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STUDY XI.
THE THREE WAYS—THE BROAD WAY, THE
NARROW WAY, THE HIGHWAY.
1. What Scriptures bring to our attention the "three ways," and how are they designed? P. 205, ¶ 1 to 3.
2. Why is the broad road so named? P. 205, ¶ 4.
3. How long has the race traveled this "broad way," and have none ever tried to retrace their steps? When and how was the only way of escape brought to light? P. 206, ¶ 1.
4. What is the new way to life opened up for the Royal Priesthood? P. 206, ¶ 2.
5. Why is to that after having heard of the new way, so few are willing to walk therein? P. 207, ¶ 1.
6. What is the end to which this narrow way leads? And what is this "highest form of life"? P. 207, ¶ 2.
7. How shall we define Life? What is the difference between the operation of the principle of life in Jehovah and in mankind? P. 207, ¶ 3.
8. What are the characteristic conditions of the divine nature with respect to life? P. 208, ¶ 1.
9. Using the illustration of light reflected from a diamond and from a brick, and the measure of life in the lower animals, show why Adam was grander in his perfection than any other creature. P. 208, ¶ 2, 3.
10. How did the conditions in Eden show man's dependence upon a continued supply of life? And what was the natural result when Adam was separated from the "tree of life"? P. 209, ¶ 1, 2.
11. What is the reward promised to those who pursue the "narrow way" to the end? And who alone originally possessed immortality? P. 210, ¶1, 2.
12. What Scriptures teach that the Son of God possesses immortality since His resurrection? And to whom has this great honor been subsequently extended? P. 211, ¶ 1, 2.
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13. While the High Calling is confined exclusively to the Gospel Age, is there any other offer during this Age? p. 211, ¶ 3.
14. What other name might be applied to the narrow way? And what is the difference between dying with Adam and dying with Christ? P. 212, ¶ 1.
15. When will the "narrow way" to immortality come to an end? And when will death be abolished? P. 212, ¶ 2.
16. In what manner are the saints on the way to life, and on the way to destruction respectively? P. 213, ¶ 1.
17. What are some of the difficulties and dangers of the "narrow way"? P. 213, ¶ 2.
18. In what manner are some partially overcome by the temptations of the world, the desires of the flesh and the wiles of the Adversary? And what will be their experiences? P. 213, ¶ 3; P. 214, ¶ 1.
19. How has the Lord provided for His loyal-hearted and faithful followers the necessary assistance along this steep and rugged way? P. 214, ¶ 2.
20. How will the Highway of Holiness specially differ from the Narrow Way? P. 215, ¶ 1.
21. Will the highway of holiness be difficult for mankind to find and walk therein? P. 215, ¶ 2.
22. Will the world in the Millennial Age be reckoned justified and receive a reckoned standing before God as they start upon the highway? Why do many preach a highway of holiness during the Gospel Age? P. 216, ¶ 1.
23. What symbolic language is used by Isaiah (Chaps. 35, 11 and 62) in describing this "highway of holiness"? Why did not our Lord Jesus refer to this Highway? P. 217, ¶ 1.
24. Give a resume' of the Three Ways with their distinguishing characteristics. P. 218, ¶ 1.
STUDY XII.
EXPLANATION OF CHART REPRESENTING THE
PLAN OF THE AGES.
1. What is the special advantage of using the Chart of the Ages in Bible study? P. 219, ¶ 1.
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2. Point out on the chart the three great Dispensations, giving the duration of each. How are these designated in the Scriptures? P. 219, ¶ 2.
3. What is the relation of each of these "worlds " to the Divine Plan and to each other? Who is the Prince of "this present evil world"? Who were the spirit rulers of the "first world"? How do the Scriptures indicate that the world before the flood was under ministration of angels? P. 220.
4. What has Jehovah permitted mankind to attempt during "this present evil world," and why has man failed to properly govern himself? P. 221, ¶ 1.
5. How is the second great Dispensation sub-divided into distinct Ages? How are these designated, and what are the characteristic features of each, as shown in the Scriptures? P. 221, ¶ 2 to 4; P. 222, ¶ 1.
6. Of how many Ages is the third great Dispensation composed? What is the first of these called, and what is its object? P. 222, ¶ 2.
7. What will doubtless be the characteristics of the remaining "Ages to come"? P. 223, ¶ 1.
8. What is the order of progress during these Dispensations? What was the duration of the "Harvest" of the Jewish Age? P. 223, ¶ 2.
9. When did the Jewish Age end in a measure, and why was Divine favor shown to individuals of the nation for three and a half years afterwards? P. 223, ¶ 3.
10. At what time did the Jewish Age end in its more complete sense? P. 223, ¶ 4.
11. When did the Gospel Age begin, and what is the purpose of this Age? P. 224, ¶ 1.
12. Is there a " harvest" period in the end of the Gospel Age? How is the harvest of the Jewish Age a "shadow" or picture of this harvest? P. 224, ¶ 2.
13. On the Chart, what doe the letters K, L, M, N, P and R represent? Upon what plane was Adam before he sinned? And to what plane did he fall through disobedience? What does plane P represent? P. 224, ¶ 3.
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14. What two classes are respectively represented as actually or reckonedly standing upon plane N? P. 225, ¶ 1.
15. What offer has God made during the Gospel Age to all upon the plane of justification through faith? And what is the significance of presenting ourselves as "living sacrifices? P. 225, ¶ 2.
16. Since Jehovah would nor accept blemished or imperfect typical sacrifices, how can any member of the fallen race become as acceptable sacrifice? P. 226, ¶ 1.
17. Upon what plane, as illustrated on the chart, are all consecrated believers reckoned as standing? And How are these considered in God's sight? P. 226, ¶ 2.
18. What does plane L represent, and what conditions must be carried out before this plane can be reached? At what time will the Body of Christ enter upon this plane of spirit-birth? P. 227, ¶ 1.
19. What is the further step beyond perfection of spirit being, and how is it shown on the Chart? What is the difference in glory between plane L and plane K? P. 227, ¶ 2.
20. Why is the future of a pyramid eminently fit to represent perfection from a Scriptural and mathematical standpoint? P. 228, ¶ 1.
21. Upon which plane shall we place the pyramid representing Adam when created? P. 228, ¶ 2.
22. Where would Abraham and others of the Patriarchs be represented on the Chart, and why? P. 228, ¶ 3.
23. Upon what plane is all the remaining world of mankind since the flood? P. 228, ¶ 4.
24. What does plane P represent, and who only were lifted up to that plane? P. 229, ¶ 1.
25. What was the baptism of fire upon the Jewish nation and where is it represented on the Chart? P. 229, ¶ 2.
26. What did the justice of God require in the nature of a ransom price for the condemned human race, and how did Jesus meet those requirements? Where is our Lord represented upon the Chart? P. 229, ¶ 3.
27. "Being found in fashion as a man," What was Jesus' next
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experience as Scripturally illustrated on the Chart? P. 230, ¶ 1; ¶ 2, first six lines
28. How long did our Lord remain upon the spirit-begotten plane M. and when did he reach the plane of spirit-birth, as illustrated in the Chart? P. 230, ¶ 2, 6th line to end of ¶.
29. Did not Jesus after His resurrection appear as a man? What was his object on so doing, and what Scripture explains His mysterious resurrection powers? P. 231, ¶ 1.
30. When was Jesus' new nature reckoned as begun and when was it actually completed, as shown on the Chart? P. 231, ¶ 2.
31. When did Jesus reach Plane K, the plane of Divine Glory, and what has been His position during the whole Gospel Age? P. 231, ¶ 3.
32. How may the Church attain to the plane of Divine glory with her Lord, and what steps are necessary in order to reach the plane of justification, N? P. 231, ¶ 4.
33. How is the word nature properly used? P. 232, footnote.
34. Does justification change our nature? What is the offer made to the justified, by the Lord? P. 232, ¶ 1.
35. As illustrated on the Chart, how far does faith carry us along the pathway to glory? And what further is necessary in order to make progress toward the goal, and reach plane M? P. 233, ¶ 1.
36. When we present our all to the Lord and ask how we shall perform our sacrifice, what instructions are given us through His Word? P. 234, ¶ 1.
37. When will our "crown" be won? P. 234, ¶ 2.
38. What will be the experience of those who "sleep," and of those of the same class who are "alive" at the second advent of the Lord? P. 234, ¶ 3.
39. What is the "Marriage of the Lamb," and how is it illustrated on the Chart? P. 235, ¶ 1.
40. Describe the four classes of the Nominal Gospel Church represented on the Chart by n, m, p and q. P. 235, ¶ 2, to P. 237, ¶ 1.
41. In which parable does our Lord show His determination
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to separate the "wheat" from the "tares" and at what time will this take place? P. 237, ¶ 2.
42. Who are the "good seed" and the "tares" respectively? P. 238, ¶ 1.
43. Into what two parts is the harvest of the Gospel Age divided? And what are the correspondencies between the harvests of the Gospel and Jewish Ages? P. 238, ¶ 2.
44. Where is the separation of the "little flock" from " Babylon" shown on the Chart? What do figures t, u and v represent? P. 239, ¶ 1.
45. How are the experiences of those who have built with "gold, and silver and precious stones," and with "wood, hay and stubble," respectively, represented on the Chart? P. 240.
46. When will the Time of Trouble affect the world, and what will be natural Israel's experiences during this period? P. 241, ¶ 1.
47. Describe the manner in which the perfect pyramid on the Chart will be gradually made complete, and what will be the experience of all who "will not hear that Prophet?" P. 241, ¶ 2.
48. Briefly, what will be the consummation of Jehovah's Plan? P. 242, ¶1.
49. How does the pyramid beautifully illustrate the oneness of the whole restored creation? P. 242, ¶ 2, 3.
50. What is the order of selecting the "Living stones" on this glorious structure, and how does it essentially differ from an earthly building? P. 243, ¶ 1, 2.
51 Briefly show the harmony of the Tabernacle in the Wilderness with the Chart of the Ages. P. 244.
STUDY XIII.
THE KINGDOMS OF THE WORLD.
1. What was Jehovah's purpose concerning His earthly creation and its governments as declared in Genesis? P. 245, ¶ 1.
2. Was the first dominion given to Adam alone or to the whole human race? P. 245, ¶ 2.
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3. In the beginning was one man given authority to rule over his fellow men? What form of government was originally designed by God? P. 246, ¶ 1, 2.
4. Upon what one contingency did the everlasting continuance of the first dominion depend? P. 246, ¶ 3.
5. How was this first establishment of the Kingdom of God in the earth overthrown? When and under what circumstances was it for a short time re-established? P. 247, ¶ 1
6. How and by whom was the forfeited inheritance redeemed, and when will it be restored? Will the reign of Messiah on the earth be everlasting? If not why not? P. 247, ¶ 2.
7. Under what two forms of government was the typical Kingdom of God established during the Jewish Age? P. 248, ¶ 1.
8. When and under what circumstances was this typical Kingdom of God overthrown? P. 248, ¶ 2, 3.
9. How long was the Kingdom of God on earth decreed to remain overturned? What is, therefore, the inference respecting all other kingdoms in power since Zedekiah's time? P. 249, ¶ 1, 2.
10. How is the period of time intervening between the removal of God's government and the re-establishment of the same in power and glory Scripturally designated. P. 249, ¶ 3.
11. Evil and unsatisfactory as these Gentile kingdoms have been, why were they permitted or "ordained" of God? P. 250, ¶ 1.
12. To what two causes may man's inability to establish a perfect government in the earth be attributed? P. 250, ¶ 2.
13. What are the two phases of the dominion of earth as at present exercised? P. 251, ¶ 1.
14. What has been the experience of the groaning creation during the centuries past, and for what is it hoping and waiting? P. 251, ¶ 2.
15. Have God's faithful children been left in darkness respecting the present reign of evil and His ultimate design to bring in a better government in His due time? P. 251, ¶ 3.
16. How do we know that man's present effort to exercise dominion is not in successful defiance of God's will and power, but by Divine permission? P. 251, ¶ 4.
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17. What was the dream of Nebuchadnezzar and its Divine interpretation through the Prophet Daniel? (Dan. 2:31-45.) P. 252, ¶ 2.
18. Explain the symbolic interpretation of the "Stone cut out of the mountain without hands." P. 255, ¶ 2.
19. How might the stone be considered during its preparation, while being cut out? And how does this apply to the Church? P. 255, ¶ 3.
20. What New Testament Scriptures corroborate this interpretation of the "Stone" smiting the nations? P. 255, ¶ 4.
21. In Nebuchadnezzar's vision how were the empires of earth regarded from the world's standpoint and from Jehovah's respectively? P. 256, ¶ 1.
22. What antitype do we find in the experiences of the "Stone" class during its preparative period? P. 256, ¶ 2.
23. What will the smiting of the "great image" mean to the oppressed and groaning creation? P. 257, ¶ 1.
24. Describe the vision of these four universal kingdoms as given to the Prophet Daniel. (Dan. 2:27-45.) P. 257, ¶ 2 to P. 258, ¶ 1.
