ON YOUR DREAMS 
ESPERA PACIENTEMENTE EN TUS SUEÑOS
  • Joseph waited 23 years.
  • Patience is key:  
    • 17 years old — slave nightmare. 
    • 18 years old — Potiphar accusation. 
    • 12 years of maximum security. (2 chptrs.)
    • 30 years old:  New career; Marriage; Father
    • 40 years old — two Dreams are fulfilled.
“Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character.” - Psalms‬ ‭105:19‬ ‭
"Hasta que llegó el momento de cumplir sus sueños, el Señor puso a prueba el carácter de José.” - Salmos‬ ‭105:19‬ ‭
  • God took Joseph’s Dream and fulfilled them in a greater way - Dad, brothers, and all of Egypt bowed to Joseph. 
  • How is your patience right now?
  • Are you going through something that makes you wonder, “why am I going through this?”
  • Consider that God is on your side.
  • He knows your every dream. 
  • He also knows which one is the God-dream.
  • He will do what it takes, in you and around you, so that, that dream can be fulfilled. 
  • When we are not living for the God-Dream  is when things get impatient.
  • Personal Advice:  Connect with God; Know your God-Dream;  Be patient. 
  • Be patient - just like Joseph the Patient Dreamer.

​AWAKE LESSON
I WILL WAIT PATIENTLY ON THE ONE WHO KNOWS ALL OF MY DREAMS
ESPERARE PACIENTEMENTE EN AQUEL QUE CONOCE TODOS MIS SUEÑOS
​JOSEPH “character of a dreamer”
JOSÉ “carácter de un soñador”

“Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character.” - Psalms‬ ‭105:19‬ ‭
“Hasta que llegó el momento de cumplir sus sueños, el Señor puso a prueba el carácter de José.” - Salmos‬ ‭105:19‬ ‭

  • Joseph is a dreamer - that’s his gift. 
  • He had meaningful (significativos) dreams and he interpreted Dreams. 
  • Every dream he dreamt, or interpreted, were fulfilled.
  • But what made Joseph such a gifted Dreamer?
  • Joseph had the character to backup (respaldar) his gift.

[ACTUAL DREAMS]
  • Joseph’s 2 Dreams:
    • Genesis 37:6-7; 9
    • Meaning:  His family would bow before him. 
  • Cup-Bearer’s Dream:
    • Genesis 40:9-11
    • Positive Meaning:  Job restored. 
  • Baker’s Dream:
    • Genesis‬ ‭40:16-17‬
    • Negative Meaning:  Lose job and be killed. ‭
  • Pharaoh’s 2 Dream:
    • Genesis 41:1-4; 5-7
    • Meaning: 7 prosperity years / 7 famine years

A DREAMER’S INTEGRITY
LA INTEGRIDAD DE UN SOÑADOR
  • Integrity:  Adhering to ethical & moral principles. 
  • Excellent ethics in administration:  
    • Worked for his dad and brothers. 
    • Succeeded in the Egyptian’s house. 
    • He ran the Prison House.
    • Took charge of Pharaoh’s court & Kingdom.
“Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, ‘clearly no one else is as intelligent or wise as you are.’” - Genesis‬ ‭41:39‬ ‭
"Así que el faraón dijo a José: «es obvio que no hay nadie más sabio e inteligente que tú.” - Génesis‬ ‭41:39‬
  • Consistent level of morality. 
    • The wife demanded Joseph sleep with her.
    • Joseph said “how could I do such a thing.”
    • She pressured him day after day. 
    • Joseph refused and kept away. 
    • She grabbed him by his cloak demanding - he tore himself away.
“How could I do such a wicked thing? It would be a great sin against God.” - Genesis‬ ‭39:9‬
“¿Cómo podría yo cometer semejante maldad? Sería un gran pecado contra Dios.” - Génesis‬ ‭39:9‬

A DREAMER’S SPIRIT
EL ESPÍRITU DE UN SOÑADOR
  • Spirit:  A divine messenger
  • As a teen shepherd. 
“Jacob said to Joseph, ‘Get ready, and I will send you...’ ‘I’m ready to go’, Joseph replied.” - Genesis‬ ‭37:13‬
“Jacob le dijo a José: — ‘Prepárate, porque te enviaré…’ ‘Estoy listo para ir’ —respondió José.” - Génesis‬ ‭37:13‬
  • As a house administrator.
“The Lord was with Joseph, giving him success in everything he did.” - Genesis‬ ‭39:3‬
“El Señor estaba con José, y le daba éxito en todo lo que hacía.” - Génesis‬ ‭39:3‬
  • As a prisoner. ‭
“Interpreting dreams is God’s business,” Joseph replied. “Go ahead and tell me your dreams.” - Genesis‬ ‭40:8‬
“La interpretación de los sueños es asunto de Dios —respondió José—. Vamos, cuéntenme lo que soñaron.” - Génesis‬ ‭40:8‬
  • As a subject. (súbdito)
“After Joseph shaved and changed his clothes, he went in and stood before Pharaoh.” Genesis 41:14
“Después de afeitarse y cambiarse de ropa, José se presentó ante el faraón.” - Génesis‬ ‭41:14‬​

“It is beyond my power to do this,” Joseph replied. “But God can tell you what it means and set you at ease.” Genesis‬ ‭41:16‬
“No está en mis manos el poder para hacerlo —respondió José—, pero Dios puede decirle lo que su sueño significa y darle tranquilidad.” - Génesis‬ ‭41:16‬​

“Can we find anyone else like this man so obviously filled with the Spirit of God?” - Genesis‬ ‭41:38‬
“¿Acaso encontraremos a alguien como este hombre, tan claramente lleno del Espíritu de Dios?” - Génesis‬ ‭41:38‬​

“Joseph replied, “Don’t be afraid of me. Am I God, that I can punish you?” - Genesis‬ ‭50:19‬
“José respondió: —No me tengan miedo. ¿Acaso soy Dios para castigarlos?” - Génesis‬ ‭50:19‬

[DREAM RELEVANCE]
  • It’s all about character:
  • In relationships - with family & friends.
  • In the workplace or personal business.
  • Before peers or those with authority. 
  • In that time away or when home alone. 
  • As a believer or future believer.
  • You need to have the integrity and spirit to succeed, take charge, or even stay away. 
  • The challenge to do what is right ethically and morally is before us every day, all the time - like a Potiphar’s wife.
  • The challenge to do what is right, sometimes, is God proving our character. 
  • Let’s learn from Joseph - Let’s have the character of a dreamer. 

[AWAKE LESSON]
A GIFTED DREAMER HAS A PROVEN CHARACTER
UN SOÑADOR DOTADO TIENE UN CARÁCTER PROBADO
​“CELEBRATING AMERICA’S BLESSINGS” 
“CELEBRANDO LAS BENDICIONES DE AMERICA”
  • Why is America so blessed?
  • America is a nation that blesses other nations.
  • The EXAMPLE is Jacob - Joseph’s dad.
“Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Give [your father and brothers] the best land of Egypt…Then Joseph brought in his father, Jacob, and presented him to Pharaoh. And Jacob blessed Pharaoh…Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh again before leaving his court.” - Genesis 47:5-10
“El Faraón le dijo a José: «Dales [a tu padre y hermanos] la mejor tierra de Egipto…Entonces José hizo entrar a su padre Jacob y se lo presentó al Faraón. Entonces Jacob bendijo al Faraón…Entonces Jacob volvió a bendecir al Faraón antes de salir del palacio.” - Génesis‬ ‭47:5-10‬
  • Israel blesses Egypt -  BEGINS RELATIONSHIP
    • King Solomon was ally with Egypt. 
    • Egypt helped Judah against Assyria.
“God will say, ‘Blessed be Egypt, my people.’” - Isaiah‬ ‭19:25‬
“Dios dirá, ‘Bendito sea Egipto, Mi Pueblo;’” - Isaías‬ ‭19:25‬ 
  • Baby Jesus was safe in Egypt.
  • Till today, Egypt is always involved in solving Israel’s conflict. 
  • America blesses our enemies.‬
“…love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.” - Luke‬ ‭6:27-28
“…¡amen a sus enemigos! Hagan bien a quienes los odian. Bendigan a quienes los maldicen. Oren por aquellos que los lastiman.” - Lucas‬ ‭6:27-28‬ ‭
  • America blesses our allies.
  • Egypt - 71 billion over the last 50 years. 
  • America blesses Israel.
 “I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt…” - Genesis‬ ‭12:3‬
“Bendeciré a quienes te bendigan y maldeciré a quienes te traten con desprecio.” - Génesis‬ ‭12:3‬

BE AN EXAMPLE OF BLESSING
SER UN EJEMPLO DE BENDECIR

BLESSING BEGINS RELATIONSHIPS
BENDICIÓN COMIENZA RELACIONES

THOSE I BLESS WILL BE A BLESSING
LOS QUE BENDIGO SERÁN DE BENDICIÓN

conclusion:
I AM BLESSED TO CELEBRATE AMERICA’S BLESSINGS
ESTOY BENDECIDO PARA CELEBRAR LAS BENDICIONES DE AMERICA
SOLOMON “dream conversation”
SALOMÓN “conversación ensueño”

“That night the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said…Solomon replied- 1 Kings‬ ‭3:5‬-6
“Esa noche, el Señor se le apareció a Salomón en un sueño y Dios le dijo…Salomón contestó” - 1 Reyes‬ ‭3:5‬-6

[DREAMER IN A SLEEP POD (cápsula)]
  • Solomon - son of David and Bathsheba. 
  • King at app. 20 - “little child / niño pequeño”
  • King Solomon is known for:
    • Building the Temple & Wall
    • Love & lust for women - not perfect
    • Wisdom:  Ruling; Military; Writing. 
  • Solomon is not known as a Dreamer.
  • However, his Dream teaches us an amazing characteristic about a God Dream. 
  • We can have a one-on-one conversation with God while we dream. (conversación uno a uno)

[ACTUAL DREAM]
1 Kings‬ ‭/ Reyes 3:5-15
(5) What do you want? Ask, and I will give it to you!
¿Qué es lo que quieres? ¡Pídeme, y yo te lo daré!
(6a)  Solomon replied, You showed great and faithful 
love to your servant my father, David, because he was honest and true and faithful to you. 
Salomón contestó: —Tú mostraste gran y fiel amor hacia tu siervo David, mi padre, un hombre transparente y leal, quien te fue fiel.
(6b)  And you have continued to show this great and 
faithful love to him today by giving him a son to sit on his throne. 
Hoy sigues mostrándole este gran y fiel amor al darle un hijo que se siente en su trono.
(7) Now, O Lord my God, You have made me king 
instead of my father, David, but I am like a little child who doesn’t know his way around. 
Ahora pues, Señor mi Dios, Tú me has hecho rey en lugar de mi padre, David, pero soy como un niño pequeño que no sabe por dónde ir.
(8) And here I am in the midst of your own chosen people, a nation so great and numerous they cannot be counted! 
Sin embargo, aquí estoy en medio de tu pueblo escogido, ¡una nación tan grande y numerosa que no se puede contar!
(9a)  Give me an understanding heart so that I can 
govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. 
Dame un corazón comprensivo para que pueda gobernar bien a tu pueblo, y sepa la diferencia entre el bien y el mal.
(9b)  For who by himself is able to govern this great people of Yours?
Pues, ¿quién puede gobernar por su propia cuenta a este gran pueblo Tuyo?
(10)  The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for wisdom. 
Al Señor le agradó que Salomón pidiera sabiduría.
(11)   So God replied, Because you have asked for wisdom in governing my people with justice and have not asked for a long life or wealth or the death of your enemies— (12a) I will give you what you asked for! 
Así que le respondió: —Como pediste sabiduría para gobernar a mi pueblo con justicia y no has pedido una larga vida, ni riqueza, ni la muerte de tus enemigos, ¡te concederé lo que me has pedido!
(12b) I will give you a wise and understanding heart such as no one else has had or ever will have! 
Te daré un corazón sabio y comprensivo, como nadie nunca ha tenido ni jamás tendrá.
(13a) And I will also give you what you did not ask for —riches and fame! 
Además, te daré lo que no me pediste: riquezas y fama.
(13b) No other king in all the world will be compared to you for the rest of your life! 
Ningún otro rey del mundo se comparará a ti por el resto de tu vida.
(14)   And if you follow me and obey my decrees and my commands as your father, David, did, I will give you a long life.” 
Y si tú me sigues y obedeces mis decretos y mis mandatos como lo hizo tu padre David, también te daré una larga vida.
(15)  Then Solomon woke up and realized it had been a dream.”
Entonces Salomón se despertó y se dio cuenta de que había sido un sueño. 

[DREAM POINTS]
CLEAR AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION 
COMUNICACIÓN CLARA Y EFECTIVA 
  • Respect of position and time. 
  • Grasp of knowing what one wants. 
  • Improve conversation skills - Use the right words
 “It manifested a disinterested mind that desired, above all things, the honour of God and the good of his people.” - Benson
“Se manifestó una mente desinteresada que deseaba, sobre todo, el honor de Dios y el bien de su pueblo.” - Benson

HAPPY GOD IS A GENEROUS GOD
UN DIOS FELIZ ES UN DIOS GENEROSO
  • Group Setting: Home; Work; Comment; Key person
  • When God’s happy, satisfied, pleased(agradado):
    • What you ask for - wisdom & understanding
    • What you did not ask for - riches & fame
    • What you need:  long life
  • God communicated clear conditions
    • Follow me; Obey me; Like David
    • Average life span 120 years old. 
    • Solomon dies dies at 60. 

A CONVERSATION ABOUT BETTERING
UNA CONVERSACIÓN SOBRE MEJORAR
  • Solomon wanted to be better. 
  • That’s at the heart of his side of the conversation.
  • God communicated and gave to Solomon what he needed to be better.
  • Why?  God wants us to be better in all things.
“God sees wisdom more in those who seek it than those who say they have it.” - Daron Lindeman
“Dios ve más sabiduría en aquellos que la buscan que en aquellos que dicen que la tienen.” - Daron Lindeman​
“But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.” - Matthew‬ ‭5:48
‬“Pero tú debes ser perfecto, así como tu padre en el cielo es perfecto.” - Mateo‬ ‭5:48‬
“…when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete...” - James‬ ‭1:4‬ ‭
“…pues una vez que su constancia se haya desarrollado plenamente, serán perfectos y completos...” - Santiago‬ ‭1:4‬ ‭
[DREAM RELEVANCE]
  • Are you talking with God? Not just to God?
  • What are you asking for?
  • Maybe you’re concerned whether you’re good enough to ask of God?  NO ONE IS GOOD ENOUGH!
  • Jesus said no one is perfect. 
  • Can you be better?  WE CAN ALL BE BETTER!
  • What God is clearly telling you is that He has everything you need to be better - and He will be generous about it.
  • “[God] is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think…” - Ephesians‬ ‭3:20‬
  • “[Dios] es poderoso para hacer mucho más abundantemente de lo que pedimos o entendemos…” - Efesios‬ ‭3:20‬ ‭‭
  • GOD WILL EXCEED YOUR DREAMS! - just like He did with young King Solomon.

[AWAKE LESSON]  
IT’S MY DREAM TO CONVERSE WITH GOD 
ES MI SUEÑO CONVERSAR CON DIOS
DANIEL “dreamer with great purpose”
DANIEL “soñador con gran propósito”

“God gave Daniel the special ability to interpret the meanings of visions and dreams.” - Daniel‬ ‭1:17‬ ‭
“A Daniel Dios le dio la capacidad especial de interpretar el significado de visiones y sueños.” - Daniel‬ ‭1:17‬ ‭

  • One of the original young Hebrew men - brought into Babylonian servitude by King Nebuchadnezzar. 
  • Daniel is famous for:  “Lion’s Den”; & “Daniel Fasts” 
  • He was also a:  Scholar (erudito); Politician; Major Prophet - this is where his greater purpose comes in to play.
  • Daniel’s Great Purpose in life  is to Interpret Dreams. 
  • Do you know you’re great purpose in life?
  • Let’s look at this dream that he interprets.

Daniel 2:
(29) While Your Majesty was sleeping, you dreamed about coming events. He who reveals secrets has shown you what is going to happen. / Mientras su majestad dormía, soñó sobre sucesos futuros. Aquel que da a conocer los secretos le ha mostrado a usted lo que ocurrirá.
(31) In your vision, Your Majesty, you saw standing before you a huge, shining statue of a man. It was a frightening sight. / En su visión, su majestad vio frente a sí una enorme estatua resplandeciente de un hombre; daba terror verla.
(32-33) The head of the statue was made of fine gold. Its chest and arms were silver, its belly and thighs were bronze, its legs were iron, and its feet were a combination of iron and baked clay. / La cabeza de la estatua era de oro fino. El pecho y los brazos eran de plata, el vientre y los muslos de bronce, las piernas eran de hierro y los pies eran una mezcla de hierro y barro cocido.
(34) As you watched, a rock was cut from a mountain, but not by human hands. It struck the feet of iron and clay, smashing them to bits. / Mientras usted observaba, una roca de una montaña fue cortada, pero no por manos humanas. La roca golpeó los pies de hierro y barro, y los hizo pedazos.
‭(35a) The whole statue was crushed into small pieces of iron, clay, bronze, silver, and gold. Then the wind blew them away without a trace, like chaff on a threshing floor. / La estatua quedó reducida a pequeños trozos de hierro, barro, bronce, plata y oro. Luego el viento se los llevó sin dejar rastro alguno, como la paja cuando se trilla el grano. 
(35b) But the rock that knocked the statue down became a great mountain that covered the whole earth. 
Sin embargo, la roca que derrumbó la estatua se convirtió en una gran montaña que cubrió toda la tierra.
‭‭(36) That was the dream. Now we will tell the king what it means. / Ese fue el sueño. Ahora explicaremos al rey el significado.

