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.
Where in the Bible do we find the first prom Redeemer?
I. What is said of the fifth commandment?
2. What attitude of rivalry was the Papacy, represented by the little horn, to assume toward the Most High?
What class of men did he say would arise in the church?
Do the Scriptures indicate that there will he violence manifested in this conflict?
What great gathering yet awaits God's people?
When Elijah was about to take a forty days journey, how was he strengthened for it?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle