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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 16, 1900

BEREAN LIBRARY STUDY.

(January 21-27.)

We now enter upon the study of the prophetic portion of the book of Daniel. The succeeding lessons will probably require a more careful study than the historical incidents of the preceding lessons. Remember always that prophecy is “a light that shineth in a dark place,” “whereunto ye do well that ye take heed.” Learn the essential historical points so thoroughly that you can cite the fulfillment of each specification of the prophecy. Try this many times; for it is only by constant repetition that we are enabled to do this clearly and intelligently.

Lesson 8.

(Dan. 7:1-18; “Thoughts on Daniel,” pages 113-123.)

1. Review the following topics of a former lesson: Define “prophecy.” Contrast symbolic with literal prophecy, citing illustrations of each. By what means is prophecy given? 2 Peter 1:21. To what is it compared? Verse 19. How “sure” is it?

2. Give Bible definitions of “winds,” “sea,” and “beasts,” as used in symbolic prophecy.

3. Describe the appearance of the first beast. What is signified by its peculiar characteristics? What kingdom was thus symbolized?

4. How was the second kingdom represented? What special features of this kingdom are revealed by the symbols?

5. By what beast was the third kingdom represented? What special characteristics are revealed by the symbols? Cite the historical fulfillment, in the history of Grecia.

6. Describe the appearance of the nondescript beast representing the fourth kingdom. Note the general characteristics of the kingdom thus symbolized.

7. What change did Daniel see take place in the horns of the fourth beast? What was the significance of each change?

8. Describe in detail the scene next presented before Daniel.

9. Note the difference in the manner of the ending of the first three kingdoms, and the ending of the fourth.

10. What truth is here taught concerning the end of probation?

11. Describe the giving of the kingdom to the Son of Man.

12. How was Daniel affected by the vision?

13. What encouragement is here given the people of God?

Review Topics.

1. When and where was this prophecy given? About how long a time had passed since the events occurred which are recorded in the second chapter of Daniel? Cite other illustrations of the manner in which God anciently communicated with his people.

2. What reasons may be given for representing the history of this world to a heathen monarch by showing him a splendid image, and representing it to the prophet of God by wild beasts?

3. Compare the second and seventh chapters of Daniel, noting the additional information concerning the four kingdoms given in the seventh chapter.

4. Describe the scenes of the Judgment.