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?
In thus reconciling the world unto Himself, what attitude did God take toward men?
How was He treated?
Could such a help be found among the creatures which God had already made?
What title of distinction is given the law of God?
What name is given to the second state of the church?
What promise did God leave for these persecuted ones?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle