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The
Book of Daniel
Daniel was taught by Dr. James Modlish
Chapter
Seven
(A
Vision of The Beast - 7:1-28)
Intro:
The
opening words of this chapter take us back to the first
year of Belshazzar's reign. This chapter must have been
62 years after Nebuchadnezzar had his dream of the "Golden Headed Image."
The scene of
this vision was on the shore of the "Great Sea". This is
an important statement. For In the Bible the term "Great
Sea" stands for the Mediterranean Sea. To note further
the "sea" In the scriptures is a type of the nations.
(Rev. 17:15, Isa. 17:12,13).
All
commentators agree that the beast of (Dan. 7) relate to
and are associated with the Image of Dan. 2. The only
difficulty that is presented is: In what order do they
relate? Most line up the lion with Babylon and then go
straight down in a chronological order. The problem then
is which one do you leave out? For there are only 4 beast
in (Dan. 7) but 5 parts to the image in (Dan.
2).
We need to
keep in mind that (Dan. 7) takes place at the conclusion
of the Babylonian Empire and the visions are future In
consideration (Dan. 7:17). Therefore the proper order
would be to align the lion with Persia and then start
downward. There seems to be a double application given to
each one of the beasts that would extend into the church
age, notice the vision Is seen by night, which Is a
picture of the church age.
1. THE LION
(Persia - England) (7:4)
A lion
with wings in England Is called a "griffin." It appears
on England's coat of arms. (Richard the
Lionhearted).
[1].
There have been only 2 decrees from kings In history
for the Jews to return to Palestine once In 536 B.C.
by Cyrus of Persia and In 10,18 A.D. by England
(Balfour Declaration).
[2]. The lion was very Impressive and
powerful, but lost Its power (wings were
plucked)
II. The Bear
- (Greece - Russia)
[1].
Russian alphabet in Greek. Official church In Russia
is still "Greek" Orthodox
[2]. Both countries are characterized by
promoting an athestic philosophy.
[3]. The three ribs would picture the crushing
of three countries.
Ill. The
Leopard - (Rome - United States)
If
this is the case, the U.S. would be an extension of Rome.
Now let me see - was it the St. Mary that discovered
America?
A leopard is
an integrated animal. His basic color is yellow-brown
(Shem),
his belly Is white (Japheth),
and his spots are black (Ham).
[1].
Because the body has 4 heads It would appear to have 4
additional appendages to the main body. Two states
have been added to main body (however, they are
separate). - Can we look for 2 more. That would total
52 or 4 x 13? Notice the leopard has wings of a fowl
(Chicken perhaps?) Korea, Vietnam, Pueblo Incident, to
name a few!
IV. The
Beast
This
beast seems to be a combination of all the above. (Rev.
13:1,2; Hos. 13:7). This last beast will then be an
integrated power, move In dominion like a bear, and speak
English. The ten horns parallel the ten toes of (Dan. 2)
and the horns of (Rev. 17:10-12).
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in-depth study on the Beast and the Dragon -
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