What was the fourth beast declared to be?
Answer
"Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all
kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces." Verse 23.
NOTES-"This is allowed on all hands to be the Roman Empire. It was dreadful, terrible, and
exceeding strong; . . . and became, in effect, what the Roman writers delight to call it, the empire of the
whole world." - Adam Clarke, on Dan. 7:7.
The final overthrow of the Greeks by the Romans, was at the battle of Pydna, in 168 BC.
What is promised to him who wills to do God's will?
How are His mercies continually manifested?
By what is this cleansing from sin and fitting for God's service accomplished?
What charge did Jesus bring against the Pharisees?
14. What was the next step in their plan to secure lawful authority to carry out their unlawful purpose?
What role do his agents assume?
How enduring will be their pleasures?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle