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BEREAN QUESTIONS IN SCRIPTURE STUDIES

FEBRUARY 1

Read p. 715, par. 1, to p. 719, par. 1.

(35) What will be the special advantage in the awakened ones being able to remember their past experiences? P. 715, par. 1.

(36) How will these experiences and the lessons of the Millennial Age benefit mankind? And what is the relation between their judgment and the present trying experiences of the Church class? P. 715, par. 2.

(37) Into what classes does the Prophet Daniel divide the awakened ones? P. 716, par. 1.

(38) How does the Prophet’s declaration support our position that the world will not be awakened to instantaneous perfection? P. 716, par. 2.

(39) Explain how Nero may be used as an illustration of those who will “come forth to shame and lasting contempt.” P. 716, par. 3, to P. 718.

PUNISHMENTS FOR SINS OF THIS LIFE

(40) Will mankind be punished in the Millennial Age for the sins of this life? If so, for what kind of sins? P. 718, par. 2; P. 719, par. 1.

FEBRUARY 8

Read p. 719, par. 2, to p. 722, par. 2.

(41) Explain the meaning of the statement, “Some men’s sins go before to judgment, and some they follow after,” using Nero as an illustration. P. 719, par. 2; P. 720, par. 1.

“THUS IS THE (CHIEF) RESURRECTION OF THE (SPECIAL) DEAD.” (1 COR. 15:42.)

(42) Why is the resurrection of the Church designated “the First Resurrection”? And what two other classes will experience an instantaneous resurrection to perfect life? And what is the meaning of the statement, “The rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished”? (Rev. 20:5.) P. 720, par. 2.

(43) What are some of the characteristics of the First Resurrection—with what bodies and powers will the New Creation come forth? P. 721, par. 1, 2.

(44) How does the Apostle Paul in 1 Cor. 15, guard against the thought that all mankind shall eventually bear the image of the Heavenly Father? P. 722, par. 1.

(45) What does the Apostle declare respecting “flesh and blood” inheriting the Kingdom? P. 722, par. 2.

FEBRUARY 15

Read p. 723, par. 1, to p. 726, par. 1.

(46) Is it difficult to fully grasp the thought of this complete change from fleshly to spiritual conditions? And how has the Apostle anticipated this difficulty in 1 Cor. 15:51,52? P. 723, par. 1.

(47) Why has so plain a statement been so generally misunderstood? P. 723, par. 2.

(48) What will be the experience of the Lord’s people who remain until His Second Advent—will they not die? Quote Scriptures to support position taken. P. 724, par. 1, 2.

“IT DOTH NOT YET APPEAR WHAT WE SHALL BE”

(49) While all the perfected New Creatures will have the same kind of glory, will they all enjoy the same degree of glory? P. 725, par. 1.

(50) How has the Lord indicated these differences in two of His parables? P. 725, par. 2.

(51) Judging from the different degrees of nearness to the Lord among His Apostles, would it not be reasonable to expect various positions of power, honor and closeness of relationship to Him in the Kingdom? P. 726, par. 1.

FEBRUARY 22

Read p. 726, par. 2, to p. 728, par. 3.

(52) In the Apostle’s description of the First Resurrection in 1 Cor. 15:42-44, to what does “It” refer? P. 726, par. 2.

(53) What is the nature of the spiritual body in which “It” shall be raised? P. 727, par. 1, 2.

(54) Why is the statement, “It is sown in dishonor,” specially applicable to the New Creation in the trial state? P. 727, par. 3.

(55) What is the significance of the statement, “It is sown in weakness“? P. 728, par. 1.

(56) Explain, “It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body.” P. 728, par. 2.

(57) If the very thought of the future glory lifts us above our earthly cares and sorrows, what must the realities mean, and how should we strive to be overcomers and so receive an abundant entrance into the Kingdom? P. 728, par. 3.

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— January 1, 1914 —