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BEREAN QUESTIONS IN SCRIPTURE STUDIES

Series VI., Study XV.

THE FOES AND BESETMENTS OF THE NEW CREATION

AUGUST 3

Read p. 619, par. 2, to p. 624, par. 2.

SATAN’S ASSOCIATES IN EVIL—LEGIONS OF DEMONS

(32) Did Satan have any angelic associates in the beginning of his rebellion? If not, how and when did he receive adherents from the ranks of the holy angels? P. 619, par. 2.

(33) How have these fallen angels co-operated with Satan in deceiving and degrading mankind? P. 620, par. 1.

(34) What does the statement that “man is a free moral agent” imply? And why is it possible for demons to absolutely control human beings as mediums? P. 620, par. 2.

(35) What are the general methods and object of these fallen angels? Mention eight erroneous teachings which they have successfully promulgated among mankind. P. 621, par. 1 to P. 623, par. 2.

(36) Since Spiritism has been unsuccessful in deceiving the majority of Christians, what two other more subtle delusions has Satan recently introduced to capture these? P. 623, par. 3; P. 624, par. 1.

(37) Why has Satan recently turned his attention to healing the sick? And what does this signify? P. 624, par. 2.

AUGUST 10

Read p. 624, par. 3, to p. 629, par. 2.

(38) What has been the degrading effect of these works of the Devil upon the heathen? P. 624, par. 3.

(39) What were the experiences of the Lord and the Apostles with these fallen angels? P. 625, par. 1, 2.

“WE WRESTLE NOT [MERELY] WITH FLESH AND BLOOD”

(40) Realizing then the great and demoralizing influence of these evil spirits upon mankind, why does God permit them to exercise their evil powers? And what three grand lessons, in consequence, will the world have learned at the end of the Millennial Age? Pp. 626, 627.

THE MINISTRY OF EVIL

(41) In the meantime, what have been the beneficial results of the permission of evil? P. 627, par. 1; 628, par. 1.

(42) Amongst men, who are the greatest opponents of God and the Atonement, as viewed from the popular and the Divine standpoints, respectively? P. 629, par. 1.

(43) What is our hope for some of the most violent, but ignorant opposers of the Truth? And what more serious position is occupied by the intelligent opponents of Present Truth, and what should be our attitude toward such? P. 629, par. 2.

AUGUST 17

Read p. 630, par. 1, to p. 633, par. 3.

BESETMENTS OF THE ADVERSARY

(44) Whose experiences with the Adversary illustrate all the temptations to which the Body of Christ is subjected? P. 630, par. 1.

(45) What is one of the besetments of the Adversary which especially appeals to the flesh and its old mind? P. 630, par. 2; P. 631, par. 1.

(46) What is the truth concerning the relation between the best interests of the New Creation and their physical condition? P. 631, par. 2.

(47) Why is it essential that the New Creation should “walk by faith, and not by sight”? P. 631, par. 3.

(48) Is it possible for us to take the infirmities of others, as did our Lord? And was Christ’s vitality expended on behalf of His Church? P. 632, par. 1, 2.

(49) What is the nature and cost of the “afflictions of Christ,” which are endured by His Body Members? P. 633, par. 1, 2.

(50) How may we distinguish between suffering for righteousness’ sake and suffering for indiscretion or wrong doing? P. 633, par. 3.

AUGUST 24

Read p. 634, par. 1, to p. 638, par. 1.

(51) If bodily ailments result from other than selfish or sinful causes, how should they be received and endured by the New Creature? P. 634, par. 1.

(52) How should the New Creation regard their mortal bodies, and what liberty have they with respect to using legitimate remedies for the relief or cure of disease? P. 634, par. 2; P. 635, par. 1.

(53) In considering our Lord’s miracles, should we take the healed ones or the Healer as our pattern? P. 636, par. 1.

(54) Would it have been right for our Lord to use His spiritual powers for His temporal needs? And must not the Church follow in His steps in this respect? P. 636, par. 2; P. 637, par. 1.

“THE PRAYER OF FAITH SHALL SAVE THE SICK”

(55) What Scriptures are chiefly relied upon by faith-healers? And how are these mis-applied? P. 637, par. 2; P. 638, par. 1.

AUGUST 31

Read p. 638, par. 1, to p. 641, par. 1.

IF SATAN CAST OUT SATAN, HIS KINGDOM WANES

(56) To what power did the Pharisees attribute our Lord’s miracles, and what was His reply to them? P. 638, par. 1.

(57) What was the chief object of miracles in the beginning of this Age, and why should we look with suspicion upon so-called miracles in the end of the Age? P. 638, par. 3; P. 639, par. 1.

(58) What is the sure test of all these delusions? P. 639, par. 2.

(59) If those who blaspheme the name of God perform wonderful works of healing, should we suppose the Lord is now endorsing their false teachings? P. 640, par. 1.

(60) Suppose others who cure diseases are zealous in missionary work, should that change our opinion of the movement as a whole? P. 640, par. 2.

(61) What are the evidences that Satan has about reached his extremity? P. 641, par. 1.

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— July 1, 1913 —