Mocking Christianity: Belshazzar's judgement – Daniel E3

What does the writing on the wall mean? How should we read Daniel today?

In this episode we discuss the story of King Belshazzar and the writing on the wall. We explore the themes of judgment, the differences between Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar, and the significance of the misuse of sacred objects. We also discuss the chiastic literary structure of the Book of Daniel and what this displays to us. We finish with personal reflection on what the writing on the wall means to us today.

Timestamps

• (00:00) - Introduction and overview
• (00:45) - What happens in Daniel chapter 5?
• (02:35) - The significance in disrespecting holy objects
• (05:40) - Do people mock Christianity today?
• (10:35) - Belshazzar's judgement
• (14:45) - Judgement in the book of Daniel
• (16:00) - The Chiastic literary structure in Daniel
• (19:34) - Comparing Nebuchadnezzar's and Belshazzar's stories
• (22:24) - Personal reflections on the writing on the wall

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