Powerful Prayers of the Bible
Lord, Restore Us (Daniel’s Prayer)
Daniel 9:1-19
An intercessory heart produces powerful prayer.
God’s inspired Scripture informs our prayer. (vv. 1-2; Jer. 25:11-12)
God’s promises invite our participation through prayer. (Jer. 29:10-11; II Peter 3:11-12)
God’s mercy motivates our prayer. (vv. 3-4Rom. 11:25)
God’s sovereignty does not negate vision and foresight in prayer. (Jer. 25:13)
God expects our determination in prayer. (v. 3)
Two Sections to Daniel’s Prayer
Section 1: Confession for the Sin of His People
Confession recognizes the of God. (v. 4)
Confession requires . (vv. 5-13)
Confession acknowledges . (vv. 14-15)
Section 2: Request for His People
Intercession identifies the greatest . (v. 16)
Intercession considers the greatest . (v. 17)
Intercession trusts in the greatest . (v. 18)
Intercession is characterized by the greatest . (v. 19)