The Kindom Is At Hand Study Questions (1944)
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"THE KINGDOM IS AT HAND" STUDY QUESTIONS
Kingdom Instruction
HE conduct of the study meeting in "The Kingdom Is at Hand" should be as follows: At a fixed hour and on a set day, meet regularly, weekly if possible. Conduct the study for one hour. Someone competent should open the meeting with prayer to Jehovah God and in the name of Christ Jesus, the Teachers of Kingdom truth. During the hour make as much progress in the book as is possible by sticking to the study material for the occasion. To that end let each student come prepared.
The study conductor should submit the questions on the lesson as set out in this booklet. Discuss one paragraph at a time. The conductor will ask the question on the paragraph. Any desiring to answer should raise the hand and, when called, answer to the point in their own words. The paragraph may include one or more Scripture texts cited, but not quoted therein. To get the full understanding and breadth of the paragraph the conductor should assign such texts to be read aloud, with what brief comment the readers may feel able to give, to show the bearing the texts have on the subject discussed. Then the study conductor will call for the Scripture texts to be read which are listed after the questions printed herein on the paragraph. The answer to the questions should be summed up by the reading of the paragraph in "The Kingdom Is at Hand". At each meeting a capable reader should be appointed to do the reading of all paragraphs.
Having done with one paragraph, then follow the above procedure with each succeeding paragraph in turn through to the close of the hour. All comments or answers to questions should be as brief as proper coverage of the information asked may allow. Proper advance-preparation by each student will work to the liveliness, interest and helpfulness of the study meeting, and will obviate time-wasting hesitation about answering questions, and will thus make for the greatest advance in the study course.
Apply the Scripture rule: "Let him who is being orally instructed in the word have fellowship with him that is so instructing him, in all good things." (Galatians 6: 6, Botherham) Thereby each one will contribute or communicate "good things" to the educational instructiveness of the meeting. This will aid in making clear to you and fellow students the truth and will build up in each one devotion to the Kingdom, that all may serve God with integrity, with benefit to all "men of good-will".
note to study conductor: At your first study meeting, read aloud the above foreword before beginning, that all present may be informed how the meeting will be conducted thenceforth.
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QUESTIONS for studies in the book "THE KINGDOM IS AT HAND"
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CHAPTER I
"The Kingdom Is at Hand"
9 1 At what season and under what circumstances was the message that "the kingdom of heaven is at hand" first proclaimed? S. of S. 2:11-13.
10 1 What was the appearance of this proclaim-er of the kingdom of heaven, and how did he differ from religious leaders of his day ? Matt. 3:4; Luke 1:15.
11 1 What practice did this strange man introduce, and by what name did he become known! Luk2e 3: 2, 3.
11 2 To whom was the message of the Baptistes addressed, and what was the meaning of the baptism? Mark 1: 4, 5.
12 1Why was the coming of the Baptizer timely, and what prophecy did he appear to fulfill? Luke 3:4-6.
13 1 What name was given this Baptizer by his parents, and why did he not become a priest and follow the Jews' religion? Luke 1:13, 57-80.
14 1 How did John greet the Jewish religionists who came to him to be baptized, and why? Matt. 3:7-12.
15 1 What instructions did John give to those who2 were sincere and of good-will ? Luke 3:10-14.
15 2 (a) What great expectation did John's message arouse in the hearts of the common
people? Luke 3:15. (b) How were the political rulers concerned about John's message at first? Luke 3:1 .
17 1 What issue could cause John's imprisonment while not embarrassing the religious lead-ers1? Luke 3:19, 20.
18 1 Why must John continue to preach, and what season passed before he realized his mis-sion2? John 1: 33, A.S.V.
18 2 When did John begin his ministry, and wha1t is the proof for that date? Luke 3:1-3.
19 1 Who approached after John had preached six months? and why did a question arise in Joh1n's mind? Matt. 3:13.
20 1 Why should Jesus come to John to be bap-tize2d? and who witnessed the event? Luke 3: 21. 20 2 What occurred when Jesus was baptized? and what did John later testify to his disciples regarding Jesus? John 1: 29-36; Matt. 3:14-17.
CHAPTER II
Testing the King's Integrity
22 1 (a) What moved Jesus to go into the wilderness ? and what of the wild animals that haunted that lonely country? Mark 1:10-13; Ezek. 34:25. (b) How many days did Jesus fast, and, having the knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, what did he f1ittingly recall! Matt 4: 2.
23 1 (a) How did fugitive David improve his time in the wilderness? and how did the future King Jesus upon meditation on the situation likely express himself? 1 Sam. 22:1, 2, 5; 23:14, 15. (b) For what purpose did Jehovah anoint Jesus with His holy spirit, and what then was Jesus able to clearly remember? Isa. 11 : 2, 3.
24 1 (a) Who was the one that broke up Jesus' meditations, and when did this one make his appearance? 1 John 2:15,16. (b) What devilish tactics for 'lust of the flesh and eye' did the tempter use, and how did Jesus withstand him? Matt. 4:2-7.
25 1 Though Jesus had power, why did he not use it as Satan suggested? and how only could Jesus prove to others that he was the Son of God! John 8:34,35.
25 2 How was the next test calculated to be so subtle and attractive, and upon what terms was Satan's offer made ? Luke 4:5-7; Ps. 72:1,4,7,8.
26 1 What question at issue did Jesus distinctly discern ? and on which side of the contest did he rem1ain? Ps. 16: 8.
27 1 What rulership could God offer in contrast with Satan, and why did not Jesus tolerate the presence of the adversary? Luke 4:8; Deut. 6:13; 10: 20.
28 1 What was more sustaining to Jesus than the material food now supplied? and why must he keep on holding fast to this course? Luke 4:13; Matt. 4:11.
29 1 (a) Why were Jesus' decisions on the fortieth day so crucial as to their effects? (b) What great fact is magnified by the tests which Jesus met, and what does this mean to obe2dient men? Matt. 12:18, 21.'
29 2 What does the outcome of such tests cause us to recognize, and what further examination is it important and wise for us to make regarding him? Matt. 11:29.
30 1 What is the system followed herein for indicating the further scripture citations and the Bible versions cited in the book? Luke 4:17.
CHAPTER III
Introducing the King
31 1 (a)What important proclamation did Christ Jesus make, and why? Matt. 4:17. (b) What work did John the Baptist accomplish, and how was such foretold ? Mal. 4:5,6.
32 1 What must John yet do respecting Jesus, and how was he tested as to being a false Christ or false prophet? John 3: 28-30.
32 2 (a) If John was not "that prophet", who was he? Isa. 40: 3. (b) Why did John introduce the King, not to the religious sectarians, but to despised ones ? Luke 7: 29, 30.
33 1 (a) Why did Jesus make a back-call on John the Baptist, and how was he greeted? (b) What is the equivalent of the word "anointed" in the Hebrew and Greek Scriptures? John 4:25.
34 1 (a) How was the attention of Andrew, John, and Peter first directed to Christ the King, and with what results? (b) What is understood by the Aramaic name "Cephas" given to Peter by Jesus? Matt. 16:18, Am. Stan. Ver., margin.
35 1 Who next were privileged to become disciples of the King, and how? Acts 3: 20-23.
36 l How was Nathanael first to confess that Christ was the rightful King? and, as a result, what greater things were promised this disciple? Matt. 10:2,3.
36 2 How did the work of John the Baptist then begin to decrease, but what joy and privilege did he have ? John 1: 30, 31.
37 1 (a) With what all-important declaration did Jesus begin to preach? Matt. 5:1-3,10.
(b) Where did Jesus do his preaching, and why? Matt. 9: 35, 36.
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37 2 (a) What important questions are raised concerning the "kingdom of heaven"? Luke 19:11. (b) Where only will we find satisfactory answers to those questions? 2 Tim. 3:15,16.
38 1 (a) What questions arise as to Jesus' qualifications for office? (b) How did the question arise as to who was his real father ? Rom. 1:3,4. 38 2 Of the two dependable histories which one gives us the authentic ancestry of Jesus back to Adam, and what is peculiar about the names? Col. 4:14.
39 1 With whom does the other historian's genealogy begin, and in whom do they appear to meet finally? John 8:17.
40 1 (a) Upon what five all-essential points do the genealogies of both Matthew and Luke completely agree? Matt. 22:42. (b) After differences, wherein do both genealogies further agree? 2 Sam. 7:12-17, 25-29.
41 1 Why is the genealogy by Matthew shorter than Luke's? Luke 1: 27.
41 2 Was Jesus actually the son of Joseph, and how does Luke indicate this 1 John 6: 42.
42 1 What accounts for the difference of the family tree of Jesus as given by Matthew from that recorded by Luke, and how does this explain why Joseph is called the "son of Heli"? Luke 3: 23, margin.
42 2 Was Mary perfect and without sin in herself, and why did this have no effect as to the sonship of Jesus ? Rom. 3: 9,10.
43 1 Why was Mary associated with one tribe and her cousin Elizabeth with another tribe? Luke 1: 5, 36.
43 2 How does Luke's account clearly show that the conception of Jesus was immaculate and that Jehovah was able to bring him forth as the "son of God"?
44 1 How did Mary show willingness to be used by 1Jehovah to bring forth the promised King? 45 1 How does Matthew's account conclusively show that Jesus was in fact the "son of God" and that Joseph was merely his foster father? Isa1. 7:14.
46 1 (a) What is the real meaning of the name "Jesus"? 1 Chron. 7:27, margin, Both.; Acts 7:45, margin. (b) Whose salvation would this one who was named Jesus accomplish? John 10:16,26,27.
46 2 (a) How did Jesus have existence before his birth as a man? Prov. 8:22-31. (b) What was he called in his prehuman existence, and of w1 hat significance is this ? Rev. 19:13.
47 1 (a) What does the apostle John say about the prehuman existence of Jesus and also why he came to earth? John 8:12-19. (b) How does this account in John chapter one shatter the "trinity" doctrine? John 5: 26.
48 1 What additional scriptures prove beyond all doubt that Jesus was the "beginning" of all of 1God's creation? 1 John 4:9.
49 1 How, and by what active force, did Mary become mother to the perfect Jesus ? Gal. 4:4. 49 2 While on earth why was Jesus not an incarnation, nor part flesh and part spirit? Heb. 2:14,17.
50 1 (a) Why did Jesus never try to be equal or superior to Jehovah his father ? John 14:28. (b) For such humble course, how has Jesus been rewarded? Phil. 2:9-11.
50 2 If Jesus was in fact the "son of God" why should such great care be taken to preserve his genealogy according to the flesh? John 7: 40-43. 51 1 Why is it particularly important for us at this time to determine who has the divine right to be King ? and how may we do this ? John 20:31.
CHAPTER IV
The First Kingdom Promise
52 1 Why did Abraham not seek a worldly kingdom of his own! Heb. 11 : 8-10.
52 2 What is the position of the source of the Kingdom of heaven, and what penalty is fixed for rebellion against His domination! Jer. 10:10, margin.
53 1 What form of government shall bind the universe into one realm of peace? Jude 25.
53 2 What government has Jehovah ordained to rule humankind? Dan. 2: 44.
54 1 What position respecting other creatures on earth did God assign to Adam and Eve, and how were they related to his universal organization? Gen. 1:26,27.
54 2 What family relation did perfect man and woman in the garden of Eden bear to Jehovah and His universal organization, and how? Gal. 4:26.
55 1 (a) Who is the husband of the universal organization, and how? Hos. 2:16,19, 20, margin. (b) To have everlasting life, what relationship to the Theocratic Husband must be maintained by all intelligent creatures? Ps. 36: 9.
56 1 What constituted man's local heavens in Eden? and what caused Jehovah to covenant with His universal organization to set up a
righteous kingdom over the earth? Prov. 6: 20; 2 Cor. 12:14.
57 1 What was the first world man knew, and of wh2at was it a part 1 Deut. 32: 3,4.
57 2 Who led the wicked rebellion against the perfect universal arrangement, and what was his objective ? 1 John 3: 8.
58 1 What immediate punishment did Jehovah pronounce upon Lucifer because of profaning himself? Prov. 16:18.
58 2 How did Satan succeed in causing first Eve and then Adam to violate God's commandment? and with what sentence resulting to Satan? 1 Tim. 2:13,14.
59 1 Who was appointed as the destroyer of all iniquity, and when will Jehovah's judgment of death against Satan and all Ms workers of iniquity be carried out? Rev. 20:1-3, 7-10.
60 1 What developments did God's words foretell as between His Seed and Satan's organization? John 15:18-20.
60 2 Why is it that neither Eve nor any of her daughters could be the "woman" from whom wou1ld come the promised "seed" ? Gal. 4:26. 61 1 (a) What in fact was Jehovah's declaration of purpose in Eden? Ps. 105: 8-10. (b) Why was Jehovah's covenant unilateral, and why does that fact not affect the certainty of its fulfillment? 1 Pet. 1:24,25.
62 1 How does the covenant explain why Jehovah has permitted Satan and his brood to continue to exist? Ex. 9:16, Leeser.
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62 2 (a) After his debasement in Eden, how did Satan proceed toward world domination? Eph. 6:11,12, margin. (b) What thus passed away,
but of what did God's covenant give promise? 2 Pet. 3:13.
63 1 (a) What was the immediate penalty for man's disobedience in Eden ? Rom. 5:12-14. (b) What caused Cain to murder his brother Abel? and why did not Jehovah appoint some human creature to execute him for this wicked act? l John 3:12,8.
64 1 Why did Cain build and organize a city? and what pursuits did his offspring follow? Ps. 10:2-11.
65 1 What began to take place in Enos' day, and how did Seth's descendant Enoch differ from Cain's son of the same name ? Ps. 1: 6.
65 2 (a) What prophecy was Enoch used to deliver? (b) Of what did Enoch have a vision, and how did he escape the pangs of death? Heb. 11:1, 5.
66 1 How was Noah distinguished, and what did Jehovah reveal to him? Heb. 11: 7.
67 1 (a) Before the flood were there kingdoms as well as cities? (b) Who were the Nephilim, the "sons of God", and the "men of renown"? and what conditions did they cause to exist on the earth? Luke 17:27.
68 1 (a) For what two purposes did Jehovah loose the flood on the earth? Matt. 24:37-39. (b) When the flood swept down on the earth, what happened to the "Nephilim", the "sons of God", the "men of renown", and the eight souls in Noah's family? 2 Pet. 2:4.
68 2 What perished while Noah and family were in the ark, and what was his first act when he emerged? Gen. 8:13-21.
69 1 What mandate did Jehovah state anew to
Noah? and of what is this event prophetic? Isa. 45:8,18.
70 1 After the flood subsided, what did Satan's demon organization determine to do ? 1 Pet. 5: 8.
CHAPTER V
Theocratic Kingship
71 1 What selfish opportunities loomed before Noah in the postflood earth, and how did he react toward them? 1 Pet. 5:6.
