Adult/Teen Bible Study Lesson 10, Dec.14, 2014
The ninth chapter of Daniel is one of the most important chapters in the Bible. “The greatest chapter in the book and one of the greatest chapters of the entire Bible,” is how Dr. Philip Newell describes this chapter. Dr. J. Vernon McGhee wrote, “If one were to choose the ten greatest chapters of the Bible on the subject of prayer, this chapter would be included on any list. If the ten most important chapters on prophecy were chosen, this chapter would again be included on any list.” The first section of this chapter covers Daniel’s prayer. The last six verses reveal the prophecy of the seventy weeks, which one theologian called the backbone of prophecy.
This lesson will deal with the importance of Daniel’s setting his face to seek the Lord. Is it common to seek the Lord? How does one seek the Lord? What reason is there for seeking the Lord?
Read Daniel 9:1-19.
I. A Pattern for Every Day Life – Dan. 9:1 – 2
1. Read Romans 3:10 – 11. Is it a common thing for a person to seek the Lord?
2. Read Acts 17:24 -31. What reason is given for man to seek the Lord?
3. Read Deuteronomy 4:24 – 30. What reason is given here for a seeking the Lord?
4. What did Daniel come to understand in the first year of Darius? (Dan. 9:1-2) How did he come to understand this?
5. Read Jeremiah 25:11 – 12 and 29:10 – 14. What reason might Daniel have for seeking the Lord?
6. Daniel did not have the instruction of 2 Timothy 2:15 from Paul. He could have had knowledge of Joshua 1:8 and Psalm 1:2. What pattern might he have established because of these two verses?
7. What did Daniel do when he was in trouble in Daniel 2:18 & 6:10? Do you think this was a daily pattern in his life?
II. A Preparation for Eternal Light – Dan. 9:3
8. Daniel had learned by Bible study that the captivity of Israel was near an end. He is preparing to seek the Lord on the behalf of Israel. What does he do in preparation?
9. What condition is necessary for God to respond according to 2 Chronicles 7:14? What similar preparations compare with Daniel’s approach?
III. A Pattern for Every Learner – Dan 9:4 – 19
10. What does Daniel think of God as he approaches Him in prayer? (v. 4)
11. What is included in Daniel’s confession? (v. 4 - 6)
12. How does Daniel contrast God’s character with his own nature and those he prays for? (v. 7 – 9)
13. In addition to confessing the sin of rebellion what did Daniel add to the list of failures? (v. 10 -11)
14. Because of her rebellion and disobedience, what did Israel experience? (v. 11 – 14)
15. What did they not do, that could have made a difference for Israel? (v. 13)
16. What was the substance of Daniel’s petition? (v. 15 – 19
17. What motivation does Daniel present to God for His favor? (v.17, 18, 19)
Conclusion: Daniel’s example shows us that Bible study and prayer should be a part of our daily practice. The praise, penitence and petition Daniel demonstrated is an excellent example for the believer to establish in his own life. Are you developing a close relationship with the Lord through these means? Why not set your face to seek the Lord?
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