How much power will this beast exercise?

Answer

"And he exercises all the power of the first beast before him, and causes the earth and them which dwell
therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed." Verse 12.
NOTE - The "first beast before him" (papal Rome) exercised the power of persecuting and putting
to death all who differed from it in religious matters. The only way the earth can be made to worship is by
causing work to cease on it through voluntary or enforced rest, or Sabbath-keeping. "For as long as she
[the land] lay desolate she kept Sabbath." 2 Chron. 36: 21. Enforced Sunday observance is evidently
implied.

What are fitting inquiries for those convicted of sin?
How was the matter finally decided?
What will be done with the righteous living?
When cast into the lions' den, how did Daniel say he had been saved from death?
12. What class of God's servants have evil angels, through wicked men, seemed to make special objects of attack?
What is promised those who trust in Jesus?
How did Elijah pray before obtaining his request?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle