Message Notes

YAG 16th RETREAT                                                                                         Friday, 26 October 2012
(Time: 8.00pm)
Message #5
Text: Daniel 9-10; Zechariah 3
Title: “The prince of the kingdom of Persia”

ANGELIC POWERS IN CONFLICT

1. The angel Gabriel sent to assist Daniel in understanding the visions of God

a) Gabriel sent to help Daniel                      Daniel 9:21

b) He is resisted by “the prince of the kingdom of Persia”   Daniel 10:13

c) Gabriel is assisted by Michael, one of the chief princes   Daniel 10:13

2. Angelic battles

a) Fighting with the prince of Persia            Daniel 10:20b

b) Fighting with the prince of Greece          Daniel 10:20c

3. Difficulty in comprehending these spiritual battles

THE MINISTRY OF ANGELS

1. Sometimes visible
(Biblical times)

a) OT

b) NT

2. Most times invisible

a) They protect those who fear the Lord                  Psalm 34:7; Genesis 32:1-2

b) They minister to the heirs of salvation                 Hebrews 1:14

SPIRITUAL RESISTANCE AGAINST SERVANTS OF GOD

1. The Vision of Joshua the High Priest

a) He will accuse

b) He will condemn

c) He will slander

2. Resistance against Daniel

a) Hindering answers to prayer

b) Obscuring understanding of the Word of God     (Cf. Matthew 13 Parable of the Sower)

ANSWERS TO SPIRITUAL ATTACKS
Daniel 10

1. Perseverance in prayer

2. Patience in waiting upon the Lord

3. Pondering the Word of God faithfully

4. Power (strength) from the Lord