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BEREAN QUESTIONS IN SCRIPTURE STUDIES

Series VI., Study XI.—The Passover of the New Creation

NOVEMBER 3

(13) Explain the antitypical significance of the unleavened bread and the bitter herbs. P. 463, par. 3.

(14) What did our Lord mean when he said, “This do in remembrance of me”? And what is the significance of the expression, “As oft as ye drink it”? P. 464, par. 1.

(15) How does 1 Cor. 11:26 show that to all the Lord’s followers the annual Passover celebration must have a new significance? And was the Memorial Supper enjoined upon Christians as a law? P. 465, par. 1.

“WE BEING MANY, ARE ONE LOAF”

(16) How does the Apostle Paul, in 1 Cor. 10:16,17, show forth the secondary significance of “the bread which we break,” and “the cup of blessing,” of which we partake? P. 465, par. 3, and P. 467, par. 1, 2.

(17) How should we look to it that we do not lay more stress upon the symbols than upon the reality? P. 466, par. 1.

(18) How do 1 John 3:14 and 16 emphasize our oneness as the Body of Christ? P. 467, par. 3 to P. 469.

NOVEMBER 10

(19) How does the selection of the Church during this evil time prove our love and loyalty to the Lord and His followers? P. 469, par. 1.

THE MEMORIAL STILL APPROPRIATE

(20) What method was used by the Jews in reckoning the date of the Passover? P. 469, par. 2 and P. 470, foot-note.

(21) Explain the false doctrine of the Mass, and show how it practically took the place of the Lord’s Supper. P. 470 to 472, top.

(22) How do “Disciples” celebrate the Lord’s Supper, and why is their practise unscriptural? P. 472, top, and par. 1.

WHO MAY CELEBRATE

(23) Who only are invited to celebrate the symbolical feast of the Lord’s Supper? P. 472, par. 2.

(24) What is the warning of the Apostle, as expressed in 1 Cor. 11:27-29? P. 473, par. 2, 3.

NOVEMBER 17

(25) What should be the attitude of every true member of the Church as respects partaking of this Memorial Supper? P. 474, par. 1.

WHO MAY OFFICIATE

(26) What false teachings have led to the popular impression that only “an ordained minister” may administer the bread and wine? and what is the Divine commission in this respect? P. 474, par. 2.

(27) Nevertheless, in view of the necessity for order in the Ecclesia, what procedure is advisable? P. 475, par. 1.

(28) What declaration of the Lord Jesus applies to this Memorial celebration, as well as to all other gatherings of His people? and what is our privilege in the event of our inability to commemorate in company with other members of “His Body”? P. 475, par. 2.

AN ORDER OF SERVICE

(29) What order of service has been suggested as reasonable and appropriate for celebrating the Memorial Supper? P. 476 to 478, par. 1.

(30) Give some helpful thoughts suggested by remembering that we are all “members of the One Loaf.? P. 478, par. 2.

NOVEMBER 24

(31) How should we profit by Judas’ experience? P. 478, par. 3.

EASTER—PASSOVER

(32) What is the origin of the word “Easter,” and how has it become applied to the Passover season? And to what day, rather than a period, has the name “Easter” been attached? and what should we consider the most appropriate day for celebrating our Lord’s Resurrection? P. 479, par. 1.

(33) What is the larger view of the term “Easter,” as held by Catholics, and what superseded the celebration of the Memorial Supper at its appropriate time? P. 480, par. 1.

(34) What was the change in method of counting the date of our Lord’s death, and when instituted? How does this differ from the Jewish reckoning? P. 480, par. 2.

(35) What was the special appropriateness of our Lord’s being crucified at the full of the moon? P. 481, par. 1, 2.

(36) Read statements from McClintock & Strong’s Encyclopedia, a recognized authority, which corroborate the foregoing position? P. 481 to 484.

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— October 15, 1912 —