Daniel 5 - The Handwriting is on the Wall - The Mysteries of God's Word

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The handwriting is on the wall—few phrases have entered our cultural vocabulary with such force. In this riveting exploration of Daniel chapter 5, we witness the dramatic final hours of the Babylonian Empire as God's judgment arrives in spectacular fashion.
Picture the scene: King Belshazzar hosts an extravagant feast for a thousand nobles, attempting to boost morale in a city under siege. Behind Babylon's massive 350-foot walls, the king believes himself untouchable despite the Medo-Persian army surrounding them. In an act of shocking blasphemy, Belshazzar orders the sacred vessels from Jerusalem's temple to be brought out for his guests to drink from while praising their pagan gods.
Then it happens—ghostly fingers appear, writing mysterious words on the palace wall. The mighty king crumbles, his knees knocking together in terror as none of his wise men can interpret the message. Enter Daniel, now 84 years old, who had been sidelined despite his legendary wisdom. With remarkable courage, Daniel refuses the king's rewards and delivers a stinging rebuke, reminding Belshazzar how Nebuchadnezzar's pride led to his humiliation years earlier.
The interpretation is devastating: "MENE, MENE, TEKEL, PARSIN"—God has numbered Babylon's days, found Belshazzar wanting, and will divide his kingdom among the Medes and Persians. That very night, as Cyrus's army diverts the Euphrates and marches through the lowered river gates, Babylon falls and Belshazzar is killed, fulfilling prophecies spoken by Isaiah and Jeremiah centuries before.
This ancient account speaks powerfully to our modern hearts. No fortress can protect those who mock God. No earthly power stands forever. And the One who holds our very breath in His hands deserves our reverence and honor. What writing might appear on your wall today?

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Chapters

1. Daniel 5 - The Handwriting is on the Wall - The Mysteries of God's Word (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Daniel Chapter 5 (00:00:28)

3. Belshazzar's Feast and Blasphemy (00:01:58)

4. The Mysterious Hand Appears (00:06:43)

5. Failed Attempts by Pagan Wise Men (00:09:13)

6. The Queen Recommends Daniel (00:13:43)

7. Daniel Rebukes King Belshazzar (00:17:23)

8. The Interpretation and Babylon's Fall (00:22:33)

9. Fulfillment of Biblical Prophecies (00:26:28)

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