Humility & Victory

Dennis Tuuri

Outline: Daniel 10:1-11:4 10 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a message was revealed to Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar. The message was true, but the appointed time was long; and he understood the message, and had understanding of the vision. 2 In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks. 3 I ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled. 4 Now on the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, that is, the Tigris, 5 I lifted my eyes and looked, and behold, a certain man clothed in linen, whose waist was girded with gold of Uphaz! 6 His body was like beryl, his face like the appearance of lightning, his eyes like torches of fire, his arms and feet like burnished bronze in color, and the sound of his words like the voice of a multitude. 7 And I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, for the men who were with me did not see the vision; but a great terror fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves. 8 Therefore I was left alone when I saw this great vision, and no strength remained in me; for my vigor was turned to frailty in me, and I retained no strength. 9 Yet I heard the sound of his words; and while I heard the sound of his words I was in a deep sleep on my face, with my face to the ground. 10 Suddenly, a hand touched me, which made me tremble on my knees and on the palms of my hands. 11 And he said to me, “O Daniel, man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you.” While he was speaking this word to me, I stood trembling. 12 Then he said to me, “Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words. 13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; and behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left alone there with the kings of Persia . 14 Now I have come to make you understand what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision refers to many days yet to come. ” 15 When he had spoken such words to me, I turned my face toward the ground and became speechless. 16 And suddenly, one having the likeness of the sons of men touched my lips; then I opened my mouth and spoke, saying to him who stood before me, “My lord, because of the vision my sorrows have overwhelmed me, and I have retained no strength. 17 For how can this servant of my lord talk with you, my lord? As for me, no strength remains in me now, nor is any breath left in me.” 18 Then again, the one having the likeness of a man touched me and strengthened me. 19 And he said, “O man greatly beloved, fear not! Peace be to you; be strong, yes, be strong!” So when he spoke to me I was strengthened, and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.” 20 Then he said, “Do you know why I have come to you? And now I must return to fight with the prince of Persia ; and when I have gone forth, indeed the prince of Greece will come. 21 But I will tell you what is noted in the Scripture of Truth. (No one upholds me against these, except Michael your prince. 11 “Also in the first year of Darius the Mede, I, even I, stood up to confirm and strengthen him.) 2 And now I will tell you the truth: Behold, three more kings will arise in Persia , and the fourth shall be far richer than them all; by his strength, through his riches, he shall stir up all against the realm of Greece . 3 Then a mighty king shall arise, who shall rule with great dominion, and do according to his will. 4 And when he has arisen, his kingdom shall be broken up and divided toward the four winds of heaven, but not among his posterity nor according to his dominion with which he ruled; for his kingdom shall be uprooted, even for others besides these. Overview of the Tenth Unit 1. Death and Resurrection of Daniel 10:1-11:1 2. The Vision (Message) 11:2- A. The Triumphant King (Antiochus III) 11:2-20 Post-Alexander, New Egyptian Captivity and Exodus, New Divided Kingdom (But Much Worse) B. The Angry King (Antiochus IV, Epiphanes) 11:21 -35 Emergence of Roman Republic Abomination that Makes Desolate (v. 31) Hellenizing Jews, Jason, Menelaus, Onias the Zadokite (Ezek.481) C. The Ungodly King (Herod the Edomite) 11:36 -45 3. Death and Resurrection of Israel 12 10 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a message was revealed to Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar. The message was true, but the appointed time was long; and he understood the message, and had understanding of the vision. 2 In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks. 3 I ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled. 4 Now on the twenty-fourth day of the first month , as I was by the side of the great river, that is, the Tigris, 5 I lifted my eyes and looked, and behold, a certain man clothed in linen, whose waist was girded with gold of Uphaz! 6 His body was like beryl, his face like the appearance of lightning, his eyes like torches of fire, his arms and feet like burnished bronze in color, and the sound of his words like the voice of a multitude. 7 And I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, for the men who were with me did not see the vision; but a great terror fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves. 8 Therefore I was left alone when I saw this great vision, and no strength remained in me; for my vigor was turned to frailty in me, and I retained no strength. 9 Yet I heard the sound of his words; and while I heard the sound of his words I was in a deep sleep on my face, with my face to the ground. 10 Suddenly, a hand touched me, which made me tremble on my knees and on the palms of my hands. 11 And he said to me, “O Daniel, man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you.” While he was speaking this word to me, I stood trembling. 12 Then he said to me, “Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words. 13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; and behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left alone there with the kings of Persia . 14 Now I have come to make you understand what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision refers to many days yet to come. ” 15 When he had spoken such words to me, I turned my face toward the ground and became speechless. 16 And suddenly, one having the likeness of the sons of men touched my lips; then I opened my mouth and spoke, saying to him who stood before me, “My lord, because of the vision my sorrows have overwhelmed me, and I have retained no strength. 17 For how can this servant of my lord talk with you, my lord? As for me, no strength remains in me now, nor is any breath left in me.” 18 Then again, the one having the likeness of a man touched me and strengthened me. 19 And he said, “O man greatly beloved, fear not! Peace be to you; be strong, yes, be strong!” So when he spoke to me I was strengthened, and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.” 20 Then he said, “Do you know why I have come to you? And now I must return to fight with the prince of Persia ; and when I have gone forth, indeed the prince of Greece will come. 21 But I will tell you what is noted in the Scripture of Truth. (No one upholds me against these, except Michael your prince. Daniel 10 Humility and Victory Sermon Outline for January 9, 2005 by Pastor Dennis R. Tuuri Overview of Daniel, 10 Sections Matching 10 Commandments Hebrews Intro (1) I. Daniel and Three Friends Faithful to THE God (1) No other gods Aramaic Sections (2-7) II. Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream, Daniel’s interpretation (2) No False Images III. Daniel’s Three Friends saved from Furnace (3) Full Witness of Yahweh IV. Neb ’s Insanity and Salvation (4 ) Enthronement, Rest in Yahweh V. Belshazzar’s Feast (5) Honor Father and Mother as True Son VI. Daniel saved from Lions (6) Don’t Murder VII. Vision of four kingdoms (7) Spiritual Adultery Hebrew Section (8-12) VIII. Vision of two kingdoms (8) Don’t Steal IX. Vision of seventy weeks (9) Faithful, not False, witness X. Vision of two Kingdoms (10-12) Horrors of Coveting Zooming In - Overview of the Tenth Unit 1. Death and Resurrection of Daniel 10:1-11:1 2. The Vision (Message) 11:2-45 A. The Triumphant King (Antiochus III) 11:2-20 Post-Alexander, New Egyptian Captivity and Exodus New Divided Kingdom (But Much Worse) B. The Angry King (Antiochus IV, Epiphanes) 11:21 -35 Emergence of Roman Republic Abomination that Makes Desolate (v. 31) Hellenizing Jews, Jason, Menelaus, Onias the Zadokite (Ezek.481) C. The Ungodly King (Herod the Edomite) 11:36 -45 3. Death and Resurrection of Israel 12 Last Man Standing, Representative Daniel Zooming In - Structure of Chapter 10 (See Text Handout) Zooming In – D Section, verses 12-14 (See Text Handout, top of page 2) The Words of Christ to Us: Credenda (Gospel): A. Angelic Warfare and Psalm 8 B. The Presence of Christ and the Removal of Fear The Words of Christ to Us: Agenda (Response): C. Setting Our Hearts To Understand D. Humbling Ourselves Before God