In the Festival, Daniel 5

Redeemer City Church - Lafayette, LA

The story in Daniel 5 tells of a festival held by King Belshazzar of Babylon, who used vessels from the temple in Jerusalem to drink and praise false gods. During the festival, a hand appeared and wrote on the wall, causing the king to seek an interpretation. Daniel revealed that the writing meant Belshazzar's days were numbered, and that night he was killed. The story highlights the problem of human arrogance and the consequences of rejecting God's authority. It also emphasizes the importance of trusting God's word, coming to grips with pride, and discerning between false religion and true faith.

Takeaways

• Human arrogance can lead to a loss of meaning, truth, and morality.
• Trusting in God's word is essential for understanding the reality of life without God.
• Pride must be laid down in order to have a deeper relationship with God.
• Differentiating between false religion and true faith is crucial in following God's will.

Chapters

00:00 The Festival and the Writing on the Wall
08:42 The Problem of Human Arrogance
26:26 Trusting God's Word
36:01 Coming to Grips with Pride
42:38 Knowing the Difference Between False Religion and True Faith