71 2 (a) How was Jehovah's name viewed in the earth immediately after the flood, and why? Isa. 26:9; Ps. 106:11,12. (b) What steps did the Devil take to alter this, and what record do we have of it? Rev. 12: 3,4, 9.
72 1 Upon what line of descent did the Devil seize, and, thereby, how did he set forward his scheme of man-made kingdoms on earth? 1 Chron. 1:4, 8-10.
73 1 (a) What was the source of Nimrod's power, and how did he aequire it? Bom. 1:21-24; Isa. 24: 5, 6. (b) How did Nimrod turn his subjugated peoples away from Jehovah? and of what did his capital become symbolic? Rev. 17:4, 5.
74 1 (a) What was the spirit of Babylon, and how was it used of the Devil? Ezek. 21:21. (b) What constituted Satan's postflood world? Isa. 13:1,10,11,13.
74 2 (a) How long did Noah live after the flood, and did he have anything to do with the newly formed unrighteous world ? Ezek. 14:14, 20. (b) What man of faith in the true God was born through the line of Shem some ten generations later, and what was his attitude toward earthly kingship? Rom. 4:3.
75 1 What course of action led to Abraham's becoming the earthly forefather of the promised ruler of the "kingdom of heaven" ? Heb. 11: 8-16. 76 1 (a) What was this covenant God made with Abraham called, and why? Heb. 6:13. (b) What was indicated by the statement that all the families of the earth were to be blessed in Abraham ? Rom. 4:16-18, margin.
76 2 What assurance did God give Abraham when he was 99 years old and his wife was 89? Gen. 18:9-15.
77 1 What do the preceding declarations make clear regarding the nature of the covenant and the seed? Ps. 105:6-10.
78 1 (a) What was Ishmael's standing in Abraham's household, and how did God's promise concerning Isaac affect it? Gen. 15:2-4. (b) What were the circumstances of Isaac's birth? Rom. 4:19-22; Heb. 11:11,12.
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78 2 What did aged Sarah's conceiving a seed in h1er old age picture? Isa. 54:1, 5, 6.
79 1 Whom did Abraham's aged wife Sarah picture? and when did the antitypical Sarah bring forth her seed? Matt. 3:13-17.
79 2 What were the developments between Ishmael and Isaac ? and why are they of special interest? Matt. 21:43-45; 23:37,38.
80 1 What great test of faith was put upon Abraham relative to the Kingdom covenant, and how did he respond to it ? John 3:16.
81 1 How did Jehovah then confirm his covenant with Abraham? and to whom does this give hop2e and comfort? Gal. 3:17-19.
81 2 (a) What was suggested in the restoration of Isaac? Eph. 1:19, 20. (b) What later assurance was given to Abraham that the covenant
birthright would be passed along? Gen. 24:1-7, 61-617.
82 1 Why did Abraham remain neutral toward the affairs of the Canaanite kingdoms ? and how did a test come to him? 1 Pet. 2:11,12; 4:15.
83 1 If Abraham was thus neutral, why did he make war on the captors of Lot? Gal. 6:10.
84 1 What event thereafter confirms that Abraham's fight for the interests of God's people was right and prefigured the course of the seed of God's woman? Ps. 115:13-15.
85 1 What was the significance of Abraham's paying tithes to Melchizedek, and of receiving a blessing at his hands? Mal. 3:10.
85 2 (a) Having in mind Melchizedek's kingship and the meaning of his name, how do we reconcile these facts with his blessing a warrior? Rev. 19:11. (b) What is peculiar about his kingship and priesthood?
86 1,2 In what arguments does the apostle show Melchizedek's likeness to Christ?
87 1 (a) What does King-Priest Melchizedek's being a type of Christ Jesus show relative to the Edenic and Abrahamic covenants ? Zech. 6:12, 13. (b) What does Psalm 110 show regarding Jeh1ovah's King?
88 1 What do such prophetic previews argue re-gar2ding God's promised kingdom? Zech. 9: 9,10.
88 2 How do the Scriptures show that Abraham, Isaac, and other faithful servants of God looked ahe1ad to this promised kingdom ? John 8: 56.
89 1 What promise did God then give Abraham ? and what assurance may all those who put their trust in the Kingdom now derive from it? Isa. 41:8-10.
CHAPTER VI
The Typical Theocracy
90 1 What showed the route of the ancestral line of the royal Seed from Abraham to Jacob ? and by whom only could its continuation through Jacob's offspring be decided and revealed? Gen. 35: 9-13.
90 2 What is the deciding factor in the carrying out of God's purposes, and how is this shown in the relationship of Jacob's sons to the ancestral line1 of the promised Seed? 1 Chron. 29:10-13.
91 1 When, and under what circumstances, did Jehovah reveal his choice of Jacob's sons through whom the covenant privilege would pass? Gen. 49:1,2.
91 2 In the blessing of Judah, what expressions show him to be the one selected by Jehovah? Ps. 60:7.
92 1 What is the meaning of the name "Shiloh", and what great assignments must this descendant of Judah carry out ? 1sa. 9: 6, 7.
92 2 (a) What shows birthright did not determine the choice of Judah? (b) Why are the descendants of Jacob called "the children of Israel", or "Israel", and what is the meaning of the name? Gen. 32:27, 28.
93 1 What action did the Devil take in respect to Egypt, and for what purpose, and with what results? Gen. 42:1,2; 41: 8.
94 1 Whom did the Israelites worship ? and what change in their circumstances took place with the2death of Joseph? Gen. 50: 24-26.
94 2 What decree did the ruler of Egypt make, what did the Israelites do, and what was the result to Moses? Gen. 9: 5, 6.
95 1 What were the events leading up to the revelation by Jehovah God of his name to Moses, and what was the revealed name? Hos. 12:5, A.S.V.
96 1 How did Jehovah show the import of his name here revealed? Ps. 83:18.
96 2 (a) What demand did Jehovah, through Moses, make of Pharaoh, and what did Pharaoh do? Ex. 3:18,19. (b) What things followed upon Egypt, from whom were they, and what did they demonstrate? Prov. 29:1, 2.
96 3 What was the last or tenth plague upon Egypt, when was it to fall, and what must the Israelites do at that occasion ? Isa. 43: 3.
98 1 (a) What occurred on that Nisan the fourteenth, and what is the relationship of that date to the time when Abraham entered the Promised Land, and also to the time when Ishmael began persecuting Isaac? Acts 7: 6. (b) How were the Israelites to observe this date thereafter? Matt. 26:17.
98 2 What further act did Jehovah perform in making a name for himself, and what was the result to both the Egyptians and the Israelites ? Ex. 14:1-31.
99 1 (a) In the victory song recorded at Exodus 15:1-18, what is declared concerning Jehovah God? Isa. 12:2. (b) In Egypt and thereafter, what action did Jehovah take in regard to a covenant with Israel ? Ex. 19:1-3.
100 1 To what privilege did the covenant terms point forward, and why is it referred to as "the law covenant" with Israel? Ex. 20:1-23.
100 2 What facts enabled the nation of Israel to be a typical Theocracy? and of what were they a type or pattern? 1 Pet. 2: 9,10.
101 1 In the typical Theocracy, who was then King? Ps. 24:1-10.
101 2 What service did God assign to Aaron and to the Levites, and what were their duties 1 Lev. 8:1-13; Num. 3: 5-10.
102 1 What things did God have prepared for use in his worship, and when were all ready and set up for his service ? Ex. 28: 36.
102 2 In addition to the passover feast, what other yearly feasts did Jehovah ordain for Israel, on what dates were they observed, what did each celebrate, and who were welcome? Ex. 23:14-19.
103 1 What sabbath day and sabbath year did Jehovah provide for them and their land? Ex. 23:10-12.
104 1 What was the arrangement for a jubilee year, how many sabbath years did this give Israel every fifty years, and when did this count of years begin? 2 Chron. 36: 21.
105 1 What purpose did the tabernacle, priesthood, feasts and sabbaths serve! and what is their great value to us at this time ? Heb. 9:1-28.
CHAPTER VII
Theocratic Judges
106 1 Why were the twelve spies not in agreement concerning entry into the promised land? Num. 13:25-33.
106 2 What did the Israelites forget, and to what did they listen? and why were not the Levites involved? Num. 14:1-5.
107 1 For what did the Israelites not stand fast? and, therefore, what did Jehovah decree concerning them? Deut. 1: 22-36.
107 2 (a) Why is it that many of the Israelites
in line for salvation were destroyed? and what religious doctrine does this disprove? Heb. 10: 38, 39. (b) What admonition, therefore, does the apostle Paul give us ? Heb. 6: 4-6.
108 1 (a) To submit to Theocratic rule requires what? but what does Satan seek to stir up? Heb. 11: 6. (b) Why did Moses and Aaron not enter Canaan, and who succeeded Moses ? Deut. 1:37, 38.
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109 1 What was the purpose of the law covenant made with the nation of Israel, as shown in Mos1es' final warning to them ? Gal. 3:19-24.
110 1 What were the circumstances of Moses' death? and how did he serve as a type? Heb. 3:1-6.
111 1 After Joshua took command, what, briefly, was the progress of events? and who of the Canaanites escaped the decree of extermination? Heb. 11:30,31.
111 2 What anti-Theocratic military combinations were then overcome, and how? Josh. 23:1-3,10.
113 1 (a) Why was not the destruction of Israel's enemies a breaking of Jehovah's everlasting covenant? Deut. 7:16,23-25. (b) Why did not Jehovah advocate a "good-neighbor policy" toward devil-worshiping religionists? Deut. 7:1-4.
114 1 (a) Why was the eviction of the Canaanites not an act of unjust aggression? Ps. 24:1. (b) Of what was the eviction of the Canaanites typical? Zeph. 3: 8, 9; Rev. 19:19-21.
114 2 Why was no inheritance given to the priests and Levites? and what purpose did the cities of refuge serve? Deut. 10: 8, 9.
115 1 What count of years must begin on enter-
ing t2he promised land, and did it? Lev. 25:1-10. 115 2 After Joshua's death, which tribe was assigned the foremost position, and what success did the offensive have against Jerusalem? 2 Sam. 5: 6; 24:16.
115 3 (a) With what gradual progress, and to what boundaries, did God promise to drive the enemies from the land? Ex. 34:11-17. (b) Why was Israel's offensive halted, and therefore what was Jehovah's judgment against them? Josh. 23:12,13.
116 1 (a) What disadvantages did the Israelites suffer for forsaking Jehovah, and how were they repeatedly delivered therefrom? Judg. 2:11-18. (b) What do the deeds of Israel's judges picture ? 1 Cor. 10:11.
CHAPTER VIII
Human King Fails
118 1 (a) When and how did the effect of Israel's repeated yielding to religion begin to show up? (b) How did Judge Gideon show himself true to Jehovah in handling the situation? Isa. 33:22.
118 2 What attempt at kingship over Israel followed Gideon's death, and with what success? 2 Sam. 11: 21.
119 1 (a) What does Israel's history show as to the effect of failure to recognize Jehovah is God? Prov. 29:18,25. (b) What manner of kings did other peoples, such as the Edomites, have? Gen. 10:8-10.
119 2 How did Theocratic rule and law make Israel remarkably different from all other nations? and to what is failure of that rule among them to be attributed? Ps. 147:19, 20.
120 1 How had Jehovah given forewarning through Moses of Israel's rejection of God as King2? Ps. 118:8-10.
120 2 How did Israel make request for a change of rule, and what did God's comment thereon show such a request to mean ? Acts 13: 20, 21, A.S. V1 .
121 1 (a) What was the order of events to producing Saul for the kingdom? (b) By reason of his anointing, what was Saul called, and hence what was the question that now applied to him ? 1 Sam. 24:5,6.
122 1 How was it demonstrated to Israel that God was using Saul? and what national action followed thereupon? Ps. 3:8.
122 2 With what words did Samuel then point out Israel's rejection of Jehovah as King, and what admonition concerning serving Him thenc1eforth did Samuel give! 2 Chron. 15: 2.
123 1 (a) How did Jehovah then confirm Samuel's words to the Israelites as to their sin? Jer. 14: 22. (b) Why did Jehovah not forsake or cast them off, and by what conduct of the king was the kingdom fate now to be determined? Deut. 7:6-8.
124 1 What act of presumption by Saul showed he was not a man after God's own heart, and how did the consequences affect Jonathan? Acts 13:22.
125 1 How, in connection with the Amalekites, did another test come to Saul as to his regard for Jehovah's Theocratic instructions? Deut. 25:17-19.
126 1 How did Saul fail in his commission as God's executioner, and with what result to himself, as stated by Samuel ? Mic. 6: 6-8.
127 1 (a) What were Samuel's words when his garment was rent at Saul's clutch? (b) How was it then shown that the "Strength of Israel" does not lie or repent? Num. 23:19.
127 2 (a) Why did Israel's first human king fail, and what course was he displaying thereby! Rom. 6:16. (b) In this instance, in what respect did Jehovah repent and in what other respect did he not?
CHAPTER IX
Covenant for the Kingdom
129 1 Even though Saul's son Jonathan was faithful, why could not the royal line continue through his house! 1 Sam. 13:13,14.
129 2 Who was selected to replace Saul, and how was this selection indicated, and with what imm1ediate result? Ps. 78:67-70.
130 1 What events now took place, and how did David respond to the opportunity, and with what1 equipment ? Ps. 144:1, 2.
131 1 How did David's reply to the giant's threats show his reliance upon Jehovah and the purpose of the victory? Ps. 79: 9,10.
131 2 (a) As a result of David's victory what did Jonathan recognize? (b) What covenant was made between the two men! and how did this 1affect Saul?
132 1 Whose unjust scheme was this against David? and in his outlawed position who rallied to hi1s cause! Ps. 69: 4.
133 1 In what further way did Jonathan show good-will to David in his outlawed position? 2 Sa2m. 1: 26.
133 2 What attitude and action on David's part proved he was not seditious? and what reason did h3e give for this? 2 Sam. 1:4-16.
133 3 What developed to send Saul to the witch of Endor for advice? and what resulted? 2 Sam. 1:17-27.
134 1 (a) What anointing now came to David, and how does it remind us of the anointing of Jesus? 1 Chron. 10:13,14. (b) How did David finally come to be recognized as king of Israel? 1 Chron. 11:1-3.
135 1 How did the Theocratic capital come to be finally established in Israel, and what two names thereof came to be applied interchangeably? 1 Chron. 11:4-8.
135 2 What repeated action by the Philistines did Satan raise up against this representative of th1e "Seed" ? and with what results ? Ps. 2:1-6. 136 1 Where had the ark of the covenant been kept, and under what circumstances was it now bein2g moved? 2 Sam. 6:1-15.
136 2 In the psalm of David sung by the Levites, what facts concerning Jehovah were made prominent? and what action was due toward him therefore?
