By what was the second kingdom symbolized?
Answer
"And behold another beast, a second, like to a bear, and it raised up itself on one side, and it had three ribs
in the mouth of it between the teeth of it: and they said thus unto it, Arise, devour much flesh!' Verse 5.
NOTE-"This was the Medo-Persian Empire, represented here under the symbol. the bear. . . .
The Medes and Persians are compared to a bear on account of their cruelty and thirst after blood, a bear
being a most voracious and cruel animal." Adam Clarke, on Dan. 7: 5.
In view of the curse upon this creation, what has God promised?
What is necessary in order that the preaching of the gospel may be profitable?
How are parents instructed to bring up their children?
In what spirit should children obey their parents?
Who first enjoined Sunday-keeping by law?
With what statement does the fifth trumpet close?
24. What psalms seem to have been written especially for the comfort and encouragement of God's people during the time of the seven last plagues?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle