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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ. Angelic Ministry Daniel 10:1-21. We are creatures of the four dimensions of the time-space continuum: Length, Depth, Height & Time Scripture declares there is a spiritual dimension into which we get occasional glimpses.

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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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  1. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

  2. Angelic MinistryDaniel 10:1-21 We are creatures of the four dimensions of the time-space continuum: Length, Depth, Height & Time Scripture declares there is a spiritual dimension into which we get occasional glimpses

  3. Angelic MinistryDaniel 10:1-21 It has been two years since Daniel received the revelation concerning the 70 weeks from Gabriel

  4. The Revelation of a Message Daniel 10:1-4 Daniel served the Babylonian empire until Cyrus conquered it, and then he served in the new empire The truthfulness of the message about future events is emphasized because it would be hard to believe

  5. Daniel’s Mourning Daniel 10:2-4 Daniel’s fasting was part of his mourning. Refraining from using skin ointments was a sign of sorrow and mourning (Eccl. 9:8; 2 Sam. 14:2) Daniel is by the Hiddekel (Tigris river) on the 24th of Nisan, which is 10 days after Passover

  6. Daniel’s Mourning Daniel 10:2-4 The year is 536 B.C. - two years after Cyrus’ decree allowing the Jews to return and rebuild the Temple There was opposition by the local people to the Jews rebuilding the Temple (Ezra 4)

  7. The Terrifying Vision Daniel 10:5-9 A white linen garment like a priest; A belt of high quality gold; A body like a jewel reflecting glory A face like lightening, yet the eyes like flaming torches still visible; Arms & feet like polished bronze; A voice like the sound of many waters.

  8. The Terrifying Vision Daniel 10:5-9 Revelation 1:13-16 Similarity in the descriptions indicates this may have been a pre-incarnate appearance of Messiah

  9. The ReactionDaniel 10:7-9 The men with Daniel do not see what he saw, but were overcome with terror and fled to hide Daniel is also overwhelmed, loses his strength and faints Claims of people getting a message from the Lord or an angel must be tested by Scripture - 1 John 4:1-3

  10. Angelic Ministry to Daniel Daniel 10:10-12 The angel that touched him may have been different from the one he had seen before fainting The angel shakes Daniel awake and encourages him until he is able to stand up though still trembling The angel was there in response to Daniel’s prayer - Hebrews 1:14

  11. Angelic Ministry to Daniel Daniel 10:10-12 2 Kings 6 Angels are around us even though we cannot see them - Psalm 34:7 We may see & interact with angels without knowing it - Hebrews 13:2 (cf. Judges 13:9-16; Genesis 18 & 19)

  12. Angelic Ministry over NationsDaniel 10:13 Ephesians 6:12 - Angels, good and evil, both have hierarchical organization – Ephesians 1:20; 3:10; 1 Peter 3:22 The “prince of the kingdom of Persia” is the demon in charge of satanic influence of that nation

  13. Angelic Ministry over NationsDaniel 10:13 The angel speaking was hindered until helped by Michael who is an archangel - Jude 1:9

  14. Angelic MinistryDaniel 10:14-21 Revelation of the Future - vs. 14. The angel has come to give Daniel understanding of future events Daniel’s Response - vs. 15-17. Daniel is overwhelmed again

  15. Angelic MinistryDaniel 10:14-21 Strengthening the Weak - vs. 18-19. The angel again strengthens and encourages Daniel

  16. The Continuing Ministry of AngelsDaniel 10:20-21 The angel will return to join Michael in the fight with the demon over Persia Michael’s ministry is both national to Israel (Daniel 12:1) and personal to Daniel Winning a battle is not winning the war and Satan & his followers will continue to fight to the end – Revelation 20

  17. The Continuing Ministry of AngelsDaniel 10:20-21 The angel is going to tell Daniel about the future by revealing what is written in the book of truth God’s sovereignty is over people and nations (Psalm 139:16).

  18. The Continuing Ministry of AngelsDaniel 10:20-21 There are terrifying things that will occur in the future, but God has told us the end of the story. He wins.

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