138 1 (a) Later, what was David's desire concerning the worship of Jehovah ? 2 Sam. 7:1-7. (b) What covenant did Jehovah then make with David? 2 Sam. 7:8-16.
139 1 (a) With what previous covenants was this Kingdom covenant directly related, and since its making from what source only could come the promised "seed"? Matt. 1:1. (b) Of what was this covenant a prophecy, and what must the seed be and do in the reality? Acts 13:22,23,32-34.
139 2 What was David's response in prayer over such establishment of the Kingdom cove-nant1? Ps. 89:1-5.
140 1 What absolute assurance is given that, despite outward appearances, the kingdom covenant shall stand? Ps. 132:10-18.
CHAPTER X
Palace of The Theocrat
142 1 To what boundaries did the promised land extend, and what did the extending of David's realm2 to that extent picture? Ps. 2: 6, 8.
142 2 How did David react to his keenly felt responsibilities, and with what results? 1 Chron. 20:1-8.
143 1 What were some of the difficulties and temptations marking David's reign, and why did the Kingdom covenant still stand with him? Ps. 34:17-19.
144 1 Of what special work was David mindful, and what course was taken in reference thereto ? Gen. 22:2.
144 2 (a) What counsel did David offer to his successor, and what pattern did he give? Eph. 6:4. (b) How had David received the pattern? 2 Pet. 1: 21.
145 1 Why had David made preparation for the temple, and what further support did he now give to it? Prov. 3: 9.
145 2 How did the people react to this royal example of devotion to God, and what did it cause David to say? Ps. 110:3.
146 1 (a) To what facts concerning the nation did David's words confess ? Ps. 103:19. (b) How were these facts now demonstrated with respect to David's successor? 2 Chron. 13:5, margin.
147 1 What attempt was previously made to grab the throne ahead of Solomon, and how was it th2warted? Ps. 75:6,7.
147 2 How was Solomon blessed? and what were the c1onditions under his reign ? Eccl. 1:16.
148 1 At what point in time relative to secular histo1ry did Solomon reign ?
149 1 What project made Solomon's rule outstanding, and when did work begin on it? 1 Ki. 5:5.
150 1 (a) Why was it so important that the exact pattern be followed in the temple's construction? Heb. 9:11,23. (b) How did the temple compare with the tabernacle set up by Moses! 2 Chron. 3:3,8; 1 Ki. 6:19,20.
150 2 What was typified by the temple stones' being made ready before set into place, and how long was the temple under construction ? 1 Pet. 2:5.
151 1 At what time of the year was the temple dedicated, and what two thoughts are advanced concerning the year of dedication? 2 Chron. 7:8-11.
152 1 What was now placed in the temple, and how did Jehovah indicate his presence ? Ex. 40:34.
153 1 What prayer did Solomon here offer, and to w2hat end? Ps. 99:1-5,9.
153 2 How did Solomon's prayer show the temple blessings would extend to others besides those1 of Israel? Zech. 8: 22, 23.
154 1 (a) What further entreaties did Solomon include in his prayer, and what main theme was followed throughout! Ps. 83:18. (b) How did the great Hearer of prayer then respond? Lev. 9:23, 24.
154 2 What further assurance did Solomon receive that his prayer had been heard? and what two courses were set before him? Dent. 30:19,20.
CHAPTER XI
Reigning Line Interrupted
155 1 (a) Though the royal line from King David to the Seed was unbroken, when was the reigning line interrupted and the typical kingdom overturned? 2 Ki. 25:1-7. (b) Why did Jehovah not east away the Kingdom covenant he mad2e with David? Luke 1: 31-33.
155 2 After the dedication of the temple what building programs did Solomon forward in the typic1 al kingdom? 1 Ki. 9:10-19.
156 1 Why did the queen of Sheba travel far to speak with Solomon? and what was her comment after talking with this king and seeing his kingdom? 1 Ki. 10:1-13.
156 2 Of what was all this fame and wisdom and glory of Solomon and the kingdom of Israel typical, and how is the statement 'the half was not told'1 true antitypically? Matt. 12:42.
157 1 What proves that Solomon's reign was only typical and not a complete realization of the Kingdom covenant? and what instructions and obligations must the king fulfill to have a succe1ssful reign? 2 Chron. 9:29-31.
158 1 (a) In what respects did Solomon fail to keep these instructions, into what besetting sin did it lead him, and did he repent ? 1 Ki. 10:26-29. (b) As forewarned by Jehovah, how did Solomon's unfaithfulness affect the typical king-dom1? Ps. 89:30-34.
159 1 After Solomon's death what events oc-
curred in fulfillment of Jehovah's decree of kingd2 om partition? 2 Chron. 11:1-4.
159 2 What promise, and upon what condition, did Jehovah give to Jeroboam? and yet why was this promised thing to be "not for ever"? Jer. 3:17,18.
160 1 How did Jeroboam seal the doom of the new ten-tribe kingdom, as well as of his own dynasty? 2 Chron. 11:13-17.
160 2 How does the early history of the new kingdom of ten tribes show it was without God's blessing and peace ? and how was it that Samaria later became a symbol of this kingdom ? 1 Ki. 15:25-29.
161 1 What immoralities and demonism did Omri's son, Ahab, promote in the new kingdom that made his reign exceed in wickedness all pre-viou2s ones? 1 Ki. 21:25,26.
161 2 Of what was Ahab's queen, Jezebel, a symbol, what did she attempt, and what was her re-ward2? l Ki. 18: 4,13; 21: 23.
162 2 To what extent did Jehu destroy demonworship out of Israel? and why and after how long did the ten-tribe kingdom end? Hos. 13:1-4.
162 2 When and by whom did Jehovah execute judgment against the kingdom of Israel? and what became of the Israelites and the land they had inhabited? Isa. 10:5-11.
163 1 By how many years did the kingdom of Judah survive the kingdom of Israel ? and what handy provision is made to show the kings of Judah and their reigning periods 1
163 2 What usurper of the throne of the kingdom of Judah is taken into account in the list of Judean kings, and what rule proves this individual was a usurper ? 1 Tim. 2:12.
164 1 (a) During what time did it seem that the reigning line was interrupted, and yet how was Satan even then thwarted in destroying the royal Davidic line? 2 Ki. 11:1-12. (b) What did Satan then determine to do, by what means, and with what success ? Jer. 16:10,11.
165 1 What events served to stem the tide of religion in the typical kingdom of Judah and give Satan and his forces setbacks in their schemes to reproach Jehovah's name? 2 Chron. 34: 2-5.
166 1 What warning, sounded by what agencies, did Jehovah give to his covenant people concerning the typical kingdom? and what was foretold relative to the complete fulfillment of the Kingdom covenant? Jer. 7:13, 25, 26.
166 2 In the final days of Jerusalem what world powers fought for control of the kingdom of Judah? Jer. 37:1,5,7,8.
167 1 What events and changes in Judean kings marked the struggle between these two ancient powers? and what steps did Nebuchadnezzar take to strengthen his hold on Judah? Jer. 22:18,19,24-30.
168 1 What events just preceded the fall of Jerusalem, and when and in what manner was the prophecy of complete desolation of the land of the typical kingdom fulfilled? Jer. 43:1-7.
168 2 What warnings to the typical kingdom as to covenant-breaking were sounded by Jehovah through his prophets, and what does the record show as respects the carrying out of these prophecies? Lev. 26: 21.
169 1 Why were sabbath years enforced upon the land, and how many should have been kept up to 607 B.C.? Lev. 26:43.
170 1 Why was the number of sabbath years set a2t seventy? Jer. 25:11,12; 29:10.
170 2 During those years of desolation and those that followed, what happened as to the royal line of David occupying the throne at Zion or Jerusalem? and yet what divine message showed that Jehovah's Kingdom covenant with Davi1d would be completely fulfilled? Jer. 23:5,6. 171 1 Who was responsible for the interruption of the reigning line, and how long must such in-terru2ption continue? Dan. 4:13-17, 23, 25.
171 2 Chiefly upon what is the chronology of the following chart based, and what chronological advantages are there in the books of Kings over the books of Chronicles?
171 3 What was the length of the period of the kings from Saul to Zedekiah, and accordingly what4 appears to be the date of man's creation! 171 4 What fact concerning the ancient vulgar year does this chronology take into account, and hence when did the Gentile Times begin and end?
172-175 What facts concerning the typical kingdom, and the kingdom covenant and the true kingdom of God does this chart show!
CHAPTER XII
Rise and Fall of Satan's Kingdom
176 1 The destruction of Jerusalem in 607 B.C. marked the beginning of what un-Theocratic rule! and how long was it to continue! Luke 21:214.
177 1 (a) What rearrangement, both in Satan's demon organization and in the earthly world powers, was marked by Nebuchadnezzar's ascen-
sion to the throne? (b) How was Satan's entire organization thereby pictured? Isa. 47:1, 5,10-13.
177 2 (a) What took place during the eighth year of Nebuchadnezzar's reign, who were among those carried off, and what was their lot at Babylon? Dan. 1:1-6,17-20. (b) What did Nebuchadnezzar do in his nineteenth year that made his reign thereafter unique? and what notice did God serve upon him? 2 Ki. 25: 8-21.
178 1 What action concerning his dream did the king take on awaking? and thereupon how did Daniel show himself to be a faithful witness? Dan. 2:1-12, 27-30.
179 1 What did Daniel, by the grace of God, reveal to the king as being his dream ?
179 2 How have religious clergymen attempted a private interpretation of this dream? and to what further conclusion, based thereupon, have they come? 2 Pet. 1: 20, 21.
180 1 Of what origin is such interpretation, and how is the true interpretation thereof provided ? Dan. 2:47.
180 2 What interpretation of the image did the great Revealer of secrets give through Daniel? Amos 3:7.
182 l What was pictured in the dream by the destructive work against the "image"? Matt. 21:42-44.
182 2 Why is it manifest that this vision of Daniel 2 is fundamental and distinct from others given through the same prophet? and what does the image as a whole represent ? Isa. 14: 4, 12-17, 22, 26, 27.
183 1 How was Satan well pictured by the head of gold, to whom had been given a "kingdom,
power, and strength, and glory" ? Ezek. 28:13-15. 183 2 Although he rebelled, what latitude was Satan permitted to retain in exercise of his world domination? and how was King Nebuchadnezzar a fit symbol of his god, Satan ? Matt. 4:8,9.
184 1 To what extent did Satan succeed in the organizing of demons under himself ? and after the flood what was he obliged to do, and how is his product symbolically pictured? Jer. 51: 34. 185 1 What is meant by the statement, "And after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee"? Dan. 10:13,20.
185 2 What is the "third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth"? and how does it keep in touch with religious humankind? Isa. 8:19, 20.
186 1 Who are symbolized by the superior metals of the image? and against whom do Jehovah's witnesses fight? Rom. 8: 38, 39.
186 1 How did Satan succeed in getting a new visible earthly organization under way? and how did the terms "the king of the north" and "the king of the south" come to apply? Gen. 12:9-15.
187 J (a) How do both kings and the two legs of the image fit in meaning, and what successive world powers do these picture ? Dan. 11:5,13. (b) How, then, has the "fourth kingdom" been "strong as iron"?
188 1 What do the feet and toes of iron and clay appropriately picture, and how do these cleave together? Rev. 17:3,16.
188 2 (a) What is depicted by "the mountain"? (b) What is 'cut out' therefrom? Zech. 14: 4.
189 1 (a) What is pictured by cutting out the
stone? Rev. 12:5. (b) In the days of what "kings" does the God of heaven set up a kingdom?
189 2 At what state of the enemy organization is the "stone" cut out, and what office does it fulfill, and for how long? Ps. 145:13.
190 1 Why is it imperative that the "stone" take action against the "image"? 2 Cor. 6:14,15. 190 2 (a) In what order and to what extent will the Stone destroy the terrible image? Rev. 19:19-21; 20:1-3. (b) How does the 'stone become a great mountain and fill all the earth'? Dan. 7:13,14.
CHAPTER XIII
A Remnant Returns
191 1 (a) In what prophecy was Daniel interested, and what did it mean to a remnant of God's covenant people? Jer. 25:12,13; 2 Chron. 36:21. (b) How did the Lord favor Daniel for faithfulness in prayer, but how was Daniel severely tested thereon? Col. 4:2.
192 1 In Babylon, what words of King Solomon did a faithful remnant recall, and why? Jer. 29:10-14.
192 2 (a) To what extent, and why, was Jehovah prepared to answer the prayer of the faithful remnant? Ps. 25:11; 79: 9-12. (b) Although Jehovah foretold a remnant would return, what was Babylon's attitude toward this remnant? and what resulted to her? Jer. 50: 4, 5, 33, 34.
193 1 What did Jehovah, by Isaiah, forecast concerning Babylon's conqueror ? and how must this be fulfilled? Isa. 44: 28.
194 1 According to Isaiah 52:1-8, what must
befall captive Jerusalem? and what does its typical fulfillment mean for a faithful remnant now on earth? Ps. 126:1-4.
195 1 (a) In what order did Cyrus come to power, and what did his first year mark in fulfillment of prophecy? Dan. 9: l;1:21. (b) Why did Jehovah restore the captive Israelites ? and their full restoration would prove to the heathen what great fact about Jehovah? Ezek. 20: 41-44.
195 2 (a) If not for political independence, what was God's purpose in releasing the faithful Jewish remnant? (b) How did King Cyrus cooperate with that purpose? Ezra 5:13-17.
196 1 (a) The return to the homeland was made by how many? Ezra 2: 64, 65. (b) Who of the reinstated remnant was made governor, and how was he related to King David? Matt. 1:6-12.
197 1 Who was associated with Zerubbabel in the temple work, and why was the return of the remnant so remarkable in its timing? 2 Ki. 25:22,25,26.
197 2 Joshua and Zerubbabel were types of what great builder, and how did Zechariah refer -to them prophetically? Jer. 23: 5; Zech. 6:12.
198 1 What prophetic messages did Jehovah send to them by both Zechariah and Haggai?
199 1 How did the Gentile nations work in opposition to the temple building, and successfully for how long? and how was the temple work revived? Ps. 33:10-12.
199 2 To whom, and with what argument, did the temple builders appeal legally, and what did legal investigation uncover? Acts 25:10,11, 25. 200 1 How did the temple work then proceed to a conclusion, and what did its dedication vindicate? Ps. 127:1.
200 2 (a) Who then visited Jerusalem, and for what did the letter he brought with him provide? (b) What literary work followed from his time? Acts l5:21; 17:11.
200 3 (a) What news did Nehemiah receive about Jerusalem and the remnant there, and what did the king give him the privilege to do in behalf of Jerusalem? Neh. 1:1-4; 2:1-6. (b) What important prophetic time-period, therefore, did the twentieth year of Artaxerxes' reign open up ?
