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 is the result of faith's being put to the test?
What assurance has the believer of his union with God?
How is sin defined?
What is the love of God declared to be?
2. What sign had been foretold by the prophet Isaiah by which Christ, at His first advent, might be known as the Messiah?
Will this he a time of judgment?
What reason does Paul give to encourage us to entertain strangers?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle