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1879
/ THE
Berean Question Book
(INTERNATIONAL SERIES,)
For 1879.
STUDIES IN THE OLD TESTAMENT.
These (at Berea) were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that ihcy
received the word with all readiiiesa of mind, and searched the Scriptures daily,
whether those things were so. — Acts xvii, 11.
NEW YORK :
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1879.
Copyright 1878, by
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New York.
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PEOGRAMME OF EXERCISES
For the SUNDAY-SCHOOL.
I. PREPARATION FOR CLASS-WORK—
1. Silence.
2. Pkayeb.
8. Singing.
4. Akkangement of classes.
n. CLASS-WORK—
1. Study of the lesson.
m. THE PUBLIC LESSON SERVICE—
1. Lesson Hymn.
2. Public review of lesson.
3. Supplemental Lesson, Memory Verses, Catechism, Church
Hymns, Missionary Lessons, Temperance Lessons, etc.
IV. RESPONSIVE SERVICE—
First Quarter : The Ten Commandments. Exodus 20. 1-17.
Second Quarter : The Beatitudes. Matt. 5. 8-lL
Third Quarter : The Twenty-third and Hundredth Psalms.
Fourth Quarter : First Corinthians, Thirteenth Chapter.
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V. SINGING.
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS.
VII. DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS AND PAPERS.
VIII. SINGING.
IX. PRAYER.
X. THE APOSTLES' CREEB—
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and
earth ; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord ; who was
conceived by the Holy Ghost, bom of the Virgin Mary,
Buffered under Pontius Pilate ; was crucified, dead and
buried ; the third day he rose from the dead ; he ascended
into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the
Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the
quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost ; the holy catholic Church ; the
communion of saints ; the forgiveness of sins ; the resur-
rection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
XL BENEDICTION ok DISMISSION.
BEREAN QUESTION BOOK.
FIRST QUARTER.
fe^tizdies ill the Old. Testament.
B. C. 536.]
ZLiESSOI^T I.
[Jan. S.
The Second Temple; or, A New Beginning.
Ezra 3. 1-13.
Commit to memory versea 10-13.
1 And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Is'ra-el
were in the cities, the people gathered themselves together as one man
to Je-ru'sa-lem.
2 Then stood up Uesh'u-a the son of Joz'a-dak, and his brethren the
priests, and Ze-rub'ba-bel ^the son of ^ She-al'ti-el, and his brethren,
and builded the altar of the God of Is'ra-el, to offer burnt-oaerlngs
thereon, as it is ■^ written in the law of Mo'ses the man of God.
3 And thev set the altar upon his bases ; for fear was upon them
because of the people of those countries: and they offered burnt-
offerings thereon unto the Lord, even burnt ^ offerings morning and
evening.
4 They ^ kept also the feast of tabernacles, as ''it is written, and
offered ** the daily burnt-offerings by number, according to the custom,
* as the duty of every day required ;
5 And afterward offered the i° continual burnt-offering, both of the
new moons, and of all the set feasts of the Lord that were consecrated,
and of every one that willingly offered a free-will offering unto the
Lord.
6 From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer burnt-
offerings unto the Lord. But "the foundation of the temple of the
Lord was not yet laid.
7 They gave money also unto the masons, and to the ^^ carpenters;
and 13 meat, and drink, and oil, unto them of Zi'don, and to them of
Tyre, to bring cedar trees from Leb'a-non to the sea of '* Jop'pa, ac-
cording IS to the grant that they had of Cy'rus king of Per'sia.
8 Now in the second year of their coming unto the house of God at
Je-ru'sa-lem, in the second month, began Ze-rub'ba-bel the son of She-
al'ti-el, and Jesh'u-a the son of Joz'a-dak, and the remnant of their
brethren the priests and the Le'vit*^, and all they that were come out
of the captivity unto Je-ru'sa-lem ; i* and appointed the Le'vites, from
twenty years old and upward, to set forward the work of the house of
the Lord.
» Hasgai 1. 1 ;
Hag-gai 2. 3 ;
Zech. 3. 1 ;
Joshua.
2 Matt. 1. 12,
Zorobabel.
3 Luke 3. 27,
SalathieL
« Deut. 13. 6.
' Num. 28. 3.
« Neh. 8. 14 ;
Zech. 14. 16.
1 Exod. 23. 16.
8 Num. 29. 12.
»The matter
of the day
in his day.
»«Esod. 29. 38;
Num. 28. 3,
Num. 29. 2.
11 The temple
of the LORD
was not yet
founded.
i!»Or, work-
men.
«3i Kings 5. 6;
2 Chion- 2.
10;
Acts 12. 20.
11 Acts 9. 36.
1 5 Chap. 6. 3.
isi Chron. 2S.
24, 27.
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9 Then stood i'' Jesh'u-a vtMh his sons and Ills brethren, Kad'mi-el
and his sons, the sons of i^ Ju'dah, " togrether, to set forward the work-
men in the house ol God; the soils of Hen'a-dad, with their sons and
their brethren the Le'vites.
10 And when the builders laid the foundation ^oof the temple of the
Lord, ^i they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the
Le'vites, the sons of A'saph, with cymbals, to praise the Lord, after
the "^"^ ordinance of Da'vid king of Is'ra-el.
11 And 23 they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks
unto the Lord; because he ^^ fe good, ^sfor his mercy endureth for
ever toward Is'ra-el. And all the people shouted with a gieat shout,
when they praised the Lord, because the foundation of the house of
the Lord was laid.
12 But many of the priests and Le'vites, and chief of the fathers, wlio
were ancient men, that had seen the flrst house, when the foundation
of this house was laid before theii- eyes, wept with a loud voice ; and
many shouted aloud for joy :
13 So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy
from the noise of the weeping of the people : for the people shouted
with a loud shout, and the noise was heard afar off.
iiChap. 2. 40.
18 Chap. 2. iO,
Hocfaviah.
i» As one.
50 Zech. 4. 6-10.
ai 1 Chron. 16.
5.
MlCkron.C.Sl.
«2Exod. ]5. 21;
2 Chron. 7. 3;
Neh. 12. 24.
a* Psalm 136. 1.
asjer. 33. U.
Notes. — Seventh month — The month Tisrie, corresponding nearly to our Sep-
tember. It was to the Jews a most sacred month, containing four eereraonial
Sabbaths, the Day of Atonement, and the Feast of Tabernacles, "besides the
Sabbath of the Lord." Lev. 23. 38. Gathered themselves— A'a required by the
law. Deut. 16. 16. Builded the altar — Kestored the old altar of burnt-offering,
which stood in front of the porch of the Temple. The man of God — This honor-
ary title is given to Moses five times in the Bible. Continual— Eyary day,
morning and evening. Num. 28. S. i\^ew .woo//«— " The beginning of your
months." Num. 28. 11. Free-will offering — To be brought according as God
had blessed them. Deut. 16. 10, 17. /Second month — They had been making
preparations for six months. In their apparel — See Exod. 31. 10; 39. 27-31.
The firat house — The one built by Solomon. The second house was smaller,
therefore they wept, but those who had never seen the glories of the former
shouted for joy because the sanctuary of their God was again set up.
HOME READINGS.
M. The second temple. Ezra 3. 1-13.
Tu. The proclamation Ezra 1. 1-8.
W. The tabernacle reared Exod. 40. 1-16.
Tft. The first temple 2 Chr. .^ 1-17,
F. Love for the temple Psa. 132. 1-18,
S. Typical of Christ Heb. 8. 1-13.
S. The heavenly tabernacle Rev. 15. 1-8.
LESSON HYMN.
L.M.
Abide with us, O Lord, we pray,
Our stren^h, our comfort, and our light ;
Sun of our joy's unclouded day !
Star of our sorrow's troubled night 1
Grant us to valk in peace and love,
And find, at last, some humble place
In that ^reat temple built above,
Where dwell thy saints before thy face.
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OUTLINE.
A NEW BEGIXNIXG
1. In sacrifice, v. 1-C,
2. In service, v. 7-10.
3. In song. v. 11-13.
CONSECRATED
GOLDEN TEXT.
And all the people shouted
with a great shout, when they
praised the Lord, because the
foundation of the house of the
Lord was laid. Ezra 3. 11.
INTRODUCTORY.
Last year's lessons on Israel closed with the decree of Cyrus, at the end of the
seventy years' captivity.
How many people came out of captivity at this time ? Ezra 2. 64, 65. Who was their
leader? chap. 2. 2. What did they bring with them? ch. 1. 7-11.
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
1. A new heginning in sacrifice, v. 1-6 ;
Psa. 51. 17 ; Rom. 12. 1. [bled ?
"When and where were the people assem-
Why? Lev. 23. 27-41 ; Deut. 16. 16.
What office had Joshua? Hag. 1. 1.
"What was Zerubbabel? Hag. 2. 21.
"What altar did they repair? 2 Chron. 4. 1.
What sacrifices did they offer thereon ?
"What " custom " is referred to? Num. 29.
What offerings should we make to God ?
When ? [Prov. 23. 26.
3. A new beginning in service, v. 7-10 ;
2 Chron. 29. 11 ; Rom. 7. 6.
To whom did they give money?
For what purpose? [2. 69.
How much had the people given ? chap.
[Ajss:
Was this little or much for them ?
How did they give it ? ch. 2. 68.
Who were specially set apart ?
What were their duties ? Num. 3. 6-8.
3. A new heginning in song, v. 11-13;
Psa. 40. 3 ; Eph. 5. 19. [Psa. 137.
Had they sung their songs in Babylon?
Why did they now rejoice ? [2. 3.
"Why did some of them weep ? v. 12; Hag.
How did God comfort them ? Hag. 2. 9,
What ordinance of David is referred to ?
1 Chron. 25. 1, 6.
"Which Psalm did they probably sing ?
[ANS: Psa. 136.]
Why should we praise the Lord ?
When should we make a beginning ?
What temple are we to build ? 1 Cor. 3. 16,
W^hat is the foundation? Eph. 2. 20-22.
How much was this In our money
About $435,000.]
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
"What do we learn from this lesson about—
1. The value of united hearts in God's service 1
2. The eifeot of willing liearts in God's serviced
3. 'J'he cause of joyous hearts in God's service 1
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Go regularly to God's house.
2. Bring offerings to God's house.
3. Sing praises in God's house.
I
O Lord, open thoxA niy lips; and my n:iouth sliall show forth
thy praise. Psa. 51. 15.
HOME VyORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find in Matthew how Zerubbabel was related to Christ — How long did this second
temple last? — Find in 1 Corinthians what Paul says about Christ as the founda-
tion; and in Ephesians, about the temple built thereon.
DOCTRINAL SUGGESTION-The pubUc worship of God,
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The Dedicatiok; or, A Gift to the Lord.
[Jan. 12.
Commit to memory verses 19-22.
14 And 1 the elders of the Je^vs builded, and they prospered
through the propliesying of Ha;^'ga-i the prophet and Zech-a-
ri'ah the son of Id'do": and they builded, and finished it^ accord-
ing to the commandment of the"" God of Is'ra-el, and according to
the 2 commandment of 3 Cyprus, and <Da-ri'us, and Ar-tax-erx'es
'king of Per'si-a,
15 And this house was finished on the third day of the month
A'dar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of Da-ri'us the king.
16 And the children of Is'ra-el, the priests, and the Le'vites,
and the rest of « the children of the captivity, kept ' the dedica-
tion of this house of God with joy,
17 And 'offered at the dedication of this house of God an
hundred bullocks, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs ; and
for a sin-offering for all Is'ra-el, twelve he-goats, according to
the number of the tribes of Is'ra-el.
18 And they set the priests in their » divisions, and the Le'vites
in their lo courses, for the service of God, which is at Je-ru'sa-lem ;
11 as it is written in the book of Mo'ses.
19 And the children of the captivity kept the passover " upon
the fourteenth day of the first month.
20 For the priests and the Le'vites were purified i3 together, all
of them were pure, and i* killed the passover for all the children
of the captivity, and for their brethren the priests, and for them-
selves.
21 And the children of Is'ra-el, which were come again out of
captivity, and all such as had separated is themselves unto them
from the filthiness of the heathen of the land, to seek the Lord
God of Is'ra-el, did eat,
22 And kept the i« feast of unleavened bread seven dr.ys with
joy : for the Lord had made them joyful, and i^ turned the heart
of the king of As-syr'i-a unto them, to strengthen their hands in
the work of the house of God, the God of Is'ra-el.
I Chap. 5. 1,3.
a Decree.
» Chap. 1. 1 ;
chap. 5. 13.
« Chap. 4. 24.
» Chap. 7. 1.
«The sons of
the trans-
portation.
•< 1 Kings 8. 63 ;
Neh. 8. 10 ;
2 Chron. 7. 6.
8 Chap. 8. .36.
» 1 Chron.24.1.
ioiChron.23.6.
11 According
to writing;
Num. 3. 6.
ioExodu3l2. «.
J3 2 Chron. 30.
15.
»♦ 2 Chron. 35.
11.
"Exod. 12.48;
Psalm 93. 5.
tsExod. 12. 16.
1 ' Prov. 21. L
HOME READINGS.
y[. The dedication Ezra 8. 14-22.
Tn.. The hinderances Exra 4. 1-34.
W. The reproof Hac. 1. 1-15.
7%. The Lord's promise Hag. 2. 1-23.
V. The work advanced Ezra 6. )-18.
iS'. The living temple 1 Cor. 3.9-23.
S. Consecration to God Rom. 13.1-11
LESSON HYMN. lis
We rear not a temple, like Judah's of old,
Whose portals were marble, whose vaultings
were gold ;
No incense is lighted, no victims are slain,
No monarchs kneel praying to hallow the fane,
The pomp of Moiiah has long passed away.
And soon shall oiir frailer erection decay ;
But the souls that are builded in worsliip and
love
Shall be temples to God, everlasting above
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OUTLINE.
1, A dedicated house.
V. 14, 18.
2. A dedicated people.
V. 19-22.
COiSCCfPfED
GOLDEN TEXT.
The glory of this latter house
shall be greater than of the
foi mer, saith the Lord of hosts :
and in this place v/ill 1 give
peace, saith the Lord of hosts.
Haff. 2. 9.
INTRODUCTORY.
After the foundatioa was laid, they were hiudered from building by their enemies,
so that it was now twenty-one years since they commenced. Read the intervening
chapters.
What hinderances did they hare? From whom did they refuse help? From whom
did they receive help ?
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
1. AdedtcaUAhouse,Y. 14-18; John 2.16;
1 Cor. 3. 17.
Where was the house of God built?
Who built the first temple ? When ?
Who built the second temple ?
Under what kings?
When was it finished ?
How long had it been building?
How was it dedicated ?
What is the meaning of dedication ?
How many sacrifices were ofl'ered?
How many at the dedication of the first
temple? 2 Chron. 7. 5,
Was one more acceptable to God ?
What is his rule of acceptance ? 2 Cor.
8. 12.
3. A dedicated vC'rypl"-, v. 19-22 ; Deut.
7. 6; 1 Pet. 1. 22.
Wliat feast did the people keep ?
When was it instituted ? E.Kod. 12.
Wliat did it commemorate '!
What was required of those who partook?
2 Chron. 30. 17, 18.
Who ate this passover? [then?"
What is meant by " filthiness of the hea-
What is unleavened bread ?
How did they keep the feast? v. 22.
Whj were they joyful ? [1. 7-9.
How may we become pure ? 1 John
Y/hy should we wish to become pure?
Matt. 5. 8.
What should be om* prayer ? Psa. 51. 10.
ALTAR OF BURNT-OFFERINO.
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
What Illustrations have we in this lesson of —
1. A heart-temple dedicated to God's service ?
2. A heart-service according to God's law 'i
3. A heart purified and joyous in God's worship.
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Consecrate yourselves to God.
2. Keep holy the ordinances of God.
3. Live pure lives before God.
ns m [
j Unto hin.-i that loved us, and washed us from our si
I his own blood. Rev. 1. 5.
HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find in 2 Chronicles the account of the dedication of the first temple, and how long
It was before the dedication of this one ...Find in Exodus the account of the fli'st
passover, and in Mark the account of the last passover.
DOCTKnSTAIj SJaGESTIOlC— Consecration to Qod.
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III
and
Now I had not
B. C. 445.]
', A Zealous Spirit.
Neh.. 2. 1-8. Commit to memory verses 4-8
1 And it came to pass in the month Ni'san, in the twentieth
year of i Ar-tax-erx'cs the king, that wine was before him
« I took up the wine, and gave it unto the king,
been leforetime sad in his presence.
2 Wherefore the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance
sad, seeing thou art not sick? this is nothing else but 3 sorrow of
heart. Then I was very sore afraid,
3 And said unto the king, * Let the king hve forever: why
should not my countenance be sad, when the » city, the place of
my fathers' sepulchers, lieth wafte, and the gates thereof are
consumed with fire I
4 Then the king said unto me. For what dost thou make re-
quest ? So « I prayed to the God of heaven.
5 And I said unto the king. If it please the king, and if thy
servant have found favor in thy sight, that thou wouldest send
me unto Jn Aah, unto the city of my fathers' sepulchers, that I
may build it. , . . , i . n
6 And the king said unto me, (the ^ queen also sittmg by him,)
For how long shall thy journey be ? and when wilt thou return 1
So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him ^a time.
7 Moreover I said unto the king, If it please the kiii^, let let-
ters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they
may convey me over till I come into Ju'dah ;
8 And a letter unto A'saph the keeper of the king's forest,
that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the
palace which appertained » to the house, and for the wall of the
city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king
granted me, " according to the good hand of my God upon me.
[Jan. 19.
> Ezra 7. 1 ;
That is, of
Artaxei-xes
Longima-
nus.
2 Ohap. 1. 11.
3 Prov. 15. 13,
* 1 Kings 1.31;
Dan. 2. i ;
Dan. 5. 10 ;
Dan. 6. 6. 21.
5 Chap. 1. 3 ;
Prialm 137. 6.
61 Sam. 1. 13;
chap. 1. 11 ;
Prov. 3. G.
iWife;
Esther 7. L
« Chap. 5. U ;
chap. 13. 6.
» Ezra 10. 6, 9;
chap. 3. 7 ;
That Ls,
the temple.
10 Ezra 5. 5 ;
Ezra 7. 6, 9,
Notes.— iVwan^The first month of the Jewish year, corresponding with the
end of March and beginning of April. Sore a/mii— Dissatisfaction was con-
eidered next to treason. Pmyed^-A. mental prayer. Sitting by him — Persian
kino-s sometimes took their meals with their wives, but not usually.
HOME READINGS.
The mission of Nehemiah..Neh. 2. 1-8.
The sadness of Nehemiah..Neh. 1. 1-11.
Restoration promised Jer. 31. SlHlO.
The seal of Phinehas Num. 2.5. 10-18.
The zeal of Josiali 2 Kings 23. 3-25.
The zeal of Jehu 2 Kings 10. 15-28.
Zeal commanded Rev. 3. 14-22.
LESSON HYMN. C. M.
Awake, my soul, stretch evei-y nerve.
And press with vigor on ;
A heavenly race demands thy zeal,
And an immortal crowu.
'Tis God's all-animating voice
That calls thee from on high ;
'Tis his own hand presents the prize
To thine aspiring eye.
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OUTLINE.
1. Sorrow, v. 1-3.
2. Supplication, v. 4-7.
3. Success. V. 8.
GOLDEN TEXT.
The God of heaven, he will
prosper us ; therefore we his
servants will arise and build.
Neh. 2. 20.
INTRODUCTORY.
More than fifty years after the dedication of the second temple another company of
Israelites returned from Babylon, under Ezra, and by him important reforms were
instituted. Ten years afterward, under Artaxerxes Longimanus, Nehemiah, the king's
cup-bearer, went up to rebuild the walls. Read chap. 1,
How long had Jerusalem lain waste? What part had been rebuilt?
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
1. Sorrowing^ v. 1^; Psa. 137. 1; Lam.
3.48.
Who was Nehemiah ?
His office ? To what king ?
Why was he sad ?
How long had he mourned and prayed ?
[Ans: Four months, chap. 1. 1.]
When and how did the king notice it ?
What did he answer the kiig ?
Why was Jerusalem dear to him ?
"Why should God's house be dear to us ?
How should we feel when God's Church
is not prosperous ?
What should we do ? [15, 7.
2. Supplication, v. 4-7; Phil. 4. 6; John
What opportunity was offered by the king ?
What did Nehemiah do before answering f
What did he ask of the king ?
Was it a large or small request?
How much did it involve?
What more did he ask ? v. 7.
What is meant by, "convey me over?"
What nnally did he ask? v. 8.
What King has told us to ask of him ?
How much may we ask? Matt. 21. 22;
Psa. &4. 11.
3. SucccK^, V. 8; Matt. 7. 7, 8.
What was the result of Nehemlah's re-
quest ?
Why was it granted? Prov. 21. 1.
What is the surest way to success ? Josh 1.8.
Are you seeking it in that way ?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
How does this lesson teach that—
1. There is no rest for the Christian while Zion Is desolate 1
2. God opens a way for anxious workers 1
3. Wise provision is not inconsistent with confident trust 1
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Think much of the prosperity of God's house.
2. Pray much for the prosperity of God's house.
3. Work earnestly for the prosperity of God's house.
^„ . „ : ^ ^ — 7— 1"
l:
If I forget thee, O Jerusalem,
liancl forget her cunning.
let my right
Psa. 137. 5
i
HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find In Zechariah what is said about boys and girls in the streets
Find in Luke where Christ wept over Jerusalem — Find in Revela-
tion the description of the New Jerusalem,
DOGTHIl-rAL, SfjaGE3TI0N— Answer to prayer.
CUP-BKAKKR
of Jenisalem.
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Ascended.
2Psalm83. 3.
3 To make an
error to it.
4 Job 22. 27;
Psalm 50. 15;
Matt. 26. 41.
B. C. 445.] XjESSOjST ITT*. [Jan- 26.
The Builders Interrupted; or, A Persistent Work.
Neh.. 4. 7-18. Commit to memory verses 12-15.
7 But it came to pass, fhat when San-baHat, and To-bi'ah,_and
the A-ra^bi-ans, and the Am'mon-ites, and the Ash'dod-ites,
keard that the walls of Je-ru'sa-lem i were made up, and that the
breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth.
8 And 2 conspired all of them together to come and to fight
against Je-ru'sa-lem, and ^to hinder it.
9 iN^'evertheless < we made our prayer unto OHr God, and set a
watch against them day and night, because of them.
10 And Ju'dah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is
decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to
build the wall.
11 And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see,
till we come in the midst among them, and slay them, and cause
the work to cease.
12 And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelt by
them came, they said unto us ten times, ^ From all places whence
ye shall return unto us they will be v/po7i you.
13 Therefore set I ^in the lower places behind the wall, and
on the higher places, I even set the people after their families,
with their swords, their spears, and their bows.
14 And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to
the rulers, and to the rest of the people, ''Be not ye afraid of
them: remember the Loud, xohich ^is great and terrible, and
•fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your
wives, and your houses.
15 And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was
known to us, '<> and God had brought their counsel to nought,
that we returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work.
16 And it came to pass from that time forth, that the half of
my servants wrought in tlie work, and the otlier half of them
held both the spears, the shield.-*, and the bows, and the haber-
geons ; and the rulers were behind all the house of Ju'dah.
17 They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens,
with those that laded, every one with ^i one of his hands wrought
in the work, and with the other haitd held a weapon.
18 For the builders, every one had his sword girded 12 by his
side, and sto builded : and he that sounded the trumpet was by me.
»Or, That
from all
places ye
must rfetum
to us.
* From the
lower parts
of the place,
etc.
' Num. 14. 9 ;
Dcut. 1. 29.
8 Deut. 10. 17.
9 2 Sam. 10. 12.
Job 5. 12 ;
Psalm 33. 10.
1 Cor. 1«. IS ;
Eph. 6. 10.
'On his loins.
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HOME READINGS.
Jlf. The builders interrupted. . . .Neh. 4. 7-18.
r«. The ruins inspected Neh. 2. 9-20.
\V. The builders discouraged Neh. 5. 1-19.
Th. The work completed Neh. 6. 1-16.
F. The promise of success — Psa. 126. 1-6.
,9. Exhorted to perseverance ..2 Tim. 2.1-19.
S. Persererauce commanded. ..Rer. 3. 1-13.
LESSON HYMN. S. M.
A charge to keep I have,
A God to glorify :
A never-dying soul to save,
And fit it for the sky.
Help me to watch and pray.
And on thyself rely.
Assured, if I my trust betray,
I shall forever die.
OUTLINE.
1. Praying and. watehi-
ing. V. 7-14.
2. Vi/atehing and work-
ing. V. 15-18.
CONSECRATED
GOLDEN TEXT.
Nevertheless, we made our
prayer unto oar God, and set
a watch against them day and
night, because of them. Neh.4.9.
INTRODUCTORY.
Nehemlah met with enemies, opposition, and scorn, but persevered. By Judicious
division of labor, he had raised the walls to one half their designed height. His ene-
mies, finding mocking and satire did no good,- conspired to stop him by force.
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
1. Praying and watchiJig, v. 7-14; Mark
13.33; CoL4. 2.
Wbat enemies had Nehemiah ?
Who was Sanballat ? [the Ashdodites ?
Who were the Ammonites? the Arabians?
Why were they wioth ?
What did they set out to do?
What did the Jews do to prevent It?
When God's enemies try to hinder what
should Christians do ? Psa. 50. 15.
Why do we need to watch as well as pray?
What other discouragement had they?
WMch is harder to bear, the opposition of
enemies, or the dissuasion of friends ?
a. Watchi7ig and working, v. 15-18:
2 Cor. 6. 5 ; Rev. 16. 15, [pray?
Wbat did they do besides watch and
How many of them worked ?
How did they work ?
What were the weapons for ?
Whom should we watch against? 1 Pet. 5. 8.
What else ? Mark 14. 38.
Where was he that sounded the trumpet?
Why was he there ?
Would it do for him to go to sleep ?
What is always by us to notify us when
God's enemies are near ?
How shall we keep it awake ?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
How does this lesson show that—
1. Zeal for GoA stimulates the world's opposition I
3. The world's opposition should stimulate our dilisencel
3. True diligence includes watching, praying, and working?
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. " Set a watch." v. 9. 2. " Be not ye afraid." v. 14.
3. " Every one unto his work." v. 15.
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T Watch and pray. Matt. 26. 41. |
HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find how long the wall was in building. . ..Find in 2 Kings 17
the origin and character of the Samaritans.
DOCTK,rN"AL SITG&ESTION— The Divine caro.
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The Reading of the Law; or, The Holy Word.
Neh. 8. 1-8.
Commit to memory verses 1-3.
1 And all 'the people gathered themselves together as one
man into the street that was 2 before the water gate ; and they
spake unto Ez'ra the 3 scribe to bring the book * of the law of
Mo'ses, which the Lobd had commanded to Is'ra-el.
2 And Ez'ra the priest brought the ^law before the congrega-
tion both of «men and women, and all ^that could hear with
understanding, ^ upon the first day of the seventh month.
3 And he read therein before the street that was before the
water gate, ^ from the morning until midday, before the men
and the women, and those that could understand ; and the ears
of all the people were attentive unto the book of the law.
4 And Ez'ra the scribe stood upon a 1° pulpit of wood, which
they had made for the purpose ; and beside him stood Mat-ti-
thi'ah, and She'ma, and An-a-i'ah, and U-ri'jah, and Hil-ki'ah,
and Ma-a-sei'ah, on his right band ; and on his left hand, Ped-a-
i'ah, and Mi-sha'el, andMal-chi'ah, and Hash'um, and Hash-bad'-
a-na, Zech-a-ri'ah, and Me-shul'lam.
5 And Ez'ra opened the book in the " sight of all the people ;
(for he was above all the people ;) and when he opened it, all the
people stood 12 up:
6 And Ez'ra blessed the Lord, the great God: and all the
people 13 answered. Amen, Amen, with " lifting up their hands :
and i=they bowed their heads, and worshiped the Lord with
their faces to the ground.
7 Also Jesh'u-a, and Ba'ni, and Sher-e-bi'ah, Ja'min, Ak'kub,
Shab-bethVi, Ho-di'jah, Ma-a-sei'ah, Kel'i-ta, Az-a-ri'ab, Joz'a-
bad, Ha'nan, Pel-a-i'ah, and the Le'vites, i« caused the people to
understand the law : and the people stoodi in their place.
8 So they read in the booK, in the law of God, 1^ distinctly,
and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading.
11,
1 Ezra 3. 1.
a Chap. 3. 2
» Ezra 7. 6.
" Mai. 4. 4.
sDeat. 31.
12.
61 Peters. 7.
'That under-
stood in
hearing.
« Lev. 23. 24.
9 From the
light.
10 Tower of
wood.
»a Judges 3. 20;
1 Kings 8. 14.
13 1 Cor. 14. 16.
uLam. 3. 11.
I'Exod. 4. 31.
16 Lev. 10. IL
i'Hab.8.8.
HOME READINGS.
3f. The reading of the law Neh. 8, 1-8.
Tu. The reading commanded . . . .Deut. 31.1-14.
W. The law read by Moses Exod. 24. 1-8.
Th. The law read by Joshua Josh. 8.30-35.
F. The Scriptures read by Jesus.Luke 4.16-30.
8. The perfection of the law Psa. 19. 1-14.
S. The Scriptures profitable 2 Tim. 3. 1-17.
LESSON HYMN. C. M.
How precious is the book divine,
By inspiration given !
Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine,
To guide our souls to heaven.
This lamp, through all the tedious night
Of life, shall guide our way ;
Till we behold the clearer light
Of an eternal day.
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OUTLINE.
1. The Book sought, v
2. The Book brought.
V. 2-6.
3. The Book taught, v. 7
GOLDEN TEXT.
The entrance of thy words
fiiveth light; it giveth under-
standing unto the simple. Psa.
119. 130.
INTRODUCTORY.
"While building th*^ wall, Nehemiah accomplished several reforms— particularly for
the relief of poor debtors. After the wall was completed, he met with much trouble
from his enemies without and their emissaries within the walls, but he triumphed
over them ail simply by watchfulness and implicit I'eliance on God.
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
1. The, Book sought, v. 1 ; Ezra 7. 10 ; What day was It? v. 2. [23^ 34.
For what was that day set apart? Lev.
How long did Ezra read ?
How did the people listen ? v. 3.
How did they show their reverence ? v. 6.
How should we act when God's book is
read ?
3. The BooUtaurjhU v. 7, 8 ; Psa.110.18,.33.
Who tauo-ht the people?
How did they cause them to understand ?
Why should we try to understand God's
word ?
Which is most important to know, the
exact words, or the true meaning ?
How much better opportunities have we
thcin these Israelites?
How should this affect our lives?
Psa. 1. 2.
Where were the people gathered ?
On what occasion? chap. 7. 73; 8. 14.
To whom did they speak ?
Who was Ezra ?
Why did they speak to him ? Ezra 7. 6.
What book did they seek ?
By what other names is this book called?
Why is it called the Book of Moses ?
Why did they seek it ? Why should we ?
What was it to them ? What to us ?
2. The Book brought, v. 2-6 ; Jer. 15. 16 ;
Psa. 119. 111.
Who brought it ? To whom ?
"Who are included in " all that could hear
with understanding? "
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
How does this lesson illustrate the following Scripture injunctions—
1 . " \ot fiirsakiiii; the assembling of ourselves tOj^ether I" Heb. 10. 25.
'2. " '•eart-h the Hcriptiires ?" J(jhn 5. 39.
3. " TIk" *<ervant of the Lord must . . . he . . . apt to teach V 2 Tim. 2. 24.
4. '• Sseek that ye may excel to the edifying of the Church 1" 1 Cor. 14. 12.
WORDS VVITH LITTLE FOLKS
1. Be found among those who study God's word.
2. Pay attention to those who teach God's word.
3. Seek to understand the lessons of God's word.
J, —.J*
I Thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart. I
I Jer. 15. 16. I
HOIViE WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find when and where Joshua read the law to all the people — ^Tio found the book
of the law in the time of Hezekiah — When and where Chi-ist, after his resiu-rection,
caased his disciples to undei-stand the Scriptures.
DOCTBrNAL SUGGESTION— Tixe divine authority of Scripture.
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The Keeping op the Sabbath ; or, The Holy Day.
Neh. 13. 15 22.
Commit to memory verses 19-22.
l.T In tho:
on ' llie sal>l>atl
al-o wine. irriH"
e (lays* saw T in .Tu'dali Rome trcadini' %vine-]>ri'sse''
atlin^r assL-s ; as
• 1 \i
\\'\ l.rin<,'inir in sliuavi
anil tiir-^, and all Jna/mer of Imnlens, -' whicli
thev hroiiiriil iiiU» .le-ru'sa-Iem on the sal>l)ath day: and 1 testi-
fie(i agnhist them in llie day wherein they sold vietuals.
l»i Tliere dwell men o\' Tyre also therein, which l)nMjglit fish,
and all manner ot" ware, and sold ou the subbulh uutotlie chihlren
of Ju'dab, and in .le-rusa-lem.
17 Then I contended with the nobles of .Ju'dah, and said unto
them, What evil thing is tlii.s that ye do, and profane the sab-
bath day i
18 Did not your fathers thus, and did not our God brino: all
this evil ui)on us, and upon this city i yet ye ^ brhig more wrath
upon Is'ra-el by profaning the sabbatli.
19 And it came to pass, that when the gates of Je-ru'sa-lcm
* began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the
gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened
till after the sabbath: ^and some of my servants set I at the
Sates, that there should no burdeu be brought iu on the sabbath
20 So the merchants, and sellers of all kmd of ware, lodged
without Je-ru'sa-lem once or twice.
21 Then I testilied against them, and said unto them, Why
lodge ye « about the wall i if ye do so again, I will lay hands
on vou. From that time forth came they no more ou the sab-
batli.
22 And I commanded the Le'vites that 'they should cleanse
themselves, and that they sliouhl come and keep the gates, to
sanctify the sabbath day. Keniember me, (J my (4(n'., cnn-
cerniiig this also, and spare u»e according to the "greatness of
tliy mercy.
> Exod. 20. 10.
^Jei-. !7. 21;
chap. 10. 3L
3 Add fierce
wrath.
* Lev. 23. 38.
»Jer. 17. 2L
s Before the
walL
I Chap. 12. 30.
8 Or. multi-
tude.
HOME READINGS.
M. The keeping of the Sabbath.. Neh. 13. l'i-22.
Jk. Its holiness Matt. li. 1-l.S.
W. Its observance Isa. .56. 1-12.
Th. Its duties Jer. 17. 19-27.
F. Commanded by God Exod.:?1.12-lS.
S. A memorial of creation Gen. 1. 2t>-;il ;
2. 1 3.
S. A type of heavenly rest Heb. 4. 1-11.
LESSON HYMN. CM,
Blest day of God : most calm, most bright,
Tlie tlist, the best of days ;
The laborer's rest, tlie saint's delight,
The day of prayer and praise.
This day I rnnst with (Jud appear;
For, Lord, the day is tliine :
Help me to si>end it in thy fear,
And thus to make it thine.
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OUTLINE.
The day profaned.
V. 15-18.
The day sanctified.
V. 10-22.
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cudsid]
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HOLY DAY 1
GOLDEN TEXT.
Remember the Sabbath day,
to keep it holy. Exod. 20. 8.
INTRODUCTORY.
After the reading of the law, the people kept the feast of tabernacles, and then
entered into a solemn covenant to keep all the law of the Lord. Read chapters 9 and
10. Neheniiah, after a time spent in Babylon, returned to Jerusalem, and found the
people disobeying God's law.
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
1. T/ie da?/ profaned, v. 15-18; Ezek.
22.8; Jer. 17." 21, 22,2.3.
When and where was the Sabbath insti-
tuted'/ Gen. 2. 3.
What makes it holy ?
What is the meaning of profaned?
What is it to profane the Sabbath ?
Repeat the fourth commandment? [law?
How had the people of Judah broken this
What evils had befallen their fathers for
profaning the Sabbath ? Jer. 17. 27.
Is the Sabbath law binding upon us?
What works only aie proper to be done
on the Sabbath? Matt. 12. 12.
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Wherein does this lesson teach that—
1. IVejtIect of God's law brings evil upon usi
2. Those who neglect God's law ghould be
rebuked ?
3. Go.l reniembers those who sanctify his
Sabbath^
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Avoid the company of Sabbath breakers,
2. Encourage others in keeping the Sabbath,
o. Seek God's blessing on the labors of the
Sabbath.
The daif sanctified, v. 19-22 ; Isa. 56. 2 ;
58. 13, 14.
"\Maat is the meaning of sanctified ?
What did Nehemiah command ?
What gates ?
Why shut them at dark before the Sab-
bath ? Lev. 2:J. 32.
What did the merchants do then ? [this ?
Why did Nehemiah stop them from doing
What wrong is there in tempting others
to do wrong ?
How should we keep the Sabbath day?
AVhy did the Levites need cleansing?
How mav we be cleansed from sin?
'3-:^
j?T
Call the Sabbath a delight,
holy of the Lord. Isa. 58. 13.
■J^-^^^lBi^ HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
fiTv GATi:s. Find In Luke what Chilst's habit was in re-
gard to the Sahbvh In Isa. 58, what is the blessedness of kt-eping the Sabbath
In Exod. 20, what the Sabbath is a memorial of. . . . And in Heb. 4, of what it is a type.
DOCTEINAX. SUGGESTION— The sanctity of the Sabbath.
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The Way of the Highteous; or, The Holy Life.
Psalm 1. 1-6. Ccmmit to memory verses 1-6.
1 Blessed im tlie man that waiketh not in the counsel of the
aun.sjodly, nor standoth in the way of sinners, nor sittcth in the
seat of the scornful :
2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord ; and in his law
doth he meditate day and ni.<;ht.
3 And he shall he like a tree planted by the rivers of water,
that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not
3 wither; and whatsoever he docth shall ■» prosper.
4 Tlie ungodly are not so : but are like the chaff which the
■wind driveth away.
5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor
sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
6 For 5 the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the
way of the ungodly shall perish.
■ Prov. 4. 14.
■i Or, wicked.
3 Fade.
< Gen. 39. 3 ;
Psalm 128. 3;
1 Tim. 4. 8.
Nahum 1. 7 ;
John 10. 14 ;
2 Tim. 2. 19.
Notes — The Hebrew name of the Psalms is " The Book of Praise." It is by
different authors. The inscriptions to the Psalms, which are very ancient,
ascribe sevent^'-three to David, two to Solomon, twelve to Asaph, twelve to
the sons of Korah, one to Ethan, one to Moses, and leave forty-nine anony-
mous. The first Psalm is sometimes written as a preface to the whole book,
and Psalm 2 numbered as first, as in some manuscripts of Acts 13. 33. Its
author is unknown. Blessed — Literally, " Oh, the happiness." Ungodly —
The impenitently wicked. Tree—T\\Q palm-tree is evergreen, flourishes by
living Avaters, and bears fruit, (dates.) Chaff— \n ancient winnowing the wind
blew away the chaff, while the wheat remained. Stand — Or, "rise up." They
shall be cast down, unable to stand in the presence of their Judge. Judgment
— The final judgment of the world ; that great day when the good and the bad
shall be separated. Matt. 25. 31, 32 ; also Matt. 13. 49, 50.
HOME READINGS.
M. The way of the risrhteous.... Psalm 1. 1-6.
Th. The duty of the righteous.. .Deut. 6. 1-25.
W. The Kro\\-th of the righteous. Heh. 0. 1-20.
Th. Comfort for the righteous.. 1 .John 2. 1-17.
F. Joy for the righteous Jolin 1.5. 1-11.
S. Blessings for the righteous.. Psalm 12S. 1-6.
S. Heaven for the righteous.... He v. 21. 11-27.
LESSON HYMN. C. M.
Walk in the light ! so shalt thou know
That fellowship of love,
His Spirit only can bestow
Who reigns'in light above.
Walk in the light ! thy path shall be
Peaceful, serene, and bright :
For God, hy ^race, shall dwell in thee,
And God himseli is light.
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OUTLINE.
The way of the right-
eous. V. 1-3.
The way of the uii-
godly. V. 4-G.
GOLDEN TEXT.
But the path of the just is as
l.he shining light, that shinet'n
more and more unto the per-
fect day. Piov. 4. 18.
INTRODUCTORY.
"Who wrote most of the Psalms ? When did he live ? Tell all you can of his history ?
What is he called In 2 Sam. 23. 1 ?
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE
1. TTie waij of the righteous, \. 1-3; Psa.
15. 1-4; 11.7.
What is the meaning? of righteous ?
What does the rijrhteous man avoid?
What do you understand by " the counsel
of tlie unj?odly?"
Why not walk in their counsel?
Where does the sinner stand?
Who are meant by the scorofui ?
What is the only safe way?
In what does the righteous delight?
What is it to delight in God's law?
Do you so love it?
To what is the righteous compared?
State all the points of likeness.
What promise is given the righteous?
How mav we attain to righteousness?
Titus 3. 5-7.
The ivaii of the unrjodhj, v. 4-6 ; Prov.
15. 9 ; 4. 19.
What is meant by ungodly?
To what are they compared ?
How are they like chaiT? [3. 17.
What shall be done with the chaff ? Luke
Where cannot tliey stand ?
What is meant by " standing in the judg-
ment?"
What judgment?
AVho shalfbe the judge? Acts 17. 31.
AMiat congregation ?
Where shall it be ? Matt. 2.5. 31, 32.
Where shall the wicked go? Matt. 25. 46,
What is the summing up? v. 6.
Is there an v hope for the wicked ? John 3.1G.
What must they do? Acts 2. 38.
Is there any other hope ? Acts 4. 12.
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
How does this lesson teach that—
1. The l)e;:iiinin^ of the new life involves the abandonment
of the old 1
2. The delight of the new life is in knowing and keeping
<jiod'.s law 1
3. Theglory of the new life is in bringing forth much fruit T
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Shun evil companionship. 2. Seek knowledge from God's
■word. 3. Remember that God knows all your ways.
^^^ 1
Even a child, is knovvn by his doings, wheth-
er his work be pure, and whether it be
right. Prov. 20. 11.
1
HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
^ Find the name of a king, grandson of David, who walked in
iie counsel of the unsodly — Find the name of a king of Judah,
^ a descendant of David, who began to reign at eight years of age,
and who walked in the ways of the righteous.
