This scripture reading describes King Nebuchadnezzar's dream of a large statue made of different materials that is destroyed by a rock. Daniel interprets the dream, explaining that the statue represents future kingdoms that will be replaced by an everlasting kingdom set up by God in the end times. Key points include: - Nebuchadnezzar saw a statue made of gold, silver, bronze, iron and clay that was smashed by a rock. - Daniel explains that the statue represents future earthly kingdoms and the rock represents an eternal kingdom that God will establish. - The different materials signify successive kingdoms that will be replaced, culminating in a final kingdom that will never be destroyed