2022 THEME: For Such a Time. . .

Series: Against the Grain

TITLE: Sign Language

Scripture: Daniel 5

I.        SEEN AND CONFRONTED                    

The history of Belshazzar: many say he (didn’t exist). He was actually the son of Nabonidus who was married to Nebuchadnezzar’s daughter.

When Belshazzar called for the sacred items from the Temple, he showed contempt for two:

1.       His (grandfather) who stored them out of respect.

2.       The (God) Nebuchadnezzar grew to worship.

II.        EXPOSED AND JUDGED

A look at the inscription:

1)      MENE MENE- God has numbered your kingdom and put an end to it.

2)      TEKEL- You have been weighed and found deficient.

3)      PERES- His kingdom already given to the Medes and Persians

How the handwriting on the wall for all of us:

1.       God sees (our sin) when we (mock His glory).

2.       God (confronts) us about our sin.

3.       God (exposes) our sin.

4.       God deals with our sin and (brings judgment).

Next Week: Series:  “Against the Grain”

Title: Who’s Afraid of Big Cats?-  Daniel 6