Children (1942)
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"CHILDREN"
Study Questions
"The heart of the righteous studieth to answer."
—Proverbs 15:28.
"CHILDREN"
Study Questions
"The heart of the righteous studieth to answer."
— Proverbs 15:28.
COPYRIGHT, 1942
AND PUBLISHED BY
WATCHTOWER
BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY, INC.
International Bible Students Association
Brooklyn, New York, U. S. A.
Made in the United States of America
PROFITABLE STUDY
IN THIS blackest time of all human history it is most important, if you want to enjoy life and peace on earth, to study the Bible. To those who do so with honest hearts and teachable minds the great Teacher and Author of the Bible gives light and understanding today such as men in all past ages have never had.
Education of the people in the truths of God's Word is the purpose for which the WATCHTOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY, Inc., was organized and exists. It acts as the servant and publisher for those faithful Christians Scripturally known as Jehovah's witnesses. The actual proof shows that the most effective way to study God's Word and arrive at the truth is with the help of the books published by this Society. They provide you a systematic course of study and assist you to clearly see and appreciate the key facts in the Bible for your guidance and comfort.
One of the latest of such publications is the book Children. It is of vital benefit to study it, because it opens to you the meaning of our day and the wonderful things in store and which you have an excellent opportunity to live to see by being guided by this information. Since its publication, in more and more communities study groups are being formed for Bible investigation with the use of Children.
It is the privilege of any number of interested persons in a neighborhood to gather in any private home offered and to hold such a study class. Jehovah's witnesses, as representatives of the Society, freely devote their time and attention to establishing and conducting such studies in the homes. This follows the example set by the Lord and his apostles and has his blessing. The purpose is not to gain or build up membership in any man-made organization, but it is done to aid you and others to walk in the way of life and to escape the destruction shortly coming on the world.
The Children study should be conducted regularly, once each week if possible, on a set day and at a fixed time of day. It should be an hour in length. Due to its very purpose, the study should be opened with prayer by someone competent. An effort should be made to cover ten pages of the book at each study. Hence beforehand all those attending should read the assigned number of pages and look up the Scriptures therein cited. At the meeting itself the conductor of the study will submit the questions on the lesson. The study should progress, discussing one paragraph at a time. First the conductor will ask the question on the paragraph. Then any desiring to answer should so indicate by raising the hand and, when called, should answer in their own words. This will enable them to develop the ability to express their thoughts concerning what they have read and learned and thereby to become a witness for the Lord God. The Bible texts not quoted but cited in the paragraph should be assigned various ones to read, with any brief comment thereon they care to make showing its relation to the subject. The study conductor will also call for other appropriate scriptures to be read that corroborate the matter further. Finally the question should be summed up completely by the reading of the paragraph in Children. At each study one who reads well should be appointed to do the reading of the paragraphs. Then the question on the next paragraph should be offered and discussion thereon follow; and so on through the hour.
In the above behalf the booklet entitled "Children Study Questions" has been provided, and all students will find it most valuable and helpful. The scriptures after each question are corroborative and should be read and commented upon in connection with the discussion of the question. In view of the perilous times and the misleading schemes of imperfect men now put forth, it is wisdom for you to seek the highest authority on world conditions, which is the Bible.
Faithfully and diligently following out the above-outlined course of Bible study, you are certain to realize blessings which will be a joy and strength to your heart in these trying days, and you can aid your fellow man.
Invite such also to the study with you. Be assured of our good wishes and help in this most profitable study, looking to your gaining the knowledge and understanding that lead to life.
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"CHILDREN"
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CHAPTER 1
CHILDREN
9¹ Who were the Aldens and the Rogers? Gal. 5:1.
9² What were the characteristics of Joseph Alden and his family? Gen. 2:18; Job 31:32; Heb. 13:2.
10¹ What were the characteristics of the Rogers family? Col. 3:18-21; 1 Tim. 3:4, Weymouth.
10² On what good terms were these two families, and were they of any religious denomination? 2 Cor. 6:17; 2 Tim. 2:15, 16.
11¹ How did they try to carry out that parental obligation? Deut. 6:6,7; Matt. 18:20.
11² When John was sixteen and Eunice was fourteen years old, what change took place in their lives? Prov. 18:9.
12¹ Four years later, at vacation time, what happened? Heb. 10:24,25; Col. 3:16; Prov. 15:13.
12² What had changed in those four years, and what not? Ex. 20:12.
13¹ Why was Eunice now a delight? 1 Tim. 2:9, 10.
13² After the family study, what did John and Eunice do? Eccl. 3:11.
13³ How did John regard his graduation and future vocation? Prov. 6:9-11.
14¹ How did both esteem their parents, and why? Eph. 6:1-3.
15¹ What thoughts did Eunice express regarding John's name? Jas. 1:17.
16¹ What did John reply as to the meaning of the name Eunice? 2 Tim. 3:12-17; Col. 2:8; Rom. 1:20-22, 25.
17¹ What conditions did John and Eunice find to exist at the seminaries and colleges of today? Jer. 23:25-32; 2 Tim. 3:1, 2, 5; 1 Cor. 1:18-21.
18¹ What course is followed by theological teachers at colleges, and what is the effect? Jer. 8:8, 9, A.R.V.; 2 Tim. 4:3, 4; Job 32:21, 22.
18² What is the deeper meaning of the name Eunice, and how did it apply to Eunice Rogers? 2 Tim. 1:5; Prov. 22:6.
19¹ While John and Eunice were apart, what was her constant prayer? Phil. 4:6.
20¹ On that afternoon what serious event in their lives took place?
20² What had John's father suggested to him concerning his future? Prov. 24:6; 15:28; 19:2.
21¹ What did John propose he and Eunice do? 1 Thess. 5:21; Rom. 12:2; John 5:39.
22¹ Why did Eunice readily agree? 2 Tim. 2:15; 3:15.
23¹ How did they then agree to proceed? 1 Pet. 3:15; Acts 17:11.
CHAPTER 2
THE BIBLE
24¹ In what attitude and with what expectation did they begin their study? Luke 11:9-13; Prov. 2:1-5; Ps. 25:9.
25¹ Where will sincere persons who desire the truth find it? Titus 1:2; Rev. 21:5.
25² To what do the Scriptures guide those who desire God's approval? Pss. 19:7, 8, 11; 119:129, 130, 133.
26¹ What assurance does God give to the sincere seekers for truth that he will teach them his truth? Isa. 46:11; 55:11; 1 Cor. 1:9.
27¹ What do the wise seek after, and where? Prov. 8:10, 11; 30:5; Jas. 3:17.
27² What is the desire of the wise, and how only can he obtain it? Prov. 6:23; John 14:6; Acts 4:12.
28¹ Why are those foolish who despise wisdom and instruction? Prov. 14:12; Jer. 9:23, 24; 10:23.
28² What two kinds of evidence prove the Bible contains the genuine record of God's Word? Matt. 18:16; John 8:17, 18.
28³ What is the Bible, and its purpose; also the "canon", and the "Apocrypha"? John 17:17; 2 Tim. 3:16, 17.
29¹ What does the word "canon" mean, and how was it arranged? Ex. 24:12.
29² How were the first five books of the Bible written? Ex. 24:4; Deut. 31:9.
30¹ Why should one study the Bible with reason, and what great name did God reveal to Moses? Isa. 43:9; Acts 17:11.
30² How, no doubt, was an accurate account of the general history of man transmitted from Adam to Noah? Ps. 78:3-6.
31¹ Why is it reasonable to conclude that Abraham had an accurate knowledge of the history of mankind up to his day? Rom. 10:17.
31² From the human viewpoint, how did Moses acquire information of the history of mankind from the beginning until his own day? Ps. 145:4.
33¹ Why will evolutionists or higher critics reject these conclusions and also the testimony of all creation that there is a Supreme One? Ps. 10:4; Prov. 27:22; Rom. 1:19-22, Weymouth.
33² What facts prove that Jesus was not an ordinary man? Matt. 1:18-23; Acts 2:22; 4:33.
33³ How did Jesus verify the fact that the Bible is the authentic Word of God? John 17:17.
34¹ How does the last book of the Bible establish the inspiration of the Scriptures? Rev. 1:19; 21:5; 22:6.
34² What title guarantees that the testimony of Christ Jesus is absolutely true? John 7:17, 18; 14:24.
35¹ How did Jesus before and after his resurrection affirm the inspiration of the Bible?
35² Besides a Bible writer, what was Moses, and as such whom did he foreshadow? Deut. 34:10; John 1:45.
35³ How did Jesus verify the Scriptures as giving testimony unto life? Matt. 4:4.
36¹ How do the words of Moses and of Peter prove Moses was a type of Christ? Acts 7:37.
36² Why does Christ Jesus speak with full authority? John 14:6-11; 2 Pet. 1:16-19.
37¹ What power in operation and what acts of Jesus guarantee that all the Bible prophecies are true?
38¹ What applications of scriptures show that Jesus verified the words of the prophets? Matt. 21:12-16; John 2:13-17.
39¹ What further testimony by Jesus concerning Daniel, Noah, and others confirms the law and all prophecy?
39² How did Peter at Pentecost and later testify to the authenticity of the Scriptures?
40¹ What statement by Paul confirms the trueness of all Scripture?
40² Why are the prophecies the most conclusive circumstantial evidence of the authenticity of the Scriptures? Prov. 27:1; Isa. 42:9; Amos 3:7.
41¹ What is a true prophet, and true prophecy; and when is prophecy understood? Jer. 28:9; Dan. 12:4, 8-10; 1 Pet. 1:10-12.
42¹ What is proved by the fact that all prophets have foretold the coming of God's kingdom and his King? Isa. 9:6, 7; Dan. 2:44; Matt. 6:33.
42² Who uttered the first prophecy, and how was prophecy thereafter given? Heb. 1:1, 2; 2 Pet. 1:20, 21.
43¹ Concerning whom did Jehovah's prophets foretell for four thousand years, and what is proved by the exact fulfillment? Luke 1:67-70; Acts 3:18.
43² Who cannot understand the Bible, and what is the reason? 2 Cor. 4:4; 1 Tim. 6:20; 1 Pet. 5:5.
44¹ What is the attitude of today's college professors and preachers toward the Bible? Isa. 29:13, 14; 1 John 2:22.
44² How were John and Eunice forearmed for such faith-destroying influence? Prov. 22:6; Heb. 11:6.
44³ What subject did John suggest to Eunice for the next study? Eccl. 12:1; Col. 2:8.
45¹ What is proved by the historical fact that all efforts to destroy the Bible have failed? Ps. 100:5; 1 Pet. 1:24, 25.
45² From whom and how do the wise gain knowledge and understanding?
46¹ Who recently caused 110,000 Bibles to be destroyed in Spain, and why? John 8:31, 32; Rev. 22:18, 19.
46² Why did this significant news item appear only in the first edition of the New York Times? Luke 11:52; John 3:19, 20.
47¹ What did John and Eunice do in order to increase their appreciation of God's Word as man's only safe guide? Ps. 1:2; Rom. 12:2.
CHAPTER 3
THE CREATURE
48¹ Why was John confident that he and Eunice were following the right and wise course? Prov. 4:5-7; 24:3-5.
49¹ Contradicting the worldly-wise, what scripture did John cite to Eunice concerning man, disproving the theory of evolution? 1 Cor. 1:18-20; Rom. 1:20-22, Weymouth.
49² By whom and how was man created? Gen. 1:28; Acts 17:24-28.
50¹ How did man become a living soul, and in what order were man and woman created? 1 Tim. 2:13.
50² What are the attributes of God, and how was the perfect man in God's image and likeness? Rom. 14:12.
50³ What is the immortal soul doctrine, and why is it false? 1 Tim. 6:16; Jer. 8:8, 9.
51¹ What duty and privilege were given to Adam concerning the garden of Eden, and what did Jehovah require of him? Gen. 1:28-30; 2:15.
51² Why was man justly sentenced to die? Gen. 2:17; 3:17-19; Rom. 6:23.
52¹ How does this death sentence disprove the doctrine of man's "inherent immortality"? Eccl. 9:5, 10; Ezek. 13:19.
52² What is a soul, and who invented the doctrine of its "immortality"? Num. 31:28; Ps. 146:4; Gen. 3:4.
53¹ What is the meaning and correct application of the words "being", "creature," and "god"? Ex. 3:14; Col. 1:15-17; 1 Cor. 8:5, 6.
54¹ In what way are Jehovah and Jesus one? John 17:21, 22.
55¹ Who was Lucifer, and what names does he have now? Isa. 14:12; Ezek. 28:14, 15.
55² For whom was the earth made, and what took place in heaven when the Creator laid the foundations of this planet? Ps. 115:16; Prov. 2:21, 22.
56¹ Why did Lucifer turn against Almighty God, and what did he do also to turn man away from the Most High? John 8:44; Jas. 1:14, 15.
56² What was the beginning of wickedness and religion? 1 Sam. 15:23; 2 Cor. 11:3.
57¹ Why is Lucifer since the day of Eden known as “the wicked one”, and what will be his final end? 1 Pet. 5:8; Heb. 2:14.
59¹ What was the result of man’s disobedience and Satan’s rebellion? Gen. 3:15; 5:5; Ps. 90:3, 4.
59² When Satan saw that man was not immediately executed, how would he reason, and what did he do? Job 1:6-11.
60¹ Why, then, was the wicked one not executed at the time he was adjudged guilty and sentenced to death? Ps. 83:17, 18; 1 Pet. 1:6, 7.
62¹ Why have all men inherited death, what choice has God left man free to make, and with what result? Deut. 30:19, 20; Jas. 1:12.
63¹ How did Satan’s challenge to God appear to succeed from the time of Abel to the flood? Gen. 6:5, 12; Heb. 11:4-7; Prov. 16:18.
64¹ What has Satan done to angels and men to carry out his purpose to turn all creation against the Most High? Jude 6; Ps. 74:10.
66¹ What was prophetically pictured by the conditions in Noah’s day and the great flood? Matt. 24:37-39, 21; Luke 21:34-36.
67¹ Of what was the ark a prophetic type, and what commandment did God give to the survivors of the flood? Heb. 11:7; 2 Pet. 2:5; Isa. 26:20, 21.
67² After the flood, how did Satan turn men away from the Almighty God? Acts 17:22 (compare A.R.V. and Diaglott); 1 John 5:19, A.R.V.
68¹ What is religion, and how has it been used? Rom. 6:16; 2 Cor. 4:4; John 8:32.
69¹ How has Adam’s sin affected his posterity, yet how may men receive God’s approval? Ecel. 7:20; Mic. 6:8.
70¹ Why is a study of the Bible of the greatest importance to anyone who desires to live? Ps. 49:7; John 5:39; Rom. 5:18.
70² When Adam died, did his soul survive? Gen. 3:19; Ezek. 18:4, 20.
70³ As far as the Devil himself is concerned, how is the doctrine of “inherent immortality” of all souls a devilish lie? Gen. 3:4; Matt. 25:41.
71¹ Why are also the religious dogmas of “purgatory” and “eternal torment in hell” doctrines of demons? 1 Tim. 4:1; Rev. 20:13, margin.
72¹ How does Jehovah’s promise of a resurrection out of death prove the religious doctrine of “inherent immortality” a lie? Job 14:13, 14; John 5:28, 29; Titus 1:2.
73¹ What is “immortality”, who only possesses it, and who shall gain it? John 5:26; Rom. 2:6, 7; 2 Tim. 1:10.
74¹ How are the “purgatory” and “hell fire” doctrines supported and used by religionists? Isa. 28:15; 29:13.
74² How only can any of the dead live again? John 11:25, 26; Rom. 5:18, 19, 21.
74³ What is the only way to life eternal? John 3:16, 36; 6:40; 14:6.
75 1 What does John propose for the next study, and what reasons does he give? Matt. 23:13; John 8:51.
CHAPTER 4
THE HOLY CITY
76 1 What is the Holy City, and by what other symbols is it illustrated? Isa. 2:2, 3; 60:14, 15; Zech. 8:3.
77 1 By whom and where has this city been built, and for what purpose? Pss. 2:6; 29:9; Heb. 12:22.
78 1 After the flood, with whom did God begin to make pictures pointing to the building of his Holy City? Rom. 4:18-24; 1 Cor. 10:11.
79 1 What parts were played by Abraham, Sarah, and Isaac in that prophetic drama, and how does the apostle sum it up? Rom. 4:17, margin; Gal. 3:16, 29; Heb. 11:6.
80 1 To what great test of faith was Abraham subjected, and what did that foreshadow? Jas. 2:21-23.
