Outline
Introduction
A. The Amazing Prophecy
B. Its Historical Setting
Lesson
I. The Prayer Preceding the Revelation (v. 20)
A. Daniel’s Commitment to Prayer
B. Daniel’s Method of Prayer
1. It was in response to God’s Word
2. It was according to God’s will
3. It was fervent
4. It included self-denial
5. It focused on others
6. It included corporate confession of sin
7. It presupposed dependence on God
8. It glorified God
II. The Messenger of the Revelation (vv. 21-23)
A. Who He Was
B. The Message He Brought
C. The Time He Came
D. The Love He Expressed
III. The Content of the Revelation (vv. 24-27)
A. God’s Purpose in History (v. 24)
1. Stated in a negative sense
a) “To finish the transgression”
b) “To make an end of sins”
c) “To make reconciliation for iniquity”
2. Stated in a positive sense
a) “To bring in everlasting righteousness”
b) “To seal up the vision and prophecy”
c) “To anoint the Most Holy”
Conclusion
“This article originally appeared here at Bible Bulletin Board.”
