By what was the second kingdom symbolized?
Answer
"And behold another beast, a second, like to a bear, and it raised up itself on one side, and it had three ribs
in the mouth of it between the teeth of it: and they said thus unto it, Arise, devour much flesh!' Verse 5.
NOTE-"This was the Medo-Persian Empire, represented here under the symbol. the bear. . . .
The Medes and Persians are compared to a bear on account of their cruelty and thirst after blood, a bear
being a most voracious and cruel animal." Adam Clarke, on Dan. 7: 5.
What change is thus brought about?
How may we determine the truthfulness of any doctrine ?
What will be the fate of those who do not obey the gospel of Christ?
How extensively is this message to he proclaimed?
How is the church at the first advent described?
What words to this church show the second advent near?
At the pouring out of the seventh plague, what announcement will be made?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle