Title: Mene Mene Tegel Urbanin
Contents
Dan 5:17-31 Mene Mene Tegel Urban Theme: 16. Signs 2005. 9. 4.
◎ Introduction
: When King Belshazzar finished speaking, Daniel made it clear that he would only tell the truth before interpreting the writing on the wall.
※ Before interpreting the writing on the wall, it means that you are not looking at wealth or status by rejecting the reward offered by the king.
1. Reject the king's reward offer (17)
2. Pointing out the king's pride (18-24)
3. Interpreting the writing on the wall (25-28)
4. Fulfillment of prophecy (Destruction of Babylon) (29-31)
1. Reject the king's reward offer (17)
※ Before interpreting the written text, he euphemistically rejects the reward offered by the king.
※ Rejecting the reward means that you will only tell the truth regardless of the reward.
※ It means that we will speak according to what God tells us, regardless of the cost.
※ The king's reward offer is not only not interested in Daniel, who was in public office in the time of his father (Nebuchadnezzar),
Knowing that Belshazzar is going to die soon, it will sound futile.
2. Pointing out the king's pride (18-24)
※ After saying that it has nothing to do with the reward, he points out the king's pride.
One). Tells about God's work to Nebuchadnezzar (18-21)
① It is said that it was God who gave the authority to King Nebuchadnezzar (18~19).
; Daniel clearly emphasizes that God alone is “the Most High” before King Belshazzar.
(God-given rulership made it possible)
② Nebuchadnezzar ignored these facts and became proud of himself (20)
; Nebuchadnezzar's pride stemmed from the thought he had in his heart.
(Stubborn heart and perverse thinking)
③ Nebuchadnezzar was disciplined for his pride.(20-21)
; The punishment was that the king of the empire had to be expelled from the throne overnight and lived like an animal.
2). King Belshazzar rebuked (22-24)
※ He rebukes King Belshazzar on the basis of God's chastisement on King Nebuchadnezzar.
① King Belshazzar, knowing that God's chastisement had come because of Nebuchadnezzar's pride, ignored it and acted recklessly before God.
: To exalt oneself and disobey God is a greater sin.
* Drinking alcohol in the name of the temple: The name of the temple in Jerusalem is used for entertainment purposes
* Praise the idols of Babylon: Blaspheme God and worship idols.
* We do not give glory to the God who ordained all the ways of the king
: It is a clear declaration of God's sovereignty.
※ The point of reproof: Through historical facts, God’s existence, God’s power, and
Knowing the government, he deliberately acted arrogantly and rebelled against God.
Those who knowingly and willfully act in this way are never given a chance to repent.
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② It is that God has pronounced judgment on King Belshazzar, who has intentionally sinned.
* “Therefore, this finger came out of his presence and wrote these words” (24).
※ The hand of God appeared and wrote on the wall, revealing the existence of God, pointing out the sin of King Belshazzar who was against him and warning of judgment.
3. Interpreting the writing on the wall (25-28)
※ “Mene Mene Tegel Urban”
“Mene”: It is said that God has already numbered the days of your kingdom and brought it to an end.
“Tekel”: It is said that the king was weighed on the scales and found lack.
“Perez”: The kingdom of the king was divided and given to the Medes and Persians.
※ The article is a posting of God's plan for Babylon and King Belshazzar.
※ This revelation marked the beginning of the second great power, symbolizing the silver chest and arms in a great phenomenon previously seen in a dream by King Nebuchadnezzar.