25. What did the dreadful and terrible "beast with ten horns" represent? How was the Papacy symbolized in the vision? P. 258, ¶ 2.
26. Why did Daniel give no descriptive name to this "fourth beast"? P. 258, ¶ 3.
27. What was to be the difference between the destruction of the "little horn" and that of the "beast" itself? P. 259, ¶ 1.
28. How and when will the Roman Empire be finally overthrown, and when did the "consuming" of the "little horn" begin? P. 259, ¶ 2.
29. What do the "great words which the horn spake" signify? (Dan. 7:11.) P. 259, ¶ 3
30. What is to be the end of the Roman Empire as shown in Daniel's vision, and what is the difference between the final experience of the fourth beast and that of its predecessors? P. 260, ¶ 1.
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31. What will be the cause of its destruction, and how was this pictured in Daniel's vision? (Dan. 7:13, 27.) P. 260, ¶ 2.
32. By whom is the dominion of earth to be placed in the hands of The Christ? How long must Christ reign, and what is the first step toward the accomplishment of this great Mediatorial work? P. 261, ¶ 1.
33. As the Lord's consecrated people view these Gentile Kingdoms from the foregoing standpoint, what is the prayer of their hearts? P. 261, ¶ 2.
34. Did each of these kingdoms exist before it came into power? And does the Fifth Universal Empire have a similar experience? What does this indicate as respects the time for the setting up of God's Kingdom? P. 261, ¶ 3.
35. Although supreme authority to rule will forever belong to Jehovah, we see that He gave subordinate control to Adam. What was the first and chief cause of man's inability to govern the dominion of earth? P. 262, ¶ 1.
36. While man's efforts along the line of government have not been satisfactory, to what condition have they been vastly superior? What forms of rule would have been more acceptable to Satan? What was man's idea of self-government, and how did this prove to be Satan's opportunity? P. 262, ¶ 2.
37. Notwithstanding their failures, what has been the ostensible object in the organization of all human governments? P. 263, ¶ 1, 2.
38. Was it because of the lack of wise and suitable laws, or of courts of justice, that the kingdoms of this world became so beastly in character? Or where does the responsibility properly rest? P. 263, ¶ 3; P. 264, ¶ 1.
39. As a rule, have the various governments established from time to time been representative of the average ability of the people to govern themselves? P. 264, ¶ 2.
40. What is the sentiment of the masses today as compared with conditions in the past? When did the change begin and how has its progressed P. 265, ¶ 1.
41. How has the general increase of knowledge affected mankind? And what may we expect as the supreme, final expression
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of selfishness and discontent? How will man's extremity become God's opportunity? P. 265, ¶ 2.
42. Why did neither Jesus nor the Apostles interfere in any way with earthly rulers? P. 266, ¶ 1.
43. What should be the attitude of the Church toward the governments of this world as respects offices, rights or privileges? How can the Church help the world to improve present conditions? In what manner only can the saints influence the world? P. 266, ¶ 2.
44. To what should the Church give its entire attention, and why? P. 267, ¶ 1.
45. What was the temptation into which the Church fell shortly after the death of the Apostles of the Lord? P. 268, ¶ 1.
46. What wonderful changes followed as a result of this new policy on the part of the Church? P. 268, ¶ 2.
47. What was the origin of the so-called "Divine right of kings"? P. 268, ¶ 3.
48. Did God ever approve of calling the kingdoms of this world by the name of Christ? P. 269, ¶ 1, 2.
49. What serious injury to the people of God has resulted from the claim that Christ's Kingdom is now ruling and reigning? And what claims and efforts are being put forth by some toward making the United States a Christian Nation constitutionally? P. 269, ¶ 3.
50. How should the best and the worst of earthly governments be regarded in order that we may take the Divine standpoint? P. 270, ¶1.
51. Laboring under false sense of duty toward these so-called Christian Nations, to what side are the sympathies of many Christians being forced? P. 270, ¶ 2.
52. What is the attitude of the rapidly awakening world of mankind toward Christendom? P. 270, ¶ 3.
53. In what manner might the great Time of Trouble be averted? And what is the Lord's exhortation to the world through the word of the Psalmist? P. 271, ¶ 1, 2.
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STUDY XIV.
THE KINGDOM OF GOD
1. What prominence is given in Scripture to the Kingdom of God? P. 273, ¶ 1.
2. What was the burden of John the Baptist's message, of our Lord's parables and the Apostles' preaching? P. 273, ¶ 2.
3. What was the hope of the Apostles and the early Church? P. 274, ¶ 1.
4. Had Jehovah given to Jesus the dominion of earth without redeeming mankind, what would have been the results? P. 274, ¶ 2.
5. How were Jesus' disciples affected by His explanation of the prophecies? P. 275, ¶ 1.
6. What was the imperfect conception of the nature of the Kingdom as held by the disciples at first, and how do many today err in the opposite direction? P. 275, ¶ 2.
7. What was the attitude of the worldly-wise among the Jews toward the wisdom, power and claims of Jesus and His followers? P. 275, ¶ 3.
8. What was the question of the Pharisees, and our Lord's reply, concerning when this Kingdom would appear? P. 276, ¶ 1, to end of page, and footnote.
9. Did our Lord refer to the earthly or to the spiritual phase of the Kingdom in replying to the Pharisees? P. 277, top.
10. What was evidently Nicodemus' attitude of mind in coming to Jesus by night? P. 277, ¶ 1.
11. Paraphrase Nicodemus' question regarding the "Kingdom of heaven at hand," and Jesus reply. P. 277, ¶ 2, to P. 279.
12. Explain how the word "gennao" (translated "born" in this instance), is Scripturally used. How can we determine whether it should be translated born or begotten? P. 278, footnote.
13. What is the significance of the Greek word "eidon" here translated "see"? P. 278, footnote.
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14. What was Nicodemus' question regarding the new birth? P. 279, ¶ 1.
15. How did Jesus in replying, explain the position of the Jewish nation with respect to Moses and Himself? P. 279, ¶ 2.
16. What illustration was given by our Lord in describing the nature of beings who were "born of the spirit"? P. 280, ¶ 1, to P. 281, top.
17. What rebuke and exhortation was next given by our Lord. Why would it have been useless to tell Nicodemus about heavenly things? P. 281, ¶ 1.
18. What was the chief reason for the failure of the Jewish nation to comply with the conditions and this share in Messiah's kingdom? P. 282, ¶ 1.
19. What has been the serious error of the Nominal Church's teaching with respect to the Kingdom of God? P. 282, ¶ 2.
20. In what sense is Christ's Kingdom now reigning? P. 283, ¶ 1.
21. How does this fact affect the promise of a future Kingdom of Heaven which shall be "from sea to sea, and from the river to the ends of the earth? P. 283, ¶ 2.
22. What parable of our Lord's clearly locates the time of the establishment of the Kingdom? P. 283, ¶ 3.
23. In what condition is the Kingdom of Heaven at present, and what are its experiences? P. 284, ¶ 1, 2.
24. Explain St. Paul's reference to the Kingdom in Romans 14:17. P. 284, ¶ 3.
25. What is our conclusion, in view of the foregoing? P. 285, ¶ 1.
26. To the early Church, what were the strongest incentives to faithfulness? P. 285, ¶ 2, 3.
27. What false ideas concerning the Kingdom were corrected by the Apostle Paul? P. 286.
28. What was the ultimate result of the false theories regarding the Church's mission? P. 287, ¶ 1.
29. What is the Protestant claim with respect to the reign of the Church? P. 287, ¶ 2.
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30. How does the popular view of the Kingdom harmonize with the teachings of our Lord and His Apostles? P. 287, ¶ 3.
31. When fully established, of what two parts will the Kingdom of God consist? P. 288, ¶ 1.
32. What class will constitute the spiritual phase of the Kingdom, and what is the order and nature of their resurrection? What will be the work of this class? P. 288, ¶ 2.
33. How can we harmonize with the foregoing the statement in Revelations 20:5, "But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished"? P. 288, footnote.
34. What will be the work of the earthly phase of the Kingdom of God, and of what class will this phase be composed? P. 289, ¶ 1.
35. In what manner may the two phases of the Kingdom operate, and what will the work of the Millennial Age necessitate? P. 290, ¶ 1.
36. What will it mean to gain a place in the earthly phase of the Kingdom, and what great reward will await the honored instruments of this work among mankind? P. 291, ¶ 1.
37. What will be the glory of the heavenly and the earthly phases of the Kingdom, respectively, and how are they Scripturally contrasted? P. 292, ¶ 1.
38. Explain how God's promise to Abraham is to be verified through these two phases of the Kingdom. P. 292, ¶ 2.
39. What is the Covenant-root from which these two branches grow, and what is the order of their development? P. 292, ¶ 3.
40. Of what nature was the promise to Abraham, heavenly or earthly, and has it yet been fulfilled? P. 293, ¶ 1.
41. What does the Apostle Paul reveal concerning the time when these earthly promises will be fulfilled, and the relation of the Church to the Ancient Worthies? P. 293, ¶ 2.
42. What say the Prophets with respect to the Israelitish nature of the earthly phase of the Kingdom? And why should we expect the Jews to be the first to come into harmony with the laws of the Kingdom? P. 294, ¶ 1.
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demonstrated, what advantage would such nations enjoy under the heavenly or "high calling"? P. 294, ¶ 2.
44. What Jewish characteristics would prepare for their speedy harmony with the principles of the New Government? P. 295, ¶ 1.
45. Explain how God's Kingdom is symbolized by the New Jerusalem. Will there be two cities or governments in the Kingdom? P. 295, ¶ 2, 3.
46. After mankind have reached perfection at the end of the Millennial Age, what will be their experience? P. 296, ¶ 1.
47. What is the Divine promise concerning the re-building of the literal city of Jerusalem and what say the Prophets about the future glory of the Kingdom of God, of which Jerusalem is a symbol? P. 296, ¶ 2, 3.
48. How was the nation of Israel typical, in respect to the Law Covenant, the New Covenant and the blood of the Atonement? P. 297, ¶ 1, 2.
49. In what respect only will the Jews have the precedence to God's favor, and why? How will the first and second advents differ as regards the Jewish nation? P. 297, ¶ 3.
50. How does the Apostle in Romans 11 describe the loss and recovery of natural Israel? P. 298, ¶ 1; P. 299, ¶ 1.
51. Is the fact that Israel lost the chief blessing any proof that the Jews are to have no future favors? In what manner were the spiritual favors kept hidden until the due time to be revealed? P. 299, ¶ 2.
52. What are the words of St. Paul with respect to the two "elect" classes and their relation to each other? P. 300, ¶ 1.
53. Describe the two parts of the literal city of Jerusalem. What did these symbolize? P. 301, ¶ 2, 3.
54. What does the Psalmist declare regarding the necessary qualifications of all who shall be permitted to enter into that Holy City? P. 301, ¶ 1.
55. What are the requirements for all who would be heirs of the Kingdom of God, in either phase? P. 301, ¶ 4.
56. What is the erroneous idea respecting the manner in which the world will receive Christ's Millennial Kingdom?
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What will be the nature of the "iron rule" of that Kingdom? P. 302, ¶ 1.
57. Why will many feel rebellious against the perfect rule of the New Government? P. 303, ¶ 1.
58. However, what facts will the masses of mankind ultimately learn to appreciate? P. 303, ¶ 2.
59. Give an illustration of the manner in which the kingdom of heaven will be under the direct control of Christ as God's Vicegerent. P. 303, ¶ 3.
60. Will the Kingdom, when delivered over to the Father, cease to be the Kingdom of God? P. 304, ¶ 1.
61. What will be the difference between mankind now and at the end of the Millennial Age, as respects standing before God's law of exact Justice? P. 305, ¶ 1.
62. Explain how the Kingdom of God will be an everlasting Kingdom at the close of the Millennial Age. P. 305, ¶ 2.
63. What Scriptural distinction is made between the Kingdom prepared for mankind and the Kingdom and Glory prepared for the Church, as respects their time-location in the Father's Plan? Will Christ's glory and power cease with the Millennial Age? P. 305, ¶ 3.
64. In whatsoever phase of the Kingdom our interests center, for what may all earnestly long and pray? P. 306, ¶ 1.
STUDY XV.
THE DAY OF JEHOVAH.
1. What is the "Day of Jehovah," and why is it so called? P. 307, ¶ 1, 2.
2. What other names are Scripturally applied to this same period of time, and why? P. 308, ¶ 1.
3. What responsibility has the world incurred through the witness of the true Church of Christ? How may the Day of Jehovah be regarded as resulting from two causes, natural and supernatural? P. 308, ¶ 2.
4. What has been God's message to the Church and to the world, respectively, and how have both messages been regarded? P. 309, ¶ 1.
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5. What has always been the attitude of the depraved mind with respect to the rights of others? P. 310, ¶ 1.
6. How did this change from original godlikeness to subsequent selfishness come about? P. 310, ¶ 2.
7. During past Ages, in whose hands have been found the wealth and consequent power to rule the masses? And how are these conditions being changed? P. 311, ¶ 1.
8. What are the advantages of wealth? P. 311, ¶ 2.
9. How has the general increase of intelligence operated upon the people? P. 311, ¶ 3; P. 312, ¶ 1.
10. What are the signs of the times today, and toward what opposite extremes are both rich and poor being forced by circumstances? P. 312, ¶ 2.
11. In considering the prophecies of the Old Testament concerning Egypt, Babylon and Israel, should we expect to find a symbolic and antitypical as well as a literal fulfilment? P. 313, ¶ 1.
12. How does the Apostle James describe this great Time of Trouble? And what exhortation is given to the "brethren"? Are there any present indications of the near approach of this day of Jehovah? P. 313, ¶ 2.
13. What constituted Israel's "Day of Vengeance," and what is the appropriateness of the prophecies concerning the great Time of Trouble being addressed to that nation and to Jerusalem, more or less directly? P. 315, ¶ 1.
14. How does the Prophet Zephaniah describe the Day of Vengeance? (Zeph. 1:7-9, 14-18.) P. 315. ¶ 2; P. 316, ¶ 1.
15. In what manner will the whole earth be devoured by fire? (Zeph. 3:8, 9.) P. 316, ¶ 2.
16. How do we know that this is symbolic and not literal fire? P. 317, ¶ 1, and footnote.
17. What do the symbols earth, mountains, heavens and seas, fire and brimstone represent in Scriptural usage? P. 318, ¶ 1.
18. Explain St. Peter's prophecy concerning the Day of Wrath. (2 Pet. 3:6, 7, 10-13.) P. 318, ¶ 2, 3.
19. What other office did some of the Apostles, notably Peter,
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Paul and John, exercise? And how has the Lord used this gift for the edification and guidance of the Church? P. 319, ¶ 1.
20. How does the Prophet Malachi describe the Day of Vengeance? P. 319, ¶ 2.
21. What does St. Jude say about the opportunity for pulling some out of this consuming fire? P. 320, ¶ 1.
22. What does the Prophet Malachi declare concerning the day of the Lord's coming and the effect of this symbolic fire upon the Lord's people? (Mal. 3:1-3.) P. 320, ¶ 2.
23. How does St. Paul describe the effect of this refining process upon believers in the Day of the Lord? (1 Cor. 3:12-15.) P. 320, ¶ 3; P. 321, ¶ 1.
24. In what other way is this great Time of Trouble described by St. Paul? (Heb. 12:26-29.) P. 321, ¶ 2.
25. How does the Psalmist give a vivid description of the great Day of the Lord, using the symbols, fire, storm, and darkness? (Psa. 50:3; 97:2-6; 46:6; 110:2-6; 46:1-5.) And how are the same conditions re-stated under other symbols in Psa. 46:6-10? P. 322, ¶1, to P. 324, top.
26. What testimony is given in Revelation to prove that the day of the Lord will be destructive to every form of evil yet not a time of literal burning of the earth? (Rev. 11:17, 18; 19:15, 19.) How does the Prophet Joel describe the same events under similar figures, and why are so many various symbols used in depicting the Day of wrath? P. 324, ¶ 1, 2.
27. Who are the two rival parties in this great battle of the Day of the Lord? What is the present situation and the future outlook, as viewed by opposing elements of society? P. 325, ¶ 1.
28. Why is it difficult under present conditions for both parties to see alike, and how do the wealthy naturally feel about the matter? P. 325, ¶ 2.
29. On the contrary, how do the laboring classes reason? P. 326, ¶ 1.
30. Is it so much the present conditions, as the fear of future distress that animates organized labor? P. 327, ¶ 1.
31. What is the ultimate tendency of many real blessings
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unless restrained by wise and equitable laws? And what conditions have delayed this injurious result until the present? P. 328, ¶ 1.
32. For example what is the two-fold effect of the production of labor-saving agricultural implements? What similar changes have been wrought in other departments of labor? P. 328, ¶ 2.
33. What is the present peculiar situation in the relation of over-production to lack of employment? P. 328, ¶ 3.
34. What remedies are being urged by wage-workers? P. 329, ¶ 1, 2.
35. What argument is used by labor against the "watering" of railroad and other stocks? P. 330, ¶ 1.
36. What is the declared object of all labor unions? P. 331, ¶ 1.
37. What happy results might be obtained, if the Golden Rule could be put into practice by both parties to this controversy? And why is this impossible under present conditions? P. 331, ¶ 2.
38. What is, therefore, the natural cause of the Day of Vengeance, and what will be its terrible climax? P. 332, ¶ 1.
39. What will be the ultimate effect of this Time of Trouble upon the minds of men and how will it prepare their hearts to receive the Kingdom of Heaven? P. 333, ¶ 1.
40. What should be the attitude of all, both in the Church and in the world, who realize the state of things which shall shortly come to pass? P. 333, ¶ 2.
41. What figures of speech are used in Scriptures to describe the manner of approach of the Day of Vengeance? (Zeph. 2:2; 1 Thess. 5:2, 3.) P. 334, ¶1.
42. What attempted remedies will be administered to the body politic by society's physicians in the time of her travail, and with what results? P. 335, ¶ 1.
43. Speaking plainly, what will be the effect of the efforts of the masses for deliverance from the grasp of Capital? P. 335, ¶ 2.
44. How does the deliverance of Israel from Egypt and from the plagues that came upon the Egyptians seem to illustrate the coming emancipation of the world at the hands of the antitypical Moses? P. 336, ¶ 1.
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45. What is the relation of the Day of the Lord to the plan of the Ages? P. 336, ¶ 2.
46. How would an earlier development of labor-saving machinery have resulted? P. 336, ¶ 3.
47. What unanswerable argument proves that this is God's "due time" for introducing a new order of things? P. 337, ¶ 1.
48. Why is the lifting of the veil of superstition and ignorance most opportune now? P. 338, ¶ 1.
49. How will the position of the saints differ from that of all others during the great time of Trouble? P. 338, ¶ 2.
50. What is the first duty of the saints toward the world at this time, and how can they let their "light shine" to the best advantage? P. 338, ¶ 3; P. 339, ¶ 1.
51. Why should the saints have no part in the present struggle for wealth? P. 339, ¶ 2.
52. Is it because the saints have no ambition that they are contented in the midst of the most unfavorable surroundings? P. 339, ¶ 3.
53. Why are some of the Lord's people discontented at present? P. 340, ¶ 1.
54. What exhortation by St. Paul is most appropriate for the saints at this time? P. 340, ¶ 2, 3.
55. By what example and counsel may the Church be most helpful to the world at present? P. 341. ¶ 1, 2.
56. In what way may the saints best fulfil their mission as ambassadors of peace? P. 341, ¶ 3; P. 342, ¶ 1.
57. With which of the opposing classes should the Lord's people sympathize? And in general what attitude should they take with respect to this Battle of the Day of God Almighty? P. 342, ¶ 2.
STUDY XVI.
CONCLUDING THOUGHTS.—DUTY TOWARD THE
TRUTH.—ITS COST, VALUE, PROFIT.
1. Give a brief resumé of what we have learned of the existence of a personal, intelligent Creator, and of His revelation to man? P. 343, ¶ 1.
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2. What has been learned in general respecting the Ages past and the Age shortly to dawn upon the world? P. 343, ¶ 2.
3. What have we seen regarding the sending of God's Son to redeem the condemned race, and of the two elect classes that have been selected during the past Ages to constitute the two phases of the Kingdom of Heaven? What have we learned about the "Three Ways"? P. 344, ¶ 1.
4. What have we understood concerning the world's Day of Judgment? P. 345, ¶1.
5. What has been learned respecting the Second Advent and the glorious conditions of Messiah's reign? P. 345, ¶ 2.
6. What effect should the knowledge of these things have upon the consecrated children of God? In what manner has the Lord fulfilled His promise that He will "give strength unto His People"? 346, ¶ 1.
7. What will it cost to obtain this knowledge with its consequent strength? P. 346, ¶ 2.
8. Is the giving of necessary time and energy to this study all that will be required of the consecrated? P. 347, ¶ 1.
9. Are we willing thus to follow on to know more and more of the Divine character and plan? If so, what is the best method to be pursued? P. 347, ¶ 2.
10. What is our opinion of the value of the Divine Plan of the Ages, as we understand it? Does it appeal to us as of human invention? P. 348, ¶ 1.
11. What claim is made for this system of Biblical interpretation, which has never been sustained, or even attempted by any other system of theology? P. 348, ¶ 2.
12. While the Bible is thus opening up and disclosing wondrous things to the meek and lowly of heart, how has the light of the present affected the various creeds and traditions of men? What is, therefore, the responsibility of those whom the Lord in His providence has "called out of darkness into His marvelous light"? P. 349.
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