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Podcast: Sharper Iron from KFUO Radio
Episode: Daniel 5:1-31: The Handwriting on the Wall
Description: King Belshazzar, co-regent of Babylon at the end of its mighty empire, hosted a party for all his lords in which he used the sacred vessels of the LORD’s temple as wine goblets in honor of idols. The appearance of a human hand, writing on the wall, filled Belshazzar with fear. When none of the wise men of Babylon could interpret the writing, the queen reminded Belshazzar of Daniel, who had helped Nebuchadnezzar in the past. Daniel’s words to Belshazzar were blunt. He told Belshazzar that the days of his kingdom were numbered, for his idolatry had left...