March 20, 2011
Passage:  Daniel 9:1-27
Speaker:  Bill Knepper
Main Point:  A prayer of confession removes the hand of judgment.

I. Daniel’s discovery leads to prayer.
         A. He learns of God’s promise in Jeremiah.  (Jeremiah 25:11-12; 29:10)
         B. He prays concerning what he has learned.
                  1.  He prays with passion.
                  2.  He confesses sin.
                  3.  He identifies with his people.

II. Daniel prays for God’s help.

III. God responds with a prophecy for Israel.
            A. The promise is to “you” people and “your” city.
            B. Six things are promised.
                        1.  bring rebellion to an end
                        2.  put a stop to sin
                        3.  make atonement for iniquity
                        4.  bring in everlasting righteousness
                        5.  seal up vision & prophecy
                        6.  anoint the most holy place
            C. In the 70^th week a covenant is made and broken.