81 1 How did the deliverance of Abraham's descendants picture the deliverance of Christ's followers? Acts 3:22; Gal. 1:4; Heb. 11:20-29.
82 1 What is a type, and what types did Jehovah make with Israel in Egypt and later at Mt. Sinai? 2 Sam. 7:22-24; Col. 2:17; Heb. 8:5; 10:1.
83 1 What did God give to safeguard his people from demonism or religion? Ex. 23:32, 33; Gal. 3:19, 24.
83 2 Why was Israel as a nation destroyed? Ps. 106:35-45; Rom. 9:27.
84 1 How and specifically for whose benefit did Jehovah reveal his purpose to set up his Holy City? Jer. 7:25; 1 Pet. 1:10-12; 2 Pet. 1:19-21.
85 1 When does the Holy City begin to come down from God out of heaven, and what condition exists on earth at that time? Ps. 110:1, 2; Isa. 52:1, 2, 7-10; Matt. 24:3-8.
86 1 How is this condition confirmed by the prophet Daniel? Jer. 23:19, 20; 30:23, 24, A.R.V.; Dan. 2:44.
87 1 Why are the wise permitted to understand Jehovah's purpose to build his Holy City? Pss. 25:14; 111:10; Prov. 1:5-7.
87 2 How only can one become truly wise? Ps. 119:98-100; 1 Cor. 1:20, 21, 27; Jas. 3:13, 17, A.R.V.
87 3 For whose learning were the Holy Scriptures written? Ps. 97:11; 1 Cor. 10:11.
88 1 By whom was the Messiah pictured, and by whom are these things to be understood? Deut. 18:15; Ps. 25:9, 12.
88 2 What facts did God foretell concerning the Messiah, and who were permitted to be witnesses as to his birth? Luke 1:30-33; John 1:41, margin.
90 1 How and why was the Son of God made flesh, and how has this fulfilled and verified prophecy? Gal. 4:4; Rom. 1:3, 4.
91 1 What shows Jesus did the will of his Father even before reaching manhood? Job 32:6-11; Ps. 8:2.
92¹ What took place when Jesus was thirty years of age, and what did his action signify? Luke 3: 21-23; Heb. 7: 28.
92² After his baptism, what did Jesus begin to preach, as to the Kingdom, and what did that mean? Luke 10: 9, 11; John 4: 23, 24.
93¹ What did Jesus emphasize above everything else, and what was the reason therefor? Isa. 2: 11, 12, 17, 18; Zech. 14: 9; Luke 4: 43.
94¹ Who are the "poor in spirit", and how are they blessed? Ps. 8: 3, 4; Matt. 5: 5; Jas. 4: 6, 7.
94² In contrast with the worldly-wise, what do the poor in spirit realize? Ps. 10: 4; Prov. 15: 32, 33; Matt. 23: 12.
95¹ For what did Christ teach his followers to pray, and how must their manner of praying differ from that of religionists? Prov. 15: 8, 29; 28: 9; Eccl. 5: 2.
95² Why is that prayer of so great importance? Isa. 5: 15, 16; 9: 6, 7; Luke 9: 59-62.
96¹ How did the prophets show that The Theocratic Government is of paramount importance? Ps. 145: 10-13; Matt. 25: 34; Acts 3: 20-24.
96² After Jesus had finished his mission, what report did he make to his Father, and what did he ask for himself? Ps. 40: 8-10; John 6: 38, 62.
97¹ Why was he arrested and falsely charged, and what did he then reply concerning his kingdom and kingship? Isa. 53: 4-9, 12; Luke 23: 2; John 19: 12.
98¹ What fact did this testimony of Jesus establish, and how did this Faithful and True Witness die? Luke 4: 43; Rev. 3: 14.
98² What was the means of Christ's execution, and how was he thereby made to appear? 2 Cor. 5: 21; 1 Pet. 2: 22-24.
99¹ In the purpose of Jehovah what is of paramount importance, and how long was it a mystery? Matt. 13: 16, 17; Rom. 16: 25, 26.
101¹ What is the kingdom of heaven, and to whom has God's purpose concerning this mystery been revealed? Ps. 25: 14; 1 Cor. 2: 7-10, 14; Rev. 14: 1, 3.
102¹ What was required of the One who would become the Head of the capital organization of the Most High? Phil. 2: 6-11, A.R.V.; Heb. 5: 8.
102² These words of Jesus are proof of what agreement? Ps. 21: 1-6; Luke 22: 28-30, Diag.
103¹ Why is the Holy City here considered ahead of the ransom price for obedient man? Matt. 6: 10, 33.
103² Why did Jesus often speak in parables, and when and by whom can they be understood? Ps. 97: 11; Matt. 13: 34, 35.
104¹ What was the joy set before the Son of God, and in response what did he do? Heb. 12: 2; Pss. 40: 7, 8; 45: 1-7.
105¹ That man's joy and his keeping the treasure a secret had what fulfillment? Matt. 13: 13-15; 16: 21; 17: 9; John 16: 12.
105² What is it that is emphasized in these parables, and when were they first understood? Matt. 6: 33; Eph. 1: 9, 10; 3: 8-11.
106¹ To what does the 'buying' in these two parables refer? 1 Cor. 7: 23; Rev. 3: 21; 17: 14.
107¹ Of what are the faithful followers of Christ Jesus made members and heirs? Gal. 3:29; 2 Tim. 2:12.
107² How, then, did Jesus become the heir of all things? Matt. 21:38, 39; 1 Cor. 8:6.
107³ How did the Son of God sell all he had and purchase the kingdom of heaven? 2 Cor. 8:9; Heb. 2:9, 10; 5:8.
108¹ How does Philippians 2:5-11 prove this fact? John 10:17, 18; Heb. 10:12-14, 10; Rev. 5:9-13.
108² Why have men, even many Christians, failed to realize the paramount importance of The Theocracy? Pss. 8:3, 4; 144:3, 4; Jer. 9:23, 24; Rom. 12:3.
109¹ What was the ransom price required for mankind, and what is proved by the fact that the Son of God gave far more? Mark 10:45; John 6:51.
110¹ Why was the life of a perfect man, nothing less, nothing more, the required ransom price? Gen. 1:27, 31; Rom. 5:18, 19; Heb. 5:9.
111¹ Why could no one but Jehovah provide salvation, and how did he do it through his Son? Job 12:10, margin; Rom. 6:23; Heb. 10:4-14.
112¹ How does the apostle John testify that the Logos became a man? John 8:42, 58; 13:3; 17:5.
112² To become man of whom must the Logos be born, and for what purpose does Paul say Jesus was born? Luke 2:21-24, 39-42; Gal. 3:13.
112³ That statement concerning redeeming those under the law raises what question? Rom. 7:1, 12.
112⁴ Why did Jehovah enter into a covenant with the Israelites? Deut. 7:6-8; 1 Cor. 10:11.
113¹ In redeeming those under the law, what did Jesus purchase, and what is thus emphasized as of paramount importance? 2 Sam. 7:23, 24; Ezek. 21:26, 27; Heb. 1:2.
114¹ That purchase included whom else? Rom. 3:29; Rev. 5:9, 10.
114² How was the ransom price for obedient man provided and presented before Jehovah's judgment seat? 1 Tim. 2:5, 6; 1 Pet. 1:18, 19; Heb. 10:10-12.
116¹ Where did God cause to be made a living picture foretelling the appearing of Jesus Christ in heaven and there presenting the ransom sacrifice? Col. 2:17; Heb. 8:1-5.
116² How was the atonement-day picture enacted, and what did it typify? Heb. 10:1-10; Acts 4:12.
118¹ What was the ransom price for the condemned offspring of Adam? Eph. 1:7; Col. 1:14; Heb. 9:12, 22.
118² What did Jesus buy with his lifeblood, and who received the benefit thereof? Mark 10:45; John 3:16, 18, 36; Heb. 5:9.
119¹ How was Jesus, having died as a man, enabled to pay over the right to human life as a purchase price? Ex. 21:23-25; Rom. 4:25; 1 Pet. 3:18.
119² Why can mankind gain life everlasting only by and through Christ Jesus? John 5:21, 22; 14:6.
120¹ Why is life a free gift of God? Ps. 36:9; Acts 17:24, 25.
121¹ To whom only is God's gracious gift of eternal life effective? Matt. 7:7,8; John 6:47-51; Rev. 22:17.
