BEREAN LIBRARY STUDY

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 6, 1900

BEREAN LIBRARY STUDY.

(March 11-17.)

WE now enter upon the study of a prophetic chapter, which begins at the time in which Daniel lived, and points out the history of the world straight through to the events that immediately precede the coming of Christ. This prophecy leads up to events that are yet unfulfilled, but which the present generation will see come to pass; and it is of the utmost importance that those who perhaps understand the general import of what is here revealed, should study carefully each detail of the prophecy, that their own faith may be strengthened, and that they may help others to hear and believe. A little patient perseverance will enable each one to trace, step by step, each fulfillment of the prophetic word.

Lesson 15.

Dan. 11: 1-13; “Thoughts on Daniel,” pages 222-230.

1. Review the circumstances under which the prophecy of Daniel 11 was given.

2. To what events in the history of Persia does verse 2 refer?

3. Cite the historical fulfillment of each expression in verse 3.

4. Fix thoroughly in mind the different divisions of Grecia, and their locations with respect to Palestine. Clearly identify the powers called in the prophecy the king of the north and the king of the south.

5. Notice carefully each detail of the prophecy in verses 5-9, and the corresponding history.

6. How did the sons of the king of the north continue the warfare begun by their father?

7. Describe the further conflict between the king of the north and the king of the south, by tracing the history of Antiochus Magnus, of Syria, and Ptolemy Philopater, of Egypt.

Review Topics.

1. Review the different circumstances attending the giving and the interpreting of each of Daniel’s prophecies.

2. What portion of this lesson has been revealed in previous prophecies?

3. Give a brief but connected outline of the fulfillment of the prophecy of the lesson.

4. If possible, have a map drawn of the countries mentioned, and locate each division of territory mentioned.