F-260 The Writing on the Wall - Daniel 5:1-31
What would constitute a perfect party for you?
What kinds of puzzles or riddles do you like to solve?
What are three of your best qualities?
What did King Belshazzar do? (5:1)
While drinking wine, what orders did Belshazzar give? (5:2-3)
To whom did the king and his court give praise? (5:4)
What happened while the people were feasting? (5:5)
How did the king react to the handwriting on the wall? (5:6-7)
What happened when the wise men came to the king? (5:8-9)
What was the queen’s counsel to Belshazzar? (5:10-12)
When Daniel was brought before the king, what did Belshazzar say to him? (5:13-16)
How did Daniel respond to the king’s words? (5:17)
In his reply to the king, what did Daniel say about God and His dealings with Nebuchadnezzar? (5:18-21)
How did Daniel confront Belshazzar’s pride? (5:22-24)
What did Daniel say about the judgment of God? (5:25-28)
How did the king reward Daniel for his words? (5:29)
How was Daniel’s revelation fulfilled? (5:30)
Who became the new ruler of Babylon? (5:31)
Why was Belshazzar proud?
What makes people proud nowadays?
What can we do to keep pride from clouding our perspective and respect for God?
How do you make festive and celebratory events part of your life?
What makes you fearful and anxious?
If you were struggling with a difficult personal problem, whose counsel would you seek? Why?
When someone asks for your opinion or advice, how honest are you in sharing what you think?
What strengths and gifts do you have that can be used to help God’s people?
When a leader in the church confronts us about sin in our life, how should we respond?
How does God and His judgment affect you?
How have you benefited from the lessons learned by others’ life experiences?
How can you begin this week to act on a piece of good advice you have recently been given?
What concrete action can you take to deal with an area of chronic sin in your life?
What do you want to remember the next time you are rebuked or criticized?