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Chapter 10. The War in Heaven. A Quick Summary of the Chapter Looks Like This: 10:1 Daniel receives a revelation 10:2 Daniel mourns, fasts, and prays 10:3-21 An angel appears to strengthen Daniel, and begins to explain the great battle at the end of time. Lessons on Prayer.
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Chapter 10 The War in Heaven
A Quick Summary of the Chapter Looks Like This: 10:1 Daniel receives a revelation 10:2 Daniel mourns, fasts, and prays 10:3-21 An angel appears to strengthen Daniel, and begins to explain the great battle at the end of time
Lesson 1: One faithful pray—er can make a difference
“You do not have, because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures” James 4:2-3
“The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” James 5:16
“Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that the should always pray and not give up.” Luke 18:1
Lesson 2: Prayer mobilizes the resources in heaven
Lesson 3: Fasting intensifies prayer
“Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4
Lesson 4: Your prayers are heard instantly, but may not be answered immediately
Lesson 1: Angels are real, and powerful
Lesson 2: Demons are real and powerful
Lesson 3: Demons have hierarchy and territory
“For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the ruler, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12
Lesson 4: Angels are messengers sent to help those who have trusted Christ
“Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation.” Hebrews 1:14
Lesson 5: There is a war going on in heaven
“Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour” – 1 Peter 5:8
“Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour” – 1 Peter 5:8 “Resist him, standing firm in your faith…” 1 Peter 5:9