DOCTKINAIi SUGGESTION— The reward of righteousness.
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The King in Ziox; or, The Holy Lord.
[Feb. 23.
Psalm 2. 1-12.
Commit to memory verses 1-6.
1 Why do the heathen ^rage, and the people 2 imagine a vain
thiutr?
2 The kinffs of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take
counsel together, against the Lord, and against his ^ Anointed,
saying,
3 Let * us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords
from us.
4 He 5 that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh : the Lord shall
have them in derision.
5 Then shall lie speak unto them in his wrath, and «vex them
in his sore displeasure.
6 Yet have I ^ set my King ^ upon my holy hill of Zi'on,
7 I will declare "the decree: the Lord hath said unto me,
1" Thou art my Son : this day have I begotten tliee.
8 Ask "of me, and I sliall give thee the heathen for thine
mheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy pos-
session.
9 Thou 12 shalt break them with a rod of iron ; thou shalt dash
them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
10 Be wise now therefore, 0 ye kings ; be instructed, ye judges
of the earth.
11 Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
12 Kiss 13 the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perisli/rom the
■way, when his wrath is kindled but a little.* Blessed ^* are all
they that put their trust in him.
> Or, tumult-
uously
assemble ;
Acts i. 25.
2 Meditate.
3 Psalm 45. 7 ;
John 1. 41.
" Luke 19. 14.
s Psalm 11. i.
« Or, trouble.
■"Anointed.
8 Upon Zion.
the hill of ■
my holiness.
9 Or, for a
decree.
■"Acts 13. 33;
Heb. 1. .0 ;
Heb. .5. 5.
H Dan. 7. 13,14;
John 17. 4, 5.
» 2 Matt. 21. 44;
Kev. 12. .5.
i3.John5. 22. 23.
Mjer. 17. 7.
Notes — Vain thing— That which will come to naught. Set themselves— In
defiance, as Goliath, 1 Sam. 17. 16. ^7ioi?ii!ed— Literally, "Messiali," same
as " Christ " in Greek. Acts 4. 26. Ibtter^ s vessel — Earthenware. When shiv-
ered it cannot be mended. Kiss — Acknowledge his authority. 1 Sam. 10. 1 ;
1 Kings 19. 18.
HOME READINGS.
^L The King: in Zion. Psalm 2. 1-13.
Tu. On his throne Acts 2. 14-37.
W. His frovernnient Heb. 1. 1-14.
Th. Head of his Church Eph. 1. .V23.
F. His subjects Luke 19. 12-27.
S. His reig-n universal Phil. 2.1-11.
S. King forever Psalm 89. 1.5 37.
LESSON HYMN. CM.
Jov to the world ! the L<iid is come ;
Let earth receive her King: ;
Let every heart prepare him room,
And heaven and nature sing.
He niles the woild with ti-uth and grace.
And makes the nations prove
The srlories of his rifirhteuusne.ss,
Aud wonders of his love.
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OUTLINE.
His foes. V. 1-5.
His friends, v. G-ls;
HOLY LORD
GOLOEN TEXT.
God hath made that same
Jesus, whom ye have crucified,
boih Lord and Christ. Acts
2. 36.
INTRODUCTORY.
When was the first promise of a Saviour? Gen. 3. 15. To whom was the next
promise made? Gen. 12. 2. By whom did the nt-xt promise come? Gen. 49. 10.
■\Vhat promise came hv Moses ? Deut. 18. 15. What promise of Christ was given to
David? Psa. 89. 1&-29.
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
1. Wis foes, V. 1-5; Matt. 12. 30; 1 Cor.
15. 2.5.
What foes of Christ are mentioned?
AVhat are tJiey represented as doing ?
Why is it a vain thing to fight against
God ?
What is meant hy "set themselves?"
[a.ns: Placed" as in battle array.]
Can you tell why men do so?
How may we Ug'ht airainst (iod?
Whom does Christ sayaie his foes ? Luke
11. 2:1
In striving to f«st off Christ's rule what
do men gain? Mark 8. 3t), 37.
Why do they deserve derision ? Prov.
1. 2i, 2.5.
What will become of them ?
How may they escape?
3. His friends, v. 6-12; John 15. 14;
Heb. 2. 11.
Who is the King, and where Is his throne ?
Psa. 24. 10; 48. 1,2. law.]
TMiat is a decree? LAxs: Unchangeable
Who made this decree?
Who is (iod's "only begotten Son?"
When and where did God acknowledge
Jesus as his Sou? Luke 3. 22.
What is his inheritance?
When shall this fully come to pass? Rev.
11. 15. [9. 10,
What is the beginning of wisdom ? Prov.
Who, then, are only wise?
How do tiiey show their wisdom? v. 11.
Uov,' does this prove them to be Christ's
friends? John 15. 14.
Who are blessed ? Why ?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
How does this lesson show—
1. The impotence of man's oppo.sitioni
3. 'I'hi* innJcHty of Grod'M power f
3. 'J he ble.o!«e(iiie!!*8 ofChrist'-s rei<;ii I
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. " Be wise." v. 10.
2. "Serve the Lord." v. 11.
3. "Ti-ust in him." v. 12.
A __
\ 1 know th .t my Redeemer liveih. Job 19. 25.
HOME V ORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
rind la Acts where the disciples quoted the beginning of this I'salm In
Find how many times Jesus speaks of his kingdom in the Gospel of Mark.
DOCTRLNAi SUGGESTION— The divine Sonship of Christ.
prayer.
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oHeb. 9. It;
1 John 1. 7 ;
Rev. 1. 5.
3 Psalm 32. 5.
The Prayer of the Penitent; or, Humility before God.
Psalm 51. 1-13. Commit to memory verses 9-13
1 Have mercy upon me, 0 God, according to thy loving-kind- I „
ness ; according unto the multitude of tliy tender mercies ^ blot
out mv transgressions. , _
2 Wash 2 me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me
from my sin. . , . .
3 For 3 1 acknowledge my transgressions : and my sm is ever
before me. .
4 Against ^thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done tliu evil
'in thy sight ; « that thou mightest be justified when thou speak-
est, anih be clear when thou judgest.
5 Behold, ^ I was shapen in iniquity ; and in sin did my mother
8 conceive me.
6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts ; and m the
hidden j!?a>-i thou .shalt make me to know wisdom.
7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean : wash me, and
I shall be whiter than snow.
8 Make me to hear joy and gladness ; that the bones xnTiich
thou hast broken may rejoice.
9 Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniqui-
ties.
10 Create » in me a clean heart, 0 God ; and reneAV i" a right
spirit within me.
11 Cast me not away " from thy presence ; and take not thy
12 Holy Spirit from me.
12 Restore unto me the joj of thy salvation ; and uphold me
witJi thy free i^ Spirit :
13 Then will 1 teach transgressors thy ways ; and sinners shall
be converted unto thee.
Notes. — Mightest he justified — God's judgment on sin is justified by man's
confession. Hyssop — As in cleansing from leprosy. Lev. 14. 4. Than snow —
A ^symbol of purity. See Isa. 1. 18; Mark 9. 3 ; Eev. 3. 5. Blot owiJ— Total
erasure, as if writing from a tablet.
* Gen. 39. 9 ;
Lev. 5. 19.
5 Luke 15. 2L
6 Rom. 3. L
1 Job 14. 4 ;
John 3. 6 :
Rom. 5. 12 ;
Ei)!i. 2. 3.
8 Warm me.
3 Acts 1.5. 9 ;
Eph. 2. 10.
10 Or, a
constant
spirit.
11 Gen. 4. U.
laEzck. 36. 27 I
Roin. 8. 9 ;
Eph. 4. 30.
IS 2 Cor. 3. 17.
HOME READINGS.
M. The prayer of the penitent. .Psalm 51. 1-12.
Ta. Transient i-epcntanee Exod. 10. 16-29.
W. Repentance of tlie head Num. 22. 22-35.
77i. Private repentance 1 Sam. 15.10-31.
F. After repentance Josh. 7. 10-28.
.S. Repentance of despaii- Matt. 27. 1-10.
S. True repentance Luke 15. 11-24.
LESSON HYMN. L. M.
With broken heart and contrite sigh
A trembling sinner, Lord, I cry ;
Thy pardoning grace is rich and free :
O God, be merciful to me.
I smite upon my troubled breast.
With deep and conscious guilt oppressed
Christ and his cross my only plea :
O God, be merciful to me.
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OUTLINE.
1. Man's sin. v. 1-5.
2. God's grace, y, 6-13.
GOLDEN TEXT.
g%^ I Wash me thoroughly from
^^p mine iniquity, and cleanse me
'NrA.««j^ I from my sin. Psa. 51. 2.
INTRODUCTORY.
Who wrote this Psalm? "What great sin had he committed? Who had reproved
him? Read 2 Sam. 12. 1-10.
QUESTIONS ON
1. 3fa7i's sxriy v. 1-5 ; Rom. 3. 23 ; Gal.
3. 22.
What is sin? 1 John 3. 4 ; 5. 17.
Who keeps a record of all our sius ?
How may the record be blotted out ?
How is sin a defilement ?
Who only can wash it out?
In what must it be washed ? Rev. 1. 5.
What must the sinner do?
What is it to repent?
Against whom is all sin?
Why is it always in his sight? Job 31. 4.
To whom must sin be acknowledged ?
In acknowledging our sins, how do we
justify God ?
In what attribute of God is the sinner's
only hope ?
THE OUTLINE.
3. GocVs grace, v. 6-13 ; Eph. 2.8 ; 1 Tim.
1.14.
Repeat the first verse.
According to what does David ask mercy?
Is that much or little ?
How clean did he wish to be washed? v. 7.
What does whiteness signify ?
What kind of a heart did he ask for?
Where does Christ say detiling sins come
from ? Matt. 15. 19.
What other five things did David ask for?
How were each forfeited by his sin?
How would granting it show God's grace ?
What results would follow ?
What would he teach transgressors ?
What ways? [do?
What should God's grace lead sinners to
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Wherein does this lesson teach that—
1. Humble penitence leads to confession 1
5J. Penitent confession secures for::iveness ?
3. Fortciving na^Tcy prompts to purity of lifet
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Confess your sins to God.
2. Trust in his mercy.
3. Pray for a clean heart.
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God be nnerciful to me a sinner. Luke 18. 13.
HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find the name of another king of Judah who repented of his sin, and was for-
given— Find, toward the latter part of 1 Chronicles, what other sin Satan tempted
David to commit, and what came of it.
DOCTKLNAIi SUGGESTION-Con-viction of sin.
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The Jot of ForgivkxesS; or, Salvation from God.
[]»Iarch 9.
Psalm 32. 1-11.
Commit to memory verses 7-11.
1 Blessed is he whose Uransgression is forgiven, whose sin is
covered.
2 Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord ^ imputeth not in-
iquity, juid =' ill whose spirit there is no guile.
3 Wlicii I kept silunce, my bones waxed old through my roar-
ing all tlie day long :
4 For day a^id night thy hand was heavy upon me: my moist-
ure is turned into tlie drought of summer. Se'lah.
5 1 aeknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I
not hid. 1 * said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Loud ;
and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Se'lah.
6 For » this shall every one that is godly pray « unto thee ^ in a
time when thou mayest be found : surely in the floods of great
waters they shall not eoiiie nigh unto him.
7 Thou '*art iny hiding-place ; thou shalt preserve me from
trouble: thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance.
Se'lah. ^
8 I will 9 instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou
shalt go: 1"! will iruide thee with mine eye.
9 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no under-
Btanding; whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest
they come near unto thee.
10 Many "sorrows shall be to the wicked: hut '^he that trust-
eth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about.
11 Be glad in the Loun, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout
for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
1 Psalm So. 2 i
Koin. 4. 6.
2!JCor. .0. 19.
3Jolinl. 47.
« Prov. 2.'?. 13 ;
Isaiah 05. 24 ;
Luke Ih. 18 ;
1 John I. 9.
6 1 Tim. 1. 16.
6 l.saiah .55. 6 ;
John 7. 34.
Tin a time of
flndinp.
8 Psalm 9. 9 ;
Psalm 27. 5 ;
Psalm 31. 20;
Psalm 119.
114.
9 Isaiah 48. 17.
lul will
contisi'l
thee, mine
ej e shall be
npou thee.
1 1 Prov. 13. 21 ;
llotn. 2. 9.
12 Psalm 34. 8;
INalni 84. 12 ;
Prov. Iti. 20 ;
Jer. 17. 7.
Notes.— Torem/— Out of sight, pardoned. Impnteth—'-'- To charge, to attrib-
ute, to set to the account of" ( Wubster.) 6^'/«7e— Duplicity, deceit. Mij
hone^ — Sign of great anguish, the effect of awakened conscience. See Psa. 6. 2,
and 31. 10, List theij co/zje— Head, "Or it will not come iii<rh thue." Com-
/?cw.s— Surround as with a large shield ; a protection from the dai ts of the enemy.
HOME READINGS.
M. The joy of fortrivenoss Psalm 32. 1-11.
Tu. Forgiveness promised Isa. 1. lli-ai.
W. Forgiveness from (iud Maik 2. l-ll.
Th. Foririveness throu^rh faith. .Aets 1(». 34-4.3.
F. Foi-jriveiiess for tlie sinner .Luke 7. 3t;-:)0.
&. Foiviveness foi- all Rom. 5. 8-21.
S. Forgiveness complete Psalm 103. 1-12.
LEbSON HYMN. 7s., 6s.
Naught, naught 1 eonnt as treasure,
Conipaied, O Christ, with thee I
Thy sorrow witliout measure
Karneii peace and joy for me.
1 love to own. Lord Jesns !
Thy claims o'er me and mine :
Bouii:ht with thy blood most precious,
Whose can I be but thme !
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OUTLINE.
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Q
GOLDEN TEXT.
Saltatiox—
1. From sin. v. 1-5.
1
Blessed is he whose trans-
2. From danger, v. 6-0.
illif'
.
gression is forgiven whose sin
3. Froni sorrow, v. 10-11.
FREE ^
■^
is covered, rsa. 3-,\ 1.
INTRODUCTORY.
Tbis Psalm was probably \vTitten by David soon after his repentance, as set forth in
the last lesson, and celebrates his .joy at forj^iveness. It is one of the seven which
Augustine is said to have studird incessantly.
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
t. Salvation from s)?!, v. 1-5 ; 1 John 1. 9. Does God keep us from all trouble?
Who is blessed ? Whv ? What do.-s lie do ? Rom. 8. 2S.
What is implied by " forgiven?" —-^
What by " covered?"
What by "Iraputeth not iniquity ?"
What is guile?
What is the condition of the sinner before
forgiveness ?
Explain the tlgures used.
What is the way to secure forgiveness?
How do we know that we shall receive
it? John 0. 37.
2. Sal rat ion from rTn7if7cr, v.G-9: 2 Tim.
4. 18 ; Isa.' 41. 10.
What calamity is refeiTed to in v. fi?
What does it symbolize? Psa. 18. 4, 5, 16.
What is meant by a hiding-place?
How Is God such a refuge to his people?
What eR'ect does a joyous heart have upon
trouble? fus from danger?
How will following God's teaching keep
What is the difference between being
guided by the eye and by the bridle ?
If we are guided by God's eye. how only
can we kecji from going astray?
3. S'ilvati<»i from xonnw, v. 10, 11 ; John
14. 1 ; Isa". '2Ck 3.
What sonows have the wicked ?
How are those who trust in God saved
from them?
What is it that shall compass them about ?
Why shnuld this make tJ:em glad?
Why ought Christians to be the happiest
of men ?
TEACHINGS OF THH LESSON.
How may we lear-n from this lesson that—
1. Open coiife-.«io!i U ::<M)d Tor iho soul ?
2. Ill <if<)d'« hidiitg-phicp tlirre is ampir rj-fii-p 1 v. Ci, 7.
3. The ijuidiijg look of love is Ix-tter thnn the I ridit* of discipline ? v. 8, 9.
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. If you anifess you will be /oj yt fcn.
2. If you trust yoii will be kept.
3. If you olieu you will be li}t\-<srA.
I
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and jusl to forgive
us our sins. 1 Johu 1. 9.
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HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find in 1 Kings, and read, Solom'm's prayt^r for r>r'.riveness of tht^ people when
they should sin — Find and read Datiiel's pfaver of confession, and for forgiveness
of sins Find, in the latter part of Luke, Christ's prayer fur the forgiveness of hia
6nemit^s.
DOCTB,INAL SUGGESTION— The forgiveness of sins.
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Delight ix God's House; or, Communing witli God
Psa,lm 84. 1-12. Commit to memory
1 How 1 amiable are thv tabernacles, O Lord of hosts!
2 My soul longeth, j^ea, even fainteth for the courts of the
Loud; my heart and my llesb crieth out for the living God.
3 2 Yea, the sparrow liath found a bouse, and the swallow a
nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars,
O Lord of hosts, my King, antl my God.
4 Blessed are they that dwell in thy house : they will be still
praising thee. Se'lah.
5 Blessed is the man whose sti-ength is in thee ; in whose heart
are the ways of them.
6 Who passing through the valley ^ of Ba'ca make it a well ;
the rain also ^fllleth the'^pools.
7 They go ^from strength to strength; every one of them in
sZi'on appeareth before God.
8 0 Lord God of hosts, bear my prayer: give car, 0 God of
Ja'cob. Se'lah.
9 Behold, ^ 0 God our shield, and look upon the face of thine
anointed.
10 For a day in thy courts i« better than a thousand, s i had
rather be a door-keeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in
the tents of wickedness.
11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give
grace and glory ; no good thing will he withhold from them that
walk uprightly.
12 0 Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.
verses 8-12.
■2 Or, As the
sparrow
findeth a
liouse, and
the sv.aliow
a nest for
hei'sclf, so
findeth my
soul thine
altars.
3 Or. of
mulberry-
truos make
liini a well,
etc.
» Covereth.
■ Or, from
company to
company.
s Dc-ut. 16. 16.
'Gen. 15. 1.
8 1 would
choose rather
to sit at the
threshold.
Notes. — Tabernacles — Dwellings ; the place where God manifests his presence.
Ki)i{jf—S>ee Psa. 5. 2. God is a king of kings. The w;a^.s— Probably the ways
to God's house. Baca — May also mean " weeping ;" a vale of bitter Avceping
becomes to them a sweet fountain. Fools — Kead, " The early rain clothes it
with blessings." Zion — The lull where David placed the Tabernacle. Door-
keeper— The Korhitcs were door-keepers in the Tabernacle and Temple. See
1 Clirou. 2(3. 1, and the inscription to this Psalm.
HOME READINGS.
.V. Delip-ht in God's house Psalm 84. 1-12.
ra. The Church formed Matt. 16. 1.3-20.
W. The design of the Church. .Matt. 5. 1-16.
Th. The power of the Church... Matt. 18. 1.5-22.
F. The duties of the Church.. .Titus .3. 1-14.
S. Christ its head Eph. 4.1-10.
S. De.sire for God's house Psahn 27. 1-14.
LESSON HYMN. S. M.
I love thy kintrdom, Lord,
The house of tliine aV;ode,
The Church our blest Redeemer saved
With his own precious blood.
For her my tears shall fall,
For her ray jirayers ascend ;
To l>er mv cares and toils be priven,
Till toils and cares shall end.
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OUTLINE.
1. The place of peace.
V. 1-t,
2. The place of strength.
V. 5-8.
3. The place of blessing.
V. 9-12.
GOLDEN TEXT.
Blessed are they that dwell
in thy house : they will be still
praising thee. Psa. 84. 4.
INTRODUCTORY.
This psalm was either written by or for the sons of Korah, and is one of twelve with
this Inscription. If not v\'rittHn by David himself, it was doubtless by one of his at-
tendants who was strongly attached to him.
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
1. The place nf peace, v. 1-4 ; Psa.119.167;
Job 22. 21.
What is said of the tabernacles of the Lord ?
■\Vliat is the meaning of " amiable ?" [A_NS :
lovely.]
Who is the " Lord of Hosts ?"
VvTiat are his tabernacles ?
Why are they lovely ? 'Why to be desired?
What is said of the sparrow, and the
swallow ?
What does this signify ?
Where alone may the troubled and weary
soul And peace and rest ? Matt. 11.28,29.
2. The place of strength, v. 5-8; Psa.
96. 6 ; Isa. 40. 31. [in the Lord ?
What is said of the man whose strength is
Why is he blessed ? John 15. 5.
WTiat can such a man do ? Phil. 4. 13.
What is the result ? v. 7.
If a man wants to be very strong what
does he do ? [strength may grow ?
How shall we exercise, that our spiritual
3. The place of hleasinij, v. 9-12; Ezek.
34. 26; Eph. 1. 3.
What is said of a day in God's courts ?
Than a thousand where ? (See last of verse.)
Why is this so ? Matt. 16. 26.
Who were door-keepers in the Temple ?
1 Chron. 28. 1, 19. [See title of psalm.
What connection had they \\-ith tliis psalm?
What are " the tents of wickedness ?"
Why is it more blessed to be even a menial
"in God's house than to dwell in splen-
dor with the wicked ? v. 11.
What has Christ promised to those who
seek first the kingdom of God? Matt.6.33.
Why, then, is it blessed to trust him ?
