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Daniel 9 · Grade 5

For Your Great Mercies' Sake

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Daniel 9 shows Daniel reading Scripture and responding in prayer. In the first year of Darius, he understood by the books that Jeremiah had spoken of seventy years for the desolation of Jerusalem. Instead of only counting years, Daniel set his face to the Lord God, to seek by prayer and petitions, with fasting and sackcloth and ashes.

Daniel's prayer begins with who God is: the great and dreadful God, who keeps covenant and loving kindness with those who love him. Then he confesses: we have sinned, and have dealt perversely. He never claims to deserve help, and he prays, for we do not present our petitions before you for our righteousness, but for your great mercies' sake. His cry is short and urgent: Lord, hear. Lord, forgive. Lord, listen and do.

While Daniel was still praying, Gabriel came and said, you are greatly beloved. He spoke of seventy weeks decreed to finish disobedience, to make an end of sins, and to bring in everlasting righteousness. He also spoke of an Anointed One. Christians believe this points to Jesus, and in the New Testament, John writes, If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).

Show What You Know

  1. What did Daniel learn by reading the books?

  2. How does Daniel's prayer begin?

  3. On what did Daniel base his request?

  4. What would the seventy weeks finish?

  5. In the New Testament, what does John say God does when we confess our sins?

Crossword

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Across

  1. to seek by ____ and petitions
  2. I have now come to give you ____ and understanding

Down

  1. To the Lord our God belong ____ and forgiveness
  2. My God, turn your ____ and hear.

Think About It

  1. Daniel's prayer begins with who God is before asking for anything. How could you start your prayers with praise?

  2. Daniel prayed for his whole people, not only for himself. Who can you pray for this week?

Memory Verse

“My God, turn your ear and hear. Open your eyes and see our desolations, and the city which is called by your name; for we do not present our petitions before you for our righteousness, but for your great mercies’ sake.”

Daniel 9:18 (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.

  • Daniel said we have sinned, even though he was a faithful man. Why is it humble to include yourself when you confess the wrongs of your group?
  • Who besides yourself can you pray for this week?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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