Daniel 10
Prayer: In its simplest form – “Communing and communicating with God that can be about a list and a listen” ~ Gary Hamrick (Phil 4:6-7, Psalm 46:10, John 10:27)
Fasting is designed to the human side of us in order to strengthen the side.
Prayer . It is not just a therapeutic exercise.
Do not from the Holy Spirit. 3 workings:
- enoikeo: in, indwelling (John 14:16-17, Galatians 5:22-23)
- par: beside, alongside (John 14:26-27)
- epi : upon, over (Acts 1:8)
Persistent prayer is necessary to us.
What can hinder our prayers?
- (Psalm 66:18, Isaiah 59:2, Psalm 32:5)
- (James 4:3, 1 John 5:14-15)
- (Mark 6:5-6)
- (Matthew 6:14-15, Mark 11:25)
- (1 Peter 3:7)
Sermon Talks
- Read Daniel 10 as you prepare to work through the sermon talks.
- How would you describe the reason for prayer? How can it bring understanding?
- Have you ever fasted in order to earnestly seek the Lord? If so, explain.
- In verse 7, those who were with Daniel ran and hid because of what Daniel had seen. Why were they so terrified? What are reasons that people run from God?
- What are the 3 workings of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer? Why do people resist the work of the Holy Spirit?
- One of our key points this morning is that persistent prayer is necessary to train us. How so? Why do you think Daniel was so persistent in his prayer life?
- Just because our prayer is not answered immediately or as we wish it to be does not mean God has not heard or will not answer. How does this encourage you? What lesson(s) can we learn from Daniel with regards to this truth?
- Read Ephesians 6:12. Has there been a time or experience when you recognized the reality of spiritual warfare? Explain.
- Go back and study the list of 5 things that hinder our prayers. Read each of the verses associated with the list. Are any of these things true of you currently?
- Allow the Holy Spirit to guide you in a time of prayer. Begin by praising God for who He is and what He has done in your life. Praise Him for your salvation.