Kids Blog-Daniel's dream of four beasts
Last week, kids learned that God is the eternal king who judges the nations.
Bible Story: Daniel's dream of four beasts Daniel 7
Bible Verse: Then the sovereignty, power, and greatness of all the kingdoms under heaven will be handed over to the holy people of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will worship and obey Him. Daniel 7:27
In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon, God gave Daniel visions of four beasts. The first beast was like a lion, and it had the wings of an eagle. The second beast looked like a bear and it had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth. The third beast looked like a leopard, it had four wings and four heads. The fourth beast looked most terrifying and frightening of all. It had large iron teeth and it crushed and devoured its victims and trampled underfoot whatever was left. There was also a horn that had eyes like the eyes of a human being and it spoke boastfully. Daniel also saw, thrones, the Ancient of Days taking his seat, His clothing was as white as snow, His hair was white like wool, his throne was flaming with fire, its wheels were all ablze, a river of fire was flowing, and there were thousands and thousands that stood before Him worshipping Him. He also saw the beast that was slain, destroyed, and thrown into the blazing fire. And there was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He was given authority, glory,and sovereign power.
Daniel was troubled by these visions and given the interpretation of the dream. The four beasts represented the four kings that will rise from the earth. But the holy people of the Most High will receive the kingdom and will possess it forever. All the earthly kings that were given authority to rule will be destroyed and their kingdoms will come to an end. Ultimately, our God who is the king and judge will come and rule forever. His kingdom will be everlasting and everyone will worship and obey Him.
When we look around the world, there may be times we become afraid or anxious because of all the bad news, but our God promises that He will return as the eternal king and the ultimate judge and rule forever. Although we may face persecutions as believers in Christ from our present Babylon, Persia, Greece, or Rome, God promises that those who trust in Him will receive an everlasting kingdom. So take heart, stand strong, and let us live each and every day pleasing and honoring God as we look forward to His return.
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