Daniel prays for his life to be delivered...

Description of Illustration: a vintage illustration depicting Daniel in a lion's den, children's Bible illus., from Germany, text "Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to rescue you from the lions?" Daniel 6:20, clam lions, dark pit, frantic king and witnesses, praying hands of Daniel...

• Safe in the Lions Den - Daniel 6: 15-28
• Daniel Facing The Lion's Den by Spurgeon
• Pastor H.B. Charles Jr. preaches on Daniel in the lion's den

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Etching of Daniel In The Lion's Den

Description of Etching: black and white print of Daniel in the lion's den, large group of excited lions, bones on the floor, stone walls, prophet, Daniel's hands are tied behind his back, from Daniel 6:16

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The Hope of Israel . . .

"Many of those who sleep in the dust of the ground will awake,
these to everlasting life, but the others to disgrace and
everlasting contempt. Those who have insight will shine brightly
 like the brightness of the expanse of heaven, and those who lead
 the many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever."
 Daniel 12:2,3

Description of Christian Clip Art: prophecy about the resurrection of the saints in Christ, medallion with the feet of Christ at the top raising from the empty tomb, clouds, O or medallion from an old manuscript, white background

Therefore prophesy and say to them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD,
"Behold, I will open your graves and cause you to come up out
 of your graves, My people; and I will bring you into the land
of Israel. Then you will know that I am the LORD, when I have
opened your graves, O my people, and brought you up
out of your graves" Ezekiel 37:12,13

"But those who die in the LORD will live; their bodies will rise again!
 Those who sleep in the earth will rise up and sing for joy!
 For your life-giving light will fall like dew on your people in the place
of the dead! Isaiah 26:19

"I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth.
And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God;
 I myself will see him with my own eyes--I, and not another.
 How my heart yearns within me!" Job 19: 25-27

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Scriptures from Daniel's prophecies concerning the end times...

"The king will do as he pleases, exalting himself and claiming to be greater than every god,
 even blaspheming the God of gods. He will succeed, but only until the time of
wrath is completed..." Daniel 11:36 (NLT)

Description of Illustration: Jerusalem, Israel, city, buildings, sunset, sunrise, texts from the Book of Daniel, prophesy, end times

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"And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake,
some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt." Daniel 12:2 (ESV)

Illuminated Scripture from The Book of Romans

"Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God." Romans 13:1 then cross reference - "It is God who alters the times and seasons, and he removes kings and promotes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning." Daniel 2:21

Description of Illuminations: scriptures from the book of Romans, cross references included from the books of Ephesians and Daniel too, bold colors in: blue, orange and yellow with locks, Art Deco designs in multiple color combinations, transparent backgrounds, court jester

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Key Quote, "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."
 Romans 12:21 (Berean Literal Bible)

". . . claiming to be wise they became fools . . . "
Romans 1:22 (Holman Christian Standard Bible)

"For he will repay everyone according to what that person has done, eternal life to those who strive for glory, honor, and immortality by patiently doing good." Romans 2:6,7 (International Standard Version) "Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life." Matthew 25:46 (New International Version)

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2 (New International Version) and the cross reference, "Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is." Ephesians 5:17 (New International Version)

Key Quote, "There is now no condemnation for those
who are in Christ Jesus." Romans 8:1

Key Quote, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
 Romans 3:23 (New International Version)

Scriptures About Ancestors

"I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast now made known unto me what we desired of thee: for thou hast made known unto us the king's matter." Daniel 2:23 (ASV), transparent background

Illuminated Quotes Described: a collection of scriptures about ancestors illuminated with fancy frames and lettering, primarily in red, green, gold and black

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"So you testify that you approve of what your ancestors did: they killed the prophets, and you build their tombs. Because of this, God in his wisdom said, I will sent them prophets and apostles, some of whom they will kill and others they will persecute.' There fore this generation will be held responsible for the blood of all the prophets that has been shed since the beginning of the world, from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary." Luke 11: 48-51 (NIV), tan background

"Therefore say to them, 'Thus says the Lord of hosts, "Return to Me," declares the Lord of hosts, "that I may return to you," says the Lord of hosts. Do not be like your fathers, to whom the former prophets proclaimed, saying, 'Thus says the Lord of hosts, "Return now from your evil ways and from your evil deeds." But they did not listen or give heed to Me," declares the Lord. "Your fathers, where are they? And the prophets, do they live forever? Zechariah 1:4 (NIV), black background

