"Real prayer doesn’t stop at personal confession. It joins God in His redemptive work and asks, ‘Lord, act for Your own sake—so that Your name will be glorified.’"

This week, we are diving into Daniel 9, where Daniel reads Jeremiah’s prophecy about seventy years of exile and responds with a model prayer—humble, confessional, covenant-anchored, and intercessory. God answers through the angel Gabriel with the “seventy weeks” vision, pointing beyond the immediate return from exile to God’s larger plan to end sin and bring everlasting righteousness through the Messiah. Nicole outlines three historic interpretations of the prophecy (historic-messianic, preterist, futurist) and shows how all Scripture centers on Christ. The episode closes with practical ways to pattern our prayers after Daniel and to live confidently in the “already/not yet.”

Watch the bonus segment on YouTube ("Does God change His mind because of prayer?"): Join the conversation and get the extra content! https://www.youtube.com/nicoleunice

What We Cover:


A pattern for prayer: Daniel 9:3–19 gives a four-part template—humility, confession (including corporate confession), appeal to God’s covenant character, and intercession for God’s people and God’s glory.


Praying God’s promises: Daniel prays Scripture back to God (Jeremiah’s 70-year prophecy) as an act of trust and alignment, not demand.


Prophecy centers on Christ: Whatever one’s view of the “seventy weeks,” Daniel 9:24 points to six promises fulfilled in Jesus—ending sin and ushering in everlasting righteousness.


Knowledge → faithfulness: After a heavy vision, Daniel “got up and went about the king’s business,” modeling steady, everyday obedience.


Hold mystery with confidence: Christians can disagree on timing/details while agreeing that God writes history toward redemption in Christ.

Next Steps: 
Get the free Daniel Study Guide: Daily 15-minute readings, reflection prompts, and prayer to help you engage Scripture all week. (Find it at NicoleUnice.com/daniel.)
Subscribe & Review: If this helped you, follow the show and leave a quick review so others can find the podcast.
Share the episode with a friend or small group studying Daniel.
Study Bible Recommendation: Use a trusted Study Bible/commentary for historical background on Medo-Persia, Greece/Alexander, and the Seleucid period (helpful for Daniel 8).
Watch the bonus segment on YouTube ("Does God change His mind because of prayer?"): Join the conversation and get the extra content! https://www.youtube.com/nicoleunice

"Real prayer doesn&rsquo;t stop at personal confession. It joins God in His redemptive work and asks, &lsquo;Lord, act for Your own sake&mdash;so that Your name will be glorified.&rsquo;"
This week, we are diving into Daniel 9, where Daniel reads Jeremiah&rsquo;s prophecy about seventy years of exile and responds with a model prayer&mdash;humble, confessional, covenant-anchored, and intercessory. God answers through the angel Gabriel with the &ldquo;seventy weeks&rdquo; vision, pointing beyond the immediate return from exile to God&rsquo;s larger plan to end sin and bring everlasting righteousness through the Messiah. Nicole outlines three historic interpretations of the prophecy (historic-messianic, preterist, futurist) and shows how all Scripture centers on Christ. The episode closes with practical ways to pattern our prayers after Daniel and to live confidently in the &ldquo;already/not yet.&rdquo;
Watch the bonus segment on YouTube ("Does God change His mind because of prayer?"): Join the conversation and get the extra content! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/nicoleunice">https://www.youtube.com/nicoleunice</a>
What We Cover:
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A pattern for prayer: Daniel 9:3&ndash;19 gives a four-part template&mdash;humility, confession (including corporate confession), appeal to God&rsquo;s covenant character, and intercession for God&rsquo;s people and God&rsquo;s glory.
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Praying God&rsquo;s promises: Daniel prays Scripture back to God (Jeremiah&rsquo;s 70-year prophecy) as an act of trust and alignment, not demand.
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Prophecy centers on Christ: Whatever one&rsquo;s view of the &ldquo;seventy weeks,&rdquo; Daniel 9:24 points to six promises fulfilled in Jesus&mdash;ending sin and ushering in everlasting righteousness.
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Knowledge &rarr; faithfulness: After a heavy vision, Daniel &ldquo;got up and went about the king&rsquo;s business,&rdquo; modeling steady, everyday obedience.
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Hold mystery with confidence: Christians can disagree on timing/details while agreeing that God writes history toward redemption in Christ.
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Next Steps:&nbsp;
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<li data-start="4462" data-end="4635">Get the <a href="https://nicoleunice.kit.com/8be365d2a0">free Daniel Study Guide</a>: Daily 15-minute readings, reflection prompts, and prayer to help you engage Scripture all week. (Find it at <a href="https://nicoleunice.kit.com/8be365d2a0">NicoleUnice.com/daniel</a>.)</li>
<li data-start="4638" data-end="4756">Subscribe &amp; Review: If this helped you, follow the show and leave a quick review so others can find the podcast.</li>
<li data-start="4759" data-end="4828">Share the episode with a friend or small group studying Daniel.</li>
<li>Study Bible Recommendation: Use a trusted Study Bible/commentary for historical background on Medo-Persia, Greece/Alexander, and the Seleucid period (helpful for Daniel 8).</li>
<li>Watch the bonus segment on YouTube ("Does God change His mind because of prayer?"): Join the conversation and get the extra content! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/nicoleunice">https://www.youtube.com/nicoleunice</a></li>
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As Christians, we want to experience God through the Bible… we really do!

But our good intentions fall flat when reading the Bible just doesn’t seem to help us experience God in a real way. What should feel dynamic and important and alive often feels confusing and boring and irrelevant. But it doesn’t have to feel this way.

In this bible study podcast, pastor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice brings life back to reading the Bible by walking listeners through her Alive Method of Bible study, helping us personally encounter God through His Word by giving us a practical, clear road map for understanding, interpreting and applying Scripture to our lives. 

Topics covered in this podcast:

💡 Three Common Obstacles to Understanding the Bible
💡The Basics of Bible Study (Observation, Interpretation) and How to Apple the Bible to Your Life
💡Deep Dive into Bible Studies by Books of the Bible (We've covered Ecclesiastes, Romans, Matthew, and more!)
💡 Topical Bible study lessons on Joy, Contentment, Prayer and more
💡 Spiritual Rhythms: Creating New Rhythms in Your Life
💡 4 Principles You Need to Interpret Difficult Scripture

To find more from Nicole, visit https://nicoleunice.com/.

As Christians, we want to experience God through the Bible… we really do! But our good intentions fall flat when reading the Bible just doesn’t seem to help us experience God in a real way. What should feel dynamic and important and alive often feels confusing and boring and irrelevant. But it doesn’t have to feel this way. In this bible study podcast, pastor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice brings life back to reading the Bible by walking listeners through her Alive Method of Bible study, helping us personally encounter God through His Word by giving us a practical, clear road map for understanding, interpreting and applying Scripture to our lives. 
Topics covered in this podcast:
💡 Three Common Obstacles to Understanding the Bible 💡The Basics of Bible Study (Observation, Interpretation) and How to Apple the Bible to Your Life 💡Deep Dive into Bible Studies by Books of the Bible (We've covered Ecclesiastes, Romans, Matthew, and more!) 💡 Topical Bible study lessons on Joy, Contentment, Prayer and more 💡 Spiritual Rhythms: Creating New Rhythms in Your Life 💡 4 Principles You Need to Interpret Difficult Scripture
To find more from Nicole, visit <a href="https://nicoleunice.com/">https://nicoleunice.com/</a>.

How to Study the Bible - Bible Study Made Simple

As Christians, we want to experience God through the Bible… we really do!

But our good intentions fall flat when reading the Bible just doesn’t seem to help us experience God in a real way. What should feel dynamic and important and alive often feels confusing and boring and irrelevant. But it doesn’t have to feel this way.

In this bible study podcast, pastor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice brings life back to reading the Bible by walking listeners through her Alive Method of Bible study, helping us personally encounter God through His Word by giving us a practical, clear road map for understanding, interpreting and applying Scripture to our lives. 

Topics covered in this podcast:

💡 Common Obstacles to Understanding the Bible
💡The Basics of Bible Study (Observation, Interpretation) and How to Apple the Bible to Your Life
💡Deep Dive into Bible Studies by Books of the Bible (We've covered Ecclesiastes, Romans, Matthew, and more!)
💡 Topical Bible Study Lessons on Joy, Contentment, Prayer and More
💡 Spiritual Rhythms: Creating New Rhythms in Your Life
💡 Principles You Need to Interpret Difficult Scripture

To find more from Nicole, visit https://nicoleunice.com/.

As Christians, we want to experience God through the Bible… we really do! But our good intentions fall flat when reading the Bible just doesn’t seem to help us experience God in a real way. What should feel dynamic and important and alive often feels confusing and boring and irrelevant. But it doesn’t have to feel this way. In this bible study podcast, pastor and Bible teacher Nicole Unice brings life back to reading the Bible by walking listeners through her Alive Method of Bible study, helping us personally encounter God through His Word by giving us a practical, clear road map for understanding, interpreting and applying Scripture to our lives. 
Topics covered in this podcast:
💡 Common Obstacles to Understanding the Bible 💡The Basics of Bible Study (Observation, Interpretation) and How to Apple the Bible to Your Life 💡Deep Dive into Bible Studies by Books of the Bible (We've covered Ecclesiastes, Romans, Matthew, and more!) 💡 Topical Bible Study Lessons on Joy, Contentment, Prayer and More 💡 Spiritual Rhythms: Creating New Rhythms in Your Life 💡 Principles You Need to Interpret Difficult Scripture
To find more from Nicole, visit <a href="https://nicoleunice.com/">https://nicoleunice.com/</a>.

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