What fulfillment of these prophetic utterances of the Master took place in 1917, 1918, and 1919? ¶ 434.
Give some instances of the Lord’s protecting care of his followers during this period of persecution. ¶ 435-437.
Why should Christians not complain but rejoice because of these trying experiences? ¶ 437.
Quote the Master’s words in Matthew 24:14, in answer to the question propounded to him. ¶ 438.
What evidence is there of a fulfillment of these prophetic words? ¶ 438.
What did Jesus say relative to the regathering of Israel to Palestine as evidence of his second presence? ¶ 439.
What did Jesus tell his followers to do when they should see these things coming to pass, and why? ¶ 439.
How is the Lord’s presence and the end of the world shown by the reaping of the “vine of the earth”? ¶ 440.
Why would Jesus admonish his followers to watch for his second coming? ¶ 442.
Suppose it were true that ‘no man knows the day nor the hour’ of the Lord’s appearing, what difference would it now make? ¶ 443.
Is there any reason why a Christian should be in darkness concerning the times and seasons of the Lord’s presence? ¶ 443.
Should we waste our time to quibble about dates, or days, or hours? ¶ 443.
What do fulfilled prophecy and the physical facts establish relative to this question? ¶ 443.
What words are upon the lips of the true watchers in view of this overwhelming evidence? ¶ 443.
How does the prophet Isaiah describe this class of faithful watchers? Quote his words. ¶ 443.
Describe those who now have the harp of God; and what are they singing? ¶ 444.
Give the three primary purposes of the Lord’s presence. ¶ 445.
Some have thought that the Lord’s second presence would be for the purpose of destroying the earth. What proof have we that this is erroneous? ¶ 446.
What is the proper explanation of St. Peter’s words in 2 Peter 3:10-12? ¶ 447.
What did the Apostle mean when he said that ’we look for new heavens and a new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness’? ¶ 448.
What evidence is there that the fire is now burning? ¶ 449.
How long will it continue to burn? ¶ 449.
What bearing has this on the presence of the Lord? ¶ 449.
What Scriptural explanation is given for the distress of nations and perplexity of business men on earth at this time? Quote the Scripture and analyze it. ¶ 450.
Describe the actions of the employing and the laboring classes. ¶ 451.
How are all these perplexed? ¶ 451.
To what is this disturbed condition leading? ¶ 452.
Is there greater trouble just ahead? and if so, what
proof have we?
Quote the Scriptures. ¶ 453.
What will follow this general shaking of the nations? ¶ 453.
How is the Lord’s presence revealing the hidden
things? Quote the
Scriptural authority for your answer. ¶ 453.