Daniel's Prophecy of Seventy Weeks

OUTLINE:

INTRODUCTION

• God's judgment on nations (Jer. 5:29).

Jer. 5:29 Shall I not visit for these things? saith the LORD: shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?

• Daniel “set his face” before the Lord (9:3).
	1) True confession does not make __________.
	2) Confusion of face = ____________. See Micah 1:9-11.

I. DANIEL'S PETITION (17-19)

A. HIS CONCERN WAS FOR GOD'S HONOR

1. The city which is called by thy name = ______________.

a. God is the owner (2 Chronicles 6:6).

2 Chronicles 6:6 But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.

b. Psalm 137:5-6.

Psalm 137:5 If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning.
6 If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.

B. THE APPEARANCE OF GABRIEL (9:20-23).

1. His name means = _____________

2. He came swiftly with the ___________ to Daniel's prayer.

3. Skill & understanding = the skill to _______________.