Ruling with the Son of Man

The history of human government is a parade of monsters. Literally. In the prophet Daniel’s

seventh chapter, he sees four terrifying beasts rising from a chaotic ocean. A lion,

a bear, a leopard, and a nightmare creature with iron teeth.

These aren't just random animals. They represent the great empires of history—Babylon,

Persia, Greece, Rome. Why beasts? Because they rule

through violence, instinct, and raw power. They lack the moral connection to God

that defines us. They are sub-human. But then, the scene shifts. From the stormy

chaos below to a silent, majestic courtroom above. The Ancient of Days—God