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ANGELIC MINISTRY

Text: Daniel 11:1-4
16 September 2013

ANGELIC MINISTRY

Also, in the first year of Darius the Mede, I, even I, stood up to confirm and strengthen him. Daniel 11:1

1. Invisible

2. Important

3. Real

MORE PROPHETIC REVELATION

1. Three more kings will arise in Persia Daniel 11:2a

2. The fourth would be richer than them all Daniel 11:2b

a) Strength

b) Riches

3. The rise of Greece

a) They will be drawn by the wealth of the Persians Daniel 11:3

b) They will arise and defeat the Persians

c) Greece will become a great dominion Daniel 11:3

4. The fall of Greece

a) When he has arisen (reference to Alexander) Daniel 11:4

b) After the demise of Alexander Daniel 11:4

i) His kingdom will be divided into four parts

ii) But not among his posterity

iii) His kingdom will be uprooted

iv) Others will take over his kingdom

THE STUDY OF PROPHETIC LITERATURE

1. Historical approach

2. Theological approach

3. Spiritual-Personal approach

4. Important elements to take into consideration:-

a) Divine revelation

b) Words of Warning

c) Challenge to understand

d) Challenge to apply knowledge

e) A deep sense of awe of God