STUDIES IN THE SCRIPTURES
"MILLENNIAL DAWN"
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SEMI-MONTHLY
VOL. XXX DECEMBER 1 No. 23
A.D. 1909—A.M. 6038
Views from The Watch Tower........................355
Bishop Fallows Not a Spiritualist.............355
To Give Life to the Image.....................357
The Land of Abraham...........................358
Longing for Home..............................358
Evil Speaking and Hatred..........................359
Our Wedding Garments..............................360
Communion With Our Father (Poem)..................361
St. Paul on the Grace of Giving...................361
St.
Paul's Last Words.............................362
Concerning Messiah's Mediatorship.................363
Pilgrim Bro. Harrison Gone Home...................365
Some Interesting Letters..........................365
Schedule of Bro. Russell's Dec. Tour..............367
Berean Studies on the Atonement...................367
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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r4521 VIEWS FROM THE WATCH TOWERr4524 EVIL SPEAKING AND HATRED
r4525 OUR WEDDING GARMENTS
r4526 ST. PAUL ON THE GRACE OF GIVING
r4526 ST. PAUL'S LAST WORDS
r4527 CONCERNING MESSIAH'S MEDIATORSHIP
r4525 THE MARITIME PROVINCES CONVENTIONS
r4528 PILGRIM BROTHER HARRISON GONE HOME
r4529 SOME INTERESTING LETTERS
r4534 RAILWAY SCHEDULE FOR BRO. RUSSELL'S DEC. TOUR
BEREAN STUDIES ON THE ATONEMENT
THE TEXT-BOOK USED FOR THIS COURSE
IS SCRIPTURE STUDIES, SERIES (V)*
Questions on Scripture Study V.—Man
for whom Atonement was made.
(1) "Hell and destruction are before the Lord." (Prov. 15:11.) What does this signify? P. 367, par. 7.
(2) "The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell (sheol) beneath." (Prov. 15:24.) What does this signify? P. 367, par. 9.
(3) What is meant by the statement, "Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shall deliver his soul from hell (sheol)." (Prov. 23:14.) P. 368, par. 1.
(4) "Hell (sheol) and destruction are never full." (Prov. 27:20.) What does this signify? P. 368, par. 2.
(5) "There is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom in the grave (sheol, hell)." (Eccl. 9:10.) What is the meaning of this statement? P. 368, par. 7.
(6) "Hell (sheol) hath enlarged herself." (Isa. 5:14.) What is the significance of this Scripture? P. 369, par. 3.
(7) What is meant by the statement, "Hell (sheol) from beneath is moved for thee, to meet thee at thy coming?" (Isa. 14:9.) P. 369, par. 5.
(8) "We have made a covenant with death, and with hell (sheol) are we at agreement." (Isa. 28:15.) What does this Scripture teach? P. 369, last par., and P. 370.
(9) What is meant by the statement, "The grave (sheol, hell) cannot praise thee?" (Isa. 38:18.) P. 371, par. 3.
(10) "Thou...didst debase thyself even unto hell (sheol)." (Isa. 57:9.) What is signified by this expression? P. 371, last par.
(11) "He went down to the grave (sheol)...I cast him down to hell (sheol);...they also went down into hell (sheol)." (Ezek. 31:15-17.) What is signified by this reference to hell? P. 372, par. 1.
(12) "The strong among the mighty shall speak to him, and them that help him, out of the midst of hell (sheol)." (Ezek. 32:21.) Explain the Scripture in harmony with this statement, "There is no wisdom, nor knowledge in sheol."
(13) What is meant by, "They which are gone down to hell with their weapons of war"? (Ezek. 32:27.) P. 372, last par.
(14) What is meant by the statement, "I will ransom them from the power of the grave (sheol, hell)?...O grave (sheol, hell), I will be thy destruction." (Hos. 13:14.) P. 373, par. 1.
(15) Who are they that "dig into hell"? (Amos 9:2.) P. 374, par. 1.
(16) Who prayed to God "out of the belly of hell" and was heard? (Jonah 2:2.) P. 374, par. 1.
(17) What is meant by the statement, "Enlargeth his desire as hell (sheol)"? (Hab. 2:5.) P. 374, last par.
(18) What word in the New Testament Greek corresponds exactly to the Hebrew word sheol in the Old Testament? P. 375, par. 1.
(19) When translations are made from the Old Testament Scriptures into the New Testament and the word sheol is included, how is it uniformly translated in the New Testament Greek? P. 375, par. 1.
(20) What is the meaning of the Scripture, "Thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell"? (Matt. 11:23.) P. 375, par. 2.
(21) Explain the Scripture, "I will build my Church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." (Matt. 16:18.) P. 375, par. 4.
(22) Quote Luke 10:15 and explain it. P. 376, par. 1.
(23) "In hell he lifted up his eyes, being in torments." (Luke 16:23.) Explain this Scripture in harmony with the declaration that there is no wisdom, nor knowledge, nor device in sheol, in hades. Is the nation of Israel dead, but its people alive? P. 376, last par.
(24) What is meant by the Scripture, "Thou wilt not leave my soul in hell"? (Acts 2:27.) P. 377, par. 2.
(25) Christ's soul was not left in hell. (Acts 2:31.) What does this signify? P. 377, par. 3.
(26) What did the Apostle mean by the words, "O hell (hades), where is thy victory?" (I Cor. 15:55.) P. 377, last par.
(27) "I have the keys of hell and of death." (Rev. 1:18.) P. 378, par. 1.
(28) "Hell followed with him." (Rev. 6:8.) What does this statement signify?
(29) "Death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them." (Rev. 20:13.) Explain this Scripture. P. 379, par. 2.
(30) What is meant by the statement that "death and hell were cast into the lake of fire"? (Rev. 20:14.) P. 318.
(31) What conclusion should we reach in respect to these various Scriptures examined? P. 381.
(32) What is meant by the statement that "Our Savior Jesus Christ...hath abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel"? (2 Tim. 1:10.) P. 383.
(33) Have mankind a longing for a future life? If so, why so. P. 383.
(34) Did God encourage man's aspirations for a future life? P. 383, last par.
(35) Is there any direct promise of eternal life in the Old Testament? If so, what and where? And does it contain any statement respecting human immortality either present or prospective? P. 383, last par.
(36) "The Gospel was preached to Abraham"; did it contain any mention of human immortality? Did it contain any basis of suggestion of a future life? P. 384.
(37) State what assurances of everlasting life or immortality or both are mentioned in the New Testament and to whom they are applicable. P. 384.
(38) State what the New Testament assurances respecting a future life imply—the basis for the hope, the conditions for its attainment and the process by which those blessings may be secured. P. 385.
(39) Does the abundance of the Divine provision imply that eternal life is already a possession of humanity or that it will be forced upon Adam and his race? P. 385, last par.
(40) Quote some Scriptures bearing upon this subject and showing that eternal life is a gift from the Almighty and that it must be striven for, in order to be obtained. P. 386.
PUBLIC MINISTRIES OF THE TRUTH
UNDER THE AUSPICES OF PEOPLES PULPIT
ASSOCIATION OF BROOKLYN, N.Y.
ONE-DAY CONVENTIONS ADDRESSED BY THE
EDITOR, ETC.
PITTSBURG (N.S.), PA., DEC. 12
Morning Rally for Praise and Testimony in Bible House Chapel, 610 Arch street, at 10:30 o'clock.
Afternoon session for the public at 3 o'clock in Allegheny Carnegie Hall, corner Federal and Ohio streets. Subject, "The Thief in Paradise; the Rich Man in Hell; Lazarus in Abraham's Bosom."
Evening meeting for the interested in Bible House Chapel, at 7:30, preceded by half-hour's song service.
Visiting friends heartily welcomed.
Rally and Testimony Meeting at 10 a.m., followed by Question meeting at 11 o'clock.
Address to the interested at 3 p.m.
Service for the public at 7:30 p.m. Subject, "The Thief in Paradise; the Rich Man in Hell; Lazarus in Abraham's Bosom."
All meetings in the Coliseum, Grove avenue, to which visiting friends are cordially invited.
Morning Rally for Prayer, Praise and Testimony in Woodman Hall, 109-111 W. State street, at 10:30 o'clock.
Discourse to the interested at 3 p.m., in same hall.
Public meeting at 8 p.m. in the Armory, 121 N. Church street. Topic, "The Thief in Paradise; the Rich Man in Hell; Lazarus in Abraham's Bosom."
