Ten lepers Luke 17:17-18, “So Jesus answered
and said, “Were there not ten cleansed? But where
are the nine? Were there not any found who returned
to give glory to God except this foreigner?”
We should be careful to give thanks to God; He is
powerful to answer prayer!
I. Intellectual Power
A. ‘Wisdom & might’ (vs. 20)
B. God is all-knowing - Omniscient
II. Independent Power (vs. 21a)
A. Changes times & Seasons
B. Removes and raises up kings
C. God is Sovereign
D. He asks no one for help or authority
III. Inclusive Power (21b) Generosity
A. Gives wisdom
B. Gives knowledge
C. James 1:5, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let
him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and
without reproach, and it will be given to him”
IV. Illuminative Power (vs. 22)
A. Knows & reveals hidden things
B. Light (truth, knowledge) is with Him
All of these are demonstrated in Daniel’s personal thanks: (Verse 23)
1. “You have given me wisdom and might” –
Intellectual Power
2. “You have made known” (2X) –
Illuminative Power
3. “You have made known” (2X)
“You have given” – Inclusive Power
4. “the king’s demand” – Independent Power
