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CHAPTER IX
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397.
In Biblical symbology, what is meant by a "time"?
397.
How much time was indicated by the prophet Daniel in this prophecy as elapsing from the beginning of this beastly order to the "time of the end"?
397.
How is the beginning of the "time of the end" definitely fixed at 1799 A.D.?
397.
What other periods of time does the prophet Daniel mention in the twelfth chapter?
398.
From what date must these prophetic days be counted, as shown by the foregoing facts?
398.
What was the most important thing to which the Prophet pointed?
398.
Applying the above rule, a day for a year, when would the 1,335 days of Daniel's prophecy end?
398.
What should be expected at that date?
398.
If we are correct in reaching this date of 1874, should we expect corroborative evidence of the Lord's presence?
398.
Why is fulfilled prophecy conclusive proof concerning the question at issue?
399.
What is the value of physical facts in examining any question?
399.
Is there a difference between the date of the beginning of the "time of the end" and the presence of the Lord?
400.
What period of time is covered by the "time of the end"?
400.
From what time does the Lord's second presence date?
and during what period of the "time of the end" does his presence occur?
400.
Was there any reason why these important dates should be concealed for a time?
Give Scriptural reason.

401.
Is it reasonable to expect that Jehovah would indicate something by which the event could be determined in the future?
401.
For what did he tell Daniel to look as evidence of the "time of the end"?
402.
If 1799 marks the beginning of the "time of the end", should we expect a specific fulfillment of this prophecy of Daniel shortly thereafter?
402.
Who had access to the Bible prior to 1799?
402.
What penalties were attached to common people for having a Bible in possession?
402.
What happened in 1799 that caused a change of conditions?
402.
Who had taught the doctrine of the divine right of kings and the divine right of the clergy?
402.
What historical event occurred to open the minds of the people to the truth concerning these doctrines?
402.
How did this mark a beginning of the fulfillment of Daniel's prophecy?
402.
State when and how soon after 1799, the beginning of the "time of the end", the great Bible societies were organized.

403.
Give approximately the number of Bibles that were distributed amongst the people thereafter.

403.
Did the Papal system gladly participate in distributing the Bible amongst the people?
403.
When did the people begin to learn that God makes no distinction between persons, whether they are priests or of the common herd?
403.
Relate something concerning the increase of knowledge generally since 1800 A.D.カ 404.
Prior to 1799, what was the means of travel through the countries?
405.
Was there any increase of travel shortly after 1799 A.D.?
405.
When was the steam locomotive put in operation?
and how have means of rapid transit increased since that time?
405.
What is meant by the "day of God's preparation"?
406.
What prophet describes a railway train?
Quote the prophecy.

406.
When was the telegraph invented?
and what other means of communication have followed since?
407.
Can there be any doubt about these physical facts marking a fulfillment of Daniel's prophecy concerning the "time of the end"?
408.
What did Jesus say concerning the latter part of the "time of the end" and in what way it would be indicated?
409.
Did the apostle Paul indicate that greater light would come to the people at the "time of the end"?
409.
What other evidence have we of increasing light at that time?
410.
What class of people have been trodden down for centuries?
and when did they begin to get their eyes opened as to their privileges?
410.
When was the first labor organization formed in the world?
410.
Enumerate some of the great inventions and discoveries since 1874, marking the fulfillment of Daniel's prophecy, and the Lord's presence, and the "time of the end".


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