Meeting for the public in Colonial Hall, 113 E. Mifflin street, at 8 p.m. Subject, "Overthrow of Satan's Empire."
For local particulars regarding meetings for the interested apply to Mr. W. J. Laughlin, Oregon, Wis.
Morning Rally for Praise and Testimony at 10:30 o'clock.
Discourse to the interested at 3 p.m.
Evening meeting for the public at 8 o'clock. Subject, "Overthrow of Satan's Empire."
All meetings in John Plankinton Hall (Auditorium Annex), to which visiting friends are cordially invited.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND., DEC. 17 (18, 19)
Brother Russell will be present on the 17th for an afternoon address to the friends and an evening meeting for the public. Other brethren of ability will serve the friends for the other sessions of the Three-Day Convention, further particulars of which will be given later.
Morning Rally and Testimony Meeting at 10:30 o'clock.
Discourse by Brother Russell at 3 p.m. Evening meeting for the interested at 7:30 o'clock will be a Question Meeting. Opportunity for water-baptism will be afforded.
All meetings will be held in the Brooklyn Tabernacle, Nos. 13-17 Hicks street. Convenient to all cars and ferries—two blocks from Fulton Ferry.
SEMI-MONTHLY
VOL. XXX DECEMBER 15 No. 24
A.D. 1909—A.M. 6038
Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society's
Report........................................371
A Soldier of the Cross............................374
The Birth of the Savior...........................375
"Present Your Bodies Living Sacrifices"...........376
Your Good Hopes—1910.............................377
"Sold All That He Had"............................379
Brooklyn Bethel Hymns for January.................379
God's Everlasting Covenant (Illus.)...............380
Preparation for the Fulfillment of the
Divine Promise to Abraham.....................381
Bro.
Russell's Holiday Season Tour................383
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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r4530 WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY'S REPORTr4533 A SOLDIER OF THE CROSS
r4534 THE BIRTH OF THE SAVIOR
r4535 "PRESENT YOUR BODIES LIVING SACRIFICES"
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r4535 "SOLD ALL THAT HE HAD AND BOUGHT"r4538 *GOD'S*EVERLASTING*LAW*COVENANT*
r4537 PREPARATION FOR THE FULFILLMENT
PUBLIC MINISTRIES OF THE TRUTH
UNDER THE AUSPICES OF PEOPLES PULPIT
ASSOCIATION OF BROOKLYN, N.Y.
CONVENTIONS TO BE ADDRESSED BY
THE EDITOR, ETC.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND., CONVENTION, DEC. 17, 18, 19
All sessions of the Convention will be held in the K. of P. Auditorium, Massachusetts avenue and Pennsylvania street (opposite Postoffice). Several car lines from Union Station pass this point. Rooms may be secured in advance by addressing C. A. Wise, 1112 W. Thirtieth street, Indianapolis, Ind. A party of friends will be made up at Chicago and any desiring to take advantage of the fellowship and lower fares may make arrangements by addressing Dr. L. W. Jones, 4209 Washington boulevard, Chicago, Ill. Come all who can, praying a blessing from the presence of the Lord and from the presence of his consecrated people.
Meetings in I.O.O.F. Temple, S. High street, between Rich and Town streets. Morning Rally for Praise, Prayer and Testimony at 10 o'clock. Discourse to the interested at 11 o'clock. Session for the public at 3 p.m., with the topic of "Overthrow of Satan's Empire."
HOLIDAY SEASON CONVENTION TOUR
RICHMOND, VA., DEC. 26 (AND 27)
Morning Rally for Praise and Testimony at 10 o'clock. Address to the interested at 11 o'clock in Smithdeal College Hall, Ninth and Broad streets. Session for the Public at 3 p.m. in City Auditorium, Cary and Linden streets. Subject: "Where Are the Dead?" A Pilgrim Brother will serve Sunday evening and on Monday for the friends who find it convenient to remain.
Brother Russell will be present for the afternoon and evening of the 27th and for the other sessions brethren of ability will serve. Address to the interested at 3 p.m. in Market Hall (where all other sessions of the convention will be held). Public meeting in the evening at 7:30 o'clock. Subject: "Man's Past, Present and Future in the Light of the Bible." Holiday rates will be obtainable over most of the roads at this season.
