( Dan. And the clay represents democracy, which is a new concept arguably inspired by various historic landmarks such as the French Revolution. (b)What can we conclude about the number of toes? However, from early on, that iron has been mixed with clay. Jehovah told John in a vision that this would happen. John saw a wild beast that had two horns and that spoke like a dragon. Which parts of the immense image symbolize the Anglo-American World Power? That image, which was large and the brightness of which was extraordinary, was standing in front of you, and its appearance was dreadful. This description coincides with the time when the seventh headthe Anglo-American World Powerwould come to prominence. 19 We are living in the days of the seventh head. 3 We can identify the seventh head of the wild beast of Revelation chapter13 by comparing Johns vision with Daniels vision of the frightening ten-horned beast.a (Read Daniel 7:7, 8, 23,24.) Which world power does the seventh head mean, and how did it treat the seed of the woman? Population reduction Rev.6:8 2. What do we know about the fifth part of the image that Daniel describes? The breasts and arms of silver depicted Medo-Persia. The Seed of the woman, Jesus Christ, would crush the symbolic serpent, Satan, and his seed. Thou, O king, sawest, and behold a great image. The prophecy about the immense image is also closely linked to several other prophesies in the Bible. The clay element blended with the iron in the feet represents the mixture of church and state." Followers of Herbert W. Armstrong, as well as dispensational fundamentalists, see the prophecy being fulfilled today in the emergence of the European Union. This brings us to a very important question: When will that final destruction occur? 144-145 - Learn From the Bible (lfb). How has the seventh head treated Gods people? Anglo-American World Power: Britain and the United States of America work together as special partners and often act as one world power, Lords day: A time period that started when Jesus was made King in 1914 and continues until he gives the Kingdom back to his Father, Jehovah. Daniel 2 (the second chapter of the Book of Daniel) tells how Daniel related and interpreted a dream of Nebuchadnezzar II, king of Babylon.In his night dream, the king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its head of gold to its feet of mingled iron and clay; as he watched, a stone "not cut by human hands" destroyed the statue and became a mountain filling the whole world. . . Now this is starting to change. Upon awakening from sleep Nebuchadnezzar could not remember his most unusual dream and it disturbed him a great deal. WHEN we compare the prophecies of Daniel and John, we understand many things that are happening in the world today and that will happen in the future. (Rev., chap. Michael stood up in Kingdom power and authority. 25:40) Jesus indicated that during his presence, a remnant of the seed would be active on earth. What did the seventh head do to Gods people? The prophecies about the immense image and the wild beast confirm that the Anglo-American World Power will not be replaced by some future world power. But soon God will put it into their hearts to carry out his thought. (Read Revelation 17:16,17.) Since the middle of the 20thcentury, they have spread throughout the world. In a vision, Jehovah showed Nebuchadnezzars dream to Daniel and gave him its meaning. The result? What interpretation did Daniel give to Nebuchadnezzars prophetic dream, and how long has that symbolic image over-shadowed world politics? . Feet of clay means a fatal flaw, a negative characteristic or attribute that is hidden in an otherwise admirable human being. Even so, the United States was allowed to grow mighty, protected by British naval power. Yes! (Daniel 8:24) For example, the United States dropped two atomic bombs on an enemy of the Anglo-American World Power. That image, which was large and the brightness of which was extraordinary, was standing in front of you, and its appearance was dreadful. Part 8A Political Mixture of Iron and Moist Clay. Which parts of the giant image mean the Anglo-American World Power? b Although the components of the dual world power have existed since the 18thcentury, John describes it as it would appear at the start of the Lords day. 35 But there was a final or completing part of the symbolic image, namely, its feet partly of iron and partly of clay.. 10,11. 6. The harlot is called Babylon the Great. (Revelation 17:1-6) This harlot means all false religions. What does the wild beast with two horns mean? Other European empires controlled millions of people more. Gods Kingdom will crush all human rulerships, including the seventh world power. Gods Kingdom will soon crush the feet of the giant image. 2:41-43) Could a danger lie there for us? But the vision John saw shows that at the beginning of the Lords day, they would be one world power. 3 pp. (Matthew 24:8) Yesto the point that many people fear the future. The common people make it difficult for this world power to be strong like iron. How do Daniel and John portray the end of human rulership? Until the 1600s, they were much more important kingdoms than Britain was. The following Bible passages may help you to understand why the expression good news is fitting. But now, many people no longer respect these religions and their ministers. In other visions, Daniel mentions specific numbers. Daniel said: The kingdom will partly prove to be strong and will partly prove to be fragile.Daniel 2:42; 2Timothy 3:1-3. Paul Kennedy, professor of history at Yale University, explains: The most striking change in Europe, measured in territorial-juridical terms, was the emergence of a cluster of nation-statesPoland, Czechoslovakia, Austria, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuaniain place of lands which were formerly part of the Habsburg, Romanov, and Hohenzollern empires.. Those numbers are significant. (b)What do the first six heads of the wild beast represent? They have the power to influence political leaders and their policies. 