"Thus saith Jehovah, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches." Jeremiah and "and he said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither..." Job 1:21 (ASV), transparent background

"We have sinned, even as our ancestors did; we have done wrong and acted wickedly." Psalm 106:6, beige background

"Then Joshua said to the people, "You are witnesses against yourselves that you have chosen the LORD, to serve him." And they said, "We are witnesses." Joshua 24:22 (ESV) transparent background

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Daniel 5:30

The starry skies and romantic flavor of the evening is lost on King Belshazzar, of course, as this vintage photograph depicts his last night on earth, or rather on top of the Earth. This evening scene also available in black paired with: tan, mauve and blue.

Description of Photograph:  taken from the old Silent Film, "Intolerance" and paired with the following "That very night Belshazzar, king of the Babylonians, was slain, and Darius the Mede took over the kingdom, at the age of sixty-two." Daniel 5:30 (NIV)

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Daniel 5:30 in tan and black.

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Belshazzar's End:

• No Second Chance 
• The Handwriting On The Wall
• The Difference Between Stewardship and Ownership
• Handwriting on the Wall

Belshazzer, The Condemned King

King Belshazzer seen here gripping one of his many drunken wives while he swears to give away a third of his kingdom to the man who can interpret the message written in code above his throne. A hand appeared out of nowhere a wrote the inscription, ""Mene, Mene, Tekel, Parsin!" One of King Belshazzer's wives claims that the elderly prophet Daniel can interpret the writing.

 

Description of Photograph:  taken from the old Silent Film, "Intolerance" and paired with the following "Whoever reads this writing, and tells me its interpretation, shall be clothed with purple and have a chain of gold around his neck; and he shall be the third ruler in the kingdom." Daniel 5:7

"Suddenly the fingers of a human hand appeared and wrote on the plaster of the wall, near the lampstand in the royal palace. The king watched the hand as it wrote.  His face turned pale and he was so frightened that his legs became weak and his knees were knocking."

"The king summoned the enchanters, astrologers and diviners. Then he said to these wise men of Babylon, “Whoever reads this writing and tells me what it means will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around his neck, and he will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.” 

"Then all the king’s wise men came in, but they could not read the writing or tell the king what it meant. So King Belshazzar became even more terrified and his face grew more pale. His nobles were baffled." 

"The queen, hearing the voices of the king and his nobles, came into the banquet hall. “May the king live forever!” she said. “Don’t be alarmed! Don’t look so pale! ¹¹ There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. In the time of your father he was found to have insight and intelligence and wisdom like that of the gods. Your father, King Nebuchadnezzar, appointed him chief of the magicians, enchanters, astrologers and diviners. ¹² He did this because Daniel, whom the king called Belteshazzar, was found to have a keen mind and knowledge and understanding, and also the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles and solve difficult problems. Call for Daniel, and he will tell you what the writing means.” Daniel 5 1-12

Daniel 5:7 in mauve.

Tan version of Daniel 5:7.

Blue version of Daniel 5:7.

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Mene, Mene, Tekel, Parsin!

"Mene, Mene, Tekel, Parson" not the phrase you
want to hear from the Lord.

Description of Photograph:  taken from the old Silent Film, "Intolerance" and paired with the following "Mene, Mene, Tekel, Parsin!" from "And this is the writing that was inscribed: MENE, MENE, TEKEL, and PARSIN. Daniel 5:25 (ESV)

       "The writing on the wall", or "the hand writing on the wall", or "the writing is on the wall" or "Mene Mene", is an idiom implying that there is evidence of an impending disaster. The event may be seen as difficult to avert. The expression refers originally to Chapter 5 of the Book of Daniel, in which a disembodied hand, writes an enigmatic message on the palace wall of Babylon.

       In the Daniel 5, a disembodied hand is witnessed writing on the wall at Belshazzar's feast in the palace of Babylon. The event occurs while those at the feast profane the sacred vessels that were pillaged from the Jerusalem Temple. The words that appear on the palace wall are "Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin." The prophet Daniel is summoned to interpret the message, which, as he explains, means the imminent end of the Babylonian kingdom. That night, Belshazzar is killed and the Medo-Persians sack the capital city.

