A new king named Belshazzar threw a huge party. He used the gold cups from God's temple and praised fake gods.
Suddenly, a hand appeared and wrote strange words on the wall! The king's knees knocked together, he was so scared.
Daniel read the words: “God has judged your kingdom, and it's over.” That very night, the kingdom of Babylon fell.
Key Verse
He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings.Daniel 2:21, ESV
Talk About It
Why was it wrong to use the cups from God's temple?
Story Questions
What did the king drink from at his party?
Cups from God's temple
What appeared on the wall?
A hand writing words
Who read the writing?
Daniel
Try This Today
Write a secret message on paper with a white crayon, then paint over it with watercolors to reveal it.
Pray Together
God, you are in charge of everything. Help me honor you. Amen.