202 1 How did Nehemiah proceed respecting the walls of Jerusalem, and what did he soon experience? Neh. 2:12-20.
202 2 (a) How did Nehemiah meet the opposition to the wall-builders, and how did he encourage his people? (b) What enemy schemes and propaganda then failed, and when therefore was the wall finished? Ps. 147:12,13.
203 1 (a) With the Israelite remnant safe in their cities, what instruction and help did Ezra and Nehemiah give to the people? (b) What further action was taken toward the temple service and the guarding of the remnant from religion? Matt. 17:24-27.
204 1 How did the prayer of Nehemiah and the prophecy of Hosea indicate the "times of the Gentiles" had not yet ended? Luke 21: 24.
204 2 In the process of time how did dominion over the restored remnant change hands? Rev. 17:10.
CHAPTER XIV
The King at Hand!
205 1 Who was the last of the old prophets before the A.D. period? and for what special rea-
son did his prophecy urge for a clean priesthood and 1pure worship? John 4: 25, Diag.
206 1 What did the prophet Malachi further foretell as due to come, and how was such to be prec2eded? 1 Thess. 5: 2-6,14.
206 2 To whom did Malachi's prophecy have a partial application, and to what did such partial fulfil1lment point forward? Luke 1:60,76-79. 207 1 (a) Where had David been born, and what did Micah prophesy concerning the place? (b) When was the birth of the promised One due to occur, and what did such birth there mark? Luke 1: 26, 27, 30-33.
207 2 What occurred to effect the Son of God's change from heavenly form to flesh form? Heb. 2:9,16,17.
208 1 What were the circumstances and events attendant upon the birth of Jesus? Ps. 25:14.
209 1 What, then, was the shepherds' means for identifying the newborn future Messiah, and how did they become witnesses of the birth? John 7:42.
209 2 (a) How did Jehovah evidence wisdom in choosing shepherds instead of religious dignitaries as witnesses of Jesus' birth ? 1 John 4:5,6. (b) What was Satan's desire in exciting interest regarding Jesus' birth? Acts 4:26,27, A.S.V. 210 1 What two persons at Jerusalem were favored to become witnesses of the birth, and how? PS. 25:3.
211 1 (a) How was Hosea's prophecy, "Out of Egypt have I called my son," fulfilled respecting Jesus? (b) Where was Jesus then brought up, and what things later developed respecting Jesus due to this fact? Matt. 21:11.
212 1 What is the meaning of Messiah or Christ?
and therefore what essential action was necessary for Jesus before becoming King, as pictured in the case of David? 2 Sam. 2: 4; 5: 4.
212 2 How did Jesus symbolize his consecration to God, and to what end did he consecrate himself ?1 Matt. 3:13,15.
213 1 What immediately followed Jesus' baptism, and thereby who had now come, and what did G1 od give him and do? Ps. 89: 3, 4.
214 1 Why was Jesus anointed to the Kingdom not as a human creature ? and how is his becoming a sacrificing high priest related to that fact? 2 Cor. 5:14-16.
214 2 By reason of what was it that Jesus was a "new creature " at his anointing, and how did God 1then attest to that fact? Matt. 3:16,17.
215 1 As what must Jesus enter into the Kingdom, and hence what act of God toward him was necessary? 2 Cor. 5:17.
215 2 What selfish desire did the common people show toward Jesus, and why did he treat it as1 he did? John 18:36.
216 1 By his acts down to John's imprisonment, how did Jesus show he had perceived and determined upon his real mission? Luke 4:43.
217 1 Where and how did Jesus disclose what he was primarily anointed to do while on earth I John 18:37.
218 1 How did Satan there seek to bruise the heel of the woman's Seed, but without success? Mark 6:1-6.
218 2 How did Jesus now proceed to call more King1dom publishers, and why? Matt. 9:36-38. 219 1 What miracle did Jesus then perform, and with what effect upon those about to be called? Matt. 14:33.
219 2 (a) How was the invitation then expressed, and who responded? (b) Who else were then called, and for what were they organized ? Matt. 13:47,48.
220 1 During Jesus' discourse on the mountain, what did he make plain about participation in the Kingdom, and what blessednesses did he utter? Luke 6:20-23.
221 1 What did Jesus state should be foremost in prayer? and how can one's harmony with such pray2er be demonstrated ? Luke 11:1, 2.
221 2 Why will the mere calling of Jesus "Lord" fail to gain the Kingdom for the religionists? Matt. 25:11,12,44,45.
222 1 Why did Jesus use parables in stressing the Kingdom? and how did he show whether the righteous men of old would be members thereof? Acts 2: 29, 34.
223 1 Who was Jehovah's chief witness for the Kingdom, and where and in what manner did he carry on the educational work of teaching the King1dom message? Acts 20: 20.
224 1 What instruction did Jesus give his twelve apostles in regard to their manner of preaching, and, after sending them, what did he himself do ? Luke 9:1-6.
225 1 How did Jesus then expand and speed up the work, and what instructions did he accordingly give? Matt. 23:34.
226 1 Why were Jehovah's witnesses not mistaken in then announcing "the kingdom of heaven is at hand", since Jesus did not at that time begin reigning as King? Mark 11: 7-11, Roth.
227 1 In answering the unbelieving Pharisees what did Jesus state proving that 'the kingdom
was at hand'? and how was his statement true? John 1:37.
228 1 When, and why, would the message "The kingdom of heaven is at hand" not be an-noun1ced? Mark 2:19,20.
229 1 When falsely accused for casting out devils, how did Jesus further make plain to the Pharisees that the Kingdom was at hand? 2 Cor. 4: 2-4; Num. 23:21.
229 2 When the King was at hand how was his presence distinguished? Luke 19:38-40.
CHAPTER XV
Bruising the King's Heel
230 1 How did the Serpent and his invisible seed manifest their hatred for the seed of the "woman", and why ? Gen. 3:15.
230 2 Whom on earth did Jesus identify as of the seed of the Serpent? and what warning did he give them ? John 8: 44.
231 1 How did Jesus prepare his disciples for the bruising of the seed, and why was it necessary that he do this? and what correspondingly was required of those desiring to share his kingdom? John 15:18-25.
232 1 Failure to preach the good news of the Kingdom and to confess its King results in what? 2 Tim. 2:12.
232 2 Jesus' words that 'some would not taste death until they had seen the Son of man coming in his Kingdom' had what symbolic fulfillment? Matt. 17:1-8.
233 1 (a) Why were the Moses and Elijah that the disciples saw neither flesh-and-blood resurrected men nor ones that had come down from heaven? Matt. 11:11. (b) What miniature fulfillment did Malachi's prophecy concerning the coming of Elijah have? Luke 1:13-17.
234 1 Why, then, did those prophets appear in the vision? Rev. 2:20-22.
234 2 (a) Who, did Jesus say, determines the positions in the Kingdom, and what incident called forth this expression ? Heb. 5:4. (b) What does this show regarding the claims of any reli-giou1s pontiff to canonize "saints"? Luke 16:15. 235 1 When and under what circumstances did Jesus reach the town of Bethany, east of Jerusalem? Ex. 12:3-5.
236 1 What took place on the tenth day of Nisan A.D. 33, and what prophecy had thereby fulfillment ? Isa. 62:11.
236 2 (a) Instead of also hailing Jesus as King, and anointing him, how did the religious leaders react to this expression of joy on the part of the multitude? Acts 4:11. (b) Why did not Jesus heed the objections of those leaders and still the coro1nation shouts! Ps. 8:2.
