R5200-79 Berean Questions In Scripture Studies

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BEREAN QUESTIONS IN SCRIPTURE STUDIES

Series VI., Study XIII.—Parental Obligations of the New Creation.

APRIL 6

Read p. 557, par. 1, to p. 559, par. 1.

MARRIAGE OF THE CHILDREN OF THE NEW CREATION.

(57) Does the Apostolic advice to the New Creation concerning marriage apply to their unconsecrated children? P. 557, par. 1.

(58) How do many of the New Creation err in this respect? P. 557, par. 2, 3, 4.

(59) At what ages respectively would it seem best for natural men and women to marry? P. 558, par. 1.

(60) How may wise parents assist their children in mating properly? P. 558, par. 2.

STEWARDSHIP OF OUR CHILDREN’S HEALTH

(61) What is the close relationship between clean and healthy minds and bodies? P. 559, par. 1.

APRIL 13

Read p. 559, par. 2, to p. 562, par. 1.

(62) To this end, how should ventilation, clean surroundings and proper physical and mental exercise receive careful inspection by the parent? P. 559, par. 2.

(63) Into what three classes may foods be divided? And what is the proper proportion of each to be partaken of during the day? P. 560, par. 1 to 4.

(64) How may a purely vegetable dietary be satisfactorily arranged, if necessary for economy? P. 561, par. 1.

(65) Explain the injurious results of an uneven balancing of foods, especially of starchy variety? P. 561, par. 2.

(66) Should we be careful not to make diet “a fad”? P. 561, par. 3.

(67) Why is cheerful and profitable conversation a desirable accompaniment of the family table? P. 562, par. 1.

Series VI., Study XIV.—Sundry Earthly Obligations of the New Creation.

APRIL 20

Read p. 563, par. 1, to p. 565, par. 2.

(1) Does the transforming of their minds release the New Creation from responsibility toward their fellowmen? P. 563, par. 1.

(2) Why should New Creatures be much more alert than others to recognize the principle of justice? P. 563, par. 2.

(3) What is the Divine injunction with respect to indebtedness, as expressed by the Apostle in Romans 13:8? P. 564, par. 1.

(4) What should be the rule for every member of the New Creation as respects money matters? P. 564, par. 2.

(5) Why should all New Creatures aim to keep their expenses below their income? P. 565, par. 1.

(6) If we have in the past unwisely contracted debts, what should be our course? P. 565, par. 2.

APRIL 27

Read p. 566, par. 1, to p. 568, par. 1, last half.

(7) What Scriptural precedent may be found for taking advantage of modern bankruptcy provisions? P. 566, par. 1.

(8) If the debt were an obligation of friendship and not a business one, how should it be considered by a New Creature? P. 566, par. 2.

(9) Are widows and orphans responsible for debts of the former head of the family? P. 567, par. 1.

(10) How should we consider the matter of borrowing and lending, as between “brethren”? P. 567, par. 2.

(11) If a brother be so situated that he could give no security for a loan, how should the tender of it consider the matter? P. 568, par. 1, first half.

(12) In case the brother wished a loan with the intention of making profit, would it be proper to take security and require interest? P. 568, par. 1, last half.

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