Tag: Roman empire
Herod’s Temple: Jesus said, not one stone left… true?
Jesus’ disciples marveled at the buildings of Herod’s temple. As the friends of Jesus walked through the courtyards of Herod’s Temple, they boasted of what they saw to the Lord. And in their boasts, they revealed a strong sense of national pride in the beautiful buildings. And there were very good reasons to be proud…
Legs of Iron and Feet of Clay: Daniel’s Statue part 4
Legs of Iron and Feet of Clay. Was this the Roman Empire? What were the legs of iron and feet of clay? The prophet Daniel interpreted King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream in chapter two of the Book of Daniel. The king saw a statue that represented four great empires. Later, Daniel had his own vision in which…
Four Beast-kingdoms: Daniel 7:1-8: What four Beasts?
The four beast-kingdoms of Daniel’s Prophecy Understanding the beast-kingdoms: In chapter seven of the Book of Daniel, we read about four beast-kingdoms. We see them first in chapter two, then again here in chapter seven. From this chapter to the end of the book, in chapter twelve, the beast-kingdoms rule in some form within the…
