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.
What witness does the true believer in Christ have that he is accepted of God?
What motive will inspire all true parents to faithfulness in teaching their children?
2. After being threatened with death if they did not make known the dream and the interpretation, what did the wise men say to the king?
22. What prophetic period begins at the time when the continual mediation of Christ was taken away by the Papacy?
While drinking the wine, what gods did they honor?
How does Paul again express this same truth?
How may the- lack of wisdom be supplied?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle