Daniel 9 v1-19 - Venlon Bradford 9-26-2012

Daniel 9:1-19; 10:1-21-“A Chapter to Bring us to Our Knees”
1. DANIEL’S PRAYER FOUND ITS INSPIRATION IN HIS STUDY OF THE PROPHETIC WORD Romans 8:26. James 5:16. Jeremiah 25:12. Jeremiah 29:10
2. DANIEL’S PRAYER REVEALS A TRUE BIBLICAL CONCEPTION OF GOD
1 Chronicles 29:11-13
A faithful God – verse 4, and compare Deuteronomy 7:9
A righteous and just God – verse 7, and compare Genesis 18:25
A merciful and forgiving God – verse 9, and compare Psalm 130:4
A God of judgment – verses 11 and 14, and compare Hebrews 10:31
A mighty God – verse 15, and compare Jeremiah 32:21
A God who hears and answers prayer – verses 6-19, and compare Luke 11:9-13, John 14:9
3. DANIEL’S PRAYER BETRAYS AN OVERWHELMING BURDEN OF DESIRE
4. DANIEL’S PRAYER CONTAINS A DEEP AWARENESS OF SHAME AND A CONFESSION OF SIN Exodus 32:31-32. Nehemiah 1:6-7
5. DANIEL’S PRAYER IS CHARACTERISED BY DEFINITE URGENT PETITIONS
6. DANIEL’S PRAYER INDICATES THE TRUE MOTIVE OF PRAYER James 4:3
7. DANIEL’S PRAYER ILLUSTRATES THE RESULT OF TRUE PRAYER Turn to chapter 10:1-21. What happens when we pray?
Immediately we pray our prayer is heard (verse 12). Jeremiah 33:3
Immediately we pray we set in motion a spiritual conflict. Ephesians 6:12
Immediately we pray, fear is banished and strength is imparted. Isaiah 40:31

Daniel 5 v1-31 - Venlon Bradford 9-12-2012

Daniel 5:1-31-“The Handwriting on the Wall.”  Daniel 2:32,37,38.
1. WHAT WE ARE TOLD ABOUT THE KING Psalm 7:11. 1 Samuel 6:19. 2 Samuel 6:6-7. 1 Samuel 13:9-14. 2 Chronicles 26:16-19.
2. WHAT WE ARE TOLD ABOUT THE QUEEN
The power and the influence of this woman.
The power and the influence of Daniel.
3. WHAT WE ARE TOLD ABOUT DANIEL
4. WHAT WE ARE TOLD ABOUT THE LORD
In verse 3, His name is blasphemed – compare Galatians 6:7-8
In verse 5, His hand is revealed – compare Luke 12:16-21
In verse 11, His witness is identified – compare Acts 14:17
In verse 18, His sovereignty is declared – compare Daniel 4:3
In verses 22-23, His justice is vindicated – Romans 1:18
In verse 24, His ultimatum is announced – compare Proverbs 29:1,  Job 9:4

Daniel 5 v1-31 - Venlon Bradford 9-12-2012

Daniel 5:1-31-“The Handwriting on the Wall.”  Daniel 2:32,37,38.
1. WHAT WE ARE TOLD ABOUT THE KING Psalm 7:11. 1 Samuel 6:19. 2 Samuel 6:6-7. 1 Samuel 13:9-14. 2 Chronicles 26:16-19.
2. WHAT WE ARE TOLD ABOUT THE QUEEN
The power and the influence of this woman.
The power and the influence of Daniel.
3. WHAT WE ARE TOLD ABOUT DANIEL
4. WHAT WE ARE TOLD ABOUT THE LORD
In verse 3, His name is blasphemed – compare Galatians 6:7-8
In verse 5, His hand is revealed – compare Luke 12:16-21
In verse 11, His witness is identified – compare Acts 14:17
In verse 18, His sovereignty is declared – compare Daniel 4:3
In verses 22-23, His justice is vindicated – Romans 1:18
In verse 24, His ultimatum is announced – compare Proverbs 29:1,  Job 9:4

Daniel 3 v1-30 - Venlon Bradford 9-5-2012

Daniel 3: 1-30 - “The Burning Fiery Furnace”
Hebrews 11:33, 34. 1 Peter 4:12-16. John 16:33; Philippians 1:29
1. THE CHALLENGE THEY FACED
2. THE COMPROMISE THEY REFUSED Hebrews 11:24-27. Matthew 4:1-11. Acts 7:54-60
3. THE CONFIDENCE THEY POSSESSED

The power of God. Genesis 18:14. Matthew 19:26
The purpose of God. Job 13:15. Romans 14:8

4. THE COMPANIONSHIP THEY ENJOYED Isaiah 43:2. Psalm 23:4; 2 Timothy 4:16-17. 1 Peter 1:7
5. THE CONFESSION THEY WITNESSED Psalm 66:10-12. 1 Corinthians 10:13. Habakkuk 3:17-19

