The Writing on the Wall (Long Version)
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Cast (7 Characters)
- Narrator
- Belshazzar
- Daniel
- Queen
- Guard
- Wise Man
- Darius
Props: Golden cups, palace wall backdrop, writing effect, crown
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Scene 1 – A Proud Feast
Narrator: King Belshazzar held a great feast using holy temple cups. fileciteturn47file0
Belshazzar: Bring the gold cups! Let us celebrate!
Queen: This feels dangerous.
Guard: The king is drinking from sacred cups.
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Scene 2 – The Strange Writing
Narrator: Suddenly, mysterious writing appeared on the wall.
Belshazzar: What is this?! I am afraid!
Wise Man: We cannot read it.
Queen: Call Daniel!
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Scene 3 – Daniel Is Called
Daniel: I will read the message from God.
Belshazzar: I will give you rewards!
Daniel: I do not need your gifts.
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Scene 4 – God’s Warning
Daniel: You dishonored God.
Daniel: Your kingdom will be divided.
Belshazzar: Please explain more!
Daniel: You are being judged.
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Scene 5 – The Meaning Revealed
Daniel: God has numbered your kingdom.
Daniel: You have been weighed and found lacking.
Belshazzar: This is terrible news.
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Scene 6 – The Fall of Babylon
Narrator: That very night, the kingdom fell.
Darius: I am the new king.
Guard: Babylon has fallen!
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Bible Lesson
We must honor God and never treat Him with disrespect.
Memory Verse:
“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”