"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 31
AN ANGEL BATTLES HIS WAY TO EARTH WITH A UNIQUE INTERPRETATION
By Given O. Blakely
Part 10
MICHAEL, ONE OF THE CHIEF PRINCES
“ 13b . . . but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me . . . ”
It should not surprise us that there...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 31
AN ANGEL BATTLES HIS WAY TO EARTH WITH A UNIQUE INTERPRETATION
By Given O. Blakely
Part 9
Some Clarification from Daniel
Isaiah was given a hint of the correlation between the kings of the earth and higher principalities and powers. While his words do not provide a complete array of...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 31
AN ANGEL BATTLES HIS WAY TO EARTH WITH A UNIQUE INTERPRETATION
By Given O. Blakely
Part 8
THE PRINCE OF PERSIA
“ 13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 31
AN ANGEL BATTLES HIS WAY TO EARTH WITH A UNIQUE INTERPRETATION
By Given O. Blakely
Part 7
TO CHASTEN THYSELF
“ 12c . . . and to chasten thyself before thy God . . . ” Other versions read, “humble yourself,” NKJV “making yourself poor in spirit,” BBE “afflict thyself,”...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 31
AN ANGEL BATTLES HIS WAY TO EARTH WITH A UNIQUE INTERPRETATION
By Given O. Blakely
Part 6
FROM THE FIRST DAY
“ 12 Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 31
AN ANGEL BATTLES HIS WAY TO EARTH WITH A UNIQUE INTERPRETATION
By Given O. Blakely
Part 5
STAND UPRIGHT
 “ 11c . . . and stand upright . . . ” Other versions read, “stand up,” NIV “stand up on your feet.” RSV and “get up on your feet.” BBE
Before...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 31
AN ANGEL BATTLES HIS WAY TO EARTH WITH A UNIQUE INTERPRETATION
By Given O. Blakely
Part 4
A Word About the Times
It should be obvious that we are living in a religious culture that fails to encourage this posture of heart and mind. This is day when entertainment and...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 31
AN ANGEL BATTLES HIS WAY TO EARTH WITH A UNIQUE INTERPRETATION
By Given O. Blakely
Part 3
A MAN GREATLY BELOVED
“ 11a And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved . . . ” This is the second time Daniel has been addressed in this manner.
   ...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 31
AN ANGEL BATTLES HIS WAY TO EARTH WITH A UNIQUE INTERPRETATION
By Given O. Blakely
Part 2
HE TOUCHED ME
“ 10:10 And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.”       
This is the third time Daniel has been touched by...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 31
AN ANGEL BATTLES HIS WAY TO EARTH WITH A UNIQUE INTERPRETATION
By Given O. Blakely
Part 1
TRANSLATION LEGEND: ASV=American Standard Version (1901), BBE=Bible in Basic English (1949), DRA=Douay-Rheims (1899), ESV=English Stand Version (2001), KJV=King James Version (1611), NKJV=New King James Version (1982), NAB=New American Bible, NASB=New American Standard...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 30
A SPECIAL THING IS REVEALED TO DANIEL
By Given O. Blakely
Part 16
I WAS IN A DEEP SLEEP
“ 9a . . . and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground.” Other...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 30
A SPECIAL THING IS REVEALED TO DANIEL
By Given O. Blakely
Part 15
NO STRENGTH
“ 8b . . . and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength.”
How will a confrontation with the spiritual world affect Daniel?...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 30
A SPECIAL THING IS REVEALED TO DANIEL
By Given O. Blakely
Part 14
THE MEN WITH HIM
“ 7b . . . for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves.”
It is apparent from...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 30
A SPECIAL THING IS REVEALED TO DANIEL
By Given O. Blakely
Part 13
Not Daniel’s First Vision
Keep in mind, this is not the first vision Daniel has received, nor is it his first encounter with a heavenly being. He had previously overheard two heavenly personalities talking (8:13-14). He had...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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The Prophecy of Daniel
Lesson Number 30
A SPECIAL THING IS REVEALED TO DANIEL
By Given O. Blakely
Part 12
His Body
There is considerable detail provided concerning the bodily frame of this messenger. Reference is made to “his body,” “his face,” “his eyes,” “his arms,” and “his feet.” While most impressive according to appearance, this appearance...