Daniel 7:1-28

Contents: The beast vision of Daniel, forecasting the four world empires and the final heading up under anti-Christ. Vision of Christ coming in glory. Interpretation of the beast vision.

Characters: God, Christ, Daniel, Belshazzar, anti-Christ.

Conclusion: The thrones of the kingdoms of this world in their final heading up will be thrown down. The people of God in every age should be encouraged under their troubles with the prospect of Christ's coming in glory, for God has sworn that he will in due time put His King upon the throne of earth and make an end of all unrighteous rule.

Key Word: Kingdom visions, Daniel 7:1.

Strong Verses: Daniel 7:9; Daniel 7:14; Daniel 7:27.

Striking Facts: Daniel 7:13; Daniel 7:14; identical with Revelation 5:6-10. The order of events will be:

1. Investure of Christ's earthly kingdom (Daniel 7:13; Daniel 7:14; Revelation 5:6-10). 2. The vexing of Psalms 2:5. See also Matthew 24:21; Matthew 24:22; Revelation 6:17. 3. Return of Christ in glory to deliver the smiting blow of Daniel 2:45; Daniel 7:9-11; Revelation 19:11-21. 4. Judgment of nations and setting up of kingdom (Daniel 7:10; Daniel 7:26; Daniel 7:27; Matthew 25:31-46; Revelation 20:1-6).