121² How are both the religious doctrine of man's inherent immortality as well as the evolution theory disproved by God's provision for man to live? 1 Tim. 6:16,20,21; 1 John 5:9-12.
121³ For whom did Jesus die, and for whom did he not die? John 10:14,15; 2 Thess. 1:8,9; 2 Pet. 2:12.
122¹ What is the kingdom of heaven, and who compose it? Dan. 7:13,14,18,27; Rev. 3:21; 14:1,3.
123¹ What power has God committed to the Head and Lord of the Royal House? Matt. 28:18; John 11:25,26; Phil. 2:9,10.
123² When was it first possible for man to receive life everlasting and to understand how to obtain it, and how did Peter express such understanding? John 14:26; 16:12-14; Heb. 9:12,24.
124¹ What covenant had Jehovah made with his beloved Son, and when and how were others included in this covenant? Luke 1:31-33; 12:32; John 17:24.
124² Before the ministration of life to man and his resurrection begins, what must first take place? 1 Cor. 15:22-26; Heb. 11:39,40.
125¹ What must one do in order to comply with this fixed rule? Ps. 100:3; 1 Cor. 8:6; Jas. 2:17-23.
126¹ What is the faith that pleases God, and where do human theories and traditions lead men? Ps. 119:105,133; Prov. 16:25; Matt. 15:2,3,6-9.
126² What is the "gospel", and who has brought it to the knowledge of man? Mark 1:14,15; Rom. 10:15; Eph. 1:13.
127¹ How was the good news preached to Abraham, and when will he clearly understand? Gen. 12:2,3; 15:5,6; Luke 13:28; Rom. 4:20-24.
127² When does Christ's reign begin, and what was done concerning the Kingdom between the King's ascension into heaven and the beginning of his reign? Matt. 16:27; John 15:16; Acts 15:14-18.
128¹ According to what rules does one become a member of the Kingdom? Heb. 12:2; 1 Pet. 4:12-14.
129¹ Since all men are by inheritance imperfect and sinners, how could God accept such as followers of Christ Jesus, the Perfect One? Rom. 3:22-26; 8:33,34; Heb. 10:14.
130¹ What is the will of God concerning the death and resurrection of all who become members of The Theocracy? 1 Cor. 15:44,49-54; 2 Tim. 2:11,12; Rev. 20:6.
131¹ How is one begotten of the spirit of God, and as what is such creature then counted? Matt. 3:16,17; Rom. 8:14-16; 1 Pet. 1:23.
132¹ Upon what condition will such begotten ones be in the Kingdom? 2 Pet. 1:10,11; Rev. 2:10.
132² To what are the spirit-begotten called, and how must they deport themselves thereafter? 1 Cor. 1:9; Eph. 4:22-24; 1 Pet. 1:15,16.
132³ Why are not the evolutionists and religious teachers called to God's kingdom? Matt. 11:25; Acts 4:13.
133 ¹ To what glory are the chosen called, and to what are such called prior to being glorified? Acts 14:22; Rom. 8:17, 18; 12:1; 2 Tim. 4:7, 8.
133 ² What is “the church”, and what did Jesus state concerning its foundation? Eph. 5:23-25, 29-32; Col. 1:18.
134 ¹ How has this text been misinterpreted, and why can hell not prevail against the true church? 1 Cor. 3:11; Rev. 20:6.
134 ² Who is pictured by “rock” or “stone”, and how is the church built upon this rock? Ps. 18:2, A.R.V.; Eph. 2:18-22.
136 ¹ For what purpose has the Devil caused religionists to teach that Peter is the foundation of the church? Rom. 1:25; Col. 2:6-10.
136 ² What further testimony supports the conclusion that Jesus is the Foundation Rock and Head of the church? 1 Cor. 12:12-14, 27; Eph. 4:15, 16.
136 ³ Whose organization is the church, and what is its arrangement? Rom. 12:4, 5; 1 Cor. 3:9; Eph. 4:4-6.
137 ¹ How have the prospective members of the Kingdom, being born as sinners and under condemnation, been made fit to become members of the body of Christ? Rom. 5:18, 19; Col. 1:12, 13.
138 ¹ To whom is Ephesians 1:5-9 addressed, and how have such been favored? Rom. 8:29, 30; Eph. 2:8.
138 ² What is God’s “purchased possession”, how is it sealed, and when shall it be delivered? 2 Cor. 1:21, 22; Eph. 1:12, 13.
139 ¹ Who of the ones called to a place with Christ Jesus in his government will finally enter into the kingdom of glory? Matt. 22:14; 24:12, 13; Rev. 17:14.
139 ² How and to whom only has Christ Jesus become “the Author of eternal salvation”? John 3:36; Phil. 2:7-11; Heb. 2:10, 17, 18.
140 ¹ How and why must all prospective members of the Kingdom be tested like Jesus? Col. 1:24; 1 Pet. 1:7; 4:12-16.
140 ² What guarantee is the resurrection of Christ Jesus to the members of his body, and how is their death contrasted with their resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15? Rom. 6:5; 1 Thess. 4:14; 1 Pet. 1:3.
141 ¹ What promises concerning royalty and resurrection has Jehovah given to those called to his Kingdom? 2 Pet. 1:3, 4; Rev. 5:9, 10.
142 ¹ When did the faithful apostles receive the crown of life? John 6:39, 40, 44; 14:2, 3; Rev. 22:12.
142 ² Besides Jesus and his apostles, who else share in the first resurrection, and what heavenly service is their reward? Dan. 7:13, 14, 22, 27; Rev. 2:10; 3:21.
142 ³ Why and for what purpose does the Holy City come down from God out of heaven? Heb. 12:22-24; Rev. 21:1-5, 10, 11.
143 ¹ Who are symbolized by “sheep”, and who by “goats”, and for whom only has Jesus given his life? Ezek. 34:17, 18; John 10:2-4; Heb. 5:9.
144 ¹ How does one put himself in the “goat” or “sheep” class? John 3:16-21, 36; Acts 10:43.
144 ² Who are the first ones to receive the benefit of the ransom sacrifice, and are they many? Jas. 1:18; Rev. 5:9, 10; 14:1, 4; 20:6.
145¹ What request did Eunice make at this point, and for what reason? Heb. 2:1.
145² Summing up, what did Jehovah long ago purpose to build? Matt. 25:34; Eph. 1:4.
145³ Whose throne is in Zion, and whose glory and light shine forth from it? Isa. 2:2, 3; Ps. 110:2; Rev. 21:23.
145⁴ How else is the Holy City named, and for what does its builder build it? 1 Cor. 3:9, 16; Eph. 2:20-23.
146¹ When and how does Almighty God appear in his glory? Isa. 60:1, 2.
146² According to information given in the book Salvation, what took place in 1914 and 1918? Rev. 11:17, 18; Matt. 24:31; 1 Pet. 4:17.
147¹ What two classes of persons are thus identified? Isa. 40:10, 11; Zech. 10:3; John 10:16, 26-31.
147² How many manifest that they are "sheep", as compared with the number of "goats"? Matt. 7:13, 14.
147³ What was Eunice eager to find out as to learners since 1918? Prov. 2:1-6.
148¹ Who have been brought to the Lord since Zion has been builded up? Isa. 56:3, 6-8.
148² Why are these sheep not numbered in The Theocratic Government? Rev. 7:4-9.
148³ Why do John and Eunice now begin to have an understanding of the Bible? Prov. 22:6; 2 Tim. 2:7; Dan. 12:8-10.
148⁴ Why have they been greatly blessed? 2 Tim. 1:5; Heb. 11:6.
143¹ At this point of the study, what notes concerning the Kingdom does John suggest they take? Deut. 11:20.
149¹ When does the Kingdom begin to function, as emphasized by Jesus and his apostles? Matt. 25:31; Titus 2:13.
149² When are the apostles and other faithful followers of Christ Jesus resurrected? John 14:3; 1 Thess. 4:14-16.
149³ When and in the midst of whom did Christ Jesus begin his reign? Dan. 2:44; 1 Cor. 15:25; Rev. 11:17, 18.
150¹ According to the prophecy of Jesus, what are the signs that Satan's world has ended and God's kingdom has begun? Dan. 12:1; Luke 21:25-28, 31.
150² Who is to be blamed for these sorrows, and how long will they continue? Prov. 29:2.
150³ What proves that Christ's prophecy concerning the end of the world began to be fulfilled from 1914 on? Matt. 24:9-12; 2 Tim. 3:1-5; Rev. 12:10.
