Curiosities of the Bible

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Scripture Metaphors (Following questions are to be)

The following questions are to be answered by the mention of words, all of which commence with the letter at the head of each section:- [See Key page 71.] A. 1. What creature may be regarded as metaphorical of sin in four particulars? 2. What professional office does an apostle make metaphorical of the work of Christ? 3. What instrument is made emblematical of a moral affection? And why? 4. What is made metaphorical of industry, forethought, and individual responsibility? 5. Name something which is made emblematical of frailty, humiliation, and sin. Why? 6. What metaphor is used alike for repentence and resurrec tion?

B. 7. To whom are young believers metaphorically compared ? Give three illustrations, with references. 8. Name a disease which is used metaphorically for sin. 9. What five creatures are tyrants and wicked men com pared to? 10. What is treated as metaphorical of great faults in contrast with smaller faults? 1. Name three words which are used as metaphorical of Christ in relation to His church

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