Daniel 7 - 8

During Belshazzar's reign, Daniel has a vision of four beasts that does not seem to make any sense to him.  God allows him to understand the meaning of his dream.  Daniel has dreamed about 4 great kings that would rule the earth.  Their kingdoms and ruling habits are described so that Daniel can see that God will continue to preserve His people throughout time.  Daniel later sees another vision that corresponds to this first one.  Again, God reveals that throughout time He will control nations and preserve His people.