151¹ What correspondency in time proves that Christ came in 1918 to his temple, and what gathering was then begun? 1 Ki. 6:1; Ps. 50:5; 2 Thess. 2:1.
152¹ At this point, what prophecy does Eunice suggest for consideration? Ps. 48:12, 13.
152² From whom came the Revelation, to whom is it given, and where is it fully explained? Rev. 1:3.
152³ What is the Revelation, how is it written, and whom does the apostle John represent? Rev. 12:1, 3, margin; Matt. 16:27, 28; 17:1.
153 ¹ The apostle John received what grand vision concerning the Holy City? Ps. 122; Mic. 4:1, 2.
154 ¹ Why is Jehovah’s eternal Theocracy under Christ the greatest thing next to Jehovah? Isa. 25:7-9; Matt. 6:9, 10.
154 ² What is meant by Revelation 21:1 and 2 Peter 3:13? Isa. 57:20; 65:17; Zeph. 3:8.
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156 ¹ Why are sincere persons now eager to know about the new and righteous government? Ps. 72:1-8; Prov. 29:2; Isa. 9:6, 7; 60:2.
157 ¹ How did Satan come into power, and when and how does it end? Ezek. 28:13-16; Ex. 9:16; Rev. 12:7-9; 20:1-3.
157 ² What proof is there that Satan was the god of this world when Jesus was on the earth? Eph. 2:2; Heb. 2:14.
157 ³ Why is the claim “there is no Devil” false? Job 2:1-7; 1 Pet. 5:8; 1 John 5:19, A.R.V.
158 ¹ By what may one be protected against the Devil’s blinding influence? Eph. 6:16; Jas. 4:7.
158 ² Who is God’s “woman”, and why does Satan fight against her seed? Isa. 54:5, 13; Rev. 12:17.
159 ¹ Who was Abel, and why was he pleasing to God? 1 Sam. 15:22; Heb. 11:6.
160 ¹ At whose instigation was Abel murdered, and why will he be resurrected? John 8:44; Rev. 16:5, 6; 17:6; 18:24.
160 ² How did Enoch “walk with God” and please him? 2 Chron. 17:4; Ps. 119:133; Mic. 6:8.
161 ¹ How did Noah manifest faith in God and obedience to him? Jas. 2:17-19, 26.
162 ¹ Why did Abraham obey God? Gen. 12:1-3; Matt. 19:29.
162 ² What did God make with Abraham, and how did God use him thereafter? Gen. 15:1-6; 17:2-8, 19; Rom. 4:17-25; 1 Cor. 10:11.
162 ³ What did Abraham see by faith? 2 Chron. 20:7; 2 Cor. 5:7; Heb. 11:13.
163 ¹ How did Abraham show his willingness to serve God, and why did he dwell in tents? Ps. 119:60; Heb. 13:14.
163 ² How and why was Sarah blessed along with Abraham? Gen. 17:15, 16; 21:1-3.
164 ¹ When Isaac was grown to manhood, how was Abraham’s faith and obedience tested, and what was thus foreshadowed? Gal. 3:16; Col. 2:17.
164 ² Wherein did Isaac and Jacob show faith, and how were they rewarded? Gen. 26:2-4; 28:12-14; Ps. 105:8-11.
165 ¹ Why were Joseph and Moses pleasing to God, and whom did Moses typify? Heb. 11:22, 24; Acts 3:22.
165 ² What part did Moses play in one of Jehovah’s great prophetic dramas, and what did this drama foretell? Acts 7:34-37.
166 ¹ Who was the successor of Moses, and because of his faith what works did Jehovah do? Josh. 1:1-5; 6:2-5, 16, 20.
166 ² How did Rahab, a harlot, exhibit her faith, and what is thus foretold? Matt. 25:40; Jas. 2:25, 26.
167 ¹ What was the difference between those mentioned in Hebrews 11 and the rest of Israel? 2 Chron. 36:14-16; 1 Ki. 19:14, 18; Rom. 11:3, 4; 9:27, 29.
168 ¹ How did Gideon manifest his faith, and what was his reward? 1 Sam. 14:6; Ps. 41:11.
168 ² What proves Barak's and Deborah's faith, and what parts did they play in a prophetic drama? 2 Chron. 14:11.
169 ¹ What secured for Samson God's approval, and how did he picture the servants of The Theocracy today? Isa. 42:19; 2 Cor. 10:4; Rev. 2:10.
170 ¹ What concerning Jephthah was particularly pleasing to God? Num. 30:2; Eccl. 5:4, 5.
170 ² Why and how was David used by the Lord? 1 Sam. 17:33-37, 41-51.
170 ³ What was Samuel's position before the Lord from his birth to his death, and what important rule is thus demonstrated? Ps. 8:2; Prov. 22:6.
171 ¹ Why are the prophets favorably mentioned in God's Word, and how do their utterances differ with those of today's so-called "wise men"? Jer. 8:9; 2 Tim. 3:16; Heb. 11:39.
171 ² How did those faithful men prove themselves valiant fighters? Jas. 5:10; 1 John 5:4.
173 ¹ By what promise of God were those faithful men of old inspired, and how did they prove their trust therein? Gen. 3:15; Job 19:25, 26; Matt. 23:29-35.
174 ¹ Why were they "strangers and pilgrims on the earth", and what country did they seek? Pss. 20:5; 72:1, 2, 7; 103:19; 1 John 2:15-17.
175 ¹ What is the "city" prepared for them, and what is its relationship to the "Holy City"? Luke 13:28, 29; Rev. 11:18.
175 ² Why did those faithful men not receive their promised position before their death? Dan. 12:13.
175 ³ What is this "better thing" which must first be provided, and for whom is it prepared? Luke 13:30; Rev. 14:1-4.
176 ¹ In what order does Jehovah carry out his purposes concerning the kingdom of heaven and the resurrection of the faithful men of old? 1 Cor. 15:20, 23; Col. 1:18; Rev. 1:5; Job 19:25, 26.
176 ² Where are these faithful men whom God counts righteous? Ps. 89:48; John 3:13.
177 ¹ Why can John the Baptist never be in heaven? John 3:5; Acts 2:1-4.
177 ² What is Jehovah's purpose concerning such faithful men who are in the grave? Job 14:13-15; John 5:28; Luke 20:37, 38.
178 ¹ What is the first resurrection, and who participate therein? 1 Cor. 15:42-54, 20, 23; 1 Thess. 4:16, 17.
178 ² What precludes the faithful men of old from having a part in the first resurrection, and how will their resurrection differ from the general one? Luke 16:16; 2 Tim. 1:10.
179 ¹ Who is Jehovah God, and will men ever see him? Pss. 83:18; 90:2; 1 Tim. 1:17.
179² What proves that Jehovah’s Theocratic Government will also be invisible to human eyes? John 14:19; Col. 1:15; 1 Cor. 15:49, 50.
179³ What is Jehovah’s purpose concerning the earth, and how will the invisible Theocracy operate over earth as in the days of Israel? Isa. 45:12, 18.
180¹ Who are the Supreme One and the “higher powers”, and what is a “prince”? Acts 5:31.
181¹ Who were the “fathers in Israel”, and what is God’s promise to them? Matt. 8:11; Rom. 9:4, 5.
182¹ How and when will these “fathers” become “children”, and what will be their appointed position? Dan. 12:13; John 11:25; 17:2; Rev. 11:18.
182² Why will the people rejoice when these princes are in authority? Ps. 85:10-12; Isa. 65:17-25; Rev. 21:1-4.
183¹ What do John and Eunice see by faith, and what is their resolve? John 8:56; Prov. 2:1-6; Heb. 11:1.
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OTHER SHEEP
184¹ What provision has Jehovah made for obedient men, and how are they as well as disobedient human creatures symbolized? Heb. 5:9; Zech. 10:3; John 10:16; Ezek. 34:31.
184² What is The Theocracy, and how many does Jehovah make members of that government? Matt. 7:14; Rev. 14:1-3.
185¹ Who, aside from the “little flock”, get everlasting life, and where? Ps. 37:29; Prov. 2:20, 21.
185² What assurance does Jehovah give concerning his purposes? Isa. 14:27; 40:22, 25, 26.
186¹ What is Jehovah’s purpose relative to the earth? Pss. 115:16; 119:90; Isa. 66:1; 60:13.
186² How and when does Jehovah reveal the meaning of prophecy, especially concerning ‘the sheep at his right hand’? Dan. 12:9, 10; 2 Pet. 1:20.
187¹ What separating work does Christ Jesus do after coming to the temple, and what is the blessing of those called “sheep”? John 10:27, 28; Isa. 45:18; 1:19.
187² Whom does the apostle John picture, and what is foretold by his inquiry as to those making up the “great multitude”? Rev. 1:1, 2, 9.
188¹ What understanding did students of the Bible previously have concerning the “great multitude”, and why is it incorrect? Prov. 4:18; Heb. 11:6; Rev. 3:15, 16.
189¹ How does “the body of Christ” compare in number with the “great multitude”, and what is the position of the “great multitude” before the Lord? Luke 12:32; Rev. 22:17.
190¹ How do they and their robes get clean, and what is symbolized by the “palm branches” and the shouts of joy? 1 John 1:7; Ps. 47:1, 6, 7; Zech. 9:9.
191¹ Whence come the “great multitude”? Matt. 24:14, 21, 22.
191 What has recently come to pass, in fulfillment of this prophecy, to aid the "great multitude" to come out? Isa. 55:1, 2, 5; 56:3, 6-8; 2 Cor. 6:17, 18.
193 What have Jehovah's witnesses been doing, and with what effect upon persons of good-will? Isa. 60:1-5, A.R.V.; Isa. 61:1-3; Acts 20:20.
193 How does the "great multitude" serve the Lord and his kingdom? Matt. 5:15, 16; Rom. 10:10, 11.
194 What is the "great tribulation", and what does the Lord do during that time in behalf of the "great multitude"? Ps. 23:1-5; Ezek. 34:8-12, 15, 16, 31.
195 Amidst all the present strife and turmoil, who only have peace and contentment? Ps. 119:165; Isa. 26:3, 4.
195 Why is it possible for men of good-will toward God to have peace of mind in these troublesome times? Luke 21:25-28; Rom. 8:28.
196 What is religion, and what are some of its ways of ensnaring the people? Matt. 15:3, 7-9, 14; Acts 17:22, 24, 29, A.R.V. and Diaglott.
196 What provision did the Lord make for Israelites and strangers who killed another accidentally? Deut. 19:1-13.
197 What was foreshadowed by the "cities of refuge", the "manslayer", and the "avenger of blood", and why is this refuge needed now? 2 Thess. 1:7-9; 1 Tim. 1:12, 13.
199 How do men of good-will flee to the antitypical "city of refuge", and what must they do thereafter? Zeph. 2:3; 2 Pet. 2:20-22.
200 Who were Jehu and Jonadab, and whom did they picture? Rev. 19:11-16; 1 Sam. 18:1-4.
200 What is pictured by Jonadab, at Jehu's invitation, getting into the chariot and going with him to the slaughter of Baal-worshipers? Rev. 22:17; Num. 10:29-32.
202 When is the "great multitude" gathered, and how does their selection differ from that of the "little flock"? Acts 15:14-18; Matt. 24:15, 16, 20, 21.
202 What must the "great multitude" do before they can take their stand on the side of The Theocracy? Rom. 10:17; Heb. 11:6; Zeph. 2:3.
203 What must the "great multitude" do to take their stand on the side of Jehovah and his kingdom, and who have preceded them in this course? Ps. 40:8; Matt. 28:19, 20, A.R.V.; 2 Tim. 2:15.
204 How has the message of the Kingdom been made known to the "great multitude", and how do they gain salvation? Matt. 10:32, 33; Acts 4:12; Rom. 10:14, 15.
205 When one takes his stand on the side of The Theocracy what does he desire to do, and what is now the hope of such? Ps. 22:22; Isa. 42:10.
206 What is symbolized in the Scriptures by a "rock" or "mountain"? Deut. 32:4; 1 Pet. 2:6-8.
206 What is symbolized by "Mount Zion" and "Jerusalem", and who must now flee to the "mountains" for safety? Isa. 2:2, 3; 2 Cor. 6:14-18.
206 What conditions does Jesus foretell at Matthew 24, and what command and warning are there given? Matt. 24:3, 7-14.
207 What is the "abomination of desolation"? Dan. 11:31; Isa. 52:11.
207 Why does religion furnish no protection, and where only can safety be found? Isa. 49:9-13; Matt. 15:14; Jas. 4:4.
208 At this time, what magazine did John ask to read?
208 Why, when and how does Jehovah sound the warning of religion's doom? Isa. 61:1, 2; Ezek. 33:3-9.
209 What is the unspeakable privilege granted to Jehovah's witnesses, and what does this make possible for others? Pss. 145:11-13, 20, 21; 149:4-9; Ezek. 33:11, 14-16.
209 Why is it imperative for Jehovah's witnesses to carry out their commission? Prov. 24:11, 12; 1 Cor. 9:16.
209 When and how must one call upon the name of Jehovah, that deliverance may be had? Prov. 1:24-33.
211 What is pictured by "Babylon", and what is the modern-day parallel to Jeremiah's warning to flee therefrom? Rev. 17:5; 18:2-5.
211 What is the responsibility of the anointed, and what would result if they failed therein? Mark 13:10; John 15:2; Acts 3:22, 23.
212 What do the words "in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance" mean? Ps. 48:1-3, 11; Isa. 46:13.
213 Who have been and are Jehovah's witnesses, and to what do they testify? Isa. 43:10-12; Heb. 12:1; Rev. 3:14.
214 What question did Eunice here ask John about being a subscriber? 2 Tim. 2:15.
214 What was John's answer? Ps. 145:15, 16; Matt. 24:45-47.
214 Who is the "nation not desired" spoken of at Zephaniah 2, and when and how do they gather themselves together? John 15:18, 19; 17:14, 16; Rev. 7:13, 14.
214 How does one "seek meekness", and what is Jehovah's promise to such as do? Isa. 29:18, 19; Matt. 11:29.
215 On what step to take did Eunice then question John? Ps. 119:24, 129, 130; Matt. 16:24.
215 What was John's reply, and to whom must consecration be made? John 14:6.
216 At this point, what comments and proposal did John make to Eunice about faith and works? 1 Sam. 15:22; Matt. 3:13-15; Jas. 2:17, 20, 26.
216 What was the conclusion of the matter?
216 Following this step of obedience, what was their expectation and resolve, as expressed by Eunice? Ps. 111:10; Jas. 1:22.
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217 What is Jehovah's purpose as to how his capital organization should be developed, and to whom was this mystery first revealed? Mark 4:11; Acts 15:14; Rom. 16:25, 26.
218 ¹ What was God's mandate to the perfect human pair, who interfered and what was God's judgment entered against him? Gen. 1:27, 28; Rom. 16:20; Heb. 2:14.
219 ¹ What did Satan challenge, and why did not Almighty God immediately create His capital organization and destroy Satan? Deut. 30:15-20; Josh. 24:15; 1 Ki. 18:21.
219 ² What kind of language is one means whereby Jehovah has kept his purpose a mystery, and what is one outstanding example explaining Satan's permitted existence? Ps. 78:2; Dan. 12:4; Luke 8:9, 10.
220 ¹ As shown by Exodus 9:16, why was Satan's execution deferred? Deut. 3:24; Jer. 10:6, 10; 16:21, margin; 32:17-20.
220 ² To whom does the word "they" refer in Exodus 9:16, and what must they do to obtain God's approval? Isa. 62:6; Matt. 5:14-16; 1 Pet. 2:9.
221 ¹ Are "Jehovah's witnesses" a cult, organized by humans, and what is the meaning of their name? Acts 5:29; Gal. 1:10; Heb. 12:1.
221 ² Of what do they testify, how are they misrepresented, and what rank blasphemy do nations commit toward them? Ps. 145:10-13; Isa. 14:27; 1 John 2:27.
222 ¹ Who is the chief witness of Jehovah? Heb. 12:2, margin.
223 ¹ What did Christ Jesus say every follower must do in performance of his covenant? Mark 13:10; Luke 8:1.
223 ² What is a witness for Jehovah? Ps. 68:11; Isa. 43:10-12.
223 ³ How was Abel a witness of Almighty God? Gen. 4:3-5.
223 ⁴ How were all the faithful prophets of God Jehovah's witnesses? Acts 10:43; Rom. 3:21.
224 ¹ What shows that the prophets were faithful witnesses, and as what are they held forth by God's Word? Matt. 5:11, 12; 23:35; Jas. 5:10.
225 ¹ What are the "weight" and the "sin that doth so easily beset" and which all His witnesses must lay aside? Ps. 106:36; Luke 21:34.
225 ² What does the word "ordained" mean, and who only can ordain one to become a witness for Jehovah? Acts 10:42; 17:31; 2 Cor. 3:5, 6.
226 ¹ Who is properly called an "ordained minister" of the gospel? Isa. 61:1, 6; John 15:16; 1 Cor. 4:1, 2.
226 ² What must each one of such ordained ministers do today? Hos. 14:2, A.R.V.; 1 Cor. 9:16; 2 Tim. 4:2, 5.
227 ¹ Why do earthly powers have no authority to interfere with Jehovah's witnesses? Luke 24:47; Acts 4:18-20; 5:28, 29.
227 ² How were their name and conditions changed after the Lord Jesus cleansed his temple? Mal. 3:1-3; Matt. 13:40-43; Rev. 2:17; 3:12.
228 ¹ How does one now truly offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness? Isa. 52:11; Matt. 10:7, 12, 13.
229 ¹ Jehovah's words concerning his witnesses make what distinction between religionists and Christians? Isa. 44:8; 65:13-15; 1 Cor. 7:22, 23.
229 What obligation concerning God's name rests upon such witnesses? Matt. 24:14; Acts 1:8.
230 Who are the companions of God's remnant, and what is their privilege? Ps. 119:63; Luke 8:15, 16; Rev. 7:15.
231 Who are "the Spirit" and "the bride" spoken of at Revelation 22:17? 2 Cor. 3:17; Eph. 5:30-32.
231 What is the meaning of Revelation 22:17, and when does it apply? Ps. 45:10, 11, 14, 15; Isa. 55:1, 2; 2 Cor. 6:1, 2.
232 What does God's Word disclose concerning religion, and how have sincere persons of modern days become Jehovah's witnesses? Acts 20:29, 30; 2 Cor. 4:4; 6:14-17; 2 Tim. 4:3, 4.
234 Why is the work of Jehovah's witnesses called a "strange work" by religionists? Isa. 28:17, 21; 29:14; Hos. 8:12.
234 Why do Jehovah's witnesses engage in this "strange work", and for whose benefit? Isa. 49:9, 10; 1 Cor. 15:58; 16:10.
235 What warning did God repeatedly sound by Noah and by His prophets to Israel? 2 Chron. 36:14-16; Jer. 25:4-7.
236 What are the characteristics of all religious organizations, and what is God's purpose concerning the people of good-will held prisoners therein? Jer. 16:16; Ezek. 34:10-15, 18, 19.
237 At whose command and when is the witness work performed? Ezek. 33:7; Joel 2:1.
237 What is God's "strange act", and when will it come to pass? Nah. 1:5-9; Zech. 14:3, 12, 13; Rev. 16:14, 16.
238 How and why is God's "strange work" done, and what immediately follows its completion? Isa. 12:4-6; 64:1, 2; Ezek. 9:2-7; Dan. 12:1.
238 What must those who love righteousness do to obtain God's protection and blessing? Rev. 22:17.
239 What was Eunice's conclusion after gaining this information concerning "His witnesses"? Jas. 1:22; 2:17.
239 What was John's response? Rom. 10:10.
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OPPOSERS
240 Who is righteous in all his ways, and why was Christ Jesus exalted to the highest place next to the Almighty himself? Pss. 97:2; 119:137, 138, 142, A.R.V.; 1 John 2:1.
241 Who hate Jehovah God, his King and his witnesses, and what is the reason therefor? Ps. 34:21; John 3:19, 20; 15:18-25.
241 Of what is the present evil world composed, and what will be the new world? 2 Pet. 3:5-7, 13; Rev. 21:1-4.
242 How has the Devil lived up to the meaning of his name as against God's name? John 8:44; 13:2; 1 Pet. 4:14.
243 What has been the experience of every creature that has been faithful to Almighty God, and who is responsible for it? Matt. 5:10-12; Luke 6:22, 23; Heb. 11:35-38.
244 How did the Devil and his agents oppose Jesus, and why do they now reproach his faithful followers?
Matt. 10:22; Rev. 12:10, 11, 17.
244² Who are true Christians, and what do their persecutors show themselves to be? 1 Cor. 4:12, 13; 1 Pet. 2:21; 4:16; 1 John 2:3-6.
245¹ How does one who claims to love God identify himself as a servant of Satan? Isa. 29:13; Matt. 7:15-21.
245² According to the unbroken line of Bible testimony, of what were the persecutors practitioners, and what does this prove concerning what they practiced? Jer. 26:8, 11; Lam. 4:13, 14.
246¹ How were the religious leaders in the day of Jesus shown to be servants of the Devil? Mal. 2:1-3, 7-9.
246² Who were the ones who caused Jesus to be put to death, and how did they accomplish this? Mark 11:18; John 11:47, 48, 53.
247¹ How has the scripture at Luke 23:34 concerning forgiveness been improperly applied, and what is its correct application? Isa. 26:10, 14; Acts 17:30; 1 John 5:16.
247² Can those religious leaders receive the benefits of the ransom sacrifice? Luke 13:3; John 3:15-18; 1 Tim. 1:12-15.
249¹ What and when is the end of the world, and what did Jesus foretell concerning the treatment of his faithful followers at that time? Luke 21:12; Rev. 12:7-12, 17; 11:17, 18.
249² For the sake of what do all the nations hate the Lord's servants? John 17:14; 1 Pet. 5:8.
250¹ What wicked and presumptuous acts have rulers recently committed against the witness work of Almighty God? Jer. 2:34; 2 Chron. 20:6; Isa. 14:24, 27.
250² For what reason and at whose demand are Jehovah's witnesses cruelly persecuted in the United States? Mark 13:9; 2 Tim. 3:12; Rev. 17:6; 18:24.
252¹ Who is responsible for inciting mob action against Jehovah's witnesses? John 16:2, 3; Acts 17:5-7.
252² What were the conditions in Noah's day and in Lot's day, and what did they foreshadow? Gen. 6:5, 12, 13; 2 Pet. 2:5-9.
252³ Because of whose influence and power has the world gone mad today, and, in contrast thereto, how did John and Eunice decide they must act? Rev. 12:12; 16:14; Matt. 24:14; Rom. 8:35-39.
253¹ What separating work is now taking place, and how do individuals mark themselves unfavorably? Mal. 3:18; Matt. 25:31-46.
253² Who compose the "evil servant" class, and what is their fate? Isa. 66:5; Heb. 10:26, 27, 38, 39; 2 Pet. 2:20-22.
254¹ What is the "battle of Armageddon", and who only shall survive it? Rev. 16:14, 16; Ps. 46:1-3, 6, 7, A.R.V.; Zeph. 2:1-3.
CHAPTER 9
ADMONITION TO CHILDREN
256¹ Which children only gain life everlasting, and through whom is this blessing administered? Ps. 36:9; Acts 17:24, 25; Rom. 6:23.
256 What symbolical meaning have the words "father" and "mother" at Exodus 20:12? Eph. 4:6; 6:1-3; Gal. 4:26.
257 Who are properly said to be "parents in the Lord", and what is the responsibility of such and their children? Heb. 13:4; Prov. 1:8, 9; Col. 3:20, 21.
258 What must parents in the Lord teach their children, and how should the children respond? Deut. 6:6, 7; Luke 2:51, 52.
259 How may parents and children learn of and know the way of righteousness? Prov. 2:1-5; Isa. 55:1-3.
259 What distinction should we make as to our action toward religious ceremonies and the truth of God's Word? Matt. 15:2, 3, 6-9; John 8:31, 32; 1 Cor. 10:20, 21.
259 What are profane and vain babblings, and what results to those who indulge therein, regardless of their sincerity? Prov. 14:12; Col. 2:8, 20-23.
260 What is God's instruction to those who would find the right way? Jer. 9:23, 24; 10:23; Titus 1:14.
261 How may one get life, and where is the truth concerning life to be found? Prov. 14:26, 27; John 3:36; Rom. 1:19, 20, Weymouth.
261 How does one become wise, and what is meant by the "fear of God"? Prov. 8:13; 16:6; 2 Tim. 3:15.
262 What are the progressive steps of gaining knowledge, wisdom and understanding? Job 28:28; Ps. 119:33, 34, 38; Prov. 4:4, 7.
262 What is an illustration on this point of one who observes the starry heavens? Pss. 8:3, 4; 19:1-4, margin.
263 What does the Lord promise to those who diligently seek knowledge, wisdom and understanding from him? Prov. 1:5; 3:1-4, 16-18; 24:3-5.
264 How will discretion and understanding keep one in the right way? Ps. 119:133; Mic. 6:8.
264 What responsibility rests upon parents in the Lord? Ps. 34:11; 1 Tim. 6:20.
265 When shall the parents begin to teach their children? Prov. 22:6; 23:22-25; Heb. 5:13, 14.
265 What is the foundation for the child's education, and what must the parents do to equip themselves thus to teach their children? Luke 6:47, 48; 1 Pet. 3:15.
266 What is the greatest blessing parents could bestow upon their children, and in this respect how have parents of the world erred? Pss. 19:7-11; 119:98-100; 1 Tim. 6:6, 9, 10.
266 In contrast to worldlings, what are the blessings of those who pursue the course of wisdom pointed out in God's Word? Ezek. 7:19; Prov. 10:1, 2, 24, 25, 28-30.
267 How and where should children receive instruction, and how was this foreshadowed in God's rule to Israel? Deut. 31:12, 13; 2 Chron. 20:13; Neh. 8:2, 3.
268 What, then, are the rules which God has announced concerning the parents and their responsibility to teach their children? Isa. 38:19.
269¹ How continuously must God’s covenant people carry out this commandment to teach their children? Gen. 18:17-19; 1 Thess. 2:11.
269² What further specific commandments are given in Deuteronomy chapters 12 and 32 concerning the teaching of children? Joel 1:3.
270¹ What great commandment must parents teach their children, and when is the proper time for such instruction? Ps. 145:2-4.
270² What does it mean to ‘love God’ as commanded in Deuteronomy 6:5, and why is it important to the child to learn the Lord’s requirements? Ps. 100:2; 1 John 3:18; 5:3; 2 John 6.
271¹ If the state enacts a law which is in conflict with God’s law, what shall the person in a covenant with God do? Ex. 20:3-5; Lev. 26:1, 14-17, 30; 1 John 5:21.
272¹ What often results to parents and children because of their devotion to God’s law, and why are they willing to go through such suffering? Matt. 5:10-12; Rom. 8:35-39; Phil. 1:28, 29.
272² What will be the fate of those who punish the children of God for obeying Him rather than men? Deut. 32:43; 2 Thess. 1:6-9.
273¹ Why does the true child of God have no fear of what man or devil may do to him? Pss. 27:1; 118:6; Luke 12:4, 5, Diaglott; 1 John 4:17, 18.
273² What becomes of the child of God who suffers death because of his faithfulness? Mark 8:35; John 5:28, 29; Rev. 2:10.
274¹ What command is given to consecrated parents concerning bringing up their children? Col. 3:21; 1 Tim. 3:4.
274² What is meant by bringing up children “in the nurture and admonition of the Lord”, and who will be diligent to do this? Prov. 6:20-23; 3:12.
275¹ What should both parents and children who are of the “other sheep” now diligently do, and what is their hope? Eccl. 4:9,10; Mic. 4:1,2.
275² What does the Lord say concerning children, in Psalm 78, to all those who would find the way of life? Ps. 22:31; Prov. 1:8, 9; 8:32-36.
276¹ What will consecrated parents do to set an example and to lead their children in the way of life? Prov. 20:7; 2 Tim. 2:15.
277¹ How and why is the child often an effective witness for Jehovah and his King? Luke 6:45; 2 Cor. 1:12, Diaglott.
277² What took place when Jesus rode into Jerusalem and presented himself as King, and of what was this a prophetic picture? Isa. 60:4, 5; Matt. 25:31, 32; Rev. 7:9, 10, 14-17.
278¹ Whose conduct especially offended the religious leaders when Jesus went into the temple, and how is that part of the picture fulfilled today? Ps. 148:12,13; Matt. 11:25.
279¹ Why is this the most favorable time children have ever had on earth? Matt. 25:34; 1 Cor. 2:9.
280¹ What requirements must Jehovah’s covenant people meet to receive his approval? Deut. 10:12,13; Heb. 5:8; 11:6.
280² How will “parents in the Lord” obey God respecting their children, and thus how will both be blessed? Zeph. 2:1-3; Matt. 18:20.
281 What are the future prospects of little children, as well as older ones, who have devoted themselves to God and his King? Ps. 91:1-11; Isa. 24:1-6; 26:20, 21.
282 What observation did John make concerning marriage of man and woman as a picture? Eph. 5:23-25, 28-33; Rev. 21:2, 9, 10.
283 What was the hope of this young couple, as stated by Eunice, and what did she therefore suggest as to having children? Ps. 101:6.
283 What did John suggest for the next study, and what reason did he give for such selection? Rom. 12:2; Eph. 5:17.
CHAPTER 10
THE MANDATE
285 Who planted the garden of Eden, and how is its name appropriate? Gen. 2:8; Isa. 51:3; Ezek. 28:13.
286 For whom was Eden made, and why has no human creature aside from Adam and Eve seen that garden of perfection and glory? Gen. 3:22-24.
286 What were the blessings of this perfect pair in Eden? Gen. 1:26, 29, 30.
286 What divine mandate was then issued? Gen. 1:28.
287 What is Jehovah's purpose concerning the entire earth, and why is its accomplishment certain? Isa. 66:1; 60:13; 46:9-11.
287 For what purpose did Jehovah create the earth and man, and what is true of all His creation and works? Pss. 37:11; 115:16; Prov. 2:21, 22; 2 Sam. 22:31.
287 What standing did Adam and Eve have before God when He gave to them the divine mandate, and why did they fail to perform it? Ps. 37:22, 29; Ezek. 33:12.
288 Under whose supervision were Adam and Eve when they received the mandate, and under whom, therefore, must the mandate be finally carried out? Ezek. 28:13-16; Matt. 28:18.
289 What is a mandate, and why must the divine mandate stand? Prov. 16:10; Matt. 24:35.
289 Why was this arrangement canceled toward Adam and Eve, and why must the mandate itself still stand? Gen. 2:17; 3:6; Isa. 14:24; 45:18.
289 Although Adam and Eve multiplied after being expelled from Eden, why could neither they nor their offspring thus carry out the divine mandate? Rom. 3:10, 23.
290 In order for the divine mandate to be carried out, what must God do for human creatures, and why? Rom. 3:23-26; 5:19; 1 John 1:7-10.
290 To what extent did the Devil succeed in debauching most of humankind down to the flood, and what means did he use in Noah's day? Gen. 6:2-5, 8; Heb. 11:4, 5, 7.
291 What did God then do, and who only were preserved? 2 Pet. 3:5, 6.
291 How many were saved from that deluge, and what does the destruction there wrought prove concerning the divine mandate? 1 Pet. 3:20.
292¹ What did the flood prevent, and how did it prove Jehovah's supremacy? Gen. 6:12, 8, 9; Isa. 14:27.
292² What was the result of the flood, and how was it, along with the ark and Noah and his family, used by God? Gen. 7:17-22; 1 Cor. 10:11; 1 Pet. 3:20, 21, A.R.V., footnote.
292³ What words of Jesus show the flood was prophetic, and what purpose of Jehovah did it foreshadow? Matt. 24:37-39; Zeph. 1:2, 3, 14-18; 3:8, 9, 12, 13.
293¹ What command did God give to Noah just prior to the flood? Gen. 6:14, 19-22; 7:7.
293² Why was Noah counted righteous, and whom, therefore, did he fittingly picture? Heb. 11:7; Rom. 3:22; 1 John 2:1, 29.
294¹ What was foreshadowed by Noah's building the ark at God's command? Matt. 16:18.
294² What is pictured by Noah and his family being hidden safely in the ark during the deluge, and how does it prove who shall survive Armageddon? Isa. 24:6; Joel 2:32; Rom. 5:1, 19.
295¹ After coming forth from the ark, what did Noah do in worship of God, and in this connection of what was the "savour of rest" prophetic? Isa. 14:3, 5, 7; 2 Thess. 1:7, 8.
296¹ How did the standing before the Lord of the flood survivors foreshadow the position the Armageddon survivors will have before the Lord? Phil. 3:9; Rev. 7:9, 10, 14-17.
296² What did God restate to Noah and his sons, and what did this part of the prophetic picture foretell? Gen. 9:7; Prov. 28:28.
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