SEMI-MONTHLY
VOL. XXVIII MARCH 1 No. 5
A.D. 1907--A.M. 6035

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CONTENTS.

Views from the Watch Tower........................ 67
Concerning Falling Stars...................... 67
"The New Theology"............................ 68
Religion in France............................ 69
"After the Order of Melchisedec".................. 69
"Transformed" (Poem).............................. 71
Berean Bible Studies on the Tabernacle............ 71
Isaac's Peaceful Career........................... 72
Rebecca's Faith and Its Reward................ 73
"Blessed are the Peacemakers"................. 74
Selling the Birthright............................ 74
Obtaining the Blessing........................ 75
Jacob's Deception of Isaac.................... 76
Encouraging Words from Faithful Workers........... 78

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BEREAN BIBLE STUDIES ON THE TABERNACLE

In the references below, Z. represents this journal and T. stands for Tabernacle Shadows. The references should be given to brethren and sisters for reading in the classes. Free comment should be permitted either before or after each reading.

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THE FIRST ATONEMENT-DAY SACRIFICE

(Continued)

MARCH 10

30. What simultaneous work was progressing in the "Court"? and what did this typify? T.57, par. 1,2.

31. What was represented by the burning upon the Brazen Altar of the fat and inward organs of the bullock? T.57, par. 1,2.

32. What did the great volume of smoke typify? T.57, par. 2.

33. In whose presence was this done? and what effect was produced? T.57, par. 1,2.

34. What period of time in the antitype was indicated by the time spent by the Priest in the burning of the fat and vital organs, as well as in the burning of the sweet incense? T.56, par. 2; 57, par. 2; I Pet. 1:7.

35. While the sweet incense was burning in the "Holy" and the fat and vital organs were burning in the "Court," what work was going on simultaneously outside the camp? T.57, par. 3; Lev. 16:27.

MARCH 17

36. What was typified by the stench of the burning of the hoofs and hide and entrails of the bullock of the sin offering? Heb. 13:13. T.58, top of page.

37. When did all the sacrifices and sufferings of our Lord end? T.58, par. 1; Jno. 19:30.

38. What three pictures did our Lord thus portray during the three and a half years of his ministry? and to what three classes did these refer? T.58, par. 1.

39. By what act did the High Priest foreshadow our Lord's resurrection and entrance into heaven, "there to appear in the presence of God for us"? T.58, par. 2; I Pet. 3:18; I Cor. 15:44.

40. How long did our Lord tarry under the "second vail"? T.58, par. 2; Jno. 19:31-33; 20:1.

41. What was pictured in the High Priest's carrying the blood of the bullock into the "Most Holy" and there sprinkling it upon the "Mercy Seat" and also before it? T.58, foot of page, and 59, top of page. See also T.63, par. 3.

42. When and where was the work of atonement, accomplished by our dear Redeemer, completed? T.59, top of page; Heb. 4:14; 9:24.

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THE SECOND ATONEMENT-DAY SACRIFICE

MARCH 24

43. What was typified by the two goats for a sin-offering? and why were two chosen? T.59, par. 2,3; Lev. 16:5-10.

44. Why were they presented at the "door of the Tabernacle"? T.59, par. 2,3.

45. Why was Aaron instructed to "cast lots" upon the goats? T.60, par. 3; 61, top of page; Rom. 8:17.

46. Could we think of any other means than the casting of lots, by which the Lord could as well have indicated that he made no choice amongst those represented by these consecrated goats--as to which should be the sacrificers of the "little flock"?

47. Why was the "scapegoat" presented alive before the Lord to make an atonement with him, while the "Lord's goat" was killed? T.59, par. 3; p.60; Heb. 2:15.

48. Why were both goats taken from the "Camp," from among the children of Israel? T.59, par. 3.

MARCH 31

49. Why were not the goats taken into the "Holy" instead of being presented before the Lord at the door?

50. Will all who make the consecration to be "dead with Christ" gain the "prize" for which they consecrated? If not, why not? T.60, par. 1; Matt. 16:24.

51. Was the same treatment applied to the "Lord's [page 72] goat" as to the bullock? and why? T.61, par. 2; Lev. 16:14,15.

52. For whom was the "Lord's goat" offered in sacrifice? Lev. 16:15; T.61, par. 2.

53. Does a goat have as much fat as a prime bullock? and what is thus typified? T.61, par. 2.

54. Were any offerings save "sin offerings" burned without the camp? T.62, par. 1; Lev. 16:27; Heb. 13:11.

55. What did the burning outside the camp of the hide, flesh and offal of the goat typify? T.62, par. 2; Col. 1:21; Matt. 5:11.

APRIL 7

56. Must all who are footstep followers of Christ and who hope to share his glory expect to suffer the same experiences of disesteem and ignominy experienced by our "Head"? Matt. 10:24,25. T.62, par. 2. Quote corroborative Scriptures from memory.

57. How can we go unto him without the camp? T.60, par. 2,3; Heb. 13:13.

58. What class alone can fully appreciate the value of the sacrifice of the "Lord's goat" company? T.62, par. 2; I Cor. 2:9-14.

59. What other class can appreciate it to some extent? T.62, par. 2.

60. What lessons should we learn from these facts? T.62, par. 3; Heb. 4:1; Jas. 5:20; I Pet. 2:23.

61. Is it possible for those who have once entered the "Court" and also the "Holy" to leave or be cast out of either or both? T.63, top of page. Heb. 6:4-8;

10:26-31.

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SEMI-MONTHLY
VOL. XXVIII MARCH 15 No. 6
A.D. 1907--A.M. 6035

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CONTENTS

Views from the Watch Tower........................ 83
A Wall Street View of the Decline of Faith.... 83
Comparative Failure of Christianity........... 84
Hell a Failure, a Clergyman Says.............. 84
The Blood of Sprinkling of the Passover........... 85
"As Oft as Ye Do This"........................ 87
"Drink Ye of the Same Cup".................... 89
The Wine of False Doctrine........................ 89
The Table of the Lord versus the Table of
Devils...................................... 91
The Lord Knoweth Them that are His................ 92
Responding to Divine Promises..................... 93
The House of God the Gate of Heaven........... 94
Noting and Marking Blessings.................. 95

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THE MEMORIAL IN ALLEGHENY

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The annual celebration of the Memorial Supper, commemorating our Lord's death and our participation therein, will be observed by the Church at Allegheny on Thursday evening, March 28, at 8 o'clock, in the auditorium of the Third Ward School building, cor. North Ave. and James St. (entrance on James and Third Sts.) The building can be reached by any "West View" or "East St. and Madison Ave." car.

At 2 p.m. of the same day there will be a baptism service in the Bible House Chapel, for the convenience of visiting friends who may desire to symbolize in water their baptism into Christ's death. For the benefit of any friends for whom the above baptism arrangements will not be convenient, a similar service will be held at Bible House Chapel, on the preceding Sunday (March 24) at 10 a.m. Robes and conveniences will be provided for both occasions.

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