1. In what especial way are we commanded to honor God? “Honor the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thy increase,” Proverbs 3:9. 2. What portion of one's income does the Lord term the first fruits? “And all the tithe [tenth] of the land, whether of the seed of the land [...]
1. How does God regard the covetous man? “For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the Lord abhorreth,” Psalm 10:3. 2. What kind of men does God require to occupy responsible positions in His work? “Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear [...]
1. Of what does Paul speak in II Corinthians 3:7? “But if the ministration of death,” II Corinthians 3:7. 2. In what was the ministration of death written? “Written and engraven in stones,” II Corinthians 3:7. 3. Upon how many stones was this ministration of death written? NOTE: There is nothing said about the number [...]
1. What is said of the heavy-hearted, and the effect of cheering words upon such? “Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad,” Proverbs 12:25. 2. What is the influence of cheerfulness upon the sad and despondent? “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine; but a [...]
1. Was there a church in existence while the children of Israel were in the wilderness? “This is He, that was in the church in the wilderness . . . “ Acts 7:38. 2. After Christ was born into the world, have we the promise of a church being in existence through the coming ages? [...]
1. What does the ninth commandment forbid? “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour,” Exodus 20:16. NOTE: The evident object of this commandment is to guard our conversation. 2. What promise is given to those who fulfill its requirements? “To him that ordereth his conversation aright, will I show the salvation of God,” [...]
1. How many lawgivers are there? “There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy,” James 4:12. 2. What is said of the stability of His character? “For I am the Lord, I change not,” Malachi 3:6. 3. What is the character of His works? “The works of His hands are verity [...]
1. Give the Bible definition of faith. “Now faith is the substance [margin, ground or confidence] of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen,” Hebrews 11:1. 2. What is necessary in order to render acceptable service to God? “But without faith it is impossible to please Him; for he that cometh to God [...]
1. To what extent did the wise man test the pleasures of the world? “Whatsoever mine eyes desired I kept not from them, I withheld not my heart from any joy,” Ecclesiastes 2:10. “I said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure,” verse 1. 2. How much [...]
1. When Christ comes to reign, where will His throne be located? “The Lord God shall give unto Him the throne of His father David: and He shall reign over the house of Jacob forever,” Luke 1:32, 33. 2. Since David's throne was on Mount Zion in Jerusalem, then will not this be the exact [...]