VI. What we learn from Daniel 10 about Yahweh, prayer, & spiritual battles –
1.
Yahweh instantly heard Daniel’s prayer (10:12) – Yahweh instantly hears
prayers because He is all knowing and all present.
Living in EXILE…Daniel 10
I.
Theme of Daniel – Yahweh’s Sovereignty to bring about His Kingdom –
2.
Yahweh sent the angel because Daniel was humble and sought
understanding (10:11-12) – Yahweh responds to prayers of humility,
seeking understanding from God.
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3.
But a demon delayed the angel’s coming for 21 days until Michael the
archangel fought by his side (10:13) – angels & demons (like humans) have
free will.
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4.
After a spiritual battle, the angel gave Daniel understanding (10:14-21) –
about the “great conflict” for which Daniel was lamenting for 3 weeks.
5.
But first, Daniel needed to be strengthened and re-assured (vv. 18-19) –
angels are ministering spirits to give us strength (Hebrews 1:14 &
Matthew 4:11).
VII. Our struggle is Spiritual, which directly affects the Physical –
Ephesians 6:10
II.
March 10, 2013
Israel broke the Covenant with Yahweh & was taken into Exile in shame…
In Exile, Yahweh worked through Daniel to bring about the LORD’s fame…
Yahweh worked through prophecy to restore Israel in preparation of the
Christ’s coming…
Yahweh worked through prophecy to declare Christ would be cut off…
Yahweh worked through prophecy to prepare us for a great conflict…
We know the great conflict will precede the final establishing of the
nd
Kingdom of God through Christ Jesus at His 2 Coming...
Daniel’s final vision of a great conflict – (10:1 introduces chapters 10-12)
Daniel 10:1
“In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a word was revealed to Daniel, who
was named Belteshazzar. And the word was true, and it was a great conflict.
And he understood the word and had understanding of the vision.”
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In 536 BC – Daniel had a vision of a “great conflict” = great war
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Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full
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armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For
our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the
authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual
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forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God,
so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground…
How do I win these battles?
III. After seeing the vision, Daniel lamented for 3 weeks – (10:2-9)
Daniel 10:2
3
“In those days I, Daniel, was mourning for three weeks. I ate no delicacies,
no meat or wine entered my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, for the full
three weeks.”
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Mourning = lamenting, which involves prayer, petition, & modified fasting
Daniel 10:4
VIII.
The Key = humility and drawing near to God –
James 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the
proud but shows favor to the humble.”
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Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Come near to God and he will come near to you.
8
“On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the bank
5
of the great river (that is, the Tigris) I lifted up my eyes and looked, and
behold, a man clothed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his
6
waist. His body was like beryl, his face like the appearance of lightning, his
eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of burnished bronze,
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and the sound of his words like the sound of a multitude. And I, Daniel, alone
saw the vision, for the men who were with me did not see the vision, but a great
trembling fell upon them, and they fled to hide themselves.”
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Daniel saw the angel.
His friends sensed the angel’s presence and fled.
Daniel 10:8
“So I was left alone and saw this great vision, and no strength was left in
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me. My radiant appearance was fearfully changed, and I retained no strength.
Then I heard the sound of his words, and as I heard the sound of his words, I fell
on my face in deep sleep with my face to the ground.”
But I will tell you what is inscribed in the book of truth: there is none who
contends by my side against these except Michael, your prince.”
V. There is a cosmic battle between the Kingdoms of Light & Darkness:
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Daniel was left alone & was emotionally overwhelmed, fearful, & fainted.
Colossians 1:12
IV. The angel explained he was delayed 21 days – (10:10-21)
“…and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share
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in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. For he has
rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of
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the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Daniel 10:10
And behold, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and
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knees. And he said to me, “O Daniel, man greatly loved, understand the
words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for now I have been sent to you.”
And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood up trembling.
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The angel reassured Daniel he is “greatly loved” = “man of preciousness.”
Did you know you are precious to God, bought by Jesus?
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Yahweh
(The LORD the Creator)
The Kingdom of DARKNESS
The Kingdom of LIGHT
Lucifer
(Satan – head of “gods”)
Why the delay?
Michael
(Archangel – head of “angels”)
Daniel 10:12
“Then he said to me, “Fear not, Daniel, for from the first day that you set
your heart to understand and humbled yourself before your God, your words
13
have been heard, and I have come because of your words. The prince of the
kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days, but Michael, one of the chief
14
princes, came to help me, for I was left there with the kings of Persia, and
came to make you understand what is to happen to your people in the latter
days. For the vision is for days yet to come.”
Prince of
Persia
Prince of
Greece
Prince
Allah
Persia
Prince of
Babylon
Prince
Moroni
Greece
Prince of
Tyre
Brahma
Babylon
Tyre
Angel Angel Angel
(Messengers &
Ministering
Spirits)
Israel
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When he had spoken to me according to these words, I [Daniel] turned my
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face toward the ground and was mute. And behold, one in the likeness of the
children of man touched my lips. Then I opened my mouth and spoke. I said to
him who stood before me, “O my lord, by reason of the vision pains have come
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upon me, and I retain no strength. How can my lord's servant talk with my
lord? For now no strength remains in me, and no breath is left in me.”
18
“Again one having the appearance of a man touched me and strengthened
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me. And he said, “O man greatly loved, fear not, peace be with you; be
strong and of good courage.” And as he spoke to me, I was strengthened and
20
said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.” Then he said, “Do
you know why I have come to you? But now I will return to fight against the
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prince of Persia; and when I go out, behold, the prince of Greece will come.
Islam
Mormons
Hinduism
The Church
“Before we answer the question of what must we do in any situation we must
first answer the question of what story am I a part of.” – Alasdair MacIntyre
December 30, 2012
Saturday March 23, 2013
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Looking Ahead
March 12 ···· Awana Grand Prix 5:30p@Blvd. Prk.
March 23 ···· Community Day
March 29 ···· Good Friday Service
March 31 ···· Easter Celebration & Breakfast
April 5-6 ····· Dare to Share
April 14 ······· Spring Kick-off
July 14-18 ··· Grace Summer Camp
July 22-25 ··· Beach Bash @ the Park VBS
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THIS WEEK AT GRACE
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
Our Good Friday Service isn't about
Welcome to Grace! Thanks for joining
us today. Feel free to bring your coffee
into worship and make yourself
comfortable. Take a deep breath, clear
your head, and prepare your heart and
mind to worship our Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ.
SUNDAY, MARCH 10
Grace Church is committed to living
authentically in relationship with God
and others. Together we strive to meet
the needs here and around the world.
To learn more, grab a booklet from the
desk in the foyer.
6:30 pm Youth Small Groups
all to see, just as His love was bore out on
MONDAY, MARCH 11
the cross for all to see. Don't miss this
Church Office open 9 am to 4 pm
special opportunity to worship.
TUESDAY, MARCH 12
SANCTUARY ACTION TEAM
(S.A.T.) “Come and make a joyful noise
If you would like us to follow up with
you, feel free to fill out this form, tear
it out and drop it at the Welcome Desk
or in the offering plate.
today’s date
9:00 am Sunday Morning Classes
10:00 am Coffee & Fellowship
10:30 am WORSHIP - sanctuary
1st-3rd grade dismissed
to Children’s Church.
Kid’s bulletins available in the foyer.
Church Office open 9 am to 4 pm
5:45 pm Grand Prix - Blvd. Prk Pres.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13
Church Office open 9 am to 4 pm
9:30 am
S.A.T. (Sanctuary Action Team)
6:30 pm Awana
coming simply to hear the same story
every year. It's about taking a night to
come and worship as we remember and
experience just how powerful is the love
night, we bare out our love for Him for
unto the Lord - if you can't sing, then let’s
vacuum!!" Contact Jim Smith (206) 9328282. SAT meets the 2nd Wednesday of
each month to vacuum pews and clean
the sanctuary. Join them this Wednesday
at 9:30am in the Sanctuary.
6:30 pm Celebrate Recovery - Family Rm
7:00 pm Youth Group - the shack
GETTING CONNECTED AT GRACE
I am a guest of
THURSDAY, MARCH 14
Where do I fit in? What are my gifts and
how can I use them at Grace? How can I
get more involved in this community? I
would like to serve in another way than I
am right now, but I’m not sure who to
talk to about that. Email or call Janis
Lemert, Community Life Director at
[email protected] or
(206) 937-8400.
Church Office open 9 am to 4 pm
9:30 am
Women’s Bible Study - foyer
8:30 pm College group - Schlaud house
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FRIDAY, MARCH 15
Church Office closed
9:30 am
MOPS Play Date - rms 121-122
SATURDAY, MARCH 16
10:00 am GriefShare - rm 123
GRACE CHURCH exists to LOVE God
& people, PROCLAIM Christ,
BUILD community, EQUIP the saints,
MULTIPLY ministers, and missionally
SEND out followers of Christ to
be the Church wherever we are.
Park Presbyterian Church. Everyone’s
invited to this exciting event. Dinner is
at 5:45pm followed by the competition
which begins at 6:30pm. See you there!
of our Savior. Our prayer is that on this
name
address
AWANA GRAND PRIX IS
THIS Tuesday, March 12 at Boulevard
GENERAL FUND YEAR TO DATE
THROUGH FEB. 2013
YTD Giving: $ 309,099.37
YTD Budget: 348,597.79
(90% Giving to Budget YTD)
YTD Giving incl. rental: $ 326,901.98
YTD Budget incl. rental: 364,702.79
(90% Giving to Budget YTD incl. rental)
AWANA VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED
Help us finish strong this year! We need
volunteers from now until mid-April.
Areas of particular need are T&T Boys
and Sparks 2 (1st grade) leaders or
assistants, plus an additional secretary
or two. Please follow up with Tim
McMonigle 206-380-1806 or timpatmc
@comcast.net or Pastor Jerry at the
Grace Church office, (206) 937-8400 if
you are interested.
AWANA STORE DONATIONS
We are coming to the end of the Awana
year and The Store is running low on
items for the children to purchase. We
will accept new and very slightly used
items. Please bring to the office (Pastor
Jerry) or Welcome Center.
GRACE T-SHIRTS & HOODIES
Next week you will have the
opportunity to order t-shirts and
hoodies with the GRACE CHURCH logo
on them. This is just in time for
Community Day! You can represent
Grace and the beautiful work that the
Lord is doing in His people here as you
are out in the community and beyond!
Prices and sample sizes to come.