Allegiance to the King: Spiritual Warfare and Our Secure Future

Allegiance to the King
Daniel 10:1-12:4
Spiritual Warfare and Our Secure Future

Daniel chapters 10-12 is all 1 vision. In Daniel 10 we are introduced to the spiritual conflict, in Daniel 11 we see the historical conflict between nations, and chapter 12 gives the final conclusion of the matter.

The BIG truth we discover in these 3 chapters is that spiritual warfare is real and it is revealed in earthly conflict. However, believers must not be afraid, but find strength in the assurance that Christ and His Kingdom will ultimately prevail.

Notice what is happening in Daniel 10-12 and how we are to respond when we go through spiritual warfare.
As you go through spiritual warfare in this world…
1 – Be by the Lord – God is personal and present. (Daniel 10:2-19)

2 – Be in the Lord – God is sovereign and sanctifying. (Daniel 10:20-11:45)

The Near Future: Darius through Antiochus (Daniel 11:1-35)
– (Dan. 11:1-4) From Persia to Greece

– (Dan. 11:5-20) The Kings of the North (Egypt – Ptolemaic Empire) & South (Syria – Seleucid Empire) (Daniel 11:5-20)

– (Dan. 11:21-35) A Ruthless King (Antiochus Epiphanes)

The Distant Future: The coming Antichrist (Daniel 11:36-11:45)

3 – Be waiting on the Lord – One Day you will Rise and Shine! (Dan 12:1-4)

Impact Point – In your spiritual battle – keep fighting valiantly through . (Dan 6:10,13; 9:1-21; 10:12; Eph 6:18)