The Third Beast

"After this I kept looking, and behold, another one, like a leopard, which had on its back four wings of a fowl; the beast also had four heads, and dominion was given to it. (Daniel 7:6)

This is clearly a strange looking beast. Throughout the Church Age this type of imagery has troubled readers of Revelation and often inclined them to abstain from studying end time events. For several weeks The Holy Spirit has impressed on my heart that there is an urgency to obtain an understanding of the symbolism in the Apocalypse.

Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for the time is near.

(Revelation 1:3)

WE know from previous post that the beast represents kingdoms or nations and that kingdom’s ruler or government.

17        'These great beasts, which are four in number, are four kings who will arise from the earth.

23        "Thus he said: 'The fourth beast will be a fourth kingdom on the earth....

(Daniel 7)

         The third beast is a leopard with four heads and four wings of a fowl.  The leopard is the unofficial symbol of Germany. It’s interesting that the German Leopard Tank has become one of the world’s foremost tanks.

and dominion was given to it. (Daniel 7:6)

         Germany has been the dominant nation in Europe for the last 100 years and Germany was the prominent leader of the Holy Roman Empire (AKA the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation) for the last 1200 years.

the beast also had four heads

         Multiple heads on a beast portray the number of times that nation will rise and fall.  Germany’s Third Reich fell with the defeat of Hitler in World War 2, and they are now in the Fourth Reich.

which had on its back four wings of a fowl

     The four wings of a fowl very likely refer to the Franco-German alliance.  The official animal symbol of France is a rooster.

         Keep in mind that the nations of this prophesy will one day form an alliance which will result in a one world government and a universal religion  that all of the inhabitants of the earth will worship and follow after. The stage is being set now and  Germany will play a vital role as the heart of the revitalized Holy Roman Empire.

          I have been considering what are some of the reasons the entire world would fall in line with a New World Order and was led by The Holy Spirit to research Germany. I found what I consider very interesting facts concerning the German economy

German Economy Expands at Fastest Pace in Two Decades Amid Export Demand

Gross domestic product jumped 3.6 percent, the most since data for a reunified Germany began in 1992

The Bundesbank expects Europe’s largest economy to expand 2 percent this year and 1.5 percent in 2012 as the sovereign debt crisis damps demand in the euro area, its main export market. (Bloomberg.com)

German economy to grow faster in 2011 than expected

If the forecast holds, it would represent a reduction in the growth of the German economy compared to 2010. But last year was a banner year for Germany as it pulled itself out of the global recession. Figures released last week showed that Germany's economy expanded by 3.6 percent in 2010, the fastest pace since reunification twenty years ago.

         One other interesting fact about modern day Germany is their alliance with France who is considered very passive which historically is not in the interest of Germany. The bible tells of a false peace treaty that Israel will enter with the government of the antichrist. Germany has become a forerunner in advocating the pursuit of global peace emphasizing pacifism, non-violent resistance and diplomacy as a government model. 

As you can see, it is very important to be aware of current events as they relate to prophesy. 

   "But as for you, Daniel, conceal these words and seal up the book until the end of time; many will go back and forth, and knowledge will increase."

         These prophesies were not intended to be understood until the end of time, which is now, and knowledge is increasing! The entire Apocalypse is being revealed to those who earnestly seek truth and will be very beneficial for the cause of Christ and the advancement of His Kingdom.