Daniel: Week 14 (Wednesday 26th July 2023)
(from www.insightforliving.org.uk)
Chapter 9:20-27
The Heart of the Matter
People often make the mistake of not only judging books by their covers but also
by their length—believing that longer is more difficult and shorter is easier. Many
times it is the reverse. This is especially true of the last four verses in Daniel 9. They
are not difficult to read but pose a challenge to understand. Daniel had Gabriel to
help him. We’ll rely on the Holy Spirit and the rest of God’s Word, not only to help
us understand this prophecy of the seventy weeks but also to help us apply some
principles to our lives.
Discovering the Way
1. Background and Introduction (Daniel 9:1–23)
Daniel was in concentrated prayer (9:1–19) when Gabriel came to help him understand the vision of the seventy weeks (9:20–23).
2. Vision and Prophecy (Daniel 9:24–27)
The prophecy of the seventy weeks is difficult but can be understood if we look at
three general facts and then explore four specific facts.
Starting Your Journey
Two principles arise out of this study. First, God deals in specifics—He’s a God of
detail. Therefore, when we pray we should pray for specifics. Second, God keeps His promises—He’s a God of integrity. Thus, we should claim the promises of God in
faith.