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Lesson Summary:

Daniel prays for his people and receives commendation and revelation from God regarding the 70 weeks decreed for Israel.

Focus Passage: Daniel 9.

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Outline and Lesson Goal

Context of Daniel Chapter 9

Principles and Applications

I. Daniel’s Confession (Daniel 9:1-15)

Principle: The way to restoration begins with humble and honest confession of our sins.
Application: How humble and honest are your confession prayers before Almighty God?
Scripture Reference

8 If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us.
9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
I John 1:8-9

II. Daniel’s Supplication (Daniel 9:16-19)

Principle: The way to restoration continues with fervent and earnest prayer to Almighty God.
Application: How earnest are your supplications before Almighty God?
Scripture Reference

O Lord, hear! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, listen and take action! For Your own sake, O my God, do not delay, because Your city and Your people are called by Your name.
Daniel 9:19

III. Daniel’s Commendation (Daniel 9:20-23)

Principle: We should continue to pray until we get an answer from Almighty God.
Application: How persistent are your prayers before Almighty God?
Scripture Reference

9 So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
10 For everyone who asks, receives; and he who seeks, finds; and to him who knocks, it will be opened.
Luke 11:9-10

IV. Daniel’s Revelation (Daniel 9:24-27)

Principle: God is eager to reveal His truth to those who want to understand it.
Application: How eager are you to receive the Word from Almighty God?
Scripture Reference

Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.
Jeremiah 33:3