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 did the Apostle Peter associate with baptism in his instruction on the day of Pentecost?
What symbol was next introduced in the vision?
What is of more importance than any outward ceremony?
What were the colour and character of the fourth symbol?
With what announcement does the sixth trumpet close?
For what must men give account in the judgment?
What will be the final doom of Satan and his angels?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle