How to Pray for Your Nation

Bible Text: Daniel 9:1-23 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2011, Daniel

Northwest Bible Church – Aug. 28, 2011 – Worship Service – Alan Conner
Daniel 9:1-23
How to Pray for Your Nation
               Intro

               A. CONTEXT 

B. A GODLY MAN PRAYS FOR HIS COUNTRY (Daniel 9:3-19).

1) The fervency of godly prayer (Daniel 9:3).

a) His actions –

b) His words – 

2) Praise (Daniel 9:4).

3) Confession of sins (Daniel 9:5-16).

4) Petition (Daniel 9:16-19).

a)

b)

c) 

               C.  GOD’S ANSWER (Daniel 9:20-23). 

                    1) Given at the beginning of Daniel’s prayer (Daniel 9:23). 

2) The answer given:

– near term:

– distant:

Conclusion

               Discussion:  What sins are we guilty of as a nation?  

               What do you learn about Daniel’s prayer and the Lord’s prayer in Mt. 6? 

               Why is it important to pray according to the Scriptures?