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BEREAN QUESTIONS IN SCRIPTURE STUDIES

Series VI., Study VI.—Order and Discipline in the New Creation

JANUARY 8

“LET EVERY MAN BE FULLY PERSUADED IN HIS OWN MIND.”

(85) While it is desirable that each should reach a decision “in his own mind,” is it reasonable to expect or demand that all should see exactly alike? P. 326, par. 1.

(86) How harmonize this view with the Apostle’s exhortation that we “mind the same things”? P. 326, par. 1; P. 327, par. 1.

(87) To preserve order in meetings for study, to whom only should questions and remarks be addressed? P. 327, par. 2.

(88) While unity of knowledge is desirable, what is still more important? P. 327, par. 3.

FUNERAL SERVICES

(89) What general advice respecting funeral arrangements is suggested? P. 328.

(90) Who are best qualified to conduct a funeral service, and if none such be found, may any brother, or even a sister, with propriety set forth the Truth about death, and our hopes for the future? P. 329, par. 1.

JANUARY 15

SUGGESTIVE OUTLINE OF FUNERAL DISCOURSE

(91) What suggestions as to the order of such a service? P. 329, par. 1-3.

(92) Briefly state the general character and scope of a funeral discourse. P. 330 to 337, par. 1.

(93) What course should be followed with respect to the prayer immediately after the discourse, and in the closing of the service, and at the grave? P. 338, par. 1-3.

(94) What changes should be made to suit the varying circumstances of the deceased? P. 338, par. 4,5.

TITHES, COLLECTIONS, ETC.

(95) Why should public collections and the money question in general be avoided in assemblies of the Lord’s people? P. 339, par. 1,2.

(96) Should this avoidance of collections and financial questions in the assembly be interpreted to discourage a spirit of generosity or cheerful giving? P. 340, par. 1; P. 341, par. 1, first six lines.

JANUARY 22

(97) Are our time, talents and influence more appreciated by the Lord than our money, and if so, what should be our course of action accordingly? P. 341, par. 1,2.

(98) What thoughts respecting God, the great Giver, are suggested by the Scripture, “It is more blessed to give than to receive”? P. 341, par. 3; P. 342, par. 1.

(99) In proportion as we have fellowship with the Lord and partake of His Holy Spirit, what are our experiences as New Creatures? P. 342, par. 2.

(100) How does this spirit of love, this desire to give, influence our every thought and action? P. 343, par. 1.

(101) What lesson may we learn from the poor widow and her “two mites”? P. 344, par. 1.

JANUARY 29

(102) Why is our consecration measured by our benevolences and self-sacrifices? P. 344, par. 2.

(103) How shall we determine the Divine Will with respect to carrying out our consecration of our time, our money, our all? P. 345, par. 1.

(104) Why did the Lord give the tithing system to the Jews and leave the New Creation without any such law? P. 345, par. 2.

(105) As all the gold and silver are the Lord’s why does He permit His work to be in such condition as to need financial help from His consecrated people? P. 346.

(106) What is our conclusion with respect to the money question? and should money be solicited or accepted from outsiders? P. 347.

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— December 1, 1911 —