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.

For what were the Bereans commended?
In what words does Christ recognize marriage as of God?
Why were the Sacred Writings given?
Whose sovereignty is thus challenged?
What is implied in a knowledge of God and Jesus Christ?
With what feelings does the Lord look upon His children?
What encouragement does Jesus give us to meet cheerfully the troubles and trials of life?

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