Daniel - Chapter-10

Chapter Summary

Visions of the glory of God. The heavenly messenger detained, but comes at last to show Daniel things to come, in answer to prayer.

Why might this vision be revealed to Daniel, even though verse 1 says it is bad news and concerns a conflict? What was Daniel to learn and what are we to learn?
What is Daniel's reaction in verses 2-3 to hearing about the sufferings? How does this shape our own understanding of responses to suffering?
What does verse 9 show us about the power of the angel's speech? Why might this be included in the passage?
Do most people in our world today believe in a higher power guiding all things? How does this passage speak to this? How might we use this passage in speaking with a nonbeliever?
How does knowing God is powerfully guiding the world affect our trust in him? How might this look in our lives?
How does knowing God is powerfully guiding the world affect our having a healthy fear of the Lord? What would be some examples of putting this into practice?
How does verse 19 encourage us as believers? What situations in someone's life might be good opportunities for reminding them of this verse?
How do people today normally view angels? Why might the author of this chapter tell us that angles are involved in the wars of nations?
How might you explain this chapter and its lesson to a nonbeliever?
Can you think of other passages where angels appear and humans are afraid? How might this contribute toward our humility as humans?

Great vision, v. 8.

God, Christ, Daniel, Michael, Cyrus, Princes of Persia and Greece.

12, 19, 21.