BEREAN LIBRARY STUDY

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 10, 1900

BEREAN LIBRARY STUDY.

(April ’15-21.)

THE prophecy of our study has now reached to “the time of the end.” Turkey, long known as the “Sick Man of the East,” is now the king of the north. The fate of Turkey is a subject of deepest interest not only to the kingdoms of the world to-day, but to the religious world as well. Errors are being taught concerning the future of Palestine and Jerusalem, now included in the Turkish dominions. “If ever an utterance from the Lord was needed, it is now, to bring harmony out of these jarring discords.” The Lord has spoken; let us hear and understand.

Lesson 20.

(Dan. 11: 40-43; “Thoughts on Daniel,” pages 273-280.)

1. In the study of verse 40, notice carefully the following points:— (a) The powers involved. (b) Plans of France. (c) France sends an expedition against Egypt. (d) Turkey declares war against France. (e) Three events prove 1798 to be the beginning of “the time of the end.” (f) Result of each war. (g) Prophecy transferred from France to the king of the north—Turkey.

2. Relate the fulfillment of the events of verse 41.

3. Describe the further contest over Egypt which took place between France and the allied forces of the English and the Turks.

4. What is the especial meaning of the expression, “Egypt shall not escape”?

5. What arrangement did the sultan of Turkey make with the Egyptians, which fulfills verse 43?

Suggestions for Review Meeting.

1. Give a brief summary of the lesson.

2. Review the location of the powers called the king of the north and the king of the south, as they are first introduced in the chapter.

3. What is meant by “the time of the end”? Review the texts and events that point out definitely when this time began.

4. Sketch the history of Napoleon Bonaparte in fulfilling the prophecy of this and the previous lesson.