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6. Show whether the word "rulers" used here by Paul refers to the church or to Satan and his organization. 7. Prove, by illustration of their attitude toward good works and toward evil works, that the "rulers" referred to are not those of the governments of the world. 8-10. Relate circumstances which prove that applying the term "power" (here used) to the princes of this world, and acting accordingly, would God has been taking out a people for his name. To what power, therefore, must it refer? Describe the ----- of verse 4, in its correct application. 11-13. Is it reasonable that God would ----- to Satan or any of Satan's agencies the power to act as God's minister for good -- -- his --- to execute wrath upon any in the church? --- scriptures to illustrate the operation of Romans 13:4 in the church. 14. Explain --- individuals are empowered to judge and execute judgment in the church. 15. 16. What is the nature of the "wrath" mentioned in verse 5, and the meaning of --- subject "for conscience sake"? 17. Explain verse 6, and --- various translations to confirm such application of the apostle's statement. 18-20. An examination of the various texts cited (clearly)/ --- what as the meaning of the apostle's statement that "they are God's musters"? 21-24. What are the attribute and custom here mentioned, and to whom are these to be rendered? What does the apostle mean when he says: "Render fear to whom fear is due"? 25-27. Apply the words "honor to whom honor". How may it be known to whom to give honor in the church? How does love for one another meet the requirement of the law? 28, 29. To what does the apostle refer (in verse 9) when he says "For this", then mentioning several commandments? How does love operate in the keeping of God's law toward our follow man? 30, 31. Why could not love always be the motive for keeping the law of nations? To what law, then, does the apostle refer, by which the Christian must always be governed? 32, 33. Clearly, then, how is the Christian to meet the question of participating in war? Identify those, as a group, to whom this rule of conduct applies. What shall these say as to others' engaging in war, whether those be nations or individuals? 34-36. State the position the Christian must take in regard to the affairs of the nations. What is to be expected from the earthly ruling powers byone who is faithful to God? Describe the experiences of some of pre-Christian times who under similar conditions proved their reward? POint out the lesson in their example. 37. On what principle, and because of what relationship, does the time Christian decline to participate in the affairs of the world? 38. Describe the circumstances calling forth the expression recorded in Acts 4:19, and the lesson therein for the people of God at this time. 39-41. Apply Romans 13:11. Point out the importance of the present time and circumstance as urging the Christian to be appreciative of present truth and to accept the responsibility and privilege of service. What facts of present truth should enable one to discern clearly the proper course of action for the anointed of God? 42. Is it reasonable to think that God has more than one organization in earth? How should all who claim to be of anointed of God be able to discern readily in what organization lies their privilege of having a part in the work the Lord is doing in the earth at this time? 43, 44. To what "night" does the apostle refer in verse 12? To what "day"? How does one "cast off the works of darkness"? How "put on the armor of light"? 45,46. How many it be known whether one is walking honestly? What only reasonable procedure is there for those who do not desire to have part in the Lord's work? 47,48. The remnant on earth enjoy what privilege in Jehovah's army? State the purpose of the warning given to those not now awake to their opportunity to engage in the service as witnesses. What blessings await those who respond?
JEHOVAH, THE GREAT SCHOOLMASTER [Thirty-minute radio lecture]
A SCHOOLMASTER is one who gives instruction to pupils. A wise schoolmaster exercises patience and forbearance toward the pupil, and makes allowance for his ignorance and the many failures resulting from this ignorance. A wise schoolmaster not only teaches the pupil the rules and laws that explain why certain results follow certain courses and action, but he gives the pupil some practical illustrations, realizing that experience is the best teacher. He demonstrates to his pupil that the rules or laws are just aaccurate, and will continue this demonstration until the pupil is fully convinced and has learned the lesson well.
According to the Bible, Jehovah God is the greatest schoolmaster in the universe. His school has already been in operation for over six thousand years and will continue to operate for another thousand years. His pupils are the whole human family. The Bible is the book of rules and laws, all of which must be learned and obeyed. For the past six thousand years Jehovah has been giving illustration after illustration of the operation of these laws, demonstrating to his creatures that thy are just and right, and convincing his pupils that violation of the rules or laws always brings punishment and that obedience to them always brings blessings. The most wonderful demonstrations that his laws are right lie just ahead of us and in the near future. Like a wise schoolmaster, Jehovah God is in no hurry. He does not get excited and nervous, nor does he scold the pupils. He has manifested a most Wonderful and commendable patience and forbearance toward them. Through all these centuries of patience and forbearance he has suffered and grieved over the course and conduct of his pupils, and yet has borne with them, has considered their ignorance, and has taken no note of their failures unless these failurees were due to wilfulnes and perversity. Errors of ignorance and stupidity have his kindliest sympathy, and the doers thereof will be objects of his most tender merey and love. Wilfulness, obstinacy and rebelion, however, merit and will receive the severest condemnation and punishment that Jehovah God can give, namely, everlasting destruction, called in the Scriptures second death. In order to impress this lesson that ever-
