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 was one direct purpose of the incarnation of Christ?
How fully are we thus united with Christ in His experience of death and resurrection?
What is the ground of justification on God's part?
While God is merciful, does this clear the guilty?
Why was the ceremonial law taken away?
What will be the experience of those who say in their hearts that the Lord is not soon coming?
What cheering promise is made to those who endure the trials and temptations of this life?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle