Q. 11.- "What is the meaning of Zech. 13:7- 'And I will turn mine hand upon the little ones'?" – A. T.

Ans. – In the first part of the verse, the sword of divine justice falls upon the Shepherd (who is also God's Fellow – His equal), and He is smitten, and the sheep, His people, scattered. This was fulfilled, in an illustrative way, when our Lord was seized and put to death. (Matt. 26:31.) His disciples were left without protection. But it will have its full accomplishment when, during the great tribulation, persecution after persecution will scatter the professed people of God. The "little ones" means, doubtless, the remnant – God's own, upon whom His protecting hand will be laid. "The third part shall be left therein." "I will turn My hand upon thee, and will purely purge away thy dross, and take away all thy tin." (Is. 1:25.)

Q. 12.- "What is the meaning of Luke 18:8-' Shall He find faith on the earth?"- A. T.

Ans. – "When the Son of Man cometh" shows that it points to the last days, and to the earth. The question indicates that, spite of all His assurances of willingness to hear and help, the faith that takes hold of Him will be in very few, and in small degree.