“The Final Vision” Part II

THE FINAL VISION

Daniel Chapters 10-12

*Daniel chapters 10-12 is the final vision given to Daniel

*it is the longest vision given to Daniel

v1 – it is 536B.C. and Daniel is around 88 years old

Israel is in captivity in Baylon

Belteshazzar is Daniel’s Babylonian name meaning to protect his life

*Daniel understood the message meaning he discerned what was going on and that action would then be needed….The vision was about the second coming of Jesus Christ…….

*Jesus is coming back.

-we know because of the signs that are happening on planet earth

vs4-9 – Daniel has a vision of Jesus Christ, sees Him and Daniel is touched in a great way

linen – it was clean and white representing purity and righteousness

beryl – is a sky color representing heaven

lightning – the brightness and majesty and glory of His presence

eyes of fire – He sees and knows everything

bronze – is strength to redeem and defeat all enemies

words – the Word which we must obey that is going out across the global community

vs10-11 – this is the hand of an angel – probably Gabriel

v12 – the angel told Daniel that every time he prays, his prayers are heard and answered

Heard – all of your prayers are heard – do not think anything else

Psalm 3:4;18:6;34:4,6,15;55:16-17;66:20

Answered – Psalm 86:7;118:5;Isaiah 30:19

—hear and answer – 1 John 5:14-15

***There are 3 answers to our prayers——Yes,   No,   Wait

There are restraining forces that are found in the Bible – at least 3 of them:

(1) THE DEVIL AND HIS DEMONIC FORCES – Daniel 10:12-13,20

-the prince of the kingdoms of persia and greece

*demons can control and influence cities and nations

***resistance happens….Daniel 10:12-13

Ex:  Paul in 1 Thess 2:18

***but the believer can break through resistance – Daniel 10:12-20

REMEMBER:  Enemy resistance is a good sign because it means we are worthy of the attention of the kingdom of darkness…

Why does the enemy resist any believer?

1. BECAUSE OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH

-Christ followers that are growing are a threat to the enemy and his kingdom

-churches that understand why they are present in their community and nation are a threat to the kingdom of darkness

-the enemy never wastes his time resisting someone who is not all in and whose thinking leans against being all in….

2. THE ENEMY RESISTS US WHEN WE INVADE ENEMY TERRITORY

-outreach locally and overseas/Jesus is the answer/missions overseas

-the enemy will make you think that it is not worth—but it is totally worth it

3. THE ENEMY RESISTS WHEN WE BREAK FROM THE WORLD

-when we get saved, repent and make a declaration that the world cannot have us any longer

-WARNING: making this declaration does not mean things will get better

4. THE ENEMY RESISTS BECAUSE THERE IS A BLESSING ON THE WAY

-when you are being resisted, know something good is about to happen and rejoice in knowing that