Daniel 7 - Daniel's Vision

 

Daniel 7 – Daniel’s Vision

 

The vision of Daniel concerns the 4^th. beast. The vision spoke of the four winds on the great sea. Winds in a vision could be “agitation, propaganda, public opinion or disturbance”. The sea suggests masses of people, a mob, and the peoples of the Gentiles. Daniel sees a great disturbance among the Gentile’s of the nation. That would include us. We are Gentiles. Customarily the wind blows in one direction, but this is a tornado coming from 4 directions. We are in the last stage of the fourth kingdom. It is the Roman Empire which consists of Italy, France, Germany, Spain and all the nations in Europe which were once a part of the Roman Empire. In today’s technology of speed and computerized thinking there is a lot of confusion that disturbs the world. We are desperately trying to avoid World War III. There is a lot of brainwashing going on, especially in our schools where evolution is being taught. They are teaching our children that there is no God.

When the Anti-Christ comes in the world, he will have a strong foothold. He will act like a lamb, but he is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. We need to brainwash our children with the Word of God to reduce the immorality of the world. Only God’s Word can tell us the truth we need to hear to outlast Satan and his maneuvers on this world.

Daniel tells of the four beasts, first was the lion with eagle’s wings. This is Babylon. They determined speed. He who can move the quickest with the greatest power will be the ruler of the world as was King Nebuchadnezzar. The second beast was a bear representing the Medes and the Persians. The three ribs in its mouth were Babylon, Lydia and Egypt. The Medes and the Persians moved like a roaring bear and overtook these three countries, taking every family with them. The third beast was a leopard representing Greece and the Macedonians. This was the kingdom of Alexander the Great. He moved like a leopard who pounces on his prey suddenly and with great speed. They overtook these countries while they were drunk and then divided the kingdom into fourths because not one leader after Alexander could handle them as one country. The fourth beast is in this time when the ten horns are beginning to manifest themselves. This beast is described as “dreadful and terrible, and exceedingly strong.” The Roman Empire will come together in ten kingdoms. It will be ruled by the Anti-Christ. This world will become a democracy, but God’s government will be a real dictatorship. There will be no election. God will rule the world as He sees fit. Unless we conform to His image, we will be uncomfortable under His rule. He will put out anything that offends and rebels against Him. Satan will be cast away and Christ will reign for a thousand years.

Please read the chapter listed so that you can understand God’s Word better. If you have missed any lessons, you can go to: God Plans For You at https://sherrysouthard.blogspot.com.Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary. J. Vernon McGee Through the Bible. Dr. David Jeremiah Study Bible.