STUDIES IN THE SCRIPTURES
"MILLENNIAL DAWN"
THESE STUDIES ARE RECOMMENDED TO STUDENTS AS VERITABLE "BIBLE KEYS."
PRICES ARE NET AND BARELY COVER COST OF PRODUCTION,
WHEN DELIVERED BY COLPORTEURS THE COST AND PRICE ARE INCREASED.
SERIES I., The Plan of the Ages, gives an outline of the divine plan revealed in the Bible, relating to man's redemption and restitution: 386 pages, in embossed cloth, 25c. (1s. 1/2d.) India paper edition, 75c. (3s. 1-1/2d.).
This volume has been published as a special issue of our journal—at the extremely low price of 5c. a copy, in any quantity, postage included. (To foreign countries, 9c.) This enables people of slender purse to herald far and wide the good tidings in a most helpful form.
SERIES II., The Time is at Hand, treats of the manner and time of the Lord's second coming, considering the Bible Testimony on this subject: 370 pages, in embossed cloth, 25c. (1s. 1/2d.) India paper edition, 75c. (3s. 1-1/2d.)
SERIES III., Thy Kingdom Come, considers prophecies which mark events connected with the "Time of the End," the glorification of the Church and the establishment of the Millennial Kingdom; it also contains a chapter of the Great Pyramid, showing its corroboration of the dates and other teachings of the Bible: 384 pages, in embossed cloth, 25c. (1s. 1/2d.) India paper edition, 75c. (3s. 1-1/2d.)
SERIES IV., The Day of Vengeance, shows that the dissolution of the present order of things is in progress, and that all the panaceas offered are valueless to avert the predicted end. It marks in these events the fulfilment of prophecy, noting specially our Lord's great prophecy of Matt. 24 and Zech. 14:1-9: 660 pages, in embossed cloth, 30c. (1s. 3d.). India paper edition, 85c (3s. 6-1/2d.)
SERIES V., The At-one-ment Between God and Man, treats an all-important subject—the hub, the center around which all the features of divine grace revolve. Its topic deserves the most careful and prayerful consideration on the part of all true Christians: 507 pages, in embossed cloth, 30c. (1s. 3d.) India paper edition, 85c (3s. 6-1/2d.)
SERIES VI., The New Creation, deals with the Creative Week (Genesis 1 and 2), and with the Church, God's "New Creation." It examines the personnel, organization, rites, ceremonies, obligations and hopes appertaining to those called and accepted as members of the Body under the Head: 740 pages, in embossed cloth, 30c. (1s. 3d.) India paper edition, 85c (3s. 6-1/2d.)
The above prices include postage.
IN FULL LEATHER BINDING, gilt edges, the set (6 vols.) $3.00, (12s. 6d.), plus postage, 60c. (1s.).
Is also published in foreign languages as follows: In German, five vols.; in Swedish Vols. 1, 2, 3, and 5; in Dano-Norwegian, three vols.; in Greek, three vols.; in French, two vols.; in Hollandish, Spanish, Italian, Hungarian and Polish, one vol. each; bound in cloth, uniform with English edition, prices the same.
Vol. 6, German and Swedish (WATCH TOWER form), $1.50 each.
SEMI-MONTHLY
VOL. XXXI MAY 1 No. 9
A.D. 1910—A.M. 6038
Counting the Blood Common.........................147
The Faith Seed and the Law Seed...................148
Going Outside the Camp............................150
What Law Was Weak?................................151
"When I Shall Take Away Their Sins"...............151
"They Hated Me Without a Cause"...................152
My Trustful Obedience (Poem)......................153
The Power of a Woman..............................153
The Binding of "The Strong Man"...................154
The Fulfilment of Prophecy........................155
Ancient Worthies—How Perfected?..................157
Yearly Requests for the Traveling Brethren........158
Some Interesting Letters..........................158
Berean Studies on the Atonement...................159
Brother Russell's June Convention Tour............159
PUBLISHED BY
WATCH TOWER BIBLE & TRACT SOCIETY
CHARLES T. RUSSELL, PRESIDENT
"BROOKLYN TABERNACLE," 13-17 HICKS ST.,
BROOKLYN, N.Y., U.S.A.
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The Pittsburg Post is undertaking the publication of the "Brooklyn Tabernacle Bible Studies," and will continue them if encouraged sufficiently. The clubbing prices are $5.70 per year by carrier and $3.50 by mail. The Pittsburg Dispatch still continues the publication of the sermons. The Indianapolis Star also publishes the Bible Studies at the same clubbing rates. The Weekly New York Tribune Farmer is now publishing the sermons, and clubs with THE TOWER for $1.50.
