Daniel 9:1-27: Daniel's Prayer of Confession

After reading the LORD’s Word concerning the exile from the prophet Jeremiah, Daniel turns to the one true God in prayer. He makes no excuses for the sins of the people, but confesses their idolatry and neglect of His Word. Daniel pleads before the LORD, not because the people are righteous, but because the LORD is righteous, merciful, and faithful to His Word. Daniel asks that the LORD would keep His promise to restore Jerusalem and the temple, as He had foretold through Jeremiah. In response, the LORD sends Gabriel to Daniel to reveal to him as one greatly loved how the LORD would keep His promise, ultimately in the covenant made through the sacrifice of Christ.

Rev. Vance Becker, LCMS Missionary to Kenya, serving as a theological educator at Neema Lutheran College in Matongo, Kenya, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Daniel 9:1-27. Learn more about the Beckers and how to support their work at lcms.org/becker.

"God’s Kingdom Endures Forever” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the book of Daniel. Although God’s people were exiled in Babylon, the LORD remained the true King. He strengthened His people for faithful confession in the face of idolatry, and through prophetic visions and dreams revealed that He would establish His everlasting Kingdom. This points to Jesus Christ, the Son of Man, who reigns over us and all creation.