Daniel ’ s Unanswered Prayer

The Outline of Daniel Historical – Chapter 1-6Historical – Chapter 1-6 Prophetical – Chapter 7-12Prophetical – Chapter 7-12 –4 Visions –The longest is in Chapter –The Revelation is recorded in Chapter 11 –The conclusion is recorder in Chapter 12 –Chapter 10 is the introduction

In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia “…a thing…” - דָּבָר dâbâr“…a thing…” - דָּבָר dâbâr thing 6 times, matter 3 times, business 1 time, work 1 time; 1. that which has been done, a deed, an accomplished fact thing 6 times, matter 3 times, business 1 time, work 1 time; 1. that which has been done, a deed, an accomplished fact 1. what is done or being accomplished ; spec. business, a commercial transaction1. what is done or being accomplished ; spec. business, a commercial transaction 2. a matter, question, affair ; spec. in a forensic sense, a matter at law, case, suit2. a matter, question, affair ; spec. in a forensic sense, a matter at law, case, suit 3. that which is or exists, a thing3. that which is or exists, a thing

In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia “…the thing was true…”“…the thing was true…” –The revelation of Chapter 11 is precise, exact, and accurate. “…the time appointed was long…”“…the time appointed was long…” –A period of great conflict lasting a long time.

Daniel ’ s Prayer Continued for three weeks.Continued for three weeks. His prayer is concerning Israel.His prayer is concerning Israel. He prays for the reconstruction of the temple.He prays for the reconstruction of the temple.

Why did God fail to answer? Perhaps it was a denial!Perhaps it was a denial! Perhaps the answer was disguised!Perhaps the answer was disguised! The answer was delayed!The answer was delayed!

The Answer Where - Beside the Tigris River.Where - Beside the Tigris River. When - On the 24 th day of the first month.When - On the 24 th day of the first month. Who ????Who ????

Who ??? The Son of GodThe Son of God –Rev 1 description the same. The Lord appears to assure DanielThe Lord appears to assure Daniel –The He is Sovereign –The events of Chapter 11 are Gods chastisement upon his people.

The Explained Delay Some encouraging words.Some encouraging words. – –Daniel 10:12 (KJV) Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. A Question Raised – –Why a three week delay ?

The Delay Explained Daniel 10:13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia. Prince of Persia – Satanic angel delegated with the reponsibility to hinder and destroy God’s work.

Why Satan Opposed Daniel ’ s Prayer Cyrus had recently championed Israel’s cause.Cyrus had recently championed Israel’s cause. 40,000 Jews had returned to Israel.40,000 Jews had returned to Israel. There was talk of rebuilding the temple.There was talk of rebuilding the temple. The temple was designed for the worship of God.The temple was designed for the worship of God. For seventy years Satan thought he had succeeded.For seventy years Satan thought he had succeeded. He wasn’t about to let any of God’s plans succeed.He wasn’t about to let any of God’s plans succeed.

Is it true today? Matthew 4:2 (KJV) And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.

Is it true today? 2 Corinthians 2:11 (KJV) Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

Is it true today? Ephesians 6:12 (KJV) For we wrestle not against fleshb and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Is it true today? 1 Corinthians 16:8 (KJV) But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost. For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.