The Battle Behind the Battle (Daniel 10:1-21)

Main idea: Let us persist in prayer knowing that the God of all glory and grace battles on behalf of his people.

Outline:

1. A mourning prophet in prayer (Daniel 10:1-3)
2. An overwhelming vision of glory (Daniel 10:4-9)
3. A strengthening touch of grace (Daniel 10:10-12, 15-19)
4. An ongoing spiritual struggle (Daniel 10:13-14, 20-21)

Secondary sources cited:

• Iain M. Duguid, Daniel, Reformed Expository Commentary Series (Phillipsburg: P&R, 2008).
• Stuart Olyott, Dare to Stand Alone, Welwyn Commentary Series (England: Evangelical Press, 1982).
• Dale Ralph Davis, The Message of Daniel, The Bible Speaks Today (Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2013).