What did these four beasts represent?
Answer
"These great beasts, which are four, are four kings, which shall arise out of the earth." Verse 17.
NOTE - The word "kings" here, as in Dan. 2: 44, denotes kingdoms, as explained in verses 23 and
24 of the seventh chapter, the two words being used interchangeably in this prophecy.
Under the symbol of the great image of the second chapter of Daniel, is given the mere political
outline of the rise and fall of earthly kingdoms, preceding the setting up of God's everlasting kingdom. In
the seventh chapter, earthly governments are represented as viewed in the light of heaven-under the
symbols of wild and ferocious beasts-the last, in particular, oppressing and persecuting the saints of the
Most High. Hence the change in the symbols used to represent these kingdoms.
16. When the prodigal son, in the parable, repented and turned toward home, what did his father do?
How are those described who accept this message?
What comment has the Apostle Paul made upon this commandment?
How should the youth he taught to regard the aged?
Why was the ceremonial law taken away?
Does the first commandment show who the author of the law is?
What words to this church show the second advent near?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle