(Daniel 6:10; 9:3-19)

I. The integrity of Daniel (Daniel 6:10)

A. Daniel was a man of principle (Daniel 1:8; 6:3-4; 9:3)
B. Daniel devoted time to God (cf. Romans 12:12; Colossians 4:2; Luke 18:1)
C. Daniel thanked God in prayer (cf. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Philippians 4:6)
D. Daniel refused to compromise

II. The faithfulness of God (Daniel 9:4)

A. Great (cf. Job 5:9; 37:5)
B. Awesome (“dreadful” KJV) (cf. Genesis 3:10; Ecclesiastes 12:13)
C. Keeps His covenant and mercy with those who love Him and keep His commandments (Psalm 103:17-18; John 14:15; 1 John 5:3)

III. The spiritual condition of the people (Daniel 9:5-15)

A. Sin is lawlessness (1 John 3:4)
B. Failure to heed the warnings of God’s spokesmen (cf. 2 Chronicles 36:15-21)
C. The contrast between man and God
D. Consequences of disobedience known since deliverance from Egypt (Leviticus 26:14-39; Deuteronomy 28:15-68)

IV. The plea for mercy (Daniel 9:16-19)

A. Turn away Your anger and fury
B. Cause Your face to shine on Your people
C. Not because we are righteous (we are not!) but because You are righteous
D. Hear, forgive, listen, and act