"What" ways " are in his heart? 1 Kings 2. 3,
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
How does this lesson show that—
1. They that love God long for his courts?
3. They that frequent God's house increase in strength 1
3. They that abide with God vviil lacli no good thing?
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Make God's house your delight.
2. Make God's praise your business.
3. Make God's service your glory.
I was glad, when they said, unto nne, Let us go into
house of the Lord. Psa. 122. 1.
HOIVIE WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find when and by whom the first tabernacle was built When and by
first temple was built — When and by whom the second temple was built. . .
how long the thii-d temple was building.
HOClTECmAJL, SUGGESTTON-Growth in grace.
the
whom the
.In John 2
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The All-seeixg God; or, Always with God.
Psalm 139. 1-12. Commit to memory verses 1-6.
1 () LoKD, 'tliou hast searched me, and Icnowii me
2 Thou 2kno\VL'st my down-sitting and mine ui)-rising, tliou
uuderstandest » my tlio'uiriit afar otf.
3 Tliou <cnmj)assest my patli uad ray lying down, and art
acquainted with all my wnys.
4 For there u not a'word m my tongue, hut^ lo, 0 Lokd, ^tliou
knowcst it altogether.
5 Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand
upon me.
tj Hnch knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I can-
not attain unto it.
7 Wliither shall I go from thy Spirit? or whither shall I flee
from thy presence ?
8 If I ascend ut> into heaven, thou art there: «If I make my
bed in hell, beiiold, tliou art there.
^If\ take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the utter-
most parts of the sea ;
10 Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand
shall hold me.
11 If I say. Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night
shall be ligiit about me.
]'2 Yea, the darkness 'hideth not from thee; but the night
shineth as the day: ^the darkness and the light are both alike
io thee.
Notes. — Afar off — Before the thought is spoken, or even conceived, GoJ
knowest it. See Isa. lio. 24. Comjiasfest — Margin, " wiiinowest ;" dost ex-
amine, or " sift," to know what gootl is in it. Hell — " Hades," the deepest
recesses of the earth, or the grave. "Language," says Herder, " utterly fails
me in the exposition of this Psahn. Let any one read it, and he will see tJiat
after tlie fullest explanation of every verse, and of the purport of the whole,
tliat Psalm is at each reading new ; each word suggestive perpetually of new
thoughts."
> Jer. 12. .3 ;
Rev. 2. 23.
■2 2 Kings 19. 27.
3 Matt. 9. 4 ;
John 2. 24.
' Or, wimiow-
est;
Job 31. 4.
i Heb. 4. 13.
6 Prov. 15. 11.
■iDarkenetli
not.
8 As is the
darkness,
so is the
light.
HOME READINGS.
-V. The all-seeing God Psalm 139. 1-12.
Tit. Infinite knowledge Daniel 2. 19-:Ji->.
\y. IiiHiiite greatness Isa. 40. 12-31.
77/. In finite mercy Psalm 136. 1-26.
F. Infinite honor Psalm 96. 1-13.
.s'. Iniinite condescension Exod. 33. 7-23.
S. Intiiiite love John 3. 1-17.
LESSON HYMN. 7s.
Thon, whose all-pervading eye
Naught escapes, without, within,
Pardon each intirmity,
Ojjeii fault, ajid secret sin.
Thou, who, sinless, yet hast known
All of man's inliiniity ;
Then, from thine eternal throne,
Jesus, look with pitying eye.
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OUTLINE.
1. The all-knowing God.
V. 1-U.
2. The ever-present God.
V. r-12.
GOLDEN TEXT.
Thou God seest me.
16, 13.
Gen.
INTROO'JCTORY.
This psalm is supposed to have becMi written toward the close of David's life. "In
none is tliere a moiv perfect developiacat of the no.>lest and most spiritual elements
of Uavid's nature." It is the expression of a heart humbled by experience, puriHed
by trial, renewed through },n-ace, and couUdent in its acceptance. May we cultivate
tile same spirit.
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
I. TlicalJ-hnowing God, v. 1-ti ; 2 Kings
10. :3r; Prov. 1.5.3. [v. 1-.").
How many things about us does God know?
What does he know about our hearts '( v. 1.
What about our daily acts? v. 2.
What about our thoughts ? v. 2.
What about our paths and ways? v. 3.
What about our words? v. 4.
How, then, should we thiuk,act.and speak?
What does Christ say about idle words?
Matt. 12. So. [Prov. 15. 26.
Are we responsible for our thoughts?
\Vhat should we do with our thoughts?
2 Cor. 10. 5.
If our thoughts are right and pure, what
will be our actions ?
What should be our prayer? Psa. 51. 10.
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
IIow does tbis lesson teach that—
1. <»<»(i's eye behold'^ nil tIrnKs?
2. <iO<l's wisdiMi) liiio\v« ail ihinssi
3. Uod'st presence Oils all iliiii^ii {
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
The cvcr-prcsent God, v. 7-12; Jer.
2:3.21; Eph. 1. 23.
What question is asked in verse 7?
What is the meaning of whitlicr^ [Axs:
To what place.)
In what place is God?
Where is he not? [v. 8.
What extremes of space are mentioned?
What is meant by the "wings of the
morning?"
How fast does light fly? [Axs : 194,000
miles in a second.] [from (iod?
If we could fly as fast, could we get away
Why cannot darkness hide us from him ?
Should this inspire with comfort, or fear ?
Why ? [with his disciples ? Matt. 2S. 20.
What comforting promise did Cliriist leave
Remember always that—
1. God knows your thoughts.
2. (iod hears your words.
3. God sees your acts.
His eyes are upon the w^ys of man, and he seeth all his
goings. Job 34. 21.
HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find in 2 Chronicles what Hanani the seer said to Asa the king about God's eyes.
Find ill 1 Chron.cles what King David said to his son Solomon about what God knows
ol: our hearts and thoughts.
DOCTRINAL SUGGESTIGN— The Pivine omniscience.
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HOME READINGS. I ^_,,,s-,„
M. The dedication Ezra 6. li-22. ^LV 1 L VY
Tu. Reading of the law.,Neh 8. 1-8.
W. Thekeepin|ofthel j^^gl, 1315_22 I
Th . Way of the righteousPsa. 1. 1-6. :
F. The prayer of tlie > -p^ ^a iv!
penitent f-^^^-^^-^ ^"■
S. Joy of forgiveness.. ..Psa. 32. 1-11.
S. Joy in God's house. ..Psa. Si. 1-12.
I LESSON HYMN. C. M.
O Thou, who hast at thy command
jTlie hearts of all men in thy hand,
Or.r wayward, erring heart.s Lncline
jTo have no other will but thine.
Our wishes, our desires, control ;
Mold every purpose of the soul ;
0\-r all may we '.ictorlous prove
[That stands between U3 and thj'
I love.
REVIEW SCHEME.
I. Recite the Topical Titles, Golden Texts, Outlines, and Doctrinal
Suggestions, for the quarter,
II. Review of the six Historical Lessons, showing the restoration of
the Jews, and the temple service.
Tell -what each of the following named persons had to do with the restora-
tion of the captive Jews to their own land —
Cyrus, Artaxerxes, Darius, Ezra, Neherniah, Zerubbabel.
"When, and under what circumstances, was the temple restored ?
"^^Hien, and under what circumstances, was the daily sacrifice restored?
When, and under what circumstances, was the passover restored ?
When, and under what circumstances, was the city wall restored?
When, and under what circumstances, was the teaching of the law
restored ?
When, and under what circumstances, was the keeping of the Sabbath
restored ?
in. Review of the six Poetical Lessons, showing the restoration of fallen
man to his God.
How does the seventh lesson show who stands in need of restoration ?
How does the eighth lesson .show the plan of restoration ?
How does the ninth lesson show the means of restoration ?
How does the tenth lesson show the joy of restoration?
How does the eleventh lesson show the result of restoration 1
How does the twelfth lesson show the comfort of restoration?
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GOLDEN TEXT.
He restoreth my soul : he leadeth m& in the
paths of righteousness for his nanne's
sake. Psa. 23. 3.
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TEMPERANCE LESSON.
[To be ased either in connection witii, or in place of, tlie Quarterly Review, at the discretion of
the Hchool.]
Tfie Ev'TLS op Ixtemperaxce ; or. Warning against Wine.
Prov 23. 29-35. Commit to memory verses 29-32.
29 ^Yho hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions ? who hath babbling?
■who hath wounds withmil t-ause? who hath retlness of eyes ?
30 They that tarry Ion? at the wine : they that jro to seek mixed wine.
.31 Look not th(»u ii[ion the wine when it is red, when it giveth his color In the cup,
when it inoveth itself ario-ht.
82 At the last it hiteth like a serpent, and stinereth like an adder.
33 Thine eyes shall behold straiijre women, and thine heart shall utter perverse thtn^s.
34 Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the uildst of the sea, or as he that
lieth upon the top of a mast.
35 They have stricken me, .s/nt/f tlMm. my, nnd I was not sick; they hare beaten
me, (md I felt it not : when shall I awake ? I will seek it yet aorain.
OUTLINE.
.
G'^LDEN TEXT.
1. ■Woes of
•^^
V.29, 30. Be not drunk with wine, wherein is
2. NA/arninq against
V.31. excess; but be HUed v/ith the Spirit.
v.32-3.o.iEph. 5. 18.
3. Work of
=
QUESTIONS ON
1. Ihe, W0C.9 of tWjie, v. 29 ; .Joel 1. .5.
What six results of wine drinking are
named in v. 29?
Explain each of these results.
What two characteristics of the drunkard
are named in v. 30 ?
What is " mixed wine?"
[Ans.— Wine mixed with spices and
drugs to make it stronger.]
Is not most of the wine and liquor used
at the present time thus made strong?
Do we see any good effects from drinking
liquor ?
"What evil effects do we find ?
What else do we And about strong drink
ill the book of Proverbs ? Chap. 20. 1 ;
23.20. [Dan. 1.8.
2: T//e rranUvg agawi.sf wine, v. 31 ;
What command is here uttered ?
Does it apply to other liquors besides wine ?
Why is this the safest course ?
THE OUTLINE.
Repeat the Got, pen Text?
What is '* total abstinence ?"
Give instances of total abstinence from
the Bible. Dan. 1. 8 ; Jer. 35. 6 ; Luke
1. 13, 15.
Is total abstinence acceptable to God ?
Lev. 10. 8, 9; Prov. 31. 4.
3. Tlic H-iirk i)f wine, v. 32-35 ; 1 Kings
IB. 9. 10.
To what is strong drink compared in v. 32?
Wherein is it like a serftetit?
What effects of liquor are named In v. 33 ?
To what is the drunkard compared in
v. 34 ?
What effect of drink is named in v. 35 ?
Do drunkards desii'e to go on in theli'
ways ?
How is this stated in the end of v. 35 ?
What is said about drunkards in 1 Cor.
6. 10?
How can one be saved from these results?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Hovy are we taught in this lesson—
1. That drunkenness gives unhnpp'npssi
2. That drunhctineHS briiisis iijlwfurtuiie J
3. That total al^tinence brin^ti saiV^ty I
DCCTTvIirAI; SCGGI^STrOi^r-ruo inif5?ry of siiif-jlnesa.
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Sanctified Afplictiox; or, The Lord's Chastening.
Job 33. 14-30. Commit to memory verses
14 For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceivcth it not.
15 In a dream, in a vision oY the night, when deep sleep falleth
upon men, in slumberings upon the bed ;
1(3 Then ^he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their in-
struction.
17 That he may withdraw man /row Tiis ^pm-pose, and hide
pride from man.
18 He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life 3 from
perisliing by the sword.
19 He IS •« chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the mul-
titude of his bones with strong pain :
20 So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul ^ dainty meat.
21 His flesli is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and
•his bones that were not seen stick out.
22 Yea, his soul draweth near unto the grave, and his life to
the destroyers.
23 If there be a '^ messenger with him, an interpreter, one
among a thousand, to show unto man his uprightness;
24 Then he is ^ gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from
going down to the' pit; I have found *a ransom.
25 His flesh shall be fresher i"than a child's: he shall return
to the days of his youth:
26 He shall pray ^unlo God, and he will be favorable unto
him ; and he shairsee his face with joy : for he will render unto
man his righteousness.
27 i2He lookcth upon men; and if any say, I have sinned, and
perverted thai which was right, and it profited me not ;
23 i=*He will deliver liis soul from going into the pit, and his
life shall see the light.
29 Lo, all these things worketh God oftentimes with man,
30 To bring back i^his soul from the pit, to be enlightened
v/ith the YvAii of the living.
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23-26.
He reveal-
eth, or, un-
covereth.
Work.
From pass-
iiigr by the
sword.
Meat of
desire.
' Rom. 3. 24.
> Or, an
atonement.
' Than child-
hood.
1 Psalm 50.
U, 15.
J Or, He shaU
look upon
men, and
say, I have
simied.
> Or, He hath
delivered
my soul, etc.,
and my Ute.
' Zech. <i. 11.
HOME READINGS.
M. Sanctified afflictions Jub 33. li-30.
Ta- ^ o
ir. 2.^
Joseph Gen. io. 1-15.
The Israelites Deut. 8. 1-20.
Hezekiah 2 Chron.32.21-33.
Manasseh 3 Chron. 33. 1-17.
.Jonah Jonah 2. 1-10.
Tlie apostles 2 Cor. 6. 1-10.
LESSON HYMN. L. M.
Lord, unafflicted, undi;sinay'd.
In pleasure's path how long I stray'd :
But thou hast made me feel thy rod,
And tum'd my soul to thee, my God.
I love thy chastenings, O my God,
They flx my hopes on thy abode ;
Wlierc, in thy presence iuliy blest,
Thy strickeii saints forever rest.
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OUTLINE.
1. God's loving eare.
V. 14-18.
2. God's chastening
hand. v. 19-2;^.
S.God's saving grace.
V. 23-30.
GOLDEN TEXT.
My son, despise not thou the
chastening of the Lord, nor faint
when thou art rebuked of him.
Heb. 12. 5.
INTRODUCTORY.
First le-^sons In Job. A rich book— ia Its literary character. In its descriptions and
religious applications of nature, in Its account of a wonderful man, in its counsels
and warnings and promises. , . „ ^, ^ * v,- i-*
A\lio was Job? Where and when did he live? State briefly tlie story of his Me.
Who was the speaker in this lesson ?
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE
1. God's loninfl care, V. 14-18; 1 Peter 5.'
Wliat is God here said to do ?
Why does he speak twice ? Isa. 28. 10.
How is his interest regarded ? Prov. 1.24.
What more does God do ?
What is his object in all this ? Heb. 12. 11.
By what means does God speak to way-
ward men in these days ?
What proofs does Jesus give of this watch-
ful care of God in Matt. 6 ?
2. God's chastening hand, v. 19-22;
Heb. 12. G.
If men still refuse inviutions, what then?
Is this kind? Why? Psalm 119. 71.
Describe the son'ow of the chastening.
AVhere is God when he afflicts? Isa. 03. 9.
What comes of such suffering ? Psa.119.67.
Does sorrow ever come to the good ? Isa.
53. 4. [good.
Give two reasons for the afflictions of the
To what extent onlv does God let afflic-
tions come? Luke 22. 31, 32. [10.13.
.1. God's sari/itj (trace, v. 23-:30 ; 1 Cor.
AVliatwill God do for his afflicted children?
Wliat is an interpreter? 2 Peter 16-21.
What is our duty when the interpreter
presents himself ? John 1. 11, 12.
^Yho is our ransom?
What ai-e the duties in verses 26, 27?
What are the blessings in verses 25, 26, 28?
Are you doing the duties and receiving
the blessings ?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where In this lesson do we learn—
1. The helpless weakness of man T
S. That <;od is pitiful and kind?
3. That there is a .'Mediator near ?
4. That, coming by liiin, we wilt have helpl
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Kememher that God sees the troubles of even a little child.
2. Go to him in every little trouble, and he will help.
3. Wait patiently, and he will explain what you cannot understand.
^ __— — — — —
I All things work together for good to them that love God. Rom. 8. 28,
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HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Study the lives of Joseph, of Moses, of David, and of Manasseh, and see how they
illustrate this lesson.
DOGTRINAi SUGGESTION— G-od's tender judgment. Eev. 7. 17.
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PrvOSperity Restored; or. The Lord's Mercy.
Commit to memory verses 1-6, 10.
Job 42. 1 10.
1 Then Job answered the Lord, and said,
2 I know tliat tliou i canst do every tldrvy^ and tlmt ^ no thought
can be withholden from tiiee.
3 "Who 3 is he that hideth counsel without knowledge ? there-
fore have 1 uttered that I understood not; < things too wonderful
for me, whicli I knew not.
4 Hear. I beseech thee, and I will speak : I « will demand of
thee, and declare thou unto mo.
5 T luive 6 heard of thee by the hearing of the ear; but ^now
mine eye seeth thee :
6 Wherefore I abhor 7nysslf^ and repent in dust and ashes.
7 And it was .sfl, that after tlie Lord had spoken these words
unto Job, the Lord said to El'i-phaz the Te'man-ite, My wrath
is kindled against thee, and against tliv two friends : for ye have
not spoken of me the tiling that is right, as my servant Job
hath.
8 Therefore take unto you ^now seven bullocks and seven
rams, and ^go to mv servant Job, and offer up for yourselves a
burnt-offering ; and my servant Job shall pray i" for you ; for
"him will I accept ; lest I deal with you qfier your folly.in tliat
ye have not spoken of me the thing which is right, like my
servant Job.
9 So El'i-phaz the Te'man-ite and Bil'dad the Shu'hite and
Zo'phar the Na'a-ma-thite went and did according as the Lord
commanded tliem : the Lord also accepted 12 Job.
10 And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, Avhen he prayed
for his friends : also the Lord '^ gave Job twice ^* as much as he
had before.
' Gen. 18. 14 ;
Matt. 19. 36.
•2 Oi-, no
thougrht of
thinn van be
hindered.
- Chap. .38. 2.
< Psalm 40. 5 ;
Psabn 131. 1.
■"' Chap. 38. 3.
« Rom. 10. 17.
1 Eph. 1. 17, 18.
s Num 23. 1.
9 Matt. 5. 24.
!OGen. 20. 17;
Jauies 5. 16 ;
1 John 0. 16.
1 1 His face, or,
person.
>2The face of
Job.
'3 Added all
that had
been to Job
unto tlie
double ;
Zi^ch. 9. 12.
1 < Isaiah 40. 2.
HOME READINGS.
LESSON HYMN. S.
How tender is thy hand,
M.
M. Prosperity restored Job 42. 1-10.
0 thou most gracious Lord !
Tn. Praver for prosperity Psa. 90. 1-17.
Afflictions came at thy command
W. Promise of pi-osp<-iity Zech. S. 1-15.
And left us at thy word.
Tk. The dangrer of prosperity Eccles.6.1-12.
F. The prosperity of the wicked.Eec-les.8.1-17.
Now will we ble.ss the Lord,
S. The way to prosperity Pi-ov. 3. l-is.
S. True prosperity Matt. 6.19-34.
For there is no-ae beside.
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OUTLINE.
GOLDEN TEXT.
1. Penitence, v. 1-6,
£2. Prayer, v. 7-9.
Behold, v/s count them happy
which endure. James 5. 11.
3. Prosperity, v. 10.
"V-- PLENTY
INTRODUCTORY.
T\w lonsr trial of .Toh is past; he proves his fidelity, trusts in God, and Is delivered.
\V!io were Job's fritmds? Recall his history. Make three pictures: 1. Job pros-
perous ; 2. Job in affliction ; 3. Job restored ; and see what differences are apparent
in his character.
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINT
1. Penitence, v. 1-fi; Psalm .'31. 1-4.
"Wliat had the Lord said to Job ?
What ackno\vl^'dJr^u'nt of (Jod did Job
itiake? [Axs: I'ow— — •, kn .]
"What confession did he make? Isa. 6. 5.
Hov,- do you explain Job's boldness? Heb.
4. 16.
How had he known God before ?
How does he now know him 'f John 14. 7-9.
What ha.s this to do with his own view of
liimself? Luke 5. 8. [humbly?
May we come boldly? See plainly? Fall
2. Pra]jer, v. 7-9 ; Prov. 15. 8.
What proof have we of Job's acceptance?
Whom did God not accept? AVhy?
What does this show about the divine
character? Psa. 7. 11.
How were these sinners to come to God?
Throu'^'-h v.-hom? Why?
P>y whom do we come ? 1 Tim. 2. 5.
What do we bring? Psa. 51. 17.
Have you thus come ?
:t. Prosperity, v. 10; Mark 10. 29, 30.
What great change took place in Job's
condition ?
For what reasons?
At what special time?
Who was the authoi- of this change ? 1 Sam.
2. 7 ; Prov. 22. 4.
In how much was he better off than be-
fore?
Does God deal thus with his people now?
1 Tim. 6. 6.
Have you proved biir. by a faith LUie Job's ?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where in this lesson do we learn—
1. Of our sinfulness before God 1
2. Of thif necessity of a mediator 1
3. Of Wod's ;;oodn*es3 to them that trust him 1
WORDS V/ITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Ask God to hold his candle, and show you your sinful heart.
2. Tlien give him the heart to be made cieanby the blood.
3. In all trouble trust him, and he will deliver.
I Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well ^-vith him. I-^a. 3. 10.
ji, "_ ,
HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Wliat good young man was brought up from the dungeon to the throne?... What
suffering beggar and happy rich man exchanged conditions? — Find ab(nit a barrel
of meal and a cruse of oil ; five loaves and two fishes ; six water-pots filled witii
water ; and what became of them.
DOCTK.LN'AL SUGGESTION— God's rewarding mercy. 2 Cliron. 30. 9.
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Queen Esthek; or, The Loid's Deliverance.
Esther 4. 10-17. Commit to memory verses 13-16.
10 Asjain E^;'ther spake unto Ila'tacli, and gave him command-
ment unto Mor'de-cai ;
11 All the king's servants, and the people of the king's prov-
inces, do know, that whosoever, wliether man or woman, shall
come unto the king into ^the inner court, who is not called,
^ there is one law of his to put him to death, ^ except such to
■whom the king shull hold out the golden scepter, that he may
live : but I have not heen called to come in unto the king these
thirty days.
12 Aiid they told to Mor'de-cai Esther's words.
13 TJien ]Mor'de-cai commanded to answer Es'ther, Think
*not with thyself tluxt thou shalt escape in the king's house more
than all the Jews.
14 For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then
shall there * enlar<rement and ^ deliverance arise to the Jews from
another place ; but tlioa and thy father's house shall be destroyed :
and Avho knoweth whether '' thou art come to the kingdoni for
such a time as this ?
15 Tlien Es'ther bade them return Mor'de-cai tJds answer ;
16 Go, gather together all the Jews that are ^ present in Shu'-
shan, and "fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink lo three days,
night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise ; and so
will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law;
and if i perish, "I perish.
17 So Mor'de-cai ^^ wenthis way, and did according to all that
Es'ther had commanded him.
! Chap. 5. 1.
2 Dan. 2. 9.
3 Chap. 5. 2 ;
chap. 8. 4.
•• Prov. 29. 25.
5 Respiration:
Job 9. 18.
6 Lev. 2G. 42.
laKinerslS.o;
Psalm 75.5,6;
Eceles. 3. 1 ;
Isaiah 14. 27 ;
Isaiah 41. 1,
8,20.
Isaiah 54. 17 ;
Jer. :i0.10,24 ;
Dan. 4. 17,35 ;
Dan. 0.2(3,37;
diatt. 16. 18.
8 Found.
9 Joel 1. 14 ;
Joel 2. 12 ;
Jonah 3. 4.
10 Chap. 5. 1.
11 Psalm 34. 15,
22;
Psalm 37. 3,
.5. 2S-40 ;
Psalm .55.22 ;
Psalm 02. 8 :
Psalm 115. 9,
10, 11 ;
Psabu 141. 8,
9, 10.
Prov. 29. 25.
'-Passed.
Notes,— The story of Esther is supposed to come into the Bible history be-
tween the sixth and seventh chapters of Ezra. Ahasuerus the king was Xerxes,
son of Darius.
HOME READINGS.
Ji. Oueen Esther Esther 4. 10-17.
Ta. The royal feast Esther 1. 1-12.
W. Tlie quoon chosen Esther 2. 1-20.
Th. The royal decree Esther 3. 1-15.
¥. The queen's request Esthers. 1-14.
S. Hamaii hangred Esther 7. 1-10.
8. The deliverance Esther 8. 1-17.
LESSON HYMN.
S. M.
Give to the winds thy fears ;
Hope, and be undism.iyed ;
God hears thy sighs and counts thy tears ;
God shall lift up thy head.
Through waves, and cloud.s, and stonns,
He gently clears thy way ;
Wait thou his time, so shall this night
Soon end in joyous day.
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OUTLINE.
^p^^PRAV^
GOLDEN TEXT.
1. The qolden scepter.
V. 10-12,
^r'X^
Commit thy way unto the
2. Tlie qreat danger.
^^^^k *^j|
Lord ; trust also in him ; and
V. 13, 14.
"^^m^
he shall bring it to pass. Psa.
3. TJne good resolve.
37. 5.
V. 15-17.
^^^
INTRODUCTORY.
"Who was Esther ? How did she come to be queen ? Who was her cousin ? Who
was his enemy? Find the place on the map at which these events occunt>d? Study
the whole story of Esther, " the beautiful queen," and the lessons of a wonderful
providence which it teaches.
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
1 . Tlie golden scepter, v. 10-12 ; Psa.89.14.
■\Vlio was nataehV v. 5. [maud?
To whom did he take the queen's com-
What was the law of the king's court ?
Why was there such a law ? [Axs : To
gratify the king's pride.]
What is a scepter? How is it used ?
What was Esther's danger?
"Who holds the true scepter of authority ?
Num.24. 17; Heb. 1. 8.
Has it been held out to you ? Matt. 11. 28.
What comes of answering its call ? Psa.
16. 11.
2. The (ireat danger, v. 13, 14 ; 1 Pet. 5. 8.
WTiat answer did Mordecai send to Esther?
Why was she in danger? 3. 13.
How could the queen herself have suffered
death?
"VMiat did Mordecai intimate might happen
if she did nothing ?
In what precious doctrine did he seem to
believe? Prov. 11.21.
By what special plea did be try to move
her to action ?
Are we not all set for some special work ?
3. The good resolve, v. 15-17 ; Luke
22. 41, 42.
What did Esther determine to do ?
Wliat order did she give ?
For wliat purpose was this? Matt. 17. 21.
Do you think she prayed also ?
"^Vhat law did she break ?
What spirit did she exhibit ? John 15. 13.
\^'hat quality makes bravery ?
Who ran a gi-eater risk for our eternal
salvation? Heb. 7. 25-27.
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where in this lesson do we learn—
1. The e\1l8 of jenlonay'?
2. Tiie power of self-denying level
3. The value of a friend near the throne 1
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Ask God to hold out his merciful scepter to j'ou.
2. Rdve your heart burdened with anxiety for a sinful and suffering world.
3. Be willing even to risk death to help others.
4.^
He ever liveth to make intercession. Heb. 7. 25,
HOME VJORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find out how the .Jews got into that far east country — Who risked liis life for one
of Israel's kings — Find about two brave spies.
DO 3TilINAL SUGGS3TION— Christ's priest'iood. Heb. 5. 6-9.
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The ComixG SaviOUE; or, The Lord's Anointed.
[AprU 27.
Isa. 42. 1-10.
CoEunit to memory verses 1-4.
1 Behold 1 my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom
my soul ^deligliteth : 1 ^have put my Spirit upon hiin ; he shall
bring forth judgment to the Gen'tiles.
2 lie shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause Ms voice to be heard
in the street.
8 A bruised reed shall he not break, and the ^ smoking flax
shall he not ^ quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto
truth.
4 lie « shall not fiiil nor be ^ discouraged, till he have set judg-
ment in the earth : ^and the isles shall wait for his law.
5 Thus saith God the Loud, » he that created the heavens, and
stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that
■which couieth out of it; ^° he that giveth breath unto the people
upon it, and spirit to them that walk tliereiu :
6 I the Loud have called thee in righteousness, and will hold
thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of
the people, for " a light of the Gen'tiles ;
7 To open the blind eyes, '^ to bring out the prisoners from
the prison, and them that sit in "Jarj^negg out of the prison
house.
8 I i*am the Lokd ; that is my name : and my i^ glory will I
not give to another, neither my praise to grav.en images.
9 Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things
do I declare : before they spring forth I tell you of them.
10 Sing i«unto the Lord a new song, and his praise from the
end of tiie earth, ye '"that go down to the sea, and ^^all that is
therein ; the isles, and the inhabitants thereof.
1 Chap. 49.3,6 ;
chap. b-i. 13 ;
chap. 5:3. 11 ;
Matt. 12. 18 ;
Phil. 2. 7.
2 Matt. 3. 17 ;
Matt. 17. 5 ;
Eph. 1. 6.
3 Chap. 11. 2;
Jolui 3. 34.
■• Or, dimly
burning.
' Quench it.
8 Heb. 12. 2.
■> Broken.
« Ge:i. 43. 10.
•"> Chap. 44. 24 :
Zech. 12. 1.
'0 Acts 17. 25.
" ' Luke 2. 32 ;
Acts 13. 47.
'■2 Luke 4. 18;
2 Tim. 2. 26;
Heb. 2. 14.
'3Chap. 9. 2.
I " E.xodus 3. 14.
1 5 Chap. 48. 11.
'6 Psalm 33. 3;
Psalm 40. 3 ;
Psalm 98. 1.
1 1 Psalm 107.23.
IX The fullness
thereof.
HOME RE.ADINGS.
.Tf. The coming Saviour Isaiah 42. 1-10.
Ta, His purpose John 3. ]4-i'l.
W. His piety i.^iah 63. 1-19.
Th. His power Matt. 2S. 1-18.
F. His gloiT Ifev. 1. 4-20.
S. His work Mark 1. ;,':i-:«9.
S. His baptism Luke 3. 15-22.
LESSON HYMN. 65.
Thy kiiitrclom come, O God,
Thv rei^ii, O Christ, begin;
Break with thine iroii rod
The tj-i-anuies of sin.
We pray thee. Lord, arise.
And come in thy great might ;
Revive oui- longing nyes,
Vv'hich languisii for thy sight.
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OUTLINE.
The Lord's anointed—
1. His Spirit, v. 1-4,
2. His work. v. 5-7.
3. His authority, v. 8-10.
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GOLDEN TEXT.
This is my beloved Sen, in
whom lam well pleased. Matt.
3. 17.
INTRODUCTORY.
Unri(-r whose remns in the kingdom of Jiidah did Isaiah prophesy? Study a little
of bis life, and the gen^'ral subjtH'ts of his prophecy. Imajjine him lookin-r into the
future, and seeing, as only one whom God inspires could see, the coming Saviour,
the Lord's anointed.
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
1. His Spirit, v. 1-4: Isa. 11. 1-6.
What does God call him?
How does he endow him ? Matt. 3. 17.
For what purpose? Matt. 15. 2.5-28.
How is his conduct described ?
AVhy shall he be so patient ? Heb. 12. 3.
How does he treat the weak and faint?
What shall he the result of judgment in
his hand ? Psa. 85. 10.
Will he give up b(!foi-e his woi-k is done?
How can we get this spirit? 1 Pet. 2. 21-23.
3. ]iis ivork, V. .5-7 ; Luke 4. 1(>-19.
Who is (iod? Gen. 1. 1.
What hath he given to men? Acts 17. 28.
AVhat does he call liimself ?
Whom has he called in righteousness?
For what purpose ? John 3. 1(5.
To whom is he sent? Rom. 15. 12.
What will he do for them ?
Are we in prison while the doors are
thrown open for our csciipe?
3. His (WtJxiritu, v. 8-10; Phil. 6. &-11.
]lv whom is the Messiah sent ?
In what is God a jealous God? Exod. 20. 5.
Whv does (iod demand supreme wo.r.ship?
What authority does this give to Jesus?
Ei)h. 1. 10-23.
What are the former things ?
Have any of God's promises ever failed?
Hab."3. 17-19.
What are the new things promised? Isa.
4:1 18-21.
In what Spirit should we receive this new
revelation ?
How far will the Messiah's authority ex-
tend ? Psa. 2. 8.
Have you acknowledged tdm as your
Saviour ?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where in this lesson do we learn—
1. Or<Jod's greatness T
3. Of <"hrisr8 tendt'rne.^y nnd pity I
3. Of tJie whole world's opportunily of salvation 1
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Think of the gentle spirit and the mighty power of Jesus.
2. Remember that you may be meek and kind, and yet strong and successful.
1
A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people
Israel. Luke 2. 32.
HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find instances in wlricii Jesus opened blind eyes ; delivered prisoners ; pitied and
forgave the sinning ; blessed tiie Gentiles.
DOCTRrMAIi S CrOG-ESTION— The Divine mercy.
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The Suffering Saviour; or, The Full Atonement.
[May 4.
Commit to memory verses 1-6.
Isa. 53. 1-12.
1 Who 1 hath believed our ^ report ? and to whom is ^ the arm of the
Lord revealed ? . ^ , . ^ »
2 For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root
out of a dry ground : * he haih no form nor comeliness : and when we
shall see him, ihcrt Is no beauty that we should desire him.
3 He 5 is despised and rejected of men ; a man of sorro\vs, « and ac-
quainted with grief: and 'we hid as it were our faces from him; he
was despised, and « we esteemed him not,
4 Surely " he hath borne our griefs, and carried om- sorrows : yet we
i^did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
5 But he ivas ^ wounded for our transgressions, lie teas bruised for
our iniquities : the chastisement of our peace ivas upon him ; and with
his ^2 stripes we are healed.
6 All we hke sheep have gone astray ; we have turned every one to
his own way ; and the Lord hath ^^ laid on him the iniquity of us all.
7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his
mouth: ^*he is brought as a i^amb to the slaughter, and as a sheep
before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.
8 i«Hewas taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall
declare his generation? for I'he was cut off out of the land of the
living : for the transgression of my people i* was he stricken.
0 And 1" he made his grave with the wicknd, and with the rich in
his -0 death ; because he had done no violence, neither iccis any deceit
in -1 his mouth.
10 Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him ; he hath put Mm to grief :
22\vheti thou Shalt make his soul ^^an offering for sin, he shall see liis
seed, 24 he shall prolong Ida days, and ^s the pleasure of the Lord shall
piosper in his hand.
11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied : by
26 his knowledge shall ^ 7 niy righteous servant ^^ justify many; for he
shall bear their iniquities.
12 Therefore -^ will I divide him a portion with the great, and he
shall divide the spoil with ^o the strong; because he hath poured out his
soul unto death : and he was ^^ numbered with the transgressors ; and
he bare the sin of many, and ^smade intercession for the trans-
gressors.
2i Or, wlien his soul shall make an offering. "is 2 Cor. 5. 21. "J* Rom. 6. 9.-
2^ John 17. 3. 2- 1 John 2. 1. 'is Rom. 5. 18. "^^ Phil. 2. 9. 30 Col. 2. 15. =
3-2 Luke 23. 34.
» Joliu 12. 38.
2 Hearing, or,
tloc'trine.
•J 1 Cor. 1. 18.
1 3Iark 9. 12.
s P.^alm 22. 6.
e Heb. i. 15.
"Asa hiding
of faces
from him,
or, from us ;
Or, he hid
his face as it
were from
us.
8 John 1. 10.
9 Matt 8. 17.
10 Matt. 26. 66.
11 Or, tor-
mented.
> 2 Bruise.
' 3 Hath made
the iniqui-
ties of us all
to meet on
him.
i« Acts 8. 82.
15 1 Peter 1. 19.
16 Or, He was
taken away
by distress
and judg-
ment ; but,
etc.
i-Dan. 9. 26.
18 Was the
stroke upon
him.
■ sMatt. 27. 57.
2" Deaths.
21 1 Peter 2. 22.
-26 Eph 1. 5.
Mark 15. 28.
HOME READINGS.
M. The suffering Saviour Isaiah 53. 1-12.
Tu. Rejected John 1. 1-14.
W. Despised Jolm 9. 13-30.
111. Persecuted John 7. 14^:u.
F. Betrayed Mark 14. 43-52.
S. Mocked -Mark 15. 1-20.
S. Forsaken Mark 14. 26-42.
LESSON HYMN. CM.
Was it for crimes that I have done,
He groaned upon the tree »
Amazing pity ! grace unkno\vii !
And love beyond degree !
Well might the sun in darkness hide,
And shut his glories in.
When Christ, the mighty Maker, died,
For man the creatui-e's sin.
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GOLDEN TEXT.
1. The rejected Saviour.
V. 1-3.
if^|2!
Who his own self bare our
2. The dying Saviour.
V. 4^0.
3. Tlie interceding Sav-
sins in his own body on the tree.
(^
1 Peter 2. 24.
iour. V. 10-1)2.
INTRODUCTORY.
Isaiah Uved over seven hundred years before Christ, yet his writings seem iriOTe
like history than prophecy, so AvonderluHy do they correspond with the events wmcn
they predict. Ib thiii lesson we Und a vvonderf ul picture of Christ in his huiiiUiation
and suUerinsrs.
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
1. Tlierejected Saviour, v. 1-3 ; rsa.Gn.8,9.
What person is referred to in this proph-
ecy ?
What name is given to him in verse 1?
"What is said of his origin?
Hov/ was this true of Jesus ?
What Ls said of his appearance?
How is he represented as being received?
Was tliis prophecy f uUlIled ? Luke 4. 28, 29.
Do people so treat Jesus now?
How should we receive such a Saviour?
2. The dying SavUnir, v.4r-Q; Heb.9.28.
What has Christ done for us? y. 4.
When and how did he do this?
How should we feel toward him ?
How did men regard him?
For what purpose did he suffer?
A\'hat is said of man's condition in verse 6?
Is this true of aU men?
On whom were our Iniquities laid?
How is this stated in the golden Text?
What was the conduct of Christ under
trial? [Matt. 27. 12.
Where do we And this prophecy fuiailed?
What is said of the fate of Jesus? v. 9.
"UTio gave him a grave? Matt. 27. 57-GO.
3. The interceding Saviour, v. 10-12;
Heb. 7. 25.
Why did Christ thus suffer?
For whose sins did he make an offering?
What three prophecies are contained in
verse 10?
What four in verse 11?
How does Christ "justify many?"
V. hat reward is given to Jesus?
What service does he still perform for us
in heaven? Heb. 7. 25.
How may we come to him? Heb. 4. 15, 16.
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where in this lesson do we find—
1. A prophecy of Christ ns the .sorrowing mani
2. A prophecy of Christ as bearing our sins 1
3. A prophecy of Christ saving fronj siii l
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Remember that Jesus suffered all this for you.
2. Be like him in meekness and patience.
3. Love Mm for what he has done for you.
^ — —
I Wliile we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Rom,5.8.
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HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find an account of Christ's rejection at his own home — Find accounts of
Weeping at a grave, and over a city — Read the slory of his trial and death.
DOCTKLNAL SUGGESTION— Christ's vicarious sacrifice.
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The Saviour's Call; or, The Free Salvation.
Isa. 55. 1-11. Commit to memoiry vers'
^ 1 IIo, 1 every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he
that hath no money; 2 come ye, buy and eat; yea, come, buy
wine and milk witliout money, and without price.
2 Vv'lierefore do ye 3. spend money for ihtt which is not bread?
and your labor tor that which sati.sfieth not ? hearken diliirently
unto ine, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight
itself in fatness.
3 Incline your ear, and < come unto me: hear, and your soul
shall live; ^and 1 will make an everlasthig covenant with you,
eve/I the ''sure mercies of Da'vid.
4 Behold, 1 have given h'un for a ^ witness to the people, ^a
leader and commander to the people.
5 Behold, a thou shall call a nation that thou knowest not, and
nations that knew not thee shall run unto thee because of the
Lord thy God, and for the Iloly One of Is'ra-el ; lofor he hath
glorified thee.
6 Seek ye 11 the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon
him while he is near:
7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and 12 the unrighteous man
"his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, '^and he will
have mercy upon him; and to our God, for ^^ he will abundantly
pardon.
8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your
ways my ways, saith the Lord.
y For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways
higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
10 For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven,
and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it
bring forth and bud, that it; may give seed to the sower, and
bread to the eater ;
11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of mv mouth: it
shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which
I please, and it shall prosper in the thing wliereto I sent it.
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' John 4. 14 ;
John 7. 37 ;
1 Cor. 1. 22 ;
Rev. 21. 6;
Rev. 22. 17.
« Matt. 13. 44 ;
Rev. 3. 18.
3 Weigh.
* Matt. 11. 28.
»Chap. 54. 8;
chap. 61. 8;
Jer. 32. 40.
6 2 Sam. 7. 8 ;
P.sa!i!i SO. 28 ;
Acts U. 34 ;
T Mill. 3. 0 :
Jolm 18. 37 ;
1 Tim. 6. 13;
Rev. \. 5.
« Jer. 30. 9 ;
Ezek. 34. 23 ;
Dan. 9. 25;
Heb. 2. 10.
s Chap. 52. 15 ;
Eph. 2. 11, 12.
iOActs3. 13.
1 Matt. 5. 25 ;
Hel.. 3. 13.
iiThe man of
miqulty.
»3Zech. 8. 17.
'^Jer. 3. 12.
'■■■Hev-in
multiply to
paidoa.
HOME READINGS.
J/. The Saviour's call
Tn . To sinners
W. "No wise cast out"...
Th. "All things are ready'
F. " Hear my voice "
S. The call urged
..Lsaiah55. 1-11.
. Luke 5. 18-32.
..John 6. 27-40.
..Luke 14. 15-24.
..Rev. 3. 14 22.
Rev. 22.13-21.
S. The call accepted Josh. 24. 14-28.
LESSON HYMN. L. M.
Ho ! every one that thirsts, draw nigh :
'Tis God invites the fallen race :
Mercy and free salvation buy ;
Buy wine, and milk, and gospel grace.
Nothing ye in exchange shall give ;
Leave all ye have and are behind ;
Frankly the gift of (jud receive :
Pardon and peace in Jesus find.
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OUTLINE.
1. The invitation, v. 1-6.
2. Tiie promise, v. 7-11.
PSA. 1 1 6-13.
GOLDEN TEXT.
If any man thirst, let him
come unto me, and drink.
John 7. 37.
INTRODUCTORY.
The prnphPt havin? shown us tjn' Sijviour. now turns our thonehts to the salvation ;
thnse who need it, and the conditions upon which it inav be obtained.
Who wrote this prophecy? Kow long before Christ did he live? In what aspect
did he present Christ in the last lesson ''.
QUESTIONS ON
1. The. invitation, v. 1-6; Rev. 2-2. 17.
To whom is this invitation addressed?
How many are included in it ?
AVhai is here offered to those who need ?
What prire is T'equirnd?
IIovv does this represent the blessings of
the gospel ?
For what do many spend money and
trouble ?
Do people find satisfaction in sin ?
What does (iod promise to men ?
Does snlvation satisfy tiiose who seek it?
What is the promise of the Goldkn' Text?
What commands and what promises do
we find in verse 3 ?
What is a covenant ?
What is the character of this covenant?
THE OUTLINE.
When should we seek God ? v. R. [tion?
Whv is youth the best time to seek salva^
"■i. T'ne pn imi.se, v. 7-11 ; Eph. 1. 7.
What does God require of the wicked?
How is this stated in Ezek. 18. :il?
What is (iod's promise to those that turn
to him?
May ue obtain this forgiveness of sins?
1 Tim. 1. 15.
^Therein does God declare himself to be
unlike man?
How are his thoughts and ways greater
than ours ?
How is God's word illustrated in verse 10 ?
Wherein is the resemblance ?
What promise does (iod give in verse 11?
May we trust in this promise ?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where in this lesson do we find—
1. A si;nimons to (he thirsty'?
2. A s'liiimons to the hungry t
3. A KiiniiiionH to the .sinliil i
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Remember that you need salvation.
2. The best time to seek the Lord is in youth.
3. Turn away from all sin, that 3'ou may find pardon.
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Whosoever will, let him take the water of life
freely. Rev. 22. 17.
HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREAN3.
Find Ezekiel's vision of a fountain in the temple — Christ's words to a woman by
a well — Christ's proclamation abo\it water at a feast.
DOCTHn^AL STIO-G-ESTIOT^""— The conditions of p.ardon.
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The Saviour's Kingdom ; or, The Pr
of Peace.
Micah 4. 1-8-
Commit to memory verses 1-4.
1 But 1 in tlio last days it shall come to j>ass, ihat the mountain
of the house of the Lord shall be established in the top of the
mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills ; and people
shall flow unto it.
2 And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go
■up to the mountain of the Lord, and to the house of the God ot
Jacob ; and he ^ will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in
his paths : for the law shall go forth of Zi'on, and the word of
the Lord from Je-ru'sa-lem.
3 And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong
nations afar off ; and they shall beat their swords s into plow-
shares, and their spears into ^pruning-hooks : nation shall not
lift up a sword agamst nation, neither ^ shall they learn war any
more.
4 But «they shall sit every man under his vine and under his
fig-tree; and none shall make them afraid: for the mouth of the
Lord of hosts hath spoken it.
5 For ■^ all people will walk every one in the name of his god,
and we ^will walk in the name of the Lord our god for ever and
ever.
6 In that day, saith the Lord, will »I assemble her that halt-
eth, and i"! will gather her that is driven out, and her tliat I
have afflicted ;
7 And I will make her that halted a remnant, and her that was
cast far off a strong nation ; and the Lord shall " reign over them
in mount Zi'on from henceforth, even forever.
8 And thou, 0 tower of i^the flock, the stronghold of the
daughter of Zi'on, unto thee shall it come, even the first do-
minion : the kingdom shall come to the dausrhter of Je-ru'sa-lem.
» Isaiah 2. 2 ;
Ezek. 17. 22 I
Dan. 2. 44.
3 Joel 3. 10.
* Or, scythes.
» Psalm 73. 7.
6 1 Kings 4. 25.
Zech. 3. 10.
iJer. 2. 11.
8 Zech. 10. 12.
9 Ezek. .34. 16 ;
Zeph. 3. 19.
10 Psalm 147. 2;
Ezek. 34. 13 ;
Ezek. 37. 21.
1 1 Isaiah 9. 6 ;
Isaiah 24. 23;
Dan. 7. 14 ;
Luke 1. 33 ;
Rev. 11. 15.
12 Or, Erlar ;
Gen. 35. 21.
HOME READINGS.
M. The Saviour's kingdom Micah 4. 1-8.
ra. To be sought Matt. 6. 24-34.
W. Its nature John 18. 28-38.
Th. Its siuiiUtude Matt. 13. 24-26.
F. Its entrance Matt. 19. 16-30.
S. Itsrejection Matt. 2:!. 1 14.
3. Its reward Matt. 20. 1-16.
LESSON HYMN. S. M.
I love thy Church. O God !
Her walls before thee stand.
Dear as the apple of thine eye,
And graven on thy hand.
Sure as thy truth shall last,
To Zion shall be given
The brightest glories earth can yield,
And brighter blii^s of heaven.
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OUTLINE.
1. Days of prosperity.
V. 1, 2.
2. Days of peace, v. 3-5.
3. Days of power, v. 6-8.
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GOLDEN TEXT.
Come, and let us go up to the
mountain of the Lord, and to
the house of the God of Jacob.
Micah 4. 2.
rNTRODUCTORY.
The prophet Micah lived durin? the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings
of .Tudah, about seven hundred and flfty years before Christ. The most of his message
■was directed against the sins of his time; but in the present chapter he speaks of the
glorious kingdom of the coming Messiah.
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
1. Bav^ of prosperitii, v. 1. 2 ; Psa. 72.16.
WTiat is meant by " the List days?"
[Ans : The days of Christ's GospeL]
"What shall then come to pass ?
To what does the " mountain of the Lord's
house " refer ? [Ans : To the Christian
Church.]
"What does this promise to the Church ?
Wbat desire is spoken in the Golden
Text?
What does this mean ?
What -nill God do for those who seek him?
How is this stated in John 6. 45 ?
2. Days of peace, v. 3-5 ; Psa. 72. 7.
What is said of Christ in verse 3?
How is this expressed in Phil. 2. 10 ?
What shall be the result of Christ's reign?
What is said of "swords " and "spears?"
What does this mean ?
Does peace come as the result of the Gos-
pel?
How is It promised in Isa. 26. 3 ?
What is promised in verse 4?
■UTiat good resolve is found in verse 5 ?
Will you make this resolve?
3. Days of pourr, v. 6-8 ; Isa. 35. 3, 4.
What promise is contained in verse 6?
To whom is it given ?
"Where is it said that God shall reign ?
What does Zion here represent? [Axs : The
Church of Christ.]
What is said of Zion in Rev. 14. 1 ?
May we stand among these triumphant
ones ?
To whom is promised dominion ?
Who are members of Christ's kingdom ?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where in this lesson do we learn—
1. That universal interest shall be awakened bv the Gospell
2. That universal peace shall result from the Gospel 1
3. That universal triumph shall attend the Gospel 1
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Attend the worship in God's house.
2. Learn God's law.
3. Walk in his paths.
l:
Great peace have they ^whieh love thy law. Psa. 119. 165.
HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find about a " mount of God " in Exodus — Read the account of the buildino- of
God's house on Mount Moriah . . .Find the account of David capturing the stronghold
of Zion.
DOCmiNAL SUGGESTION-The universal reign of Clirist.
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The IToly Spirit Promised:
Joel 2. 28-32.
or, i he Gift o'f Power.
Commit to memory verses 23-82.
28 And ' it shall come to pass afterward, thit I » will pour out
my Spirit upon all flesh; 'and your son.s an<l *your daughters
shall prophesy, your old men sliull dream dreams, your young
men shall see visions :
23 And also upon ^the servants and upon the handmaids in
those days will I pour out my Spirit.
30 And 8 I will show wonders in the heavens and in the earth,
blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke.
31 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into
blood, before the great and the terrible day of the Loud come.
32 And it shall come to pass, thit ^ whosoever shall call on
the name of the Loud shall be delivered: for « in mount Zi'on
and in Je-ru'sa lem shall be deliverance, as the Lord hath said,
and in » the remnant whom the Lord shall call.
« Isaiah 44. 3 ;
Acts I. 17.
2 John 7. 39.
3 Isaiah 5i. IS.
* Acts 21. 9.
5 1 Cor. VI. 13 ;
Gal. 3. 2« ;
Col. 3. 11.
6 Mark 13. 24.
■> Rom. 10. 13.
3 Isaiah 46. 13 i
Oljadiali 17.
sisai.ah n. Ui
Rom. 9. 27 ;
Rom. 11. 5.
Notes. — Afterward — How long is not specified, hut a fulfillment took place
nearly eight hundred years after, as recorded in Acts 2. 1-4. Tour out — Lnder
the old dispensation the Spirit was given in a measure, and to a few ; under
the new, it was poured forth abundantly upon all. All flesh — The blessings
of tlie new covenant were not to be liniited to the Jewish race, but extended
to all nations. Your sons and ]]<mv davghters — The young people and children
of the gospel were destined to receive a light of revelation equal to that of the
ancient prophets. Servants and handmaids — The lowest rank and station are
admitted to the highest privileges of salvation. Wo7ider§ — Referring to the
wars, destructions, and disturbances Avhich preceded the coming ot Christ.
The sun — Darkness over the earth when Jesus was crucified. Whosoever — A
general promise, of which every sinner may avail himself. Delivered — Either
from present trouble or from eternal woe.
HOME READINGS.
-V. Tne Holy Spirit promised .... Joel 2. 28-S2.
Tu. His personality John 14. 15-26.
W. Kis divinity IJohn .5. 1-13.
77i. His office John 1G. l-li.
F. Promised by Jeeus Act.-^ 1. 1-14.
■?. His coming Acts 2. 1-13.
J. His ))o\ver Acts 2. 37^7.
LESSON HYWN. CM,
Reflninp fire, go through my heart ;
Illuminate my suul ;
Scatter thy life through every part,
And sanctify the whole.
O that it now from heaven might fall,
And all my sins consume !
Come, Holy Ghost, for thee I call ;
Spiiit of bui-niug, come !
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OUTLINE.
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GOLDEN TEXT.
1. Revenling power.
V. 28-29.
2. "Wonder-working
power. V. 30, 31.
3. Saving power, v. 32.
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But ye shall receive power,
after that the Holy Ghost is
come upon you. Acts 1. 8.
INTRODUCTORY.
The prophet Joel lived about eight centuries before Christ. He here foretells the
descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Church after the ascension of the Saviour.
QUESTIONS ON
1. Revealing power, v. 28, 29; Mark 1.8.
"V\7iat promise is here given ?
To what does this refer ? John 7. 39.
Is this promise limited to any one people?
■What various classes of people are here
named as sharing its blessings ?
May we enjoy it ?
"When was this prophecy fulfilled? Acts
2. 1-^.
Does the Snirit still remain with the
Church ?* Rom. 8. 14.
How will the Spirit help us ? Rom. 8. 26.
2. Wonder-worliing power, v. 30, 31;
Acts 2. 19, 20.
"What wonders are here foretold ?
"What is said of the sun and the moon ?
THE OUTLINE.
How was this prophecy repeated by
Christ ? Matt. 24. 29.
"When was it partly fulfilled ? Matt. 27. 45.
"What day is spoken of in v. 31 ?
To whom is the day of judgment terrible!
How may we be safe on that day ?
3. Saviyig power, v. 32; Rom. 10. 13.
What precious promise do we find here?
"What is the meaning of "whosoever?"
Does that include you ?
"Where is deliverance promised ?
To what does this refer ? [Ans : To the
Gospel of Christ.]
To whom does God call ?
"What are the terms of salvation In Acts
16.31?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
"Where in this lesson do we find—
1. A promise of f«od's Spirit!
3. A propiiecy of strattye events 1
3. A pledge of salvation to men {
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Remember that the Spirit is promised to the young as well as to the old.
2. Try to live and speak under the Spirit's direction.
3. Call upon God for deliverance from sin.
Have ye received the Holy Ghost? Acts 19. 2.
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HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find a promise of the Holy Spirit by John the Baptist — Find a promise by Christ
In John's Grospel — Find the account of its fulfillment in Acts.
DOCraiNAL SUO-GESTION-The baptism of the Holy Ghost.
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Prophecy agai:n'st Tyre ; or, Destruction through Sin.
Ezek, 26. 7-14.
Commit to memory verses 7, 13, 14.
7 For thus saith the Lord God ; Behold, I will bring upon
TyVas Neb-u-chad-rez'zar king of Bab'y-lon, a i king of kings,
from the north, with horses, and with chariots, and with horse-
men, and companies, and much people.
8 He shall slay with the sword thy daughters in the field ; and
he shall ^make'a fort against thee, and ^cast a mound against
thee, and lift up the buckler against thee.
9 And he shall set engines of war against thy walls, and with
his axes he shall break down thy towers.
10 By reason of the abundance of his horses their dust shall
cover thee : thy Avails shall shake at the noise of the horse-
men, and of the wheels, and of the chariots, when he shall
enter into thy gates, * as men enter into a city wherein is made a
breach.
11 With the hoofs of his horses shall he tread down all thy
streets : he shall slay thy people by the sword, and thy strong
garrisons shall go down to the ground.
12 And they shall make a spoil of thy riches, and make a prey
of thy merchandise ; and they shall break down thy walls, and
destroy ^thy pleasant houses: and they shall lay thy stones and
thy timber and thy dust in the midst of the water.
13 And « I will cause the noise of thy '' songs to cease ; and the
sound of thy harps shall be no more heard.
14 And I will make thee like the top of a rock: thou shalt be
a place to spread nets upon; thou shalt be built no more: for I
the Lord have spoken it., saith the Lord God.
1 Ezra 7. 12 ;
Dan. 2. 37.
2 Chap. 21. 28,
3 Or, pour out
the engine
' Accordiry? to
the enteiinjjs
of a city
broken np.
5 Honses of
thy desire.
8 Isaiah 14. 11.
1 Isaiah 23. 16.
HOME READINGS.
M. Prophecy against Tj-re Ezek. 36. 7-14.
\Tu. Threats to the wicked Ucut. 28. 15-29.
W. Retribution foreshown.... .Psalm 37. 1-20.
\Th. The wicked unpitied Ezek. 7. 1-37.
\F. Tlie truth of the word Luke 21. 25-38.
\S. The endurance of the word. Isaiah 18. 1-8.
'S. The vraraiiig of the word.... 3 Thess. 2. 1-13.
LESSON HYMN.
L. M.
Unchan§:eable, all-perfect Lord,
Essential life's unbounded sea,
Wliat lives and moves, lives by thy word ;
It lives, and moves, and is fro«i thee.
Hig-h is thy power above all height ;
Whate'er thy will decrees is done ;
Tliy wisdom, equal to thy mig-ht,
Only to thee. U God, is KJ3ov,n.
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1. The city attacked.
V. r-9.
2. The city destroyed.
V. la-u.
m
GOLDEN TEXT.
Heaven and earth shail pass
away, but my words shall not
pass away. Matt. 24. 35.
INTRODUCTORY.
The Prophet Ezekiel lived amonff the Jewish captives in Ghaldea, durinjr the rei^n of
Nebuchadnezzar, six hundred years before Christ. He warned his people against the
result of their sins, and threatened woe upon the surrounding nations.
QUESTIONS ON
1 . T]\c city attacked, v. 7-0 ; Psa. 37. 9, 10.
From whom wius this message sent?
Has (;od any message for us?
What two cities are mentioned ?
Where were they located ?
For wtiat was the city of Tyre famed ?
Ezek. -27. 8.
W!iat great king is named ?
Wliat other facts can you tell concerning
him V
Who Were to come with him?
What was to be the fate of the daughters
of Tyre *
How was the city to be attacked ?
Why was the city attacked ? Ezek. 26. 2, 3.
THE OUTLINE.
How does God treat the scomer ? Prov. 3.34.
2. The citydcstnn/cd, v. 10-14 ; Psa. 46.8.
What were the horses to do ?
What should become of the houses?
Like what was tlie city to become?
For what should its place be used?
On whose vvoid did this prophecy rest ?
Has it been fuilllled •'
[Ans: It has, in every particular.]
May we not then believe what (iod says ?
Wliat is the leacliing of the (iOLDKN Tkxt ?
How may destruction be averted from a
nation? Joniih 3. 10.
What will save us from the penalty of our
sins ? Acts 3. 19.
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where in this lesson do we learn—
1. That the kin^is of earth are in the hands of God?
2. That the events of the future are known to God I
8. That earthly greatness becomea noihiujj before ttodl
WORDS VyiTH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Be thankful for a land of peac«.
2. Remember that prosperity Ls God's gift,
3. See the truth of Scripture in its fulQllraent.
^ —
The judgnients of the Lord are true and righteous
altogether. Psa. 19. 9.
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HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find about a king of Tyi-e who helped to build the Temple. ...Find about King
Nebuchadnezzar's dreams — His loss of reason for seven years.
DOCTKINAIj suggestion— The foreknowledge of God.
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The Talley of Dry Bones; or, Life by the Spirit.
Ezek. 37. 1-10. Commit to memory verses 7-10
1 The hand of the Lord was upon me, and carried me out Mn
the Spirit of the Lord, and set me down in the midst of the
valley which was full of bones,
2 And caused me to pass by them round about: and, be-
hold, there were very many in the open " valley ; and, lo, fhey
were very dry.
3 And he said unto me. Son of man, can these bones live?
And I answered, 0 Lord God, s thou knowcst.
4 Again he said unto me, * Propliesy upon these bones, and
say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of tlie Lord.
5 Thus saith the Lord God unto these bones. Behold, I will
'cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:
6 And I will lay sinews upon you, and will bring up flesh
upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and
ye shall live; and «ye shall know that I am the Lord.
7 So I prophesied as I was commanded : and as 1 prophesied,
there was a noise, and behold a shaking, and the bones came
together, bone to his bone.
8 And when I beheld, lo, the sinews and the flesh came up
upon them, and the skin covered them above, but there was no
breath in tiiem.
9 Then said he unto me, Prophesy unto the » wind, prophesy,
son of man, and say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord God ;
Come 8 from the four winds, 0 breath, and breathe upon these
slain, that they may live.
10 So I prophesied, as he commanded me, and "the breath
came into them, and they lived, and stood up upon their feet,
an exceeding great army.
Chap. 3. u 1
Luke i, 1.
■J Champaign.
3 Deut. 32. 39 ;
1 Sam. 2. 6 ;
John 5. 21 ;
Rom. 4. 17;
2 Cor. I. 9.
« l«.-\lali 55. H ;
Jif.tii. 10. 17.
> Pftolra 104. 30.
« Chap. 6. 7 ;
Chan. 35. U
Joel 2. 27 ;
Joel 3, 17.
1 Or, breath ;
Acts 2. 2.
* Psalm 104. 30.
HOME READINGS.
M. The valley of dry boues Ezek. 37. 1-10.
Til. Tlie vision explained Ezek. 37.11-19.
W. Deadinsin Kom. 7. 4-25.
Th. Quickened by the Spirit Koin. 8. 1-34.
F. The new birth John 3. 1-15.
S. The new life Hum. 6. 1-23.
S. The new creature Eph. 4. 17-32.
LESSON HYMN.
C. M.
Enthroned on high, Almighty Lord,
The Holy Ghost send down;
Fulfill in us thy faitliful word,
And all thy mercies crown.
Spirit of life, and light, and love,
Tiiv heavenly intluence give ;
Quicken our souls, our guilt remove,
That we in Chi'ist may live.
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OUTLINE.
1. The valley of death.
V. 1, 2,
2. The word of the Lord.
V. 3-8.
3. The breath of life. v. 9.10.
GOLDEN TEXT.
It is the spirit that quicken-
eth ; the flesh profiteth noth-
ing: the words that 1 speak
unto you, they are spirit, and
they are life. John 0. 63.
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
1. Thevalleiinf death,rA,2; Rom.5.12.
Upon whom was the hand of the Lord ?
What is meant by " the hand of the Lord ?"
To what place was the prophet carried ?
What were in the valley ?
What did these dry bones represent ? v. 11.
How did they represent Israel at that time?
Of what besides were they a symbol?
Eph. 2. 1.
Wherein does sin resemble death ?
2. Tlie icord of the Lord, v. 3-8 ; Heb. 4.12.
What question was asked of the prophet?
What answer did he give?
What was he commanded to do ?
What is here meant by "prophesy?"
[Ans : To speak in the name of the
Lord.]
Who are now God's messengers to men ?
What was he commanded to say?
What promise was given ?
What did the prophet do?
What was the result ?
Were these bodies now living ?
What did they need to give them life?
Gen. 2. 7.
Who alone can give life?
3. The breath of life, v. 9, 10 ; John 20. 22.
What was the prophet next commanded
to do ? And to say ?
Did the prophet obey these commands ?
What effect did it have ?
How does this vision illustrate the Golden
Text?
Are all men dead in sin ? Rom. 5. 12.
By whom can life be given? Rom. 5. 17.
How are men to receive life ? John 5. 34.
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where In this lesson do we learn—
1. That (iod can do what seemn impossible'?
work is gradual and progressive 1
3. That God'
3. That God uses men as his
;;ents 1
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WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Remember that sin Is a state of death.
2. Remember that God's word has power.
3. Remember that God's Spirit gives life.
Awake, thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead
Eph. 5. 14.
HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
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Find when and where Ezeklel lived — To whom he prophesied — Find some other
visions which he saw.
DOCTaiNAIi SITGaESTTON— The quickening power of the Holy Ghost.
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[Jane 15.
The Need op God's Spirit; or, Power by the Spirit.
Zech. 4. 1-14.
Commit to m.emory verses 4-*;
1 And the angel that talked with me came again, and waked me,
* as a man that is wakened out of bis sleep.
2 And said unto me, What seest thoii ? And I said, I have looked,
and, behold, ^ a candlestick all of gold, ^ with a bowl upon the top of
it, and ^ his seven lamps thereon, and * seven pipes to the seven lamps,
which are, upon the top thereof :
3 And * two olive-trees by it. one upon the right mle of the l}owl,
and the other upon the left Hide, thereof.
4 So I answered and spake to the angel that talked with me, saying,
What are, these, ray lord?
5 Then the angel that talked with me answered and said unto me,
Knowest thou not what these be ? And I said. No, my lord.
6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying. This is the word of
the Lord unto Ze-rub'ba-bel, saying. Not by ^ might, nor by power,
but by ray Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.
7 Who ort thou, "O great mountain? before Ze-rub'ba-bel \hou
slinlt hecome a plain : and he shall bring forth » the head-stone thereof
^° ivUh shoutings, criiuuj, Grace, grace unto it I
8 Moreover the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,
9 The hands of Ze-rub'bn-bel have laid the foundation of this house ;
his hands shall '^also Qnish it; and thou i^shalt know that the Lord
of hosts hath sent me unto you.
10 For who hath despised the day of small ^^ things? ^^ for they shall
rejoice, and shall see the ^^ plummet in the hand of Ze-rub'ba-be'l with
those seven; '* they are the eyes of the Lord, which run to and fro
through the whole earth.
11 Then answered 1, and said unto him. What are these two olive-
trees upon the right side of the candlestick and upon the left .ride
thereof ?
12 And I answered again, and said unto him. What he these two
olive branches which i' through the two golden pipes ^'^ empty i*the
golden oi7 out of themselves ?
13 And he answered me and said, Knowest thou not what these he?
And I said, No, my lord.
14 Then said he, These are the two "o anointed ones, that stand by
the Lord of the whole earth.
1 Dan. 8. 18.
2 p:xodiis 25.
31.
Rev. 1. 13.
8 With her
bowl.
* Exodus 25.
37;
Rev. i. 5.
' Or, seven
several
pipes to the
lamps, etc.
« Rev. 11. 4.
1 Or, army,
»Matt. 21. 21*
» Psalm 118.22.
>oEzra3. U.
11 Ezra 6. 15.
'■ilCor. 2. 4;
IThess. 1.5.
13 Haggai 2. 3.
n Or, since
the seven
eyes of the
Lord shall
rejoice.
16 stone of tin.
16 2 Chron. 16.
9;
Prov. 15, S.
iiBytheliand.
1' Or, empty
out of
themselves
oil into tho
gold.
19 The gold.
20 Sons of oil.
HOME READINGS.
M. The need of God's Spirit Zech. 4. 1-14.
Til. The Spirit promised John 16. 1-16.
W. Tiie workings of the Spirit.,.! Cor, 2. 1-16.
Th. The fruits of the Spirit Gal. 5. 16-30.
F. Tho gilts of the Soirit 1 Cor. 12.1-13.
S. The Spirit wickedly sought ..Acts 8. 9-21.
S. The baptism of the Spirit . . . . Acts 19. 1-12.
LESSON HYMN. S.M.
Lord God, the Holy Ghost !
In this accepted hour,
As on the day of Pentecost,
Descend in all thy power.
The young, the old. inspire
With wisdom from above ;
And give us hearts and tongues of fire,
To pray, and praise, and love.
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OUTLINE.
1. A beautiful vision.
V. 1-5.
2. A comforting lesson, j
V. &-14.
GOLDEN TEXT.
Kot by might, nor by power,
out by my Spirit, saith the Loid
i\ hosts. Zech. 4. 6.
INTRODUCTORY.
The Prophet Zechariah was one of the exiles who returned to Jerusalem after tlie
decree of Cyrus, B. C. 536. He encouraged his people to rebuild tlieir ruined temple.
and gave glorious promises of coming prosperity to tlie little company of anxious
Jews, who, in poverty and difficulty, were re-establishing their nation.
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
1 . A henntifxiJ vmnn, v. 1-5; Heb. 1. 1.
"Who had talked with the prophet ?
What did the angel now do ?
"What did the prophet see?
How many lamps were on the candlestick ?
How many pipes led to tiie lamps ?
From what did the pipes proceed ?
[Axs : From the golden bowl.]
What stood beside the candlestick ?
Did the prophet understand the vision?
Where else do we find mention of the
golden candlestick? Exod. 40. 24, 25.
Where was this golden candlestick placed ?
"Who afterward saw in a vision the golden
candlesticks ? Rev. 1. 12, 13.
A comforting lesson, v. 6-14; John
14. -2?.
What did the angel say, in the Golden
Text?
What does this mean ?
How is it explained by 1 Cor. 1. 27, 28?
Who was Zerubbabel?
[Ans : The governor of the Jews.]
In what work was he engaged? v. 9;
Ezra 5. 2.
To what are the obstacles before him com-
pared? V. 7.
Wiiat promise was given him ?
What promise is given in Isa. 40. 4, 5?
What house is here me^ant ?
[Axs : Tlie second temple.]
Wliat were on each side of the candlestick?
"\Miat was their use ?
What did they represent ? v. 14.
What did these represent? Rev. 1. 20.
Why does the candlestick represent the
Clmrch ? [Ans : Because it bears the
light for the world.]
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where In this lesson do we learn—
1. That obstacles are nothina; in (Jod's wayl
2. That the weak are niiirhty by God's aidi
3. That success is sure to God's cause 1
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS
1. Remember that, though little, you may be precious to the Lord.
2. Fear nothing when you are in the way of duty.
3. Remember God's eyes are In every place.
t-
The weakness of God is stronger than men. 1 Cor. 1. 25.
^ HOiVlE WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find when Zechariah lived and prophesied Find another prophet of the
name, and his fate — A priest of the same name in the New Testament.
DOCTBINAIj SUGGSSTION— TTie trJMmph of the Church.
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COXSECEATIOX TO GOD ; or, Acceptance in Service.
[Jane 23.
Commit to memory verses 16-18.
Malachi 3. 8-18.
8 Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say,
Wherein have we robbed thee, In ^ tithes and oflferings.
9 Ye are cursed with a «urse: for ye have robbed nie, even this
whole nation.
10 Bring ^ ye all the tithes 'into the storehouse, that there may
be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the
Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows *of heaven,
and 5 pour you out a blessing, that there shall not he room enough
to receive it.
11 And I will rebuke «the devourer for your sakes, and he
ehall not ^ destrov the finiits of your ground : neither shall your
vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of
hosts.
12 And all nations shall call you blessed : for ye shall be « a
delightsome land, saith the Lord of hosts.
13 Your words have been stout against me, saith the Lord :
yet ye say. What have we spoken so much against thee ?
14 Ye '» nave said. It is vain to serve God : and what profit u it
that we have kept ^° his ordinance, and that we hav<j walked
*i mournfully before the Lord of hosts ?
15 And now " we call the proud happy ; yea, tliey that work
wickedness " are set up ; yea, they that tempt >* God are even
delivered.
16 Then they "that feared the Lord spake "often one to an-
other: and the Lord hearkened, and heard it^ and a book of re-
membrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord,
and that thought upon his name.
17 And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that
day when I make up my i^ jewels; and I wiU spare them, as a
man .spareth his own son that servcth him.
18 Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous
and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that
serveth him not.
Neh. 13. 10.
aProv. 3. 9.
3 1Chron. 26.
20.
* Gen. 7. 11.
' Empty out ;
2 Chion. 31.
10.
« Amos 4. 9.
■I Corrupt.
9 Zeph. 1. 12.
10 His
observation.
"In black.
liPsalm 73.12.
'3 Are built.
' « Psalm 95. 9.
15 Psalm 66. 16.
i« Heb. 3. 13.
' Or, special
treatiui-e.
HOME READINGS.
M. Consecration to God Mai. 3. 8-18.
rw.Why? lPeter2.1-25.
jr. What? Matt. 22. l»-22.
rfe.When! lChron.--d8.l-lO.
F. ^Vllom» John 21. 15-22.
S. How! Luke.5. 1-11.
S. For what! Rev. 21. 1-7.
LESSON HYMN. 7s.
Thine forever :— God of love,
Hear us from thy throne above ;
Thine forever may we be.
Here and in eternity.
Thine forever :— thou our ^Ide,
All our wants by thee supplied,
All our sins by thee forgiven.
Lead us, Lord, from earth to heaven.
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OUTLINE.
1. A serious charge.
V. 8, 9.
2. A gracious offer.
V. 10-1.5.
8. A precious promise.
V. 16-18.
GOLDEN TEXT.
And they shall be mine, saith
the Lord of hosts, in that day
when I nmake up my jewels.
Mai. 3. 17.
INTRODUCTORY.
MalachI, the last of the Old Testament prophets, lived about four hundred years
before Christ, In an age when formal service was fulflUed by the people, though in
heart they were still worldly. He rebukes their sins, and proclaims their duty.
QUESTIONS ON
1. A serious charge, v. 8, 9 ; Prov. 3. 9, 10.
\Yliat charge is made against the sinner ?
What is meant by robbing God ?
How did they rob God ?
How cau we rob God ?
What is meant by tithes and offerings ?
Lev. 27. 30.
What is due to God from us ?
2. A gracimis offer, v. 10-15 ; Deut. 28. 12.
What command is given by God ?
What gracious offer is made by the Lord?
Whom will the Lord rebuke ?
And why ?
How will the nations treat those who
honor God ?
How had the people spoken against God ?
THE OUTLINE.
"What did they say concerning God's serv-
ice?
What change has come upon the proud ?
And the wicked?* And the tempter?
3. A precious promii>e, v. 16-18; Ezek.
36. 27, 28.
What did they who feared the Lord do ?
What should all do who fear God ?
\Mio heard and remembered their words?
What precious promise is given in the
Golden Text?
"What further promise is given them ?
Is this promise to us as well as to them?
Heb. 6. 12.
What knowledge is given to those who
fear God ?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where in this lesson do we learn—
1. That robbery of God brings a curse"!
3. That consecration to God brinies a blessing 1
3. Tliat tlie service of God has a reward 1
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Give liberally to God's cause.
2. Talk often with those that fear God.
3. Be among God's precious jewels.
4« j«
I Thou Shalt also be a crown of glory in the handj
I of the Lord. Isaiah 62. 3. |
4. . — _ — ^
HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find when Abraham paid tithes — When Jacob promised God a tenth The law
of the tithes in Leviticus.
POCTBpf Ali SUO-GESTION'— The acceptable sacrifice.
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[Jtine 89,
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HOME READiNGS.
n. Sanctified affliction Job 33. 14-30.
r-f. Queen Esther Esther!. 10-17.
W. The despised and ; , .--! i lo
suffering Saviour i ^^- •'^- ^ ^^■
Th. Tl)e Saviour's call.-Isa. 55. 1-11.
F. Vision of the val- \ -rr„c,\- 07 1 ^c\
lev of dry bones 1 ^^^''^- "^^ ^-^^■
S. Thf> absolute need '7 J, , , ,,
of God'.s Spirit <, '^^'^^- *• ^ ^*-
S. Consecration to GodMal. .3. 8-l.S.
LESSON HYMR. C. M.
Jehovah, God, thy gracious power
On every hand we see ;
O may tlic blessings of each hour
Lead all our thoughts to thee.
Thy power is in the ocean deeps,
And reaches to the skies ;
Thine eye of mercy never sleeps,
Thy goodness never dies.
REVIEW SCHEME.
I. State the Topical Titles, Golden Texts, and Outlines of the Quarter's
lessons. [The initial letters may be given on the slate or blackboard.]
II. State the Doctrinal Suggestion of each lesson, and show its application.
III. Name the eight books of the Bible in which the lessons of the quarter are
found, and give a fact concerning each book or its writer. [J., Es,, I.,
Mi., Jo., Ez., Z., Ma.]
IV. What Facts do the lessons contain about each of the following persons ?
Job, Eliphaz, Esther, Mordecai,
Nebuchadnezzar, Zerubbabel*
V. Where do we find in the lessons of the first month —
1. The benefits of trouble ? I 8. An example of faith?
2. The power of prayer? I 4. A promise of Christ?
VI. How are we taught in the lessons of the second month —
1. That the Saviour was a man of sorrows? ^
2. That salvation is oflered freely ?
3. That the Gospel shall be prospered ?
4. , That the Spirit shall be poured forth ?
VII. Wliat pr.'xctical truths do we learn in the third month's lessons —
1. From the fate of a wicked city ?
2. From a prophet's vision in the valley?
3. From tlie golden candlestick in the Temple?
4. From the book of remembrance before the Lord ?
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GOLDEN TEXT.
Thy word have I hid in mine hes
rt. Psa. 119. 11.
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The Great CoMiiissiox
Mark 16. 15-20.
The Call to Teach the World.
Commit to mem.ory verses 15, 16.
15 And he said unto tbem, Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel
to every creature.
Iti lie that belie veth and is baptized shall be saved ; but he that belie vetii
not shall be damned.
17 And these signs shall follow them that believe : In my name shall the}'
cast out devils; they shall speak with new tong-ues ;
18 They sliall take up serpents ; and if they "drink any deadly thing, it shall
not hurt them ; they shall lay hands on the sick, and tli^ey shall recover.
19 So then, after the Lord had spoken unto tliem, he was received up into
heaven, and sat on the riglit liaud of God.
20 And they went fortli, and preached eveiy-where, the Lord working with
tliem^ and contirming the word with signs following. Amen.
OUTLINE.
1. The Saviovir's charge, v. 15, 16.
2. The believer's privileges.
V. 17. 18.
8. The apostles' work. v. 19, 20.
GOLDEN TEXT.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations,
Matt. 2«. 19.
QUESTIONS ON
1. r/ie SaxAour's charge, v. 15, 16; John
20. 21. [given ?
To whom, and by whom, was this charge
Does it apply to any besides the twelve
apostles ? [Rev. 22. 17.
Are we also to extend the glad tidings ?
What is the charge ?
How extensive is it?
Are all nations included in it ? Acts 10. 35.
Are any people beyond the power of the
Gospel ? 2 Peter 3. 9.
What are the conditions of salvation ?
On whom are we to believe ? Acts 16. 31.
What Is the fate of those who believe not ?
2. Tlie believer's privileue, v. 17, 18;
Luke 10. 19, 20.
Wliat five privileges are here mentioned?
Whei'e do we find the first illustrated?
Luke 10. 17.
THE OUTLINE.
When was tiie second promise fulfilled ?
Acts 2. 4. [28. 5.
Who was protected from a serpent ? Acts
What apostle restored the sick ? Acts 9. 34.
By whose power were these miracles
wrought ?
Will Christ assist us when we need him?
3. The apostles' work, v. 19, 20.
What became of Jesus after this charge?
Who were witnesses of his ascension ?
Luke 24. 50, 51.
What did he leave with his diselples ?
Acts 1. 8.
What was their work ?
Where did they begin ? Luke ^1. 47.
What is the need of preaching the gospel
to the world ? Rom. 10. 11.
Who works with his disciples ?
What is the command in the Golden Text?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where in this lesson do we find—
1. That the world needs the Gospel ?
2. That every person should hear the Sospel 1
3. That Christ gives power to the Gospel {
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[July 6.
Peace with God; or, A Present Salvation.
Homans 5. 1-10. Commit to memory verses 6-10,
peace with God
1 Therefore being justified by faith, vre have
tlirough our Lord Je'sus Christ :
2 By 2 whom also we have access by faith into this grace
8 wherein we stand, -"and rejoice in hope of tlie glory of God.
3 And not only so, but ^ we glory in tribulations also : knowing
that tribulation worketh patience ;
4 And patience, experience ; and experience, hope :
5 And "hope maketh not ashamed; because ^ the love of God
is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost, which is given
unto us.
6 For when we were yet without strength, ^ in due time Christ
died tor the ungodly.
7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die : yet perad-
venture for a good man some would even dare to die.
8 But » God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we
were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
9 Much more then, being now justified by i^his blood, we shall
be saved "from wrath through him.
10 For if, when we were enemies, we "were reconciled to
God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we
shall be saved ^^ by his life.
1 Isaiah 32.17 ;
JohnlH. 33;
Eph. 2. U ;
Col. 1. 20.
2 John 10. 9 ;
John 14. 8 :
Epli. 3. 12;
Heb. 10. 19.
3 1 Cor. 15. 1.
* Heb. 3. 6.
'Matt. 5. 11;
Phil. 2. 17.
« Phil. 1. 20.
'2Cor. 1. 22;
Gal. 4. 6 ;
Ejih. 1. 13.
» Or, accord-
ing to the
time.
» John 15. 13 ;
1 Peter 3. 18.
10 1 John I. 7.
"IThess.l, 10.
113 Cor. 6. 18.
»3 John 14. 19.
Notes. — Tlierefore—T\\\% marks the conclusion and sequence of the argument
in the previous chapter. Peace— Iso longer enemies, and having occasion to
fear. We hive access — The best authorities suggest the translation, " we have
had." Tribulatioiu — All kinds of trouble, except those that may proceed from
our own sins. Patience — Patience is not learned without adversity.
HOME READINGS.
M. Peace with God Rom . 6. 1-10.
Tn. Peace promised Isa. 64. 1-17.
W. Peace from God John 16. 24-33.
77i. Peace bequeathed by Christ John 14. 25-31.
F. No peace to the wcked Isa. 57. 13-21.
8. Christ fruidea to peace Luke 1. 67-79.
S. iPeace sibounding CoL 3. 1-X7.
LESSON HYMN. L. M.
Lord, how secure and bleat are they
Who feel the joys of pardoned sin !
Should storms of wrath shake earth and sea,
Their minds have heaven and peace within.
How oft they look to the heavenlj* hills,
Where groves of living pleasure grow ;
And longing hopes, and cheerful smiles,
Sit undisturbed upon their brow 1
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OUTLINE.
Peace through Christ.
V. l-:i.
Hope in Christ, v. 4, 5.
Saved by Christ, V.&-10.
GOLDEN TEXT.
Therefore being justified by
faith, we have peace with God
through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Rom. 5. 1.
QUESTIONS ON
1 . Peace thrmigh OirisU v.l-S ; John 14.27.
What is it to be justified? [Axs: For-
given and accepted by God.]
How may we be justified y
VtlvAl do we have as the result? [16. 33.
Throujrh whom do we have peace? John
How is Cluist our peace? Eph. 2. 14.
What other blessin<|s are promised in v. 2?
In what do we rejoice ? [4. 4.
Should Christians be always happy? Phil.
In what may we glory ?
What are tribulations? [Ans: Trials and
troubles.!
Why should we glory In them?
2. Hope in Chfi.^L v. 4, 5; Col. 1. 5.
What does patience work?
What does this mean ? [Ans : That pa-
tience under trial brings a sense o/
God's approval.]
How is this illustrated in Psa. 119. 67?
What is the result of experience ?
THE OUTLINE.
How is this shown in Psa. 42. 11 ?
What is the character of a Christian hope?
2 Thess. 2. 16.
What is the result of hope?
How is this stated in Phil. 1. 20?
What is shed abroad in us? And how?
May we receive the Holy (ihost? John 20.22.
3. Saved hi/ Christ, v. iJ-W; 1 Thess. 1.10.
In what condition did Christ And us? v. 6.
What did he do for us ?
For whom did Christ die?
Would one man die for another?
How does God show his love for us?
By what are we justified ?
How is this stated in 1 Peter 1. 18, 19?
From what will lie save us hereafter?
Into what relation with God does Chiist's
death bring us?
What will his life do for us?
How should we feel and act toward such
a Saviour?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Wliere in this lesson do we learn—
1. That faith briniis peace?
2. That trouble brings patience 1
3. That the Holy Ghust brings level
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Find iieace with God,
2. Be rejoicing Christians,
3. Love Chiist for what he has done for you.
Peace I leave with you. John
14^1
HOIVIE WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find the account in the Bible of how trouble proved a blessing to Joseph.
David — To Daniel — To Peter.
DOCTfiXN"AIj SUGGESTION— Christ's redeeming sacrifice.
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The Security of Believers; or, A Sure Salvation.
i 8. 28-39. Commit to memory verses 35-39.
28 And we know that ^ all things •work totrether for good to
them that love God, to them 2 who are the called according to his
purpose.
20 For whom ^lie did foreknow, he <also did predestinate ^to
ie conformod to the image of his Son, that « he might be the first-
born among many brethren.
30 Moreover w'hom he did predestinate, them he ''also called ;
and wlioni he called, them lie also justified; ^and whom he
justified, them he also glorified.
31 What sliall we then say to these things? If God be for us,
who ca?i, be against us ?
32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for
us all. Jiow sliall he not witli him also freely give us all things?
33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? ^ Jt
is God that justitioth ;
34 Wlio i^ he that condemneth ? It is Christ that died, yea
rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God,
wlio "^ also makc'th intercession for us.
35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribu-
lation, or distress, or persecution, or famme, or nakedness, or
peril, or sword ?
3(5 As it is written, 11 For thy sake we are killed all the day
long ; v.'e are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
37 Nay, 1- in all these things Ave arc more than conquerors,
through him that loved us.
