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Daniel 5:1-9
Belshazzar is the king of Babylon at this time. Belshazzar held a great feast for thousands of his nobles. v.2 The king had the vessels which his father had taken out of the temple of the house of GOD, in Jerusalem, so that they could drink from them.
v.5 Suddenly the fingers of a mans hand emerged and began writing opposite the lamp stand on the plaster of the wall of the king's palace.
v.6 The king's face grew pale and his thoughts alarmed him.The king called aloud to the wise men of Babylon and no one could read or make known the interpretation.
v.11-12 The queen entered the banquet hall and spoke ...11 "There is a man in your kingdom in whom is a spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of your father, illumination, insight and wisdom like the wisdom of the gods were found in him. And King Nebuchadnezzar, your father, your father the king, appointed him chief of the magicians, conjurers, Chaldean's and diviners.
12 "This was because an extraordinary spirit, knowledge and insight, interpretation of dreams, explanation of enigmas and solving of difficult problems were found in this Daniel, whom the king named Belshazzar. Let Daniel now be summoned and he will declare the interpretation."
v.13-22 Daniel was brought in to the king. They go over the history of Nebuchadnezzar and Daniel. The power of Nebuchadnezzar was absolute, his empire was a unit.
v. 23 Belshazzar's sin against GOD...23 but you have exalted yourself against the Lord of heaven; and they have brought the vessels of His house before you, and you and your nobles, your wives and your concubines have been drinking wine from them; and you have praised the gods of silver and gold, of bronze, iron, wood and stone, which do not see, hear or understand. But the God in whose hand are your life-breath and all your ways, you have not glorified.
v.24-31 Daniel interpretation of the inscription...26 "This is the interpretation of the message: 'MENE'--God has numbered your kingdom and put an end to it.
27 " 'TEKEL'--you have been weighed on the scales and found deficient.
28 " 'PERES'--your kingdom has been divided and given over to the Medes and Persians."
That very night Belshazzar was slain and the new king became Darius the Mede.
What did you learn about the vessels from the temple?
What does Belshazzar's already know and does not act on?
I just wanted to share with you folks that we will get to the really good stuff hopefully in 2 more days. My personal experience since I started posting my thoughts so far has been utter chaos in my home. From unexpected house guess for the week to family members wanting to talk all night about life. I take this as a good sign. GOD BLESS and PRAISES to the MOST HIGH.
306 posted on 07/15/2004 10:13:17 PM EDT by DAVEY CROCKETT (There is no such thing as coincidence, GOD is in control.)
To: DAVEY CROCKETT
RE the vessels
SOME THINGS ARE HOLY, SET APART TO A HOLY GOD.
Some things are not. Do not commonize, profane that which is holy.
B. knew enough of the history of N to have behaved more wisely. He foolishly did not.
It was a bit like Billdo and Shrillery. They know the Bible. They knew the standards of behavior called for in the Oval Office.
They said, essentially, 'up yours' to Almighty God and the people of this Republic.
In due course, the handwriting on the wall will come for them. Alas, enough people agree with them, it appears to be coming for the Republic as a whole.
Blessings to you and your family. Great to have discussions about the issues of life! PRAISE GOD!
310 posted on 07/16/2004 12:57:47 AM EDT by Quix (PRAYER WARRIORS, DO YOUR STUFF! LIVES, SOULS AND NATIONS DEPEND ON IT)