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.
Who are called to repentance?
What are we exhorted by, the prophet to seek?
Why is a national Sunday law demanded?
What did Charlemagne's Sunday law of 800 require?
What did Christ say of the certainty of this prophecy?
What will be the experience of those who say in their hearts that the Lord is not soon coming?
7. What, according to Matthew's account, did Christ say were to he the signs in the sun, moon, and stars?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle