Forgetting God's Faithfulness Invites God's Judgement, Part 1

 Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann Forgetting God's Faithfulness Invites God's Judgement, Part 1 Series: Daniel: Devoted Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31 Episode: 1294

In Daniel 5:1–31, King Belshazzar hosts a lavish feast, using the sacred vessels from the Jerusalem temple to drink wine and praise false gods. In the midst of the celebration, a mysterious hand writes a message on the wall, terrifying the king. None of his wise men can interpret it, so Daniel is summoned. Daniel rebukes Belshazzar for his arrogance and failure to honor God, reminding him of Nebuchadnezzar’s humbling. He then interprets the writing—"Mene, Mene, Tekel, Parsin"—as God’s judgment: Belshazzar’s reign has been weighed, found wanting, and is about to end. That very night, Belshazzar is killed, and the kingdom falls to the Medes and Persians. Key themes include God’s judgment, the consequences of pride and sacrilege, and the fulfillment of divine prophecy.