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BATTLE
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VICTORY

Lesson 11 for
March 14, 2020
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BATTLE
TO
VICTORY

Lesson 11 for
March 14, 2020
 FROMMemory Text:
BATTLE O man greatly beloved, fear
TO not! Peace be to you: be strong,
yes, be strong! Daniel 10:19
VICTORY

Daniel 10 introduces the concluding vision of Daniel, which continues in chapters 11 and 12. We are
informed at the outset that this vision concerns a great conflict (Daniel 10:1) While Daniel 11 fleshes out
some details of this conflict, Daniel 10 shows its spiritual dimensions and reveals that behind the scenes
of earthly battles rages a spiritual conflict of cosmic proportions. But we are not alone in our struggles;
Jesus engages the battle against Satan in our behalf
Lesson 11 for
March 14, 2020
The third year of Cyrus was a year of tension.
A new chapter in the great controversy
between good and evil–Christ and Satan–was
being written.
The enemies of the Jews were disturbing the
remnant who had returned to Jerusalem.
Daniel was deeply preoccupied and decided
to intercede for his people. Christ Himself
came to Daniel with an angel to answer his
prayer.
Mourning and fasting. Daniel 10:1-3

The vision of Christ. Daniel 10:4-9

Daniel’s reaction. Daniel 10:10-19

The battle. Daniel 10:20

The victory. Daniel 10:21

I have questions here to be assigned in
each year level for discussion.
Grade 7 – Sunday: Mourning and fasting
Read Daniel 10:1- 3.
What can we learn from Daniel’s reaction?

Grade 8 – Monday (The vision of Christ)

Read Daniel 10:4-9.
Who is that man clothed in linen?

Grade 9 – Tuesday: Daniel’s Reaction.

In Daniel 10:10 - 19, what happens each
time an angel touches Daniel?
Grade 10 – Wednesday: The Battle
Read Daniel 10:20, 21. What is revealed to Daniel here?
Read Daniel 10:13. What kind of battle is described
here?

Grade 11 – Thursday: The Victory

In Revelation 12:5-11. How was the battle won?

Grade 12 – Friday: Reflection

In what way the pandemic Covid19 provides us a
glimpse of the great conflict between good and evil?
What will God’s people do at this time of crisis?
 MOURNING AND FASTING
“In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks.”
(Daniel 10:2)
Why was Daniel so distraught?
Soon after the rebuilding of the
Temple began, the Samaritans sent
letters to Cyrus to stop the work (Ezra
3:8-13; 4:4-5). Daniel decided to fast
and pray for three weeks (including
Passover).
He was nearly 90 years old, so he
didn’t choose strict fasting, but to
return to a light diet like the one he
followed when he arrived at
Babylon: a vegetarian diet and
water (Daniel 1:12)
MOURNING AND FASTING
What can we learn from Daniel’s
reaction?

Come to God. He can

solve every problem and
challenge we cannot
Devote time to pray for
others
Persevere in prayer

As we look into Daniel’s prayer life, we learn some valuable

lessons. Fisrt, we should persist in prayer, even when our petitions
are not answered immediately. Second, we should devote time to
pray for others. There is something special about intercessory
prayers. Remember that the Lord restored Job’s losses when he
prayed for his friends. Third, prayer prompts God to do something
concrete and real. So let us pray always, all kinds of prayers. In the
face of unbearable trials, big problems, and overwhelming
challenges, let us take our burdens to God in prayer.
THE VISION OF CHRIST
“I lifted my eyes and looked, and
behold, a certain man clothed in
linen, whose waist was girded with
gold of Uphaz!” (Daniel 10:5)
Who is that man clothed in linen?
This vision is similar to the one in
Revelation 1:
Clothed in linen (Dn. 10:5; Rev. 1:13)
With a golden belt (Dn. 10:5; Rev. 1:13)
Face like lightning (Dn. 10:6; Rev. 1:16)
Eyes like torches (Dn. 10:6; Rev. 1:14)
Bronze feet (Dn. 10:6; Rev. 1:15)
Thunderous voice (Dn. 10:6; Rev. 1:15)
THE VISION OF CHRIST
Who is that man clothed in linen?
The man in Revelation 1 is Jesus
(Rev. 1:17-18), so the man in
Daniel 10:5-6 should be the pre-
incarnate Jesus.