GOD KNOWS YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE
DIOS CONOCE TU PROPÓSITO EN LA VIDA
  • Daniel knew his purpose — interpret Dreams
  • Nebuchadnezzar needed to know his purpose — rule a nation
  • Personal Testimony - worshiper / pastor‬ ‭
“You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.” - Proverbs‬ ‭19:21
“Puedes hacer todos los planes que quieras, pero el propósito del Señor prevalecerá.” - Proverbios‬ ‭19:21‬ ‭

WHAT IS AHEAD CAN BE SCARY
LO QUE ESTÁ POR DELANTE PUEDE ASUSTAR
  • God knew this great King was scared. 
  • He was disturbed, could not sleep, troubled,couldn’t make sense of the dream — He was ready to kill his astrologers — he was scared. 
  • He did not have what you and I have. 
  • We have God and He  knows all things. 
  • God reveals and sees us through all things.
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.” - Romans‬ ‭8:28‬
“Y sabemos que Dios hace que todas las cosas cooperen para el bien de quienes lo aman y son llamados según el propósito que él tiene para ellos.” - Romanos‬ ‭8:28‬ ‭

GOD KNOWS WHAT IT ALL MEANS
DIOS SABE LO QUE SIGNIFICA TODO
“Your Majesty, you are the greatest of kings…God has given you sovereignty, power, strength, and honor…You are the head of gold.” - Daniel‬ ‭2:37-38
‭“Su majestad, usted es supremo entre los reyes…Dios le ha dado soberanía, poder, fuerza y honra…Usted es la cabeza de oro.” - Daniel‬ ‭2:37-38‬ ‭
  • Worried for nothing!!!
“So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is … fear itself — nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.” - President Franklin D. Roosevelt
“Así que, en primer lugar, permítanme afirmar mi firme convicción de que lo único que tenemos que temer es … el miedo mismo — terror sin nombre, sin razón, injustificado, que paraliza los esfuerzos necesarios para convertir el retiro a avance.”
  • King’s Nebuchadnezzar was being held back by the fear that comes from not knowing his great purpose in life.
“The king said to Daniel, “Truly, your God is the greatest of gods, the Lord over kings, a revealer of mysteries, for you have been able to reveal this secret.”” - Daniel‬ ‭2:47‬
‭“El rey le dijo a Daniel: «En verdad tu Dios es el más grande de todos los dioses, es el Señor de los reyes, y es quien revela los misterios, porque tú pudiste revelar este secreto».” - Daniel‬ ‭2:47‬ ‭

[DREAM RELEVANCE]
  • Do you know your great purpose in life?
  • Do you know why you were placed on this earth?
  • God does - and He wants to reveal it to you. 
  • That’s what Dreams are for. 
  • And if you can’t understand your dream, God has a Daniel to help you understand. 
  • Someone with the special ability to interpret your dreams.
  • You need to know what your dream’s mean. 
  • Why?  Every dreamer has great purpose. 

AWAKE LESSON
I AM A DREAMER WITH GREAT PURPOSE
SOY UN SOÑADOR CON GRAN PROPÓSITO
DANIEL “a dreamer’s support team”
DANIEL “equipo de apoyo del soñador”

DREAMER IN A SLEEP POD (cápsula)
  • One of the original young Hebrew men - brought into Babylonian servitude by King Nebuchadnezzar. 
  • Now he is brought before the King to interpret his dream. 
  • Daniel’s Great Purpose in Life - Interpret Dreams
ACTUAL DREAM
Daniel 2:29-36
  • King Nebuchadnezzar had a dream of a statue. 
  • It frightened him very much. 
  • The statue represented coming kingdoms. 
  • From Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome, Europe, until Jesus Kingdom. 
  • Through his interpretation, Daniel helped King Nebuchadnezzar realize his Great Purpose.  
  • We talked about the dream, here are some important points to consider from the story.

DREAM POINTS
ABSURD DEMANDS
EXIGENCIAS ABSURDAS
“I am serious about this. If you don’t tell me what my dream was and what it means, you will be torn limb from limb, and your houses will be turned into heaps of rubble!” - Daniel‬ ‭2:5‬
“Les digo esto en serio. Si no me dicen lo que soñé y lo que significa, ¡los haré despedazar y convertiré sus casas en un montón de escombros!” - Daniel‬ ‭2:5‬ ‭
  • An absurd demand:  senseless, illogical, foolish
  • YOU WANT ME TO DO WHAT?
  • Sometimes we’re guilty of this - moment of “sense of entitlement” (sentido de derecho)
  • Romans / Romanos 12:3 - Don’t think of yourself higher than you ought to think.  
  • Killing the astrologers meant killing Daniel and his friends too. 

EVERYBODY NEEDS A SUPPORT TEAM
TODOS NECESITAN UN EQUIPO DE APOYO
“Then Daniel went home and told his friends…He urged them to ask [pray] the God of heaven to show them His mercy by telling them the secret, so they would not be executed along with the other wise men of Babylon.” - Daniel‬ ‭2:17-18‬ 
“Entonces Daniel regresó a casa y contó a sus amigos…Les rogó que pidieran [oracion] al Dios del cielo que tuviera misericordia y les revelara el secreto, para que no fueran ejecutados junto con los demás sabios de Babilonia.” - Daniel‬ ‭2:17-18‭‭
  • Royal & Noble families are brought captive to Babylon — 1,700 miles from Jerusalem. 
  • Daniel & friends are trained to serve in the palace - 17 years old. 
  • At 19, Daniel offers his services of interpretation. 
  • He knows three things:
    • He and his friends are in hot water. 
    • He needs more time to do something. 
    • He needs the help good friends.
  • Life is not meant to be resolved alone.
“All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it.” - 1 Corinthians‬ ‭12:27
‬“Todos ustedes en conjunto son el cuerpo de Cristo, y cada uno de ustedes es parte de ese cuerpo.” - 1 Corintios‬ ‭12:27‬ ‭ ‭
  • We need each other’s support, prayers, help.
“As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.” - Proverbs‬ ‭27:17‬
“Como el hierro se afila con hierro, así un amigo se afila con su amigo.” - Proverbios‬ ‭27:17‬
“There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.” - Proverbs‬ ‭18:24
“Hay quienes parecen amigos pero se destruyen unos a otros; el amigo verdadero se mantiene más leal que un hermano.” - Proverbios‬ ‭18:24‬ ‭

REMEMBER WHO WAS THERE FOR YOU
RECUERDA QUIEN ESTABA ALLÍ PARA TI
  • God reveals the dream & interpretation to Daniel.‬
“That night the secret was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven.” - Daniel‬ ‭2:19
‬“Esa noche el misterio le fue revelado a Daniel en una visión. Entonces alabó al Dios del cielo” - Daniel‬ ‭2:19‬ ‭
  • King Nebu worships Daniel and God. 
  • He appoints Daniel to a high position and gives him valuable gifts. 
  • He made Daniel ruler over the whole province of Babylon.
“At Daniel’s request, the king appointed Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah to be in charge of all the affairs of the province of Babylon,” - Daniel‬ ‭2:49‬
“A petición de Daniel, el Rey puso a Ananias, Misael, y Azarias a cargo de todos los asuntos de la provincia de Babilonia,” - Daniel 2:49
  • Four 19 year old teenagers helping to run a country. 
  • Seems like Dreamer’s are remembered and placed in high positions. 
  • Those you remember will remember you. 
DREAM RELEVANCE
  • Have you ever gone through absurd moments?  
  • You might be going through it right now!
  • Who do YOU go to for support, prayer, help?
  • Every Dreamer needs a Support Team!
  • Every Dreamer must be part of a Support Team!
  • The leader of that team must always be God.
“[Daniel] said, “Praise the name of God forever and ever, for He has all wisdom and power. I thank and praise You God, for You have given me wisdom and strength. You have told me what we asked of You and revealed to us what the king demanded.” - Daniel‬ ‭2:20, 23‬
“[Daniel] dijo: «Alabado sea el nombre de Dios por siempre y para siempre, porque a El pertenecen toda la sabiduría y todo el poder. Te agradezco y Te alabo Dios, porque Tu me has dado sabiduría y fortaleza. Me revelaste lo que Te pedimos y Nos diste a conocer lo que el rey exigía».” - Daniel‬ ‭2:20, 23‬ ‭

[AWAKE LESSON]
GOD IS THE LEADER OF MY SUPPORT TEAM
DIOS ES EL LÍDER DE MI EQUIPO DE APOYO
DANIEL “a very personal issue”
DANIEL “un asunto muy personal”
[DREAMER IN A SLEEP POD (cápsula)
  • One of the original Hebrew young men brought into Babylonian captivity - 17 years old. 
  • Offers to interpret King Nebuchadnezzar’s terrifying dream of a statue - 19 years old. 
  • Great Purpose in Life - to Interpret Dreams.  
  • King Nebuchadnezzar’s had 2nd Dream. 
  • Like the first, it frightened and terrified him. 
  • Daniel comes in to interpret - 55 years old. 
[ACTUAL DREAM]
“While I was lying in my bed, this is what I dreamed. I saw a large tree in the middle of the earth.” - Daniel‬ ‭4:10‬ 
”Mientras estaba acostado en mi cama, soñé esto: vi un enorme árbol en medio de la tierra.” - Daniel‬ ‭4:10‬ ‭
“The tree grew very tall and strong, reaching high into the heavens for all the world to see.” - Daniel‬ ‭4:11‬ ‭
“El árbol creció muy alto y se hizo fuerte y se elevó hacia los cielos para que todo el mundo lo viera.” - Daniel‬ ‭4:11‬ ‭
“It had fresh green leaves, and it was loaded with fruit for all to eat. Wild animals lived in its shade, and birds nested in its branches. All the world was fed from this tree.” - Daniel‬ ‭4:12‬ ‭
“Sus hojas eran verdes y nuevas, y tenía abundancia de fruta para que todos comieran. Los animales salvajes vivían bajo su sombra y las aves anidaban en sus ramas. Todo el mundo se alimentaba de ese árbol.” - ‭‭Daniel‬ ‭4:12‬ ‭“Then as I lay there dreaming, I saw a messenger, a holy one, coming down from heaven.” - Daniel‬ ‭4:13‬ ‭
“Luego mientras soñaba, vi a un mensajero, un santo que descendía del cielo.” - ‭‭Daniel‬ ‭4:13‬ ‭
“The messenger shouted, “Cut down the tree and lop off its branches! Shake off its leaves and scatter its fruit! Chase the wild animals from its shade and the birds from its branches.” - Daniel‬ ‭4:14‬ ‭
“El mensajero gritó: ‘¡Talen el árbol y córtenle las ramas! ¡Sacúdanle las hojas y desparramen su fruta! Espanten los animales salvajes que están bajo su sombra y las aves que están en sus ramas.” - ‭‭Daniel‬ ‭4:14‬‭
“But leave the stump and the roots in the ground, bound with a band of iron and bronze and surrounded by tender grass. Now let him be drenched with the dew of heaven, and let him live with the wild animals among the plants of the field.” - Daniel‬ ‭4:15‬ ‭
“Pero dejen en la tierra el tocón con las raíces, sujeto con una faja de hierro y bronce y rodeado por la hierba tierna. Que lo moje el rocío del cielo, y que viva con los animales salvajes entre las plantas del campo.” - Daniel‬ ‭4:15‬
“For seven periods of time, let him have the mind of a wild animal instead of the mind of a human.” - Daniel‬ ‭4:16‬ ‭
“Durante siete períodos de tiempo que tenga la mente de un animal salvaje, en lugar de una mente humana.” - Daniel‬ ‭4:16‬ ‭
“For this has been decreed by the messengers; it is commanded by the holy ones, so that everyone may know that the Most High rules over the kingdoms of the world. He gives them to anyone he chooses— even to the lowliest of people.” - Daniel‬ ‭4:17‬ ‭
“Pues esto es lo que decretaron los mensajeros; es lo que ordenan los santos, para que todos sepan que el Altísimo gobierna los reinos del mundo y los entrega a cualquiera que él elija, incluso a las personas más humildes.” - Daniel‬ ‭4:17‬ ‭
"Belteshazzar [Daniel], that was the dream that I, King Nebuchadnezzar, had. Now tell me what it means, for none of the wise men of my kingdom can do so. But you can tell me because the spirit of the holy gods is in you.’” - Daniel‬ ‭4:18‬ ‭
”Beltsasar, ese fue el sueño que tuve yo, el rey Nabucodonosor. Ahora dime qué significa, porque ninguno de los sabios de mi reino ha podido hacerlo. Sin embargo, tú puedes decírmelo porque el espíritu de los dioses santos vive en ti.” - Daniel‬ ‭4:18‬

[DREAM INTERPRETATION]
  • The large tree represented King Nebuchadnezzar. 
  • And the Power got to his head. 
  • You’re gonna go mad & eat grass like a cow - until you learn that God rules over all kingdoms. 
  • God will restore the Kingdom back to you. 

[DREAM POINTS]
A DREAM IS PERSONAL
UN SUEÑO ES PERSONAL
  • Personal & Sensitive. 
  • It occurs in your thoughts, brain, head. 
  • Control Center - every body function & nervous system movement come from there. 
  • Kings attitude:
“…that was the dream that I, King Nebuchadnezzar, had.” - Daniel 4:18
“…ese fue el sueño que tuve yo, el Rey Nabucodonosor.” - Daniel 4:18
“No one can know a person’s thoughts except that person’s own spirit...” - 1 Corinthians‬ ‭2:11‬
“Nadie puede conocer los pensamientos de una persona excepto el propio espíritu de esa persona...” - 1 Corintios‬ ‭2:11‬ ‭
​
A DREAM IS CLEAR 
UN SUEÑO ES CLARO
  • We’re in relationship God - so He always wants to be clear with us. 
  • That’s true about any relationship. Right?
  • Deuteronomy‬ ‭/ Deuteronomio 27:8‬ ‭- Law clearly
  • Ezekiel‬ ‭11:4‬ ‭- Prophecy loud & clear
  • Habakkuk‬ ‭/ Habacuc 2:2‬ ‭- clear vision
  • 2 Corinthians‬ ‭/ Corintios 11:6‬ ‭- preach clearly
“I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in you and that no mystery is too great for you to solve.” - Daniel‬ ‭4:9
‬“Sé que el espíritu de los dioses santos vive en ti y que ningún misterio es demasiado profundo para que lo resuelvas.” - Daniel‬ ‭4:9‬ ‭

A DREAM RELATES
UN SUEÑO RELACIONA
  • We are in relationship with God — He knows us. 
  • When God speaks through a dream - He will use a normal, comfortable, comprehensive language. 
  • Elements of these dreams:  
    • Jacob the Goat Herder:  2nd Dream - goats.
    • Joseph the Shepherd:  sun, moon, & stars. 
    • Nebuchadnezzar the King:  statue & kingdoms
  • The King would’ve been learned - knowledge in:  law; business; politics; military; & diplomacy.
  • In 2nd Dream, God uses very simple elements:  earth, a tree, leaves, fruit, animals, & birds.  
  • Why does God use very simple elements?

​A DREAM RESTORES
UN SUEÑO RESTAURA
“Upon hearing this, Daniel was overcome for a time, frightened by the meaning of the dream.” - Daniel‬ ‭4:19‬
“Al oír el relato, Daniel se quedó agobiado por un rato, atemorizado por el significado del sueño.” - Daniel‬ ‭4:19‬
  • King Nebu had a character weakness - PRIDE
  • Do you know anybody that’s prideful?
  • Pride is constantly revisited. 
  • Pride has been the cause for many unfortunate consequences:
    • Satan - cast down from heaven. 
    • Adam & Eve - cast out from the garden.
    • Proverbs‬ ‭/ Proverbios 11:2; 13:10; 16:18; 29:23 ‬ ‭—  Pride leads to disgrace…Pride leads to conflict…Pride goes before destruction…Pride ends in humiliation.”
“The Lord detests the proud; they will surely be punished.” - Proverbs‬ ‭16:5‬
“El Señor detesta a los orgullosos. Ciertamente recibirán su castigo.” - Proverbios‬ ‭16:5‬ ‭
  • He forgot meaning of 1st Dream - Statue of Kingdoms to Statue of Self. 
  • 35 years later God deals with King’s character. 
  • “King Nebuchadnezzar, please accept my advice. Stop sinning and do what is right. Break from your wicked past and be merciful to the poor. Perhaps then you will continue to prosper.”- Daniel‬ ‭4:27‬
  • The king suffered consequences - but he repented. 
  • God restored Nebuchadnezzar’s kingdom & character.

[DREAM RELEVANCE]
  • This is a very clear and personal message. 
  • How is your character?  Any flaws?
  • Your character is a reflection of your relationship with God? — and even with others.
  • Character affects your Dreams even the ability to dream.
  • Accept the advice:  Repent; Stop sinning; Forgive yourself of your personal past; and Be good. 
  • God wants to prosper you. 
  • God wants to restore your personal dream. 

[AWAKE LESSON]
MY DREAM IS SOMETIMES JUST ABOUT ME
MI SUEÑO A VECES SOLO SE TRATA DE MI
I Choose to Obey
Yo Escojo Obedecer

Obedience is a function of the will.
Obediencia es función de la voluntad. 

Pride Is the Enemy of Change
El Orgullo es el Enemigo del Cambio
Proverbs / Proverbios 3:34,
James / Santiago 4:6
1 Peter / 1 Pedro 5:5
Proverbs / Proverbios 6:16-17
Have Faith:  God is in Control
Ten Fe:  Dios Está en Control

Driverless Car! Are you ready?
¡Carro sin Conductor!  ¿Estas listo?

Sometimes it feels like life is out of control! 
¡A veces parece que la vida está fuera de control!

Have Faith:  God is in Control
Ten Fe:  Dios Está en Control 

Daniel 7:1-14
Dream and Vision / Sueño y Visión

Daniel 7:15-28
Interpretation / Interpretación 

Silence of God?
¿Silencio De Dios?

From Malachi to Matthew 
Desde Malaquías hasta Mateo

Prophetic Revelation - Control of Kronos
Revelación Profética - Control de Kronos

Matthew / Mateo 6:26-33
Dare to Trust God / Atrévete a Confiar en Dios