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 would make the death of Christ in vain?
10. After the fall, what sort of marriages were introduced by men, which were productive of great evil?
What message announces the judgment hour come?
Under what threatened penalty is the worship of the image of the beast enforced?
What promise is made to the willing and obedient?
Still bent on persecution, how does Satan manifest his enmity against the remnant church?
What has He promised to be to those in trouble?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle