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Daniel 9 · Grade 4

Lord, Hear! Lord, Forgive!

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In the first year of Darius, Daniel understood by the books the words that came to Jeremiah the prophet. Jeremiah had said the time in Babylon would be seventy years. So Daniel set his face to the Lord God, to seek by prayer and petitions, with fasting and sackcloth and ashes.

Daniel's prayer is a model of confession. He said, we have sinned, and have dealt perversely, and have done wickedly, and have rebelled. He did not say they were good enough. Instead, he prayed, for we do not present our petitions before you for our righteousness, but for your great mercies' sake. He ended, Lord, hear. Lord, forgive. Lord, listen and do.

While Daniel was still praying, Gabriel came at about the time of the evening offering. Gabriel said he came to give Daniel wisdom and understanding, for you are greatly beloved. He spoke of seventy weeks and of an Anointed One. In the New Testament, Jesus is called the Christ, which means Anointed One. Christians believe this points to Him.

Show What You Know

  1. How long had Jeremiah said the time in Babylon would be?

  2. What did Daniel say about his people's sin?

  3. Why did Daniel ask God to listen?

  4. When did Gabriel come?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. In the first year of Darius, understood by the books the words that came to Jeremiah the prophet.
  2. Jeremiah had said the time in Babylon would be years.
  3. So Daniel set his face to the Lord God, to seek by and petitions, with fasting and sackcloth and ashes.
  4. He did not say they were enough.
  5. He ended, Lord, .

Think About It

  1. Daniel included himself when he said, we have sinned. Why is it good to be honest with God about our own sin?

  2. Daniel's prayer came from reading God's Word. How can reading the Bible help you know what to pray?

Memory Verse

“To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against him.”

Daniel 9:9 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for hearing and forgiving. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How does God's timing help you be patient?
  • When during your day could you talk with God?

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