SERMONS IN CHICAGO "INTER-OCEAN"
The PEOPLES PULPIT Sermons are now being published in the Weekly Inter-Ocean and Farmer of Chicago, Ill. By our special clubbing arrangement we are able to furnish this paper for 50 cents in addition to your regular TOWER subscription. The Inter-Ocean is a good paper, and we should receive many subscriptions.
BROOKLYN BETHEL HYMNS FOR JUNE
After the close of the hymn the Bethel Family listens to the reading of "My Vow Unto the Lord," then joins in prayer. At the breakfast table the MANNA text is considered: (1) 62; (2) 133; (3) 135; (4) 191; (5) 109; (6) 260; (7) 267; (8) 67; (9) 95; (10) 130; (11) 264; (12) 288; (13) 222; (14) 245; (15) 33; (16) 93; (17) 152; (18) 145; (19) 176; (20) 284; (21) 4; (22) 238; (23) 87; (24) Vow; (25) 246; (26) 127; (27) 325; (28) 7; (29) 94; (30) 107.
r4605 COUNTING THE BLOOD COMMONr4606 THE FAITH SEED AND THE LAW SEED
r4607 GOING OUTSIDE THE CAMP
r4608 WHAT LAW WAS WEAK?
r4612 "WHEN I SHALL TAKE AWAY THEIR SINS"
r4608 "THEY HATED ME WITHOUT A CAUSE"
r4609 THE POWER OF A WOMAN
r4609 THE BINDING OF "THE STRONG MAN"
r4610 THE FULFILMENT OF PROPHECY
r4611 ANCIENT WORTHIES—HOW PERFECTED?
YEARLY REQUESTS FOR THE TRAVELING BRETHREN
EACH year at this season we ask that those desirous of visits by these Traveling Brethren send in formal requests therefor, preferably on post-card. We keep these on file and arrange the routes accordingly. We desire these yearly, because frequently conditions change greatly within one year.
Remember that no charge is made for these services. The Society pays all the necessary traveling expenses, etc., and takes up no collections. The cost is borne by the general fund, to which many of you are or have been contributors.
It may be too late to include your place if you write
when you see that a Brother is headed your way; therefore,
co-operate please by at once sending a 1910 post-card request, answering as many of the questions below
as possible:
(a) How many Bible students reside in your vicinity?
(b) Are weekly meetings held?
(c) How many are usually in attendance?
(d) Where do you now meet? (Give full street address.)
(e) At what hours are the Sunday meetings held?
(f) Was a vote taken to have a visit by one of these
Traveling Brethren?
(g) How many voted for the invitation to be sent?
(h) How many, if any, voted against the invitation?
(i) Would a suitable place be found for a public
meeting?
(j) What attendance do you think could be secured for
the public session by such notification and advertising
as your class would give?
(k) Would a suitable place be found for semi-private
meetings for the interested?
(l) Have the members of your class chosen leaders in
accordance with DAWN, Vol.
VI., chaps. 5 and 6?
If so, give names and full addresses of each.
(m) Give full names and full addresses of the two (2) to whom notices re a Traveling Brother should be sent, and notify us as to any change or removal.
(n) If your town is not on a railroad give the name of
proper railroad station at which to stop.
(o) How many miles from station is meeting place, and
which direction from station?
(p) Would the Brother be met at station?
(q) If not, how could the Brother get from said station?
(r) Give writer's full name and address.
(s) Any additional remarks.
These visits are not merely for the public. They are intended to encourage small and large classes of Bible students. Nevertheless, we urge that their visits furnish good opportunities for presenting certain truths to the public and thus many grains of wheat are being found. We are sure that the Lord has many thousands of such children whom he has allowed to take certain lines and whom he now desires to bring to a knowledge of Present Truth—using it to further ripen and prepare them for the heavenly garner.
If you are too poor in this world's goods to arrange for a public meeting, mention that fact. We may desire to assist financially. However, it may be possible to hold some meetings in a room at your home, if all the conditions seem favorable.
If you cannot answer all the questions affirmatively, answer what you can. Finally remember that your request is continued for only one year. Hence if you sent word last May we shall expect to hear for details from you this May also—if you desire such visits.
r4613 SOME INTERESTING LETTERSBEREAN STUDIES ON THE ATONEMENT
THE TEXT-BOOK USED FOR THIS COURSE
IS SCRIPTURE STUDIES, SERIES (V)
Man for Whom Atonement Was Made.
(1) State the philosophical relationship between Ransom and Substitution. P. 480.
(2) Give illustration of such Substitution and Ransom. P. 481, par. 2.
(3) What thought of Substitution has led to confusion? Explain the matter, showing the right and the wrong views of the question. P. 482, par. 1.
(4) Could the Divine Plan for human salvation have been different from what it is? P. 483.
(5) What two lines of reasoning prove the wisdom of the Plan which God has adopted? Pp. 484, 485.
(6) How would any other Plan than the one adopted, Ransom and Restitution, have effected the Gospel Church? P. 485, last par.
(7) May we not expect that time will show that every feature of the Divine Plan has been most wise and helpful? P. 486.
(8) What is signified by the Ministry of Reconciliation? P. 487.
(9) Who participate in this ministry? P. 487.
(10) Is this Reconciliation a feature of the Millennial Age or is there a feature of it now in operation? Cite the Scripture which declares that the Church was reconciled to God. P. 487, par. 2.
(11) When we read that God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, should we here differentiate between the Church which accepts the reconciliation through faith and the world which is to be reconciled or brought into harmony with God by the great Mediator during the Millennium? P. 487.
(12) What constitutes authority to act as a minister or servant of the Atonement between God and the world? P. 487, last par.
(13) To whom may these ministers or servants tell of the grace of God operating through Christ for the forgiveness of sins? What is there in connection which operates disadvantageously, hindering the servants from bearing record to all mankind, to all the world? Pp. 488, 489.
(14) Will the opening of the blind eyes and unstopping of the deaf ears during the Millennium permit these servants of reconciliation to do a more effective work—to a larger number—to all the families of the earth? P. 490.
r4613 BROTHER RUSSELL'S JUNE CONVENTION TOUR
STUDIES IN THE SCRIPTURES
"MILLENNIAL DAWN"
THESE STUDIES ARE RECOMMENDED TO STUDENTS AS VERITABLE "BIBLE KEYS."
PRICES ARE NET AND BARELY COVER COST OF PRODUCTION,
WHEN DELIVERED BY COLPORTEURS THE COST AND PRICE ARE INCREASED.
SERIES I., The Plan of the Ages, gives an outline of the divine plan revealed in the Bible, relating to man's redemption and restitution: 386 pages, in embossed cloth, 25c. (1s. 1/2d.) India paper edition, 75c. (3s. 1-1/2d.).
This volume has been published as a special issue of our journal—at the extremely low price of 5c. a copy, in any quantity, postage included. (To foreign countries, 9c.) This enables people of slender purse to herald far and wide the good tidings in a most helpful form.
SERIES II., The Time is at Hand, treats of the manner and time of the Lord's second coming, considering the Bible Testimony on this subject: 370 pages, in embossed cloth, 25c. (1s. 1/2d.) India paper edition, 75c. (3s. 1-1/2d.)
SERIES III., Thy Kingdom Come, considers prophecies which mark events connected with the "Time of the End," the glorification of the Church and the establishment of the Millennial Kingdom; it also contains a chapter of the Great Pyramid, showing its corroboration of the dates and other teachings of the Bible: 384 pages, in embossed cloth, 25c. (1s. 1/2d.) India paper edition, 75c. (3s. 1-1/2d.)
SERIES IV., The Day of Vengeance, shows that the dissolution of the present order of things is in progress, and that all the panaceas offered are valueless to avert the predicted end. It marks in these events the fulfilment of prophecy, noting specially our Lord's great prophecy of Matt. 24 and Zech. 14:1-9: 660 pages, in embossed cloth, 30c. (1s. 3d.). India paper edition, 85c (3s. 6-1/2d.)
SERIES V., The At-one-ment Between God and Man, treats an all-important subject—the hub, the center around which all the features of divine grace revolve. Its topic deserves the most careful and prayerful consideration on the part of all true Christians: 507 pages, in embossed cloth, 30c. (1s. 3d.) India paper edition, 85c (3s. 6-1/2d.)
SERIES VI., The New Creation, deals with the Creative Week (Genesis 1 and 2), and with the Church, God's "New Creation." It examines the personnel, organization, rites, ceremonies, obligations and hopes appertaining to those called and accepted as members of the Body under the Head: 740 pages, in embossed cloth, 30c. (1s. 3d.) India paper edition, 85c (3s. 6-1/2d.)
The above prices include postage.
IN FULL LEATHER BINDING, gilt edges, the set (6 vols.) $3.00, (12s. 6d.), plus postage, 60c. (1s.).
Is also published in foreign languages as follows: In German, five vol.; in Swedish Vols. 1, 2, 3, and 5; in Dano-Norwegian, three vols.; in Greek three vols.; in French, two vols.; in Hollandish, Italian, Italian, Hungarian and Polish, one vol. each; bound in cloth, uniform with English edition, prices the same.
Vol. 6, German and Swedish (WATCH TOWER form), $1.50 each.
SEMI-MONTHLY
VOL. XXXI MAY 15 No. 10
A.D. 1910—A.M. 6038
Reaction in Female Seminaries.....................163
Away From Ancient Altars......................163
Begotten of God—He Cannot Sin....................164
"My Soul, Be on Thy Guard"....................167
What the Church Shares With Christ................167
The Heaven-Provided Bread.........................168
St. Peter Cried, "Lord, Save Me"..................169
Some Interesting Questions........................170
The Ransom Work...............................170
Outward Polish vs.
Inward Grace...............171
The Same Vail Untaken Away....................171
Significance of the Under-Priests.............172
International Bible Students Conventions..........172
The Memorial Celebration..........................173
Some Interesting Letters..........................174
Berean Studies on the Creation....................175
PUBLISHED BY
WATCH TOWER BIBLE & TRACT SOCIETY
CHARLES T. RUSSELL, PRESIDENT
"BROOKLYN TABERNACLE," 13-17 HICKS ST.,
BROOKLYN, N.Y., U.S.A.
Foreign Agencies:—British Branch: 24 Eversholt St., London, N.W. German Branch: Unterdorner Str., 76, Barmen. Australasian Branch: Equitable Building, Collins St., Melbourne.
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Terms to the Lord's Poor as Follows:—All Bible Students who, by reason of old age, or other infirmity or adversity, are unable to pay for this Journal, will be supplied Free if they send a Postal Card each May stating their case and requesting its continuance. We are not only willing, but anxious, that all such be on our list continually and in touch with the Studies, etc.
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r4613 REACTION IN FEMALE SEMINARIESr4614 BEGOTTEN OF GOD—HE CANNOT SIN
r4616 WHAT THE CHURCH SHARES WITH CHRIST
r4617 THE HEAVEN-PROVIDED BREAD
r4618 ST. PETER CRIED "LORD, SAVE ME"
r4618 SOME INTERESTING QUESTIONS
INTERNATIONAL BIBLE STUDENTS ASSOCIATION CONVENTIONS
Morning Rally for Praise and Testimony at 10:30 o'clock, in the Brooklyn Tabernacle, 13-17 Hicks St. The evening meeting at 7:30 o'clock will also be in the Tabernacle. Discourse for the Public at 3 p.m. in the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Lafayette Ave. and St. Felix St. Topic, "Jerusalem."
Convention Hall, Scottish Rites Cathedral, Sixth and Walnut Sts. Services for the Public Sunday, June 19, 3 p.m., Macauley's Theatre, Fourth and Walnut Sts. Bro. Russell will speak on "The Thief in Paradise; the Rich Man in Hell; Lazarus in Abraham's Bosom." For particulars as to lodging, meals, etc., address Brother Percy McCormack, 1160 15th St., Louisville, Ky.
Morning meeting for Praise and Testimony at 10:30 and afternoon meeting with address for the interested at 2:30 to be held in Germania Hall, 132 E. Court St., near Court House. Evening session at 8 o'clock at Music Hall, Elm St. near 12th. Discourse for the public; topic, "The Thief in Paradise; the Rich Man in Hell; Lazarus in Abraham's Bosom."
Morning Rally at 10:30 o'clock. Discourse for the interested at 2:30 p.m. in McCurdy Block Hall, Walnut and East Tuscarawas Sts. Evening session for the public at 7:45 in the Auditorium. Subject, "Where Are the Dead?"
Morning Rally at 10:30. Discourse for the interested at 3 p.m. in Red Men's Hall, High and Jackson Sts. Public meeting in the Wysor Grand Opera House at 8 p.m. Subject, "The Overthrow of Satan's Empire."
All meetings in the Auditorium of the Memorial Building, Elm and Elizabeth Sts. Praise, Prayer and Testimony [page 173] meeting, 10 a.m. Discourse for the interested at 2:30 p.m. Meeting for the public at 7:30 p.m. Subject, "The Thief in Paradise; the Rich Man in Hell; Lazarus in Abraham's Bosom."
Morning Rally for Praise and Testimony at 10. Discourse for the interested at 2:30 p.m. in Rauh Hall, S. W. cor. Fourth and Jefferson Sts. Service for the public at 8 p.m. in Memorial Hall; topic, "The Thief in Paradise; the Rich Man in Hell; Lazarus in Abraham's Bosom."
All sessions in Orchestra Hall, Michigan Ave., between Jackson Boulevard and Adams St. Discourse for the Public Sunday, June 26, 3 p.m., by Brother Russell. Topic, "Hereafter." If a sufficient number of the friends attend this Convention, railroads have promised one and one-half fare for the round trip from all points except the extreme West and from nearby places where the regular fare is less than $1 one way. Purchase tickets one way only, and get a certificate, showing that you have paid full fare to Chicago on account of Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society's Convention. Notify your agent in advance so that he may have plenty of time to secure the certificate and ticket. The certificate, plus 25c, will entitle you to purchase your return ticket at one-half the regular rate. For particulars, address Brother John Hoskins, 418 W. 67th Blvd., Chicago, Ill.
Morning Rally, afternoon and evening services on Sunday, June 26, Pythian Castle, Jefferson and Ontario Sts. Service for the public Monday, June 27, 7:30 p.m., Memorial Hall, Adams and Ontario Sts. Discourse by Brother Russell on "The Thief in Paradise; the Rich Man in Hell; Lazarus in Abraham's Bosom." All Monday meetings in the same building. For particulars, address Charles Moser, 842 Norwood Ave., Toledo, O. Come all who can and let those who cannot join us at these conventions in person, join us in spirit and in prayers, and thus participate in the showers of refreshing which the Lord will surely grant.
r4620 THE MEMORIAL CELEBRATIONr4620 SOME INTERESTING LETTERS
BEREAN STUDIES ON THE CREATION
THE TEXT-BOOK USED FOR THIS COURSE IS
SCRIPTURE STUDIES, VOLUME VI—STUDY I
(1) What is signified by the opening sentence of the Bible, "In the beginning God created," etc.? And are there other beginnings recognized in the Bible? If so, what? P. 17, par. 2.
(2) Does the Genesis account relate to the creation of our earth? If not, why not? And what are the limitations of the creative work as recorded in Genesis? P. 18, par. 2.
(3) Does the word day apply invariably to the twenty-four-hour periods generally so called? If not, describe other uses of the term day in the Scriptures and give citations. P. 19, par. 1.
(4) How may we be sure that the Genesis days do not signify solar days, as in the more common usage of the word? P. 19, par. 1.
(5) Should we understand that all of the days of the creative week are of uniform length? And if we ascertain the length of one of those days, would we be justified in assuming that the others were of similar length? P. 19, par. 2.
(6) If we were to estimate those creative days as of seven thousand years each and the entire creative week as of forty-nine thousand years, how would these figures compare with the usual estimation of geologists? P. 19, par. 2.
(7) What had Professor Dana to say on this subject? What were his opinions of "scientific guesses"? And how much must we suppose the writer of Genesis understood of the full import of his words? P. 20, par. 1,2,3.
(8) Which is more logical, to believe as science teaches, that a blind and intelligent force is operative in the development of our planet, of which we can learn only by comparisons and guesses, or to suppose the manifestation a part of the Divine handiwork showing forth Divine wisdom, order and arrangement, and these items of the Divine Program revealed to us by a gracious Creator who foreknew the longings infinite of our minds? P. 20, par. 4.
(9) Summarize the views of the Higher Critics and Evolutionists respecting creation. P. 21.
(10) Do we object to Mr. Darwin's theory because he was a foolish man or on what grounds? And what can we say of his theory and of his test respecting pigeons, etc.? P. 22, par. 1,2.
(11) What great error has helped to confuse Bible students and how should we understand the formation of our earth's crust in various layers of clay and rocks, evidently deposited in a liquid or plastic form? P. 22, par. 3.
(12) Has God revealed anything respecting the manner in which the atoms of matter composing our earth were brought together? Or is there anything in the Bible to answer this question? P. 23, par. 2.
(13) What is signified by basic, igneous rocks, and what does their location deep under the earth's surface indicate? And what do the higher layers of water-laid rocks and clays imply? P. 23, par. 3.
(14) Explain in harmony with the Genesis account how the firmament or expanse or atmosphere surrounding our earth must have been formed and whether or not it probably required considerable lapse of time. P. 23, par. 3; P. 24, par. 1.
(15) Explain the process by which the various strata of clay and sand, etc., were piled upon the igneous rocks, which evidently once had been in the molten condition. Tell why they were called rings and explain their influence. P. 24, par. 1,2.