FOCUS TEXT: Daniel 9:3-6, 11-19

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Daniel 5:1-31; 9:1--10:21

DEVOTIONAL READING: Daniel 9:7-10

KEY VERSE: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).

CENTRAL TRUTH: God's grace is extended to those who confess their need of Him.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify some areas of need in their lives which require God's help.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Burden (Daniel 9:3-10)
II. The Confession (Daniel 9:11-15)
III. The Request (Daniel 9:16-19)