“ We Have Sinned ”
Understood by Books • Even though he was a Prophet, he still had to study the Bible to find answers • He didn ’ t just study the Prophecies for some kind of Academic Pursuit, he changed his life by what he learned
We Have Sinned • Daniel included himself in the acknowledgement of repentance • Acknowledging our own fault in a problem opens up the heart of the other person and goes a long way to helping to resolve the problem
ACTS Prayers Adoration Confession Thanksgiving Supplication
A Man Greatly Beloved
WHEN Was Daniel Praying? • Finished on the 24 th Day of Abib • Prayed and Mourned for 21 Days • Started on Abib 3 and ended on Abib 24 • What happens from the 14 th Day of Abib to the 21 st Day of Abib? • PASSOVER!
Fasting? Daniel 10:3 MESSAGE 3) I ate only plain and simple food, no seasoning or meat or wine. I neither bathed nor shaved until the three weeks were up.
Comeliness into Corruption • The Hebrew word for “ Comeliness ” in Verse 8 is HOWD - Meaning “ grandeur, splendor, majesty, excellency, glory, goodly, honor... ” • Daniel acknowledged his own corruption and sinful nature in the presence of God
A Man Greatly Beloved • Daniel was BELOVED because he was sincere with God and had developed a lasting relationship with his Heavenly Father
The Character of Daniel 1. Purposed in His Heart 7. Prayed Immediately 2. Faithful to God 8. Compassionate 3. Didn ’ t get “ Down ” 9. Humble 4. Calm and Composed 10. Used by God 5. Wisdom and Discretion 11. Stand Up 6. Put People at Ease 12. Spiritual not Material
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