Ruth, John, Andrea and Helen read Daniel 5 and Jennifer Roberts continues the Faithful under Fire series, with 'the Writings on the Wall' at Pembury Baptist Church on 23rd August 2026.

If you would like to reflect further on this passage, here are a few follow up questions to think about:

Do we learn anything about God's character from this chapter?

How much do we trust God? How often do we try everything available to us first before going to God, our Father?

Daniel lived as a resident stranger in Babylon. Do we as Christians live as resident strangers in our worldly surroundings? What does that look like?

What does God's sovereignty mean to you? Do you believe He is in control?

How should we respond to God in the light of His sovereignty?