What is meant by coming as a thief in the night? and how does this
illustrate the second coming of the Lord? Give Scriptural proof. ¶ 383.
What does the night illustrate? ¶ 383.
What did the Lord say concerning those who would report his return in
the desert or in the secret chambers? ¶ 384.
Explain the Lord's statement of his second appearing wherein he said,
"As the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the
west, so shall the presence of the Son of man be". ¶ 384.
What heavenly planet or body is used to picture the second appearing of
the Lord? ¶ 385.
Why is it important to keep in mind that the Lord's second appearing
will be invisible to human eyes? ¶ 386.
Is the time of his coming important to Christians? ¶ 387.
State the various opinions expressed by some concerning the Lord's
second coming. ¶ 387.
Why do some of these desire him not to come? ¶ 387.
Are we justified in assuming that no one could ever know the time of his
second appearing? and if not, why not? ¶ 388.
Is it reasonable to suppose that Jesus himself would know some time
before? ¶ 388.
Why would he tell his disciples to watch if they would never know of his
coming? ¶ 388.
When Jesus arose from the dead, what did he say about the power
committed to him? ¶ 388.
Is it reasonable to conclude that he then knew of his second appearing
and when it would take place? ¶ 388.
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