Daniel's Prayer, Part 2: Daniel Confesses His People's Sin

A.Daniel Seeks God with Humility (3)

    1.Through dedication to seeking God

    2.Through prayer and supplications

    3.With fasting, sackcloth, and ashes

A.Daniel Confesses His People’s Sin (4-10)

    1.He acknowledges God’s great character (4)

        a.God’s identity

        b.God’s majesty

        c.God’s faithfulness

    2.He confesses Israel’s rebellion (5-6)

        a.Violating the Law of Moses (5)

        b.Rejecting the warnings of the prophets (6)

    3.He contrasts righteous God against sinful Israel (7-10)

        a.Righteousness belongs to God (7a)

        b.Shame belongs to Israel (7a-8)

        c.Compassion and forgiveness belong to God (9-10)