Daniel 2 v28 - Venlon Bradford

Daniel 2:28; Psalm 91; Hebrews 1:1-4-“There is a God in Heaven.”
[1]. THE GOD WHO IS IN HEAVEN IS A GOD WHO IS SOVEREIGN IN THE LIVES OF MEN AND OF NATIONS. Daniel 4:25 Romans 8:28.
[2]. THE GOD WHO IS IN HEAVEN IS A GOD WHO REVEALS HIMSELF AND HIS WAYS TO THOSE WHO SEEK AND SERVE HIM.
In ourselves and of ourselves we are completely in the dark about God, His ways and His will, nor can we by our own searching discover Him. Job 11:7; Jeremiah 10:23; 1 Corinthians 2:14.
God, in His infinite mercy, reveals Himself to men and women, and unless He does so they can never find or know Him or His will. John 1:1-3,14.
[3]. THE GOD WHO IS IN HEAVEN IS A GOD WHO HEARS AND ANSWERS THE PRAYERS OF THOSE WHO CALL UPON HIM IN SINCERITY. Jeremiah 33:3; Matthew 6:6; 18:19; Mark11:24; John 14:13-14; James 5:16.
[4]. THE GOD WHO IS IN HEAVEN IS A GOD WHO ALWAYS HONOURS THOSE WHO SEEK TO HONOUR HIM. 1 Samuel 2:30? Matthew 6:33; John 16:33. Proverbs 16:7.
[5]. THE GOD WHO IS IN HEAVEN IS A GOD WHO SUSTAINS HIS PEOPLE IN TIMES OF FIERCE TRIAL AND TESTING.
His presence. Daniel 3:22-25. Hebrews 13:5-6.
His protection. Daniel 6:18-23. Psalm 91:1-12, and compare Hebrews 1:13-14.
His peace. Isaiah 26:3; Philippians 4:6-7.
John 20:28

Daniel 2 v14-23 - Venlon Bradford - 8-22-2012

Daniel 2:14-23; 46-49-”Praying in a Time of Crisis.” 2 Chronicles 14:11-12. Acts 4:23-31. Acts 9:36-43. James 5:13-14.
[1]. SET ASIDE A TIME FOR PRAYER. Daniel 6:10.
[2]. GO TO THE PLACE OF PRAYER. Mark 1:35. Luke 6:12. Acts 10:9. Acts 16:13
[3]. SEEK FELLOWSHIP IN PRAYER. Matthew 6:6. Matthew 18:19. Acts 12:5.
[4]. BE DEFINITE IN PRAYER. Judges 6:39. 1 Samuel 1:10-13. James 5:17. Luke 11:11-13
[5]. WATCH YOUR MOTIVE IN PRAYER. 1 Kings 18:36-37. James 4:3. Psalm 50:15. John 14:13.
[6]. EXERCISE FAITH IN PRAYER. James 1:5-7. 1 Corinthians 12:9
[7]. RECEIVE THE ANSWER TO PRAYER.

Daniel 2 v1-30 - Venlon Bradford - 8-15-2012

Daniel 2:1-30-”A King's Dream of Destiny.”
1. THREE THINGS ABOUT THE KING
1. His dream (verse 1).
2. His dilemma (verses 2-8; 10-11).
3. His decree (verses 9, 12, 13a).
2. THREE THINGS ABOUT DANIEL
1. His desire (verses 14-16).
2. His devotion (verses 17-23).
3. His declaration (verses 24-30).
3. THREE THINGS ABOUT THE DREAM
1. It was divine in its origin (verse 28). Job 33:15-16. Joel 2:28
2. It was clear in its details (verses 31-35).
3. It was prophetic in its significance.
4. THREE THINGS ABOUT THE INTERPRETATION
1. It was, and is, comprehensive in its scope. Exodus 17:3-6.
2. It was, and is, challenging in its demand. 2 Peter 3:11-14
Read Daniel 2:36-49 again as you conclude this study.

Daniel 1 v1-21 - Venlon Bradford - 8-8-2012

Daniel 1:1-21-“Daniel, a Man Greatly Beloved.” Matthew 24:15. Daniel 9:23; 10:11,19.   1. THE KIND OF MAN HE WAS (verses 3 and 4). Genesis 50:20. Philippians 1:12   2. THE KIND OF FOOD HE ATE (verses 5 and 8.  1 Corinthians 10:20. 2 Corinthians 6:14-18; 7:1.  3. THE KIND OF COMPANIONS HE CHOSE (verses 6 and 7). Daniel (“The Lord is judge”) became Belteshazzar (“Bel’s Prince”).Hananiah (“The Lord is gracious”) became Shadrach (“The command of Aku”, the moon god).Mishael (“Who is like God?”) became Meshach (“Who is an Aku?”).Azariah (“The Lord is a helper”) became Abednego (“Servant of Nebo”, god of intelligence).  4. THE KIND OF FRIEND HE FOUND (verse 9). Proverbs 16:7. Proverbs 21:1. Genesis 39:1-6.  5. THE KIND OF COURAGE HE DISPLAYED (verses 11 to 13). Numbers 6:3-7. Colossians 3:16. Malachi 3:10.  6. THE KIND OF TESTIMONY HE BORE (verses 15 and 16). Exodus 34:35. Acts 6:15. Proverbs 3:13. James 1:5. 7. THE KIND OF GOD HE SERVED (verses 17 to 21). He served a God who was overruling in his life. He served a God who honored His servant’s faithfulness.  1 Samuel 2:30.  Matthew 6:33 He served a God who sustained him through his long life. Jude 24.  Acts 26:22

OT Core Seminar Daniel Seth Channell 12-21-2011

OT Core Seminar Daniel Seth Channell 12-21-2011