Brother Russell will be present for an afternoon and evening meeting. Address to the interested at 3 p.m. Evening meeting for the Public at 7:30 o'clock in Cable Music Hall. For further particulars, apply to Mr. W. S. Stevens, 75 Park avenue, Atlanta, Ga.
Brother Russell expects to be present the entire day of the 29th. Pilgrim brethren will be in attendance for other sessions, all of which will be held in the First Baptist Church, Sixth avenue and Twenty-second street. At 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, the 29th, Question Meeting. At 3 p.m., address to the interested. At 7:30 o'clock, discourse to the Public. Subject: "The Overthrow of Satan's Empire." For local particulars, address Miss Bessie T. Morris, 4805 First avenue, Woodlawn, Birmingham, Ala.
MEMPHIS, TENN., DEC. 30-JAN. 2
Here, too, will be a Convention of several days, with the Editor present on Thursday, Dec. 30, who will address the interested in the afternoon at 3 o'clock in Business Men's Club Hall, 79-81 Monroe avenue, and discourse to the Public in the evening at 8 o'clock. Subject: "The Thief in Paradise; the Rich Man in Hell; Lazarus in Abraham's Bosom." Evening session to be held in Italian Hall, 136 S. Second street. Brethren of ability will serve at the remaining sessions of the Convention, including a public meeting on Sunday in the Lyceum Theatre. Local particulars may be had from L. E. Turner, 688 Beale avenue.
FORT SMITH, ARK., DEC. 31-JAN. 2
In response to requests from this quarter, a Three-Day Convention has been arranged. Bro. Russell expects to be present on the 31st. Address of welcome at 10:30 a.m. Address to the interested at 3 p.m. Evening meeting for the Public at 8 o'clock. Subject: "Man's Past, Present and Future in the Light of the Bible." Pilgrim brethren will serve for the remainder of the convention. Arrangements have been made by the Fort Smith class for the free entertainment of any of the friends who find it inconvenient, financially, to remain during the whole Convention. Address C. L. Knowles, 2212 N. Fourteenth street, Fort Smith, Ark.
Morning Rally for Praise and Testimony at 10 o'clock. Address to the interested at 11 o'clock. Afternoon service for the Public in the Auditorium, Congress and Wabash avenue. Visiting friends cordially welcomed.
Morning Rally for Praise and Testimony at 10:30 o'clock in Odd Fellows' Hall. Afternoon and evening sessions in the Coliseum. Afternoon address to the interested at 3 o'clock. Evening meeting for the Public at 8 o'clock. Subject: "Man's Past, Present and Future in the Light of the Bible." For local particulars address Miss Lula Isemenger, 713 S. Clayton street, Bloomington, Ill.
Praise and Testimony meeting at 10:30 a.m., also discourse for the interested at 3 p.m., in Temple Hall, Ninth and Locust streets. Evening meeting for the Public at Grand Opera House. Subject: "The Overthrow of Satan's Empire." For any additional information, address F. A. Uhlrich, Kniest and Garfield avenues, Dubuque, Ia.
Morning Rally for Prayer, Praise and Testimony in Woodruff Hall, Prior and St. Anthony streets, at 10 o'clock. Address to the interested at 11 o'clock. Public meeting in Minneapolis at 2:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Subject: "The Thief in Paradise; the Rich Man in Hell; Lazarus in Abraham's Bosom."
Morning Rally for Praise and Testimony at 10:30 o'clock. Address to the interested at 3 o'clock. Public meeting at 7:30 p.m. For further particulars regarding place of meeting, etc., address E. C. Tinling, Gen. Del., Winnipeg, Man.
In view of the great distance from Winnipeg to Hamilton, and in view of the possible delay of trains at that season, it is not likely that Brother Russell will be able to reach Hamilton in time for more than an evening meeting for the Public at 8 o'clock in Y.M.C.A. Hall, James and Jackson streets. Subject: "Man's Past, Present and Future in the Light of the Bible."
Pilgrim brethren will be provided for the Saturday and Monday sessions, Bro. Russell being present on Sunday. He will conduct a question meeting beginning at 11 a.m. Afternoon meeting for the Public. For further particulars, see later announcement, or address F. W. Manton, 100 McPherson avenue, Toronto, Ont.
r4536 ITINERARY FOR BROTHER RUSSELL'S HOLIDAY SEASON TOUR