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.
Why have all been reckoned under sin?
For whom has a book of remembrance been written?
What relation does a justified person sustain to the law?
How did Christ's death affect the ceremonial law?
Why did Christ, in the parable, reprove the man who hid his talent?
With what are we to comfort one another?
For what purpose did God give His Son to the world?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle