What was the character and the work of many of the bishops at that time?

Answer

"Worldly-minded bishops, instead of caring for the salvation of their flocks, were often but too much
inclined to travel about, and entangle themselves in worldly concerns." - Neander's "History of the
Christian Religion and Church" (Torrey's translation), Vol. II, page 16.

After giving instruction by the use of parables, what question did Christ ask His disciples?
What Christian ordinance has been given as a memorial of Christ's burial and resurrection?
In what other prophecies is this same period mentioned?
13. In this same prophecy, how is the Church of Rome, the Papacy, designated as the antitype of ancient Babylon?
What is said of one who professes to know the Lord, but does not keep His commandments?
By what means were the three Hebrews protected while in the fiery furnace?
When expiring on the cross, what did Christ say?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle