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BEREAN BIBLE STUDY FOR AUGUST.

—(SEE PREFACE OF WATCH TOWER BIBLES)—

BROTHERLY KINDNESS (BROTHERLY LOVE)

1. What is the "new commandment" given by Christ to his disciples? Jno. 13:34; 15:10,12,17; 1 Jno. 4:21; Z.'00-183 (2nd col., par. 1,2); 1 Jno. 3:11,23; Jno. 15:12; Z.'05-125 (2nd col. par. 2).

2. What is brotherly love? Z.'02-197 (2nd col. par. 2,3); Z.'98-201 (1st col. par. 2; 2nd col., par. 1).

3. Who are our "brethren"? Matt. 12:50; Z.'97-311 (1st col. par. 1,2,3); Z.'00-180 (1st col., par. 5 and 2nd col. par. 1); Z.'03-207 (1st col. par. 4,5); E.120, par. 2.

4. Why is the manifestation of brotherly kindness so necessary? Z.'04-292 (2nd col. par. 2,3).

5. Is it important that we observe the spirit as well as the form of our Lord's command? 1 Pet. 1:22; Rom. 12:9; Z.'99-216 (2nd col. par. 6,7), and 217 (1st and 2nd cols.); Z.'97-264 (1st col. par. 2); Z.'98-8 (2nd col. par. 1); Z.'05-118 (2nd col. par. 4,5); Z.'03-333, (2nd col., par. 4).

6. Why do the Lord's "brethren" need no "outward passwords, grips or badges"? Jno. 13:35; Z.'05-139, 1st col. par. 2,3); Z.'05-164 (2nd col. par. 8).

7. How is our love for God measured by our love for "the brethren"? 1 Jno. 4:8; Z.'00-183 (2nd col. par. 3), 184 (1st col. par. 1); F.467, par. 3; F.600, par. 2).

8. Can we fellowship all "the brethren" alike? Jude 21,22; Z.'03-333 (2nd col. par. 1,2,3); Z.'02-198 (1st col. par. 1,2); Z.'03-207 (2nd col., par. 1).

9. Should we always expect to have our manifestations of brotherly kindness received in the same spirit? Z.'05-106 (2nd col. par. 7) and 107, par. 1.

10. How are the comfort and peace of the Church dependent upon the manifestation of this grace? Z.'04-296 (1st col. par. 2).

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