7 What is the relationship between the seventh head of the wild beast and the immense image? Fast forward to the feet and it is now an uncanny mixture of iron and clay. How so? 1:1. Do those promises appeal to you? Would you like to read this article in %%? There will be no new heads on this beast before it is destroyed. And even though it is weaker than Rome, the legs of iron, it will not come to an end on its own. The Anglo-American World Power will be the dominant world power when false religion is eradicated. What did this empire prove to be? In Daniel's prophecy, the clay in the feet of the immense image symbolizes the common people. Daniel discloses that in the feet and toes of the image, there was a noteworthy change of materials. A little over 1,900 years ago, when those words were written, five of the seven kings, or political empires, had fallen. They were Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Medo-Persia, and Greece. (Read Daniel 2:41-43.) Many even believe that religion is the cause of the problems in the world. 18. Will we pay attention to the prophetic warnings? A revelation by Jesus Christ, which God gave him, to show his slaves the things that must shortly take place.REV. 2:35 All at once, the iron, clay, bronze, silver, and gold were crushed, and became like chaff of the threshing floors of summer; a wind carried them off until no trace of them was left. The globe was rapidly slipping into political fragmentation. Daniel 2:41-43 "the feet and toes, partly of potter's clay and partly of iron, the kingdom shall be divided; yet the strength of the iron shall be in it. 11:3, 7-11) The history of Jehovahs modern-day servants confirms that those events took place. What role did ancient Rome play in the fulfillment of Bible prophecy? 11 Does the number of toes of the image have special meaning? This great image, whose brightness was excellent, stood before thee; and the form thereof was terrible. But Daniel specifically says that the toes are made of iron and clay. So it seems that the number of toes is not important, just as the number of arms, hands, fingers, legs, or feet the image had is not important. 12 Though the Anglo-American World Power is a mixture of iron and clay, the visions that Jesus gave to John show that this power would continue to play a key role during the last days. But the harlot will not lose her power gradually. Why have these threats of world breakdown emerged in precisely the era when man has achieved more scientific breakthroughs and knowledge than in all his previous history? These questions posed by journalist Geyer are thought provoking. Twenty or thirty years ago, most people thought religion would always be respected and powerful. THE ANGLO-AMERICAN WORLD POWER AND THE FEET OF IRON AND CLAY. . 612-625 - The Watchtower1971, w59 5/1 pp. 302-309 - The Watchtower1969, Rbi8 Daniel 1:1-12:13 - Reference Bible (Rbi8), nwt Daniel 1:1-12:13 - New World Translation (nwt), sl chap. (a)How did the seventh world power manifest ironlike strength? Eventually, the seventh head would take the place of Rome. 283-313 - Mans Salvation (sl), ws12 6/15 pp. "The Feet of Iron and Clay" Sunday, 24 October This Sunday we will be continuing our series "Kingdoms in Conflict." When we left last Sunday; God was beginning to show the king- Nebuchadnezzar through a dream; the kingdoms of this world in the form of an image or idol. ANGLO-AMERICA AND THE TWO-HORNED WILD BEAST. Iron and Moist Clay Note that the Bible describes the feet and toes of the image as being "partly of iron and partly of molded clay," adding: "The kingdom itself will prove to be divided, . 17 Let us now pick up some prophetic strands in the book of Daniel. It is only an image of that beast. The prophecy at Daniel 2:44 states that Gods Kingdom will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms. That prophecy refers only to the kingdoms that are part of the image. Daniel explains that the images head was of good gold, its breasts and its arms were of silver, its belly and its thighs were of copper, its legs were of iron, its feet were partly of iron and partly of molded clay.Dan. Perhaps the iron represents totalitarian rule like what we see in Arab countries and North Korea. 15John also described a harlot, or prostitute, who rides upon a scarlet-colored wild beast. The kings of the earth will not be able to attack Gods Kingdom in heaven, so they will try to fight against those on earth who support it. 12,13. 13) As we saw in the preceding article, the first six heads of the beast represent Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome. #bible prophecy expo #prophecy prophecy #bible prophecy #revelation 6 #revelation 6:1-2 #revelation 6:3-4 #revelation 6:5-6 #revelation 6:7-8 #Daniel's vision #Nebuchadnezzar's dreams Time Will come that this following event Will happen in the near future: 1. (Gen. 3:15) Rome, the sixth head, remained a dominant political force for centuries after John wrote down his vision. 45CT. Daniel 2:41 shows that the feet made of iron mixed with clay are one "kingdom," not many. Perfect health will prevail. What was the dream that Daniel recalled to the king? (a)What did the small horn do? The objective is to show that the Bible is trustworthy and inspired of God and that its message is one of hope for an end to the suffering caused by mans cruel domination of his fellow man. ), Nebuchadnezzar is agitated by a dream. STAGGERING helplessly from crisis to crisis, human governments are failing to bring stability to human society. 18:7, 8, 15-19. There are many books and scholars to confirm what these metals represent. So political human rule in its entirety, unitedly opposed to divine sovereignty during the time of the end, is what the ten toes of the image would logically represent. One was of a metallic image with a gold head, breast and arms of silver, belly and thighs of copper, legs of iron and feet of iron and clay. 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