Pagină:Organization-part-I-1938.djvu/11

JUNE 1, 1938 the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. A man that is an heretic, after the first and second admoni- tion reject’’ (Titus 3:9,10), so likewise ‘‘The So- ciety’? must do. The heretics the Lord deals with. “In full accord with the foregoing, those who act as company servants in the various companies of pub- lishers are the representatives of the Society by ap- pointment. While the respective companies may rec- ommend certain ones, it is the prerogative of the Society to pass over such recommendations and to appoint the ones that appear to be best suited for the place or places. In the days of the apostles over- seers were appointed for life of faithful service. An ecclesia could not throw out of service one assigned thereto in order to satisfy the selfish whims of some, but the apostle or the ones to whom he delegated au- thority removed such appointed ones because of un- faithfulness or failure to perform assigned duties.— 1 Cor. 5:3-5; Titus 3:10. «2 Whatever the reason for the Lord’s permitting the democratic form of rule in the congregations or companies to prevail during the Elijah period, and without regard to whether the same was right or wrong, the Scriptures and the attending facts show that, when the Lord arrives at the temple, a change is made, which change is brought about by the Lord informing his remnant of their true relationship to him. It is the time of understanding, and the rem- nant must now ‘‘with all thy getting get understand- ing’’. The reason for such clearer light and under- standing, and for such change for betterment, is fur- ther discussed in the next issue of The Watchtower. (To be continued) QUESTIONS FOR STUDY 4 1,2. Jehovah’s organization is what form of government? Describe the official part thereof. How are the members of the body of Christ related thereto? q 3. What is the primary purpose of The Watchtower? Where- in is it seen to have been serving that purpose in line with Ephesians 4: 13-16 and Isaiah 60: 179 ¢ 4,5. Point out the miniature fulfillments of Isaiah 60: 17. When does it have complete fulfillment? { 6. In the consideration of this matter, what important points will be established? ¥ 7. What is the particular importance of the present time in relation to Jehovah’s purpose? What provision has Jeho- vah made for the accomplishment of that purpose? Why is it so important that the faithful get a proper under- standing of this matter? She WAT CHTOWER. 171 { 8-11. Describe the arrangement made by the Commander, Christ Jesus, for the instruction of his brethren and for direction of their service. { 12,13. Did Paul give instructions as to appointment of serv- ants to the church or congregations? Why? How was pro- vision made for the perfecting of the saints and the edify- ing of the body of Christ? 1 14,15. Account for the procedure in the church as of a democracy, in time past. { 16-20. With scriptures, show who, in the time of the apostles, performed the act of stretching forth of the hand, and what was the purpose thereof. The laying on of hands. By whom and for what purpose was the latter done in the services of God’s typical people Israel? { 21,22. Describe the appointment of Joshua as successor to Moses. Of an apostle to take the place of Judas Iscariot. What important point in this connection is seen therein? { 23,24. What instruction in this matter is seen at Acts 20: 17-32, 1 Corinthians 16: 3, and 2 Corinthians 8: 19, 229 { 25,26. The Lord Jesus Christ’s clothing Paul with power and authority, and Paul’s delegating authority to Timothy and Titus, for the purpose mentioned, is of what significance here? Point out and account for the position taken and the procedure followed by the religionists in this regard. Why is a different procedure to be followed now? { 27. Show that it is Rroper and advantageous that authority to ‘lay on hands’ be limited to a number to be overseers, and that it is in harmony with instruction given by Jesus and gist by the apostle, at Matthew 23:8 and Galatians { 28-30. What provision was made for supervision of the con- gregations in the days of the apostles? Compare that with the arrangement provided for the present time. Show wheth- er titled positions or office in the congregations have served a helpful purpose, and why. { 31. What is the present situation for which Jehovah provides a visible part of his organization to represent him on earth? By description point out that visible representative. { 32-34. With scriptures point out the authority and responsi- bility committed to Timothy and, of course, to the organi- zation now in position corresponding to that occupied by Timothy. 7 35. To whom and for what purpose was the appointment given as stated at Matthew 24: 45-479 Does that ‘‘servant’’ need ‘letters of commendation’’ from men? What does he have instead? 1 36-39. Show that the situation now exists corresponding to that seen in Paul’s having laid his hands on Timothy. Also to that seen at 1 Timothy 4:14. To that at 1 Timothy 5: 17,18 and 5:1, 2,20. To that at 1 Timothy 5: 22, To that at 2 Timothy 1:8 and Romans 15:3, To that at 2 Timothy 2: 2 and 2:15. That at 2 Timothy 2: 16, 23 and 4: 2-5. Show that this is in line with the instruction and commission given by Paul to Titus. { 40. How does ‘‘The Society’’ meet the requirements seen in Romans 13: 1-4 and Titus 3: 1% Those at Titus 3: 9, 10? { 41. How may the respective companies properly co-operate in the matter of providing servants for special duties in the company activities? { 42. Account, then, for the change being made in the manner of appointment of servants for certain duties in the activ- ities of the congregations or companies of the Lord ’s people, NOTICE who then had a vision of the workers of iniquity that control and oppress the people at the end of the world, where we now are. Then Ezekiel prophesied against these princes, or favored ones. He served notice upon them by telling them of their own wickedness and that now Jehovah would turn the tables on them. Harsh, cruel and oppressive rulers of ‘‘Christendom”’ have done and continue to do far worse than like men J eso then ha spirit came upon his prophet Ezekiel, did in Israel. Those of ‘‘Christendom”’ are more rep- rehensible, because, in addition to the words of the prophets which the men of Israel had, they have had Jesus and the apostles and have lived in a time of en- lightenment. The ‘‘prinees’’ of ‘‘Christendom’’ have caused untold suffering and countless deaths of men in order that their selfish purposes might be accom- plished. Jehovah God, therefore, directed Ezekiel to prophesy against them in these words of warning: