How to Pray for Your Nation
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?