Daniel 10: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Daniel 10 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia, Daniel mourned for three weeks (vv. 1-2). He refrained from pleasant food, meat, and wine during this time.

Key verse

“Then he said to me, “Don’t be afraid, Daniel; for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard. I have come for your words’ sake.”
Daniel 10:12 (WEB)

Outline

Daniel 10:1–2 Daniel's Mourning and Revelation
Daniel 10:3–4 The Vision by the River
Daniel 10:5–10 Daniel's Response to the Vision
Daniel 10:11–14 The Messenger's Assurance
Daniel 10:15–19 Strengthening and Understanding
Daniel 10:20–21 Ongoing Spiritual Conflict

Discussion questions

In v3, what does Daniel choose not to eat during his mourning period?
In v6, what physical features are described about the man in linen?
The phrase 'prince of the kingdom of Persia' in v13: what does this suggest about spiritual opposition?
In v20, why does the heavenly being mention the 'prince of Greece'?
When have you felt overwhelmed like Daniel in v8, losing all strength?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Daniel 10: Daniel 8, Revelation 1, Isaiah 65.

Before next time: read Daniel 11.