Daniel: 5-6 Faith in the Darkness, Faith greater than our Fears

Writing on the Wall; Faith Stronger Than our Greatest FearsWhat happens when we reject God, and completely give in to the belief of our personal autonomy, and dive into every instinct to party hard before it's all over? In today's study, we read about King Belshazzar who lived under a delusion of security from his perch on the throne of excess and self-centered confidence about life. He made a mockery of God's sacred artifacts of worship and polluting in profane use at his party. God sent word of His judgment that night, and the party ended faster than he ever thought possible. When life takes a turn, and we find ourselves naked, poor, wretched, and blind to the reckless and feckless way we had strut about this world while imagining ourselves kings and queens. Is God King or am I king? Let's explore that in today's lecture talk. AIM: CATL God is true to His Word and faithful toward His people.I. Faithless & Found Wanting (Daniel 5)A. Partying like there’s no tomorrow (5:1-4)B. An authority and Hand greater than his own (5:5-9)C. God’s Witness provide true and needful explanation (5:10-29)D. Divine Verdict and our Moral Choice (5:25-30)Principle: The faithless walk in the flesh and fear and get lost in distractions, ill prepared for eternity.II. Faithful & Found True (Daniel 6)A. The wicked plots against the righteous (6:1-9)B. Unwavering prayer life (6:10-11)C. Unjustly Accused and Punished (6:12-18)D. Divine Protection and Vindication (6:19-24)E. A Global Witness where Pagans Praise (6:25-28)Principle: The faithful live by the Word of God and are delivered from trial to glory.