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.
In what prophecy are Christ's life, suffering, and death touchingly foretold?
What is the gift of God?
What distinct purpose did Christ have in giving Himself for the church?
What is said of the little horn as compared with the ten horns of the fourth beast of Daniel 7?
In the judgment-hour message, whom are all called upon to fear, glorify, and worship?
What is said of those embraced in the first resurrection?
How should we sympathize with others in their sorrows?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle