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BEREAN QUESTIONS IN SCRIPTURE STUDIES

Series VI., Study V.—The Organization of the New Creation

JULY 2

(75) Is this illustration of the Apostle that of a fully developed human body? P. 239, par. 2.

(76) While unity of faith is desirable, upon what is the Scriptural idea of unity based? P. 240, par. 1, first half.

(77) What are the two essentials upon which unity must be demanded? P. 240, par. 1, last half.

(78) Should we expect and look for a continuance of the Lord’s gifts to the Church in respect to prophets, pastors, teachers? P. 241, par. 1.

(79) Why should force not be used in an attempt to unify the members of the Church? P. 241, par. 2.

(80) What lessons may the antitypical “Royal Priesthood” learn from the typical priesthood? P. 242, par. 1,2.

JULY 9

(81) Should mental or physical deformities in any member, unfitting him for public service, hinder his spiritual development or recognition as possessing full rights at the Lord’s table and at the Throne of Heavenly grace? P. 243, par. 1, first half.

(82) Who are to be regarded as “Elders” in the Church? P. 243, par. 1, last half, and par. 2.

(83) What is the meaning of the word Bishop, and what is the relation between the terms bishop and elder? P. 244, par. 1.

(84) How is the term “general overseer” applicable to an elder in the Church? and what qualifications should be expected in such a one? P. 244, par. 2.

(85) What spirit gradually led to Papacy and later to sectarian and unscriptural divisions into clergy and laity? P. 245, par. 1.

(86) While all the elders are caretakers, what various services may they render according to individual qualifications? P. 245, par. 2.

JULY 16

(87) What does the word prophet strictly signify? P. 246, par. 1.

(88) What is the most essential qualification to eldership? P. 246, par. 2.

(89) What is the duty of every member of the Church with respect to the selection of leaders? P. 247, par. 1.

(90) Is it absolutely necessary for every Ecclesia to have a public servant? P. 248, par. 1.

(91) How should the self-seeking and novices be regarded in selecting elders? P. 248, par. 2.

(92) What explicit advice is given by the Apostles Paul and Peter concerning the character, etc., of those who should be recognized as elders? P. 249, par. 1,2.

JULY 23

(93) Is there any limitation as to the number of elders in an Ecclesia? P. 249, par. 2.

(94) Is it essential that an elder be “apt to teach”? and does this necessarily imply ability for public speaking? P. 249, par. 3, first part.

(95) Should we expect the Lord to raise up public speakers in every Ecclesia? and if none are supplied, what should be the conclusion and our course of action? P. 250.

(96) How may elders, not so apt to teach, exercise other talents? P. 250, par. 1.

(97) What does the word Pastor signify? and how does it apply to an elder? P. 251, par. 1.

(98) What is the Scriptural injunction respecting “Elders that rule well”? (1 Tim. 5:17,18.) P. 251, par. 2.

JULY 30

(99) What is the significance of the word Deacon? P. 252, par. 1.

(100) With the foregoing view of the subject, should we understand that no distinction as respects service obtained in the early Church? P. 252, par. 2.

(101) How is the word deacon specifically applied in the New Testament? P. 253, par. 1.

(102) Mention a notable example of the fact that deacons, while serving chiefly in temporal affairs, were not hindered from exercising their talents in other ways. P. 254, par. 1.

(103) What was the most marked characteristic of the early Church arrangement? P. 254, par. 2.

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— June 1, 1911 —