The Harp of God Part 34

If we are correct in reaching this date of 1874, should we expect corroborative evidence of the Lord's presence? -- 398.

Why is fulfilled prophecy conclusive proof concerning the question at issue? -- 399.

What is the value of physical facts in examining any question? -- 399.

Is there a difference between the date of the beginning of the "time of the end" and the presence of the Lord? -- 400.

What period of time is covered by the "time of the end"? -- 400.

From what time does the Lord's second presence date? and during what period of the "time of the end" does his presence occur? -- 400.

Was there any reason why these important dates should be concealed for a time? Give Scriptural reason. -- 401.

Is it reasonable to expect that Jehovah would indicate something by which the event could be determined in the future? -- 401.

For what did he tell Daniel to look as evidence of the "time of the end"? -- 402.

If 1799 marks the beginning of the "time of the end", should we expect a specific fulfillment of this prophecy of Daniel shortly thereafter? -- 402.

Who had access to the Bible prior to 1799? -- 402.

What penalties were attached to common people for having a Bible in possession? -- 402.

What happened in 1799 that caused a change of conditions? -- 402.

Who had taught the doctrine of the divine right of kings and the divine right of the clergy? -- 402.

What historical event occurred to open the minds of the people to the truth concerning these doctrines? -- 402.

How did this mark a beginning of the fulfillment of Daniel's prophecy?

-- 402.

State when and how soon after 1799, the beginning of the "time of the end", the great Bible societies were organized. -- 403.

Give approximately the number of Bibles that were distributed amongst the people thereafter. -- 403.

Did the Papal system gladly partic.i.p.ate in distributing the Bible amongst the people? -- 403.

When did the people begin to learn that G.o.d makes no distinction between persons, whether they are priests or of the common herd? -- 403.

Relate something concerning the increase of knowledge generally since 1800 A.D. -- 404.

Prior to 1799, what was the means of travel through the countries? -- 405.

Was there any increase of travel shortly after 1799 A.D.? -- 405.

When was the steam locomotive put in operation? and how have means of rapid transit increased since that time? -- 405.

What is meant by the "day of G.o.d's preparation"? -- 406.

What prophet describes a railway train? Quote the prophecy. -- 406.

When was the telegraph invented? and what other means of communication have followed since? -- 407.

Can there be any doubt about these physical facts marking a fulfillment of Daniel's prophecy concerning the "time of the end"? -- 408.

What did Jesus say concerning the latter part of the "time of the end"

and in what way it would be indicated? -- 409.

Did the apostle Paul indicate that greater light would come to the people at the "time of the end"? -- 409.

What other evidence have we of increasing light at that time? -- 410.

What cla.s.s of people have been trodden down for centuries? and when did they begin to get their eyes opened as to their privileges? -- 410.

When was the first labor organization formed in the world? -- 410.

Enumerate some of the great inventions and discoveries since 1874, marking the fulfillment of Daniel's prophecy, and the Lord's presence, and the "time of the end". -- 410.

What do the Scriptures disclose concerning a parallel between the gospel and the Jewish ages? -- 411.

When did the Jewish harvest begin? -- 411.

What is meant by the term "harvest"? -- 411.

Did Jesus state that there would be a harvest at the end of the world, during his second presence? -- 411.

Describe the parallel between the Jewish and the gospel-age harvests.

-- 411.

The natural harvest of the Jews was used to ill.u.s.trate what? -- 412.

What was the custom following the reaping of the grain by the Jews? -- 412.

What would this indicate that we might expect from 1878 to 1918, and following that period? -- 412.

In answer to the disciples' question as to when he would be present, what did Jesus say about the harvest and the sending of messengers? Give the Scriptural proof. -- 413.

In Jesus' statement of Matthew 24:31, what is meant by the word "trumpet"?

-- 415.

Explain the term "angels" as used in this text. -- 416.

Would it be reasonable to expect some special messenger to be used of the Lord during the time of this harvest? -- 416.

What did Jesus promise about providing such a messenger? Quote Matthew 24:45-47. -- 416.

From 1870 A.D. forward, what evidence do we have in fulfillment of this prophetic statement of the Lord? -- 417.