God always hears and

answers our prayers.
Grade 9 – Tuesday: Daniel’s Reaction.
In Daniel 10:10 - 19, what happens each
time an angel touches Daniel?
 DANIEL’S REACTION
“Then again, the one having the likeness of a man
touched me and strengthened me.” (Daniel 10:18)
Daniel faints. He doesn’t feel like receiving more
revelation at that moment. He is strengthened by
the triple touch of the angel before the revelation
continues.
First touch: LISTEN (v. 10-14)
First touch:
Daniel LISTEN
is told (v. 10-14)
that God has heard his prayer. Gabriel explains God’s plan
Daniel is told that God has heard his prayer. Gabriel explains God’s plan

Second touch: SPEAK (v. 15-17)

Second
Daniel touch: SPEAK
can talk (v. 15-17)
and asks for the strength he needs
Daniel can talk and asks for the strength he needs

Third touch: GETTING STRENGTH (v. 18-19)

Third
Now touch: GETTING
the prophet STRENGTH
is ready to receive(v.
the18-19)
revelation in Daniel 11
Now the prophet is ready to receive the revelation in Daniel 11
Grade 10 – Wednesday: The Battle
Read Daniel 10:20, 21. What is
revealed to Daniel here?
Read Daniel 10:13. What
kind of battle is described
here?
 THE BATTLE
“Then he said, ‘Do you know why I have come to you? And now I
must return to fight with the prince of Persia; and when I have
gone forth, indeed the prince of Greece will come.’” (Daniel 10:20)

Before revealing “what will happen to your people in

the latter days” (v. 14), the angel shows the spiritual
reality that is invisible to us: angels and demons are
fighting to influence our decisions (v. 13).
 THE BATTLE

During Daniel’s three weeks of fasting (21 days),

Gabriel fought to counter the influence of the enemy on
King Cyrus. That spiritual battle went on during “all the
days of Cyrus king of Persia, even until the reign of
Darius king of Persia.” (Ezra 4:5).

This spiritual battle is as real today

as it was then (Ephesians 6:12). As
Gabriel, we also need the help of
Michael in this fight.
Grade 11 – Thursday: The Victory
In Revelation 12:5-11. How
was the battle won?
 THE VICTORY
“…No one upholds me against these, except
Michael your prince.” (Daniel 10:21)
The “Prince of
princes” who would
suffer the attack of
the little horn in
Daniel 8:25 is now
introduced by His
name: Michael (Who
is like God?).

In Revelation 12:5-11, Michael defeated Satan and

his angels, and expelled them from Heaven.
In Judas 9, Michael resurrected Moses. He is also
identified as an archangel.
 THE VICTORY
The archangel is mentioned
only one more time in the
Bible: He is resurrecting us
with His voice in 1
Thessalonians 4:16.

Jesus explained that His voice will resurrect

everyone (John 5:25, 28), so He is Michael.
Jesus is our victorious Prince.
 E.G.W. (In Heavenly Places, April 20

“To follow Christ is not freedom from

conflict. It is not child’s play. It is not
spiritual idleness. All the enjoyment in
Christ’s service means sacred
obligations in meeting oft stern
conflicts. To follow Christ means stern
battles, active labor, warfare against
the world, the flesh, and the devil. Our
enjoyment is the victories gained for
Christ in earnest, hard, warfare...”
Grade 12 – Friday: Reflection
In what way the pandemic
Covid19 provides us a glimpse
of the great conflict between
good and evil? What will
God’s people do at this time of
crisis?
Trust in the Lord and stay safe in His dwelling. Do not fear about Covid-19. Just do necessary safety but don’t be
afraid. It is not the mask or the alcohol or any sanitizers that can save us from viruses but it’s our Covenant and
Covering from God. When the plaques came in time of Moses, only those are in the House covered by the Blood was
saved. When the flood came in the time of Noah, only those inside the Ark was saved. Do not be afraid! Trust in God
completely! He is our Saviour and Healer. Do the necessary precautions but do not fear!. The Lord is with us. Repent
and comeback to God, this is why God allow this virus. God wants people/us to repent and come back to Him.
 Romans 8: 37-39
In all these things we are more than
conquerors through Him that loved
us. For I am persuaded, that neither
death, nor life, nor angels, nor powers,
nor things present, nor things to come,
nor height, nor depth, nor any other
creature, shall be able to separate us
from the love of God, which is in
Christ Jesus our Lord.
THANK YOU
AND
GODBLESS