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BEREAN QUESTIONS IN SCRIPTURE STUDIES

Series VI., Study XIV.—Sundry Earthly Obligations of the New Creation.

MAY 4

Read p. 568, par. 2, to p. 571, par. 1.

(13) What is the Scriptural injunction with respect to indorsing notes for others? P. 568, par. 2.

(14) How should the New Creation regulate their household affairs with respect to petty borrowing and lending, as between neighbors? P. 569, par. 1, 2.

(15) How should the borrowing of time by others be regarded by the New Creation? P. 570, par. 1.

(16) What beautiful example did our Lord set us with respect to waiting for a positive invitation and assurance of welcome before accepting hospitalities? P. 570, par. 2.

(17) To what extent should New Creatures permit themselves to be imposed upon by uninvited guests, whether “brethren” or relatives according to the flesh? P. 571, par. 1.

MAY 11

Read p. 572, par. 1, to p. 574, par. 3.

“TAKE NO THOUGHT FOR THE MORROW.”

(18) Does Matthew 6:34,19,20, teach us to make no provision for the future? What example has the Heavenly Father set us in this respect? P. 572, par. 1.

(19) What is the proper interpretation of Matt. 6:34? P. 572, par. 2.

(20) What is the difference between carefulness and anxious care respecting the morrow, and how is this illustrated in Scripture? P. 573, par. 1.

(21) Does Matt. 6:19,20, imply carelessness in respect to the daily interests of the present life? P. 573, par. 2.

(22) How should all who have “chosen Christ” as their Master regard their earthly possessions? P. 573, par. 3; P. 574, par. 1.

(23) How should money be regarded by the New Creation? P. 574, par. 2, 3.

MAY 18

Read p. 575, par. 1, to p. 578, par. 1.

(24) What does full consecration to the Lord require of the poor as well as the rich? P. 575, par. 1.

(25) Suggest what further explanation our Lord might have given “the rich young man,” had he possessed the proper heart-condition. P. 576, par. 1, 2.

(26) Does consecration of our all to the Lord imply that all our means must be used exclusively in religious work? P. 576, par. 3; P. 577, par. 1.

(27) What instructions do the Scriptures give with respect to making future provision for our families? P. 577, par. 2.

(28) What is the duty of every parent with respect to reasonable provision for his children’s present and future interests and necessities? P. 578, par. 1.

MAY 25

Read p. 578, par. 2, to p. 582, par. 2.

ORGANIZATIONS FOR MUTUAL BENEFIT.

(29) Is the question of Insurance a religious or a purely business proposition? P. 578, par. 2.

(30) In a case where the wife is not in sympathy with Present Truth, what course would be advisable on the part of the husband? P. 579, par. 1.

(31) In view of the great Time of Trouble, what may be expected of Insurance Companies, especially those of a fraternal character? P. 579, par. 2; P. 580, par. 1.

(32) Should the New Creation become members of Masonic or other secret societies? P. 580, par. 2; P. 581, par. 1.

(33) What liberty of choice may the New Creation exercise in the matter of joining other mutual-benefit associations, not of a religious nature? P. 581, par. 2.

(34) What advice is suggested regarding membership in labor organizations? P. 582, par. 1, 2.

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— April 1, 1913 —