237 1 (a) Upon entering the temple the following day, what condition did Jesus find there, and what did he do about it ? Jer. 7:11. (b) What prophecy had thus a partial fulfillment, and when was it to have a complete fulfillment ? Hab. 2:20.
238 1 Why was Jesus perfectly within his rights by taking such action as regards the temple and preaching in it?
238 2 (a) Why did not Jesus answer the challenge of the religionists as to the authority for his preaching and his actions ? Prov. 26:4. (b) Through what parable did he expose their antichrist intentions ? and what alone kept those relig1ionists from assaulting him? Mark 12:12. 239 1 (a) How did Jesus foil the attempts of the Herodians to entrap him? Matt. 10:16. (b) How are his words in this connection to be understood and applied 1 Rom. 13:1-3.
239 2 (a) How had Jerusalem failed at her judgment? and what pronouncement of doom did the King make regarding her ? Matt.12: 41, 42. (b) How only could the Jews thereafter discern the Messiah? Rom. 11 : 23.
240 1 (a) In response to his disciples' inquiry as to when these things would be, what long-range prophecy did Jesus make ? 1 Cor. 10:11. (b) The fulfillment of this prophecy would be an indication of what fact, and a reason for what course of conduct ? Luke 17: 30-33.
241 1 In the meantime, with whom did the conspirators strike a bargain, what prophecy were they unwittingly fulfilling, and when did their oppo1rtunity come ? Ps. 41 : 9.
242 1 (a) How was it possible for both the typical and the antitypical passover lamb to be sacrificed on the same day? Gen. 1: 5. (b) At Passover Jesus revealed to Judas that he had knowledge of what fact? and what further facts did he reveal to his disciples after he had dis-miss2ed Judas? John 13:21-30.
242 2 While instituting the new observance, what did Jesus say? and what assurance did he thereby gi1ve his disciples ? 1 Cor. 10:16,17.
243 1 (a) What rule did Jesus lay down regarding who would be the greatest in the Kingdom? Matt. 18:1-4. (b) What assurance did Jesus give his disciples that they would be with him in the covenant for the Kingdom and also share in the Kingdom itself? Rev. 3: 21.
244 1 (a) In harmony with his words of comfort what did Jesus' prayer reveal regarding the relationship of his followers to him? John 15:1-11. (b) What immediately followed that prayer! Matt. 26:30-50.
244 2 How did Jesus rebukingly answer the mob that 1came to take him? 1 Pet. 2: 23.
245 1 Instead of calling angels to his rescue, what did the King choose to do, and because of what2 determination ? Isa. 53: 7.
245 2 (a) How did the Serpent and his chief earthly seed proceed with the religious trial of the King, and what was manifest thereby? Ps. 35:15,16. (b) What fearless testimony did the King there give, and how was it misconstrued ? Isa. 50:6-8.
246 1 (a) What was their true motive in demanding the death of the King? and by what move did those religious hypocrites seek to cover it up? Ps. 94:20. (b) To what course did these events prompt Judas Iscariot, and how did he act like his prototype? 2 Sam. 17: 23.
247 1 How did they then proceed hypocritically to brand the King as a political offender, and why?1
248 1 (a) For his faithfulness, what great opportunity to witness came to Jesus ? Rev. 1: 5. (b) How did he answer Pilate's inquiries, and with what effect? 1 Tim. 6:13.
249 1 (a) Why did Pilate send Jesus to King Herod! and what treatment did that ruler accord Jesus? Luke 23: 6-12. (b) By what efforts did Pilate seek to release Jesus ? and what testimony concerning supremacy did Jesus then give?1 Acts 3:14.
250 1 (a) How were Pilate's efforts countered
by the Jewish leaders! and what almost unbelievable stand did they take in their efforts to destroy the King? Isa. 53:3,8,12. (b) What caused Pilate finally to yield? and where was Jesus nailed to the stake! Matt. 27:33; Luke 23:33.
251 1 What charge did Pilate keep posted above Jesus on the stake, despite objections, and of what should this have reminded the Jews? Ps. 22:12-18.
251 2 (a) What reproaches did Jesus endure while impaled upon the stake ? Ps. 22:8. (b) Why did he not accept the challenge to prove that he was the Son of God by freeing himself? Heb. 7:26, 27.
252 1 How did one of the malefactors impaled at the side of Jesus show that he was an honest man and of some faith? John 1 1 : 24.
252 2 What reply did Jesus make to the malefactor who showed good-will? and why cannot his statement be taken as proof that both went to heaven that day? John 20:17.
253 1 (a) Instead of going to Paradise that day, what do the Scriptures show as to where both Jesus and the malefactor did go that day and for how long? Acts 2: 27; Rev. 20:13. (b) What question will the awakened malefactor have to answer, and with what result? Rev. 22:14,15.
253 2 What unusual phenomena marked the bruising of the heel of the seed of the "woman" ? and how was the death of the King foretold in Daniel's prophecy? Matt. 27: 45, 50, 51.
254 1 (a) What did Jesus provide by his death? and what effect did this have upon the typical sacrifices offered by the Jews ? and how was this
also foretold by Daniel? Col. 2:14. (b) Why must the heel wound thus inflicted be healed?
CHAPTER XVI
Keys of the Kingdom
255 1 Why was Jesus buried on the same day of his death, and why was he hanged on a tree as a 'man accursed of God' ? John 3:14,15.
256 1 What covenant relationship and responsibilities of the nation of Israel to Jehovah God made it necessary for him to be made a curse for these natural Jews? Lev. 16: 20-22.
256 2 Where was the dead Jesus, and on what marked day was Psalm 16:10,11 fulfilled toward him? Matt. 28:1-8.
257 1 What testimony have we from Peter that Psalm 16:10,11 had its fulfillment in the resurrection of Jesus ? Luke 24: 44.
258 l How was Jesus' being raised from the dead distinctive, and of what was it the beginning? Acts 26: 23.
258 2 As what kind of creature was Jesus raised from the dead, and why so, and what Scripture testim1 ony have we to that effect ? John 3: 5, 6.
259 1 By what process did the resurrected Jesus manifest himself to his disciples? and how did he appear to Saul of Tarsus, and with what effect? Matt. 28: 9,10,16,17.
259 2 How and when was Jesus completely begotten of God's spirit and given "the sure mercies 1of David"? 2 Sam. 7:12-17.
260 1 How was Jesus made a priest like Mel-chizedek in a lasting way, and what is the Scripture testimony thereon ? Heb. 6: 20.
260 2 When did Jesus ascend to heaven, and, before so doing, what command did he give to his f1ollowers? John 14:16,17, 26.
261 1 (a) Because not understanding, what question did they put to Jesus, and how did his answer point out a tremendous work to be done ? Luke 24:47-49. (b) Under what circumstances did Jesus ascend into heaven ? and in what manner must he come again? Luke 24: 50-52.
262 1 (a) Did the resurrected King Christ Jesus immediately set up the Kingdom in full operation, and why so? Matt. 22:41-45. (b) How have religious clergymen contradicted the words of the apostle Paul at Hebrews 10:12,13? and what facts definitely prove their interpretation false? John 18: 36, 37.
263 1 (a) On Nisan 16, how was the type of the "firstfruits" fulfilled, and what began counting that day? 1 Cor. 15:23. (b) What must the High Prie1st Christ Jesus do at Pentecost?
264 1 What miracle took place on the day of Pent2ecost?
264 2 What manner of baptism was this, and of what fact was it visible evidence? Acts 2:321,33,38.
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