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 loss do those sustain who do not accept Him?
How definite should we be in confessing our sins?
Who is the Comforter, and what was He to do?
What did Christ say was to be the next great event following these signs?
What will be the first plague, and upon whom will it fall?
What is the condition of one who lacks these graces?
What is promised those who add grace to grace?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle