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BEREAN QUESTIONS IN SCRIPTURE STUDIES

Series VI., Study XII.—Marital and Other Privileges and Obligations of the New Creation

JANUARY 5

Read P. 501, par. 1 to P. 505, par. 1.

(27) What difficulties may arise in the case of two New Creatures well mated, who should in time become mis-mated? P. 501, par. 1; P. 502, par. 1.

(28) Explain the difficulties arising from a case of husband and wife mis-mated physically and spiritually, and the proper conduct of the husband who is a New Creature. P. 502, par. 2.

(29) Where the wife is a member of the New Creation, but well-mated naturally to a worldly husband, what is the situation? And what course should be taken by the wife? P. 503, par. 1.

(30) Where two are “unequally yoked,” and are additionally mis-mated naturally, the wife being the superior, what counsel is offered by the Apostle? P. 504, par. 1.

(31) What is the principal point to be kept clearly in mind by the believer? And under what condition only may the New Creature re-marry in case of divorce? P. 504, par. 2.

(32) Should the text, “If the unbelieving depart, let him depart,” be understood to grant liberty to the deserted one to re-marry? And what is signified by “constructive desertion”? P. 505, par. 1.

JANUARY 12

Read P. 505, par. 2 to P. 512, par. 2.

(33) What course is a husband thus “deserted” permitted to pursue? P. 505, par. 2.

(34) Under what conditions may a wife consider herself “deserted,” and what are her liberties in such an event? P. 506, par. 1; P. 507, par. 1.

(35) Why should we not be surprised if such trials come to us? And what is the Scriptural admonition regarding a way of escape? P. 507, par. 2.

CONSCIENCE, THE FINAL TEST

(36) What is conscience? And how should the New Creation so educate their consciences that they may become proper guides? P. 508.

EUNUCHS, VIRGINS, CELIBACY

(37) The teaching and example of our Lord, and the judgment of the Apostle Paul concerning celibacy. Matt. 19:12; 1 Cor. 7:25-40? P. 509 to P. 512 may be read aloud and discussion avoided.

(38) Would it be proper, after marriage, for either husband or wife or both to decide upon a celibate life? (1 Cor. 7:3-9.) This question might properly be answered merely by the reading of the reference. P. 512, par. 1, 2.

JANUARY 19

Read P. 513, par. 1 to P. 517, par. 1.

“ONLY IN THE LORD”

(39) Why is so important a matter as matrimony entered into with so little forethought or wisdom? And what is the proper view of human nature? P. 513, par. 1, 2.

(40) What rules and circumstances should be observed by even natural men and women in selecting life-companions? P. 513, par. 3.

(41) What further admonitions would apply to New Creatures who may decide to marry? P. 514, par. 1; P. 515, par. 1.

(42) What does “in the Lord” signify? P. 515, par. 2.

(43) If marriage were more generally considered from this high point of view, what would be the result? P. 516, par. 1.

(44) What special protection have New Creatures in the matter of marriage, whether it result favorably or unfavorably? And what fact should constantly be kept uppermost in their minds? P. 517, par. 1.

Study XIII.—Parental Obligations of the New Creation

JANUARY 26

Read P. 519, par. 1 to P. 522, par. 1.

(1) The proper standpoint from which the pro-creative power of man as God’s agent should be considered. Read P. 519, par. 1.

(2) This feeling of responsibility be intensified by a realization of pre-natal influences! Read P. 519, par. 2.

(3) Is it proper to attribute all the evil in the world to heredity? P. 520, par. 1.

(4) Would the birth of a perfect child be possible under present conditions? P. 520, par. 2.

(5) What advantage should New Creatures have over the rest of mankind in the propagation and training of children? P. 521, par. 1.

(6) What lessons may be learned from scientific experiments among the lower animals? P. 521, par. 2; P. 522, par. 1.

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— December 1, 1912 —