Daniel 10 Outline
- Daniel's Vision of a Man
- In 3rd year of Cyrus King of Persia
- Daniel had a revelation
- its message was true
- it concerned a great war
- understanding of the message came to him in a vision
- Daniel was called Belteshazzar
- Daniel mourned for 3 weeks
- he ate
- no choice food
- no meat
- no wine
- and used no lotions
- On 24th Day of 1st Month - while standing on bank of Tigris River
- Daniel looked up and saw a man
- dressed in linen
- with belt of fine gold from uphaz around his waist
- boy was like topaz
- face like lightning
- eyes like flaming torches
- arms & legs like gleam of burnished bronze
- voice like sound of a multitude
- Daniel was only one who saw the vision
- those around him did NOT see it but were overwhelmed, fled & hid
- Daniel
- was alone - gazing at this great vision
- He had no strength left
- his face turned deathly pale
- he was helpless
- heard him speak & listened
- fell into deep sleep - his face to the ground
- A hand touched him and set him trembling on his hands & knees
- He said to Daniel
- You are highly esteemed
- consider carefully the words I am about to speak to you
- stand up
- I have been sent to you
- Daniel stood up trembling
- He Continued talking to Daniel
- Do not be afraid
- "Since the 1st day you set your mind to gain understanding and humble yourself before God, your words were heard and I have come to respond to them."
- But the prince of the Persian kingdom resisted me 21 days
- Then Michael came to help me
- one of the chief princes
- helped me because I was detained with king of Persia
- Now I have come
- to explain to you what will happen to your people in the future
- for the vision concerns a time yet to come
- Daniel
- while he was talking, Daniel bowed his face to the ground and was speechless
- The one who looked like a man
- touched Daniels lips and he opened his mouth and spoke
- "I am overcome w anguish because of the vision"
- I feel weak
- How can I, your servant, talk with you my lord?
- My strength is gone
- I can hardly speak
- (this seems like he is talking to Jesus)
- The one who looked like a man
- touched Daniel and gave him strength
- Said do not be afraid - you who are highly esteemed
- peace
- be strong now
- be strong
- Daniel
- When he spoke tome I was strengthened and
- said speak Lord, since you have given me strength
- The one who looked like a man said
- Do you know why I have come to you?
- soon I will return to fight against the prince of Persia
- When I go, the prince of Greece will come
- but first - I will tell you what is written in the Book of Truth
- No one supports me against them except Michael, your prince.
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