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 relationship to God is established by faith?
Of whom was Christ to be born?
What divine purpose was wrought out in the sufferings of Christ?
8. By what command did the king repudiate the religion taught in Babylon by Daniel and others who feared God?
How are those described who heed this warning?
6. What would have been the result to the dead had not Christ procured their release from the grave?
What encouragement is held out concerning the branches which have been broken off?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle