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.

16. When the prodigal son, in the parable, repented and turned toward home, what did his father do?
Under what threatened penalty is the worship of the image of the beast enforced?
When this sign appeared, what were the disciples to do?
19. How will Christ's coming overtake those evil servants who say in their hearts, \"My Lord delays His coming\"?
What was to occur under the fourth trumpet?
22. When surrounded by the Syrian host, what did Elisha say, and for what did he pray, to encourage his frightened servant?
Before Gentiles become Israelites, in what condition are they?

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