Daniel has had amazing visions up to this point. Bizarre experiences! But nothing has prepared the reader for what is about to happen. Daniel struggles with the meaning throughout these last chapters, and so will we. What seems strange is overwhelming; but what is clear is even more overwhelming!

Not of This World: Daniel

Here Comes Jesus

Daniel 10

Zechariah 4:10, "Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin..."

#1) Jesus is sent to you.

See Daniel 10:1-3

John 14:18, "No, I will not abandon you as orphans - I will come to you."

#2) Jesus hears you.

See v12, "Then he said, 'Don't be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day you began to pray for understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your request has been heard in heaven. I have come in answer to your prayer.'"

Psalm 116:1-2, "I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath!"

See Daniel 10:13-14

#3) Jesus' touch blesses you.

See the three fainting: Daniel 10:8, 9, 17

See the three touches: Daniel 10:10-11, 16, 18

#4) Jesus fights for you.

See Daniel 10:18-20

Exodus 14:14, "The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm."

Deuteronomy 20:4, "For the Lord your God is going with you! He will fight for you against your enemies, and he will give you victory!"

Romans 8:31, "If God is for us, who can ever be against us?"

See Revelation 19:11-16, 20