The Active Walk, pt. 5“Faith Under Attack”

Daniel 10:11-13

September 22, 2013

The Active Walk pt. 5“Faith Under Attack!”

Thesis: An active faith draws attacks!

Objective: To understand the warfareaspect of walking by faith.

Daniel’s situation:Daniel’s vexation.

Daniel’s visitation.

Daniel’s victory!

His vexation:

He undergoes an extended fast as a result of the fearful visions.

• 1. The duration of his fast (10:1–3): Three weeks

• 2. The location of his fast (10:4): On the bank of the Tigris River

His visitation:

An angel from heaven appears!

1. The radiance. (10:5-6)2. The reaction. (10:7–8)3. The reassurance. (10:9–12)4. The revelation. (10:14)5. The resistance. (10:13, 15–21)

U.S. Military Divisions

Division of Angels• 1. The Seraphs -- guardians of the

throne of God/ worshippers.• 2. The Cherubs -- worshippers of God• 3. The Living Creatures -- read Isaiah 6

and Rev 4.• 4. Archangels -- warring and messenger

angels, like Michael and Gabriel.• 5. Common Angels -- the only wingless

angels used for ministering to the saints, like the ones at the tomb of Jesus.

His victory:

Michael the archangel helped Gabriel get through the resistance and deliver the message to Daniel.

R.O.A.R

RaiseOpposition Against Resistance!

The Active Walk, pt. 5“Faith Under Attack”

Daniel 10:11-13

September 22, 2013