Calendar:June 16th to July 15th

DAILY BIBLE READING:…….. June 16th, Ezek. 3; June 30th, Ezek. 17; July 15th, Ezek. 32.

SUPPLEMENTARY READING:.. .June 16th, Matt. 26; June 30th, Mark 12; July 15th, Luke 11th.

Our readings in the Old Testament for the present month are entirely in the prophet Ezekiel. He wrote and labored during the Captivity, either in part or entirely. He had his place outside with those of the Captivity. It has been noticed that the two great prophets of this time, Ezekiel and Daniel, have names which terminate in El, the name of God, "the mighty One," while Isaiah and Jeremiah have endings which speak of Jehovah, the covenant God of Israel. In Esther, where the people are seen completely in Gentile hands, there is no mention of the name of God; and yet His care never leaves His people, though they may forget Him.

A prominent feature of Ezekiel is the vision of the cherubim, the attendants upon the throne of God. This glory departs from Israel because of their sin, and removes from the sanctuary. "Ichabod" is written on all that temple where God had placed His name. The latter part of the prophet shows God's return to the sanctuary, and the temple rebuilt, and the tribes restored to the land of their inheritance. May we get clearer apprehension, and above all, heart lessons from this wondrous book.

In the New Testament, we return again to the life of all lives, as recorded in the Evangelists. Christ is the centre and Lord of all God's revelation.

Meeting of Y. B. D., held April 6, 1929.Present:60.

Meeting opened with singing of hymns and prayer.

Will there be development in heaven? Will we have an infinite mind in heaven? Questions asked by M. R. and E. B., given to L. L., L. S., and R. L.

1 Cor. 1.3:9-12 given in this connection. Quotation given from Kelly in connection with thought that "that which contributes to growth will have ceased so, of course, there will be no growth there." An interesting discussion followed. Eternity is a fixed state-things have reached their maturity or climax. It is also noteworthy that the Bible gives us very little information relating to eternity and even to conditions in heaven.

Will we have an infinite mind in heaven? We shall be like Christ in all respects, morally, etc., but with the exception of His deity. The term "infinite" can not be used apart from God and His attributes. Eph. 4:11-13. Scripture teaches us to seize every opportunity in this scene for growth, etc., so it seems to indicate that our joy will be in different measures, accordingly, but all will have a "full"' measure.

In Rev.22:19, explain "the words of this book" (whether meaning Rev., or whole Bible) "take his part out of book of life." Asked by R. L., given to M. S., C. girls, and C. S.
In Deut 4:2; Prov. 30:6; Rev. 22:18,19; Rev. 1:3, the reference seems to be only to book of Revelation in this instance, Deut. 28:38-62. Any who take away from the Word of God, with the intention to destroy the truth of God, assuredly shall not go unpunished, according to the whole tenor of the truth of God. Ps. 119 referred to and John 5:39.

It has been suggested that the seven devils of Luke 8:2 were evil traits in character such as pride, haughtiness, wickedness, drunkenness, etc.-is this correct? To what extent, if any, is "Casting out devils" figurative speech, The corollary to that question is-Can it be rationalized? Why was it a fate of man only in that time? Or can it be applied to present time? Are devils merely habits that enter man and make him dash himself to pieces? The question arises out of attempt some make to rationalize Scripture as much as possible. Asked by B. S., given H. F., H. G., E. B. and M. D.

Some good essays given on subject by different ones, and interesting discussion followed. Jas. 2:19; Acts 19:15; Matt. 8:29-power of speech; recognized Lord as Son of God and looked forward to future with terror. Jno. 13:27.

New Questions for Next Meeting:-Is Satan Omnipresent? (personally). Asked by E. Given as a general question. B. S.'s question as to "seven devils being traits in character" to be discussed further.

Acts 1:12. Explain "Sabbath Day's journey" – its length and why so called? Asked by M., given L. D., and R. S., D. M., and E. M.

Demons – are they the angels cast out with Satan ? Given M. R.