The Meaning From Daniel 5:26-28

• "Here is what these words mean: Mene: God has numbered the days of your reign and brought it to an end. 
• Tekel: You have been weighed on the scales and found wanting. 
• Peres: Your kingdom is divided and given to the Medes and Persians."

The fact that the phrase "Mene" is written twice means that the event will happen soon.

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"Mene, Mene, Tekel, Parsin!" in greyscale too.

       "A painter of fantastical and catastrophic events, Martin was a master scenographer and a Victorian celebrity. In this Old Testament episode, set in a dizzy vision of Babylon, a blaspheming king gets some bad news."

In The Courts of Belshazzar

The illustrated scripture above in tan and brown tones. Click on the
smaller versions below to download larger versions.

Description of Photograph: taken from the old Silent Film, "Intolerance" and paired with the following scripture "Then they brought the golden vessels that were taken out of the temple of the house of God which was at Jerusalem; and the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, drank in them." Daniel 5:3 (KJB) This is one riotous party both in the film's set and also according to scripture, too. An amazing menagerie on exhibition; it representing the idol worship of ancient Persia in the story of Israel's captivity under Babylon.

Intolerance is a 1916 epic silent film directed by D. W. Griffith and considered one of the great masterpieces of the Silent Era. The three-and-a-half hour epic intercuts four parallel storylines, each separated by several centuries: (1) a contemporary melodrama of crime and redemption, (2) a Judean story: Christ's mission and death, (3) a French story: the events surrounding the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre of 1572, and (4) a Babylonian story: the fall of the Babylonian Empire to Persia in 539 BC. Each story had its own distinctive color tint in the original print. The scenes are linked by shots of a figure representing Eternal Motherhood, rocking a cradle. Read more . . .

Visit the following links to see this old classic, silent film:

• Intolerance at the Internet Movie Database
• Intolerance at SilentEra
• Intolerance at AllMovie
• Intolerance is available for free download at the Internet Archive
• Detailed plot summary and discussion of the film at Filmsite.org
• Period poster of the film
• Intolerance HD on YouTube
• Silent Era 
• Silent Film Festival

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Another Moody Bible Institute Filmstrip from 1955.

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Daniel 10:19

"Do not be afraid, you who are highly esteemed," he said. "Peace! Be strong now; be strong." When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, "Speak, my lord, since you have given me strength." Daniel 10:19 (NIV)

Description of Illustration: an illuminated "D" from the Mazarin Initials in red and salmon

 

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• Cross Reference of 2 Corinthians 12:9
• Key Verses and Themes in Daniel

       "Taken into slavery after the fall of Jerusalem in 605 B.C., Daniel (Robert Miano) is forced to serve the most powerful king in the world, King Nebuchadnezzar. Faced with imminent death, Daniel proves himself a trusted Advisor and is placed among the king's wise men. Threatened by death at every turn Daniel never ceases to serve the king until he is forced to choose between serving the king or honoring God. With his life at stake, Daniel has nothing but his faith to stand between him and the lions den."

Signs, Signs, Everywhere There's a Sign

"Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is
 coming at an hour you do not expect." Matthew 24:44 (ESV)

Description of Photograph: These church signs were made with software at www.says-it.com, these signs are from Biblical texts about signs and wonders: Matthew 24:44, Daniel 4: 2-3, Matthew 25:13, Psalm 40:3, 1, Psalm 103:2-4, Corinthians 4:20 and Revelation 22:7

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"Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all
your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit,
 who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy," Psalm 103:2-4 (ESV)

"Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour." Matthew 25:13 (ESV)

"It has seemed good to me to show the signs and wonders that the
Most High God has done for me. How great are his signs,
 how mighty his wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting
 kingdom, and his dominion endures from generation
 to generation." Daniel 4:2-3 (ESV)

"He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the Lord." Psalm 40:3(ESV)

"For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power."
1 Corinthians 4:20 (ESV)

“And behold, I am coming soon. Blessed is the one who keeps
 the words of the prophecy of this book.” Revelation 22:7

"Re-released in 1971 on the A-side, "Signs" reached No. 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart."

Daniel in The Lion's Den

Description of Illustration: black and white illustration of Daniel in the lion's den, four large lions and one small man, prophet, from Daniel 6:16

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