38 For 1 am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels,
nor 1^ principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things
to come,
39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall i*be
•le to separate us from tlic wve of God, which is iu C
able
cm- Lord.'
Christ Je'sus
i Gen. 50. 20 ;
Prov. 12. 21 ;
2 Cor. i. 17.
22 Tim. 1. 9.
3 Exod. S3. 12 ;
Psalm 1. C ;
Jer. 1. 5 ;
Matt. 7. 23 ;
2 Tim. 2. 19.
* Eph. 1. 5.
i John 17. 22.
6 Col. 1. IS.
nCor. 1.24;
Eph. 4. 4 ;
Heb. 9. 15,
8 1 Cor. fi. 11.
s Isaiah 50. 8.
11 Psalm ii.ZL
'ilJohn5. 4.
13 Col. 1, 16 ;
1 Peter 3. 22.
1 John 10. 28;
Col. 3. 3.
HOME READINGS.
M. The secuHty of beUevers — Rom. 8. 28-39.
Tit. The believer's refuge Psa. 91. 1-16.
W. The believer's ileliverer Isa. 1,3. 1-13.
Th. The believer's confidence P^a. 23. 1 6.
F. The beiisver'.s guide Num. 8. 1.5-23.
S. The believer's relationship.. .Horn. 8. 14-2S.
3. The believers inheritance.. ..Jolin 5. 17-29.
LESSON HYMN.
C. M.
O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Our sheite]- from tlie stormy blaat,
And our eternal nome !
Under the shadow of thy throne
iitiil nmy we dwell secure ;
Sufticitnt is tiiine ar^n alone,
A],d uur d^'lV-iite i^ sure.
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OUTLINE.
1, The believer called.
V. 2ft-30.
2. The believerjustified.
V. 31-34.
3. The believer kept.
V. 3.>-39.
GOLDEN TEXT.
If God be for us, who can
against us ? Rom, 3. 31.
QUESTIONS ON
1. r?ie bdfercr ca7?e<i, V. 1^8-30 ; Eph.4.4.
What does the apostle say "we know ?"
To whom Is this promise p:iven ?
Is it true of afflictions? 2 Cor. 4. 17.
How may we enjoy it ? Psa. 37. 5.
What is said of God's foreknowledge ? v. 20.
What does •'predestinate " mean ? [Ans :
"Determine before."] [John 5. 40.
Does God overnile man's will in salvation?
What is it to be conformed to the image
of Christ? Eph. 1.4.
Is Christ our brother?
How is his brotherhood stated in Heb. 2. 1 1 ?
What sliall be the privilege of the justified?
V. 30.
3 . The, hcJ kverjmtlfied, v. 31-34 ; Isa.50.8.
What question is asked in the Golden
TEXT?
May we have God for us ?
What has God done for us ? I
THE OUTLINE.
How Is this stated in John 3. 18?
What will God give us with his Son ?
Who are God's elect? [Ans : Those who
have believed on Christ.]
Where is Christ now ?
Who saw him there ? Acts 7. 55, 56.
What is his work in heaven ?
What is an intercession?
Does Christ intercede for us?
3. The believer kept, V.S5-S9; 1 John 5. 4.
What is said of the love of Christ ?
What are some things that tend to sepa-
rate us from his love ?
Have they power to separate us ?
Have we victory over these things?
Who gives us this victory ?
Of what may we be persuaded ? v. 38, 39.
Should we not,then, seek to enjoy this love?
Is there any excuse for those who do not
possess it?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where in this lesson do we learn —
1. That nothing can harm those who love God I
2. That nothing is too ;;reat for those who belong to God I
3. I'hat nothing can separate u§ frosn God I
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. At all times trust In God.
2. Try to copy the character of Christ.
3. Remember that the Saviour intercedes for you.
Psa. 48. 11. T
The God of Jacob is our refuae.
HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find a command in Deuteronomy to "love the Lord thy God"... Find Christ's
summary of the ten commandments.... Find the mention of Christ's interceiysioa in
Hebrews.
COCTBIlTAIi SUG-C-ESTION-The foreknowledge of God.
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Christian Love: or, A Full Salvation.
1 Cor, IS. 1-13.
Commit to memory verses 4-8.
1 Though I speiik with the tongues of men and of angels, and
have not ^ charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling
cymbal.
2 And though I have fhe gift 2 o/* prophecy, and understand
all mysteries, and all knowleclge ; and though I have all faith,
s so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am
nothing.
3 And 4 though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor^ and
though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it
profiteth me notJiing.
4 Charity ^ suffcreth long, and is kind ; charity envieth not ;
charity « vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
5 Doth not behave itself ^ unseemly, seeketh » not her own, is
not easily provoked, thiiiketh no evil ;
6 Rejoiceth » not in iniquity, ^''but rejoiceth "in the truth ;
Y Benretli ^'^ all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things,
endureth all things.
8 Charity never faileth : but whether there be prophecies, they
shall fail ; whether there be tongues, they shall cease ; whether
there he knowledge, it shall vanish away.
9 For 1^ we know in part, and we prophesy in part.
10 But " when that which is perfect is come, then that which
is in part shall be done away.
11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a
child, I 15 thought as a child ; but when I became a man, I put
away childish things.
12 For 10 now we see through a glass, "darkly; but then
"face to face : now I know in part; but then shall I know even
as also I am known.
13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but
" the greatest of these is charity.
1 Romans 14 j
1 Tim. 1. 5.
2Matt. 7. 22.
' Luke 17. 6.
' Matt. 6. 1, 2.
> 1 Peter 4. 8r
s Or, is not
rash.
- Phil. L 8.
8 Phil. 2. L
» Psalm 10, S:
Rom. 1. 32.
'0 2 John 4.
' 1 Or. with the
truth.
iiGal. 6. 2.
'3 Chap. 8. 2.
14 Isaiah 60. 19;
Jer. 31. 3i.
I iOr,reasoned.
i«2Cor. 3. 18;
2 Oor. 5. 7 ;
Phil. 3. 12.
1 "I In a riddle.
18 Matt. 18. 10;
1 John 3. 2.
HOME READINGS.
M. Christian love 1 Cor. 1. 13.
Th. The great commandment Matt.22.34-40.
W. Illu.-;trated Luke 10.2.T-37.
Th. Evidenced 1 John 3.10-24.
F. Conmiauded 1 John*. 7-21.
S. Rewarded Matt.25.31-46.
S. Taught by Christ Luke 6. 27-36.
LESSON HYMN. C. M.
Our God is love ; and all liis saints
His imagre bear below :
The heart with love to God inspired.
With love to man wiU glow.
Heirs of the same immortal bliss,
Our hopes and fears the same,
With bonds of love our hearts unite,
With mutual love inflame.
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OUTLINE.
1. The need of charity.
V. 1-3.
2. The work of charity.
V. 4-7.
3. The worth of charity.
V. 8-13.
GOLDEN TEXT.
And now abideth faith, hope,
charity, these three ; but the
greatest of these is charity.
1 Cor. 13. 13.
QUESTIONS ON
1. The need nf charity, vA-^; 1 Tim. 1.5.
Wbat is charity, as named in this lesson?
[Axs: Love.]
What is compared with it in v. 1 ?
"What was the gift of tongues? [Ans:
Power to speak other languages.]
Why is it of less value than love? v. 8.
What are mentioned la comparison with
charity in v. 2 ?
Are these desirable ?
Why is love more to be dasired ?
What are compared with it in v. 3 ?
What encouragement to liberal giving do
we find in Isa. 58. 7 ?
Can there be giving without true charity?
In what spirit should we give to others?
2. Thexvorkof chariUi, v. 4-7; 1 John 3.18.
What five things are said of charity in v. 4?
What does each one mean ?
What four statements are made in v. 5?
What is the command in Phil. 4. 8?
In what does true charity rejoice?
THE OUTLINE.
What cause of rejoicing Is named in
2 John 4 ?
What is said of charity in relation to " all
things?"
Who can bestow this love upon us ?
How may we obtain it? [3. 1, 2.
3. The worth of charity, v. 8-13 ; 1 John
What fact in verse 8 shows the worth of
charity ?
Have " tongues " and " prophecies" passed
away from the Church?
What difference between the partial and
the perfect is given in verse 10 ?
What difference between childhood and
manhood in verse 11?
Should we grow in mind and character,
as well as in body ?
What is said of the present state in v. 12?
How is this stated in 2 Cor. 5. 7 ?
What shall be our state hereafter?
What three graces are abiding?
Which of these is greatest?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where in this lesson do we see—
1. Love the all-important grace 1
2. Love the enduring grace 1
3. Love the crowning grace 1
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS
1. Try to be patient.
2. Try to think no evil of others.
3. Try to have true charity toward all.
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Love is the fulfilling of the law. Rom. 13. 10.
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HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find in the Acts about " speaking with tongues "... Find in Luke's Gospel account
of a ceutuilon's faith Find in John's Gospel an instance of a woman's love to Christ.
DOCTEXNAIj SXTGGI-ESTION-Iiove to God and man.
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YlCTORY OYER DEA.TH ; or, A Final Salvation.
[July 27.
1 Cor. 15. 50-58.
Commit to memory verses 54-57,
50 Now this I say, brethren, that i flesh and blood cannot in-
herit the kingdom" of God; neither doth corruption inherit in-
corruption.
51 Behold, I show you a mystery; We = shall not all sleep,
'but we shall all be changed,
52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump :
for ■» the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incor-
ruptible, and we shall be changed.
53 For this corruptible must put on incoiruption, and ^this
mortal mnU put on mimortality.
54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incoiTuption,
and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be
brought to pass the saymg that is written, Death «is swallowed
up in victory.
'55 0 7 death, where is thy sting? O "grave, where is thy
victory I
56 The sting of death is sin ; and the » strength of sin is the
law.
57 But ^"thanks le to God, which giveth us "the victory
through our Lord Je'sus Christ.
58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, ^' be ye steadfast, unraov-
able, always abounding in the work of tlie Lord, forasmuch as
ye know that "your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
Notes. — Flesli and Hood — A phrase, meaning man in the physical state. Can-
not inlierit — The physical cannot fully receive the power of the spiritual.
We — Not the particular believers living in Paul's day, but the whole Church
of all the ages, ever regarded as one. Not all sleep — A reference to those who
may be living on earth at the hour of the Lord's coming. Be changed — The
soul may remain in the body, but the body will be changed from natural to
spiritual. TwinJding of a7i eye — A popular phrase, expressive of instantaneous
action.
Jlatt. 16. 17 i
John 3. 3, 5.
1 1 Thes3. 4. 15.
3 Phil. 3. 21,
* Matt. 24. SL
6 2 Cor. 5.4.
6 Isaiah 25. 8 ,
Rev. 20. 14.
1 Hosea 13. 14.
«> Or, heU.
9 Rom. 4. 15.
1 0 Rom. 7. 23.
1 1 1 John 5. 4.
i^2Chron.l5.7.
13 Isaiah 3. 10;
Rev. 22. 12.
HOME READINGS.
M Victory over death i for is !ift-S8
LESSON HYMN. 7s.
Lives again our glorious King ;
Where, 0 Death, is now thy sting !
Once he died our souls to save ;
Where's thy victory, boasting Grave t
Soar we now wliere Christ has led,
Follow our exalted Head ;
Made like him, like him we rise :
Ours the cross, the gj-ave, the skies.
Tu. Christ's resurrection
W. Christ at Nain
....John 20. 1-18.
....I,i)ke7. n-18.
F. Chri Pt at the grave
....John 11. 37-46
S. Christ the first-fruits ....
S. The first resurrection.. . .
...ICor. 15. 1-28.
....Rev. 20. 1-1.5.
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OUTLINE.
^^
GOLDEN TEXT.
Jesus said unto her, I am the
1, The change, v. 50-53.
resurrection, and the life: he
2. The conquest, v. 54-57.
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that believeth in me, though
3. The command, v. 58.
he were dead, yet shall he live.
FINAL 1^
John 11. 25.
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
I. T/Je change,, v. 50-53 ; Phil. 3. 21.
What is here meant by flesh and blood ?
[Ans : Our human bodies.]
"What is said of them ?
Why is it so ? John 3. 6.
Of what mystery does the apostle speak?
What " sleep " is here referred to ?
Who are they that shall not thus sleep?
1 Thess, 4. 16, 17.
What of us is corruptible ?
What is incorruptible ?
How shall we be chanj?ed?
Should we, then, be afraid to die ?
a. r/ie c<jnque.-<t, v. 54-57; 1 Cor. 15. 26.
What saying shall then be brought to pass ?
Where is it found in the Old Testament ?
Isa. 25. 8.
WhQn shall death be conquered ? Rev.20.14.
Why do people fear death ?
What is the sting of death ?
What is the strength of sin?
Why is it 'i Rom. 4. 15.
Shall we have victory over death and the
grave ?
Who gives us this victory ?
How does he give it ? 1 Cor. 15. 20.
What promise of our resurrection does he
give in the Golden Text ?
3. The command, v. 58 ; Rev. 22. 12.
What three things are included in the
command ?
What is it to be steadfast ?
What is it to be unmovable ?
What exhortation do we And in Col. 1. 23.
What reason for the command is given ?
How is this stated in Isa. 3. 10 ?
When shall we receive the reward of our
labor ? 1 Pet. 5. 4.
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where in this lesson do we learn —
1. That earthly bodies cannot enter lieaven 1
2. Tliat death is the gate to life i
3. That Christ gives victory over the gravel
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Do not be afraid to die.
2. Live in view of eternity.
3. Look for a glorious resurrection.
I will ransom them from the power of the grave. Hos. 13. 14.
HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find the account of the death of Jacob — Of Moses — Of Stephen.
Find the ao-
couut of two persons who went to heaven without dying.
DOCTBXNAL SUGGESTION— The resurrection of the dead.
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The Ministry of Reconciliation; or, The Christian's Ministry.
2 Cor. 5. 14^21.
Commit to memory verses 18-21.
14 For the love of Christ constraineth us ; because we thus
judge, that if » one died for all, then were all dead :
15 And tliat he died for all, ^that they which live should not
henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for
them, and rose again.
16 Wherefore » henceforth know we no man after the flesh :
vea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet * now
henceforth know we Tiim no more.
17 Therefore, if any man he in Christ, ^Tie is a new creature :
0 old things are passed away ; behold, all things are become
new.
IS And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to him-
self by Je'sus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of recon-
ciliation ;
19 To wit, that '' God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto
himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them ; and hath
8 committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
20 Now then we are » embassadors for Christ, as though God
did beseech you by us : we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye
reconciled to God.
21 For 10 he hath made him to le sin for us, who "knew no
sin ; that we might be made 12 the righteousness of God in him.
1 Rom. 5. 15.
a 1 Peter 4. 2.
a aiatt. 12. 50.
■• John 6. 63.
5 Or, let >iim
be.
6 Isaiah 65. 17 J
Rev. 21. 5.
1 Isaiah 43. 25 ;
RoJO. 3. at
8 Put in U8.
9 Mak 2. 7 ;
EpR. 6. 20.
10 Isaiah 53.6,9;
Gal. 3. 13.
1 Peter 2. 22.
iiHeb. 7. 26.
i2Jer. 23.6;
Daniel 9. 24;
Rom. 1.17;
Phil. 3. 9.
Notes. — TTie love of Christ — First, his love toward us, and, secondly, our love
in return toward him. Then were all dead — Their death was accomplished in
Christ's. He died as the representative of sinners. Knoio we no man after the
flesh — ''Our estimate of men is formed by other views than according to the
flesh." Know Christ after the flesh— Ex^Qct^d. a temporal prince and Messiah.
Henceforth — After the clearer revelations of the new dispensation.
HOME READINGS.
M. The ministry of reconciliation 2 Cor.5.14-21.
Tu. The love of Christ John 10. 1-18.
W. The life in Christ Eph. 4.1-24.
TA. The labor for Christ Gal. 1. 1-24.
F. The hope through Christ 2 Cor. 5. 1-13.
S. Embassadors for Christ Rom. 1.1-17.
S. Reconciled to God 1 Gor.1.17-31.
LESSON HYMN. 8s & 7s.
Paschal Lamb, by God appointed,
All our sins on thee were laid :
By almighty love anointed.
Thou hast full atonement made.
All thy people are forgiven,
Through the virtue of thy blood ;
Opened Is the gate of heaven ;
Peace is made 'twixt mft-u. and God.
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1. The love of Christ.
pE^ci^
GOLDEN TEXT.
V. 14, 15.
2. The life in Christ.
V. 16, 17.
"^^N.
We pray you in Christ's stead,
be ye reconciled to God. 2 Cor.
3. The labor for Christ.
V. l&-ai.
%!y^
5.20.
QUESTIONS ON
1. The love of Christ, v. 14, 15 ; Eph. 3.
17-19.
How has Christ shown his love for us ?
What is the highest proof of his love ?
John 15. 13.
"What power does his love exert over us ?
To what should Christ's love constrain us?
1 John 4. 19. [14. 15.
How can we show our love to him ? John
For how many did Christ die ?
How, then, should all live ?
How is this stated in Rom. 14. 8 ?
How may we live unto Christ ? Col. 3. 17.
2. Tlie life in ChTist, v. 16, 17 ; 1 Thess.
5. 10.
What is it to know men " after the flesh?"
[Ans: To esteem them according to
worldly opinions.]
How had Paul known Christ after the
flesh? Acts 26. &-11.
How did Paul afterward know Christ ?
1 Tim. 1. 12.
THE OUTLINE.
AVhat is it to be in Christ?
What is said of such ?
What prayer for a new nature Is In Psa»
51. 10?
What things are passed away?
What are some of these things ? Col. 3. 8.
What should we put on ? Col. 3. 12, 13.
Who will help us to lead such a life ?
3. The labor for Chriiit, v. 18. 21.
"WTiat has God done for us In relation to
himself ?
What is it to be reconciled?
By whom has he reconciled us ?
How has Christ reconciled us? Eph. 2.
Are you thus reconciled to God?
What ministry has God given to us ?
What is an embassador?
Fiom whom, and to whom, should every
Christian be an embassador?
What should be our message to sinners?
What was Christ made for us ?
What are we made through him?
16.
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where in this lesson do we And—
1. The power of love to constrain 1
2. The power of love to transform 1
3. The power of love to plead 1
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Think how much Christ loves you.
2. Show your love to him by your new life in him.
3. Try to win others to his service.
We were reeoneiledtoGodbythedeathof hisSon. Rom.5.10. J
HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find at what time Paul saw and heard Jesus — Find Christ's call to Andrew,
Peter, Jameij, and Matthew — Find Christ's charge to his apostles.
DOCTRINAIi SUGQESTION-Man reconciled to God.
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The Fruit of the Spirit; or, The Christian's Life.
Gal. 5. 22-26; 6. 1-9. Commit to memory verses 22 26,
22 But 1 the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffer-
ing, 2 gentleness, goodness, ^ faith,
23 Meekness, temperance : against such there is no law.
24 And they that are Christ's have * crucified the flesh with
the 5 affections and lusts,
25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit,
26 Let us not be desirous of vainglory, provoking one another,
envying one another,
1 Brethren, • if a man be overtaken m a fault, ye '^ which are
spiritual restore such an one in the « spirit of meekness ; consid-
ering thyself, 9 lest thou also be tempted.
2 Bear i"ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil "the law of
Christ,
3 For J2 if a man think himself to be something, when he i^is
nothing, he deceiveth himself,
4 But "let every man prove his own work, and then shall he
have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in ^^ another.
5 For i» every man shall bear his own burden,
6 Let 1^ him that is taught in the word communicate unto him
that teacheth in all good things.
7 Be I'not deceived ; i» God is not mocked : for ao whatsoever
a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap cor-
ruption ; but he that soweth to the ^i Spirit shall of the Spirit
reap life everlasting,
9 And 22 let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season
we shall reap, 2^ if we faint not.
» John 15. 8,
2 James 3. 17.
3 1 Cor. 13. 7.
* Col. 8. 9,
» Or.passions.
«0r, al-
though ;
James 5. 19 ;
1 John 5. 16,
■> 1 Cor. 2. 15.
8 % Thess. 8.15,
» 1 Cor. 7. 5.
JO Rom. 15. 1.
1' John 13. 14,
'2 Rom. 12.3,
■32 Cor. 3.5.
M2 Cor. 13.5.
1 s Luke 18. 11,
'«Rom. 2. 6.
I ■'Rom. 15. 27,
»»lCor. 6. 9,
»sJobl3. 9.
»o Luke 16. 2J.
ai James 8. 18,
22 2 Thess. 3. 13,
23 Matt. 2i. Vi.
HOME READINGS.
Jf, The fnut of the Spirit GaL 5.22-26;
6.1-9.
Tn. Tlie source of character — John 15. 1-11.
W. The formation of character.Jas. 1. 1-25.
Ta. The test of character Matt. 7. 15-23.
F. The endurance of character. Psa. 93. 1-15.
S. The result of character Matt. 13. 21-43.
S. The blessedness of character Matt. 5. 1-12.
LESSON HYMN.
Make it my liiKhest bliss
S,M.
Thy blessed fruits to know ;
Thy joy, and peace, and gentleness,
Goodness and faith, to show.
Be it my greatest fear
Thy holiness to grieve ;
Walk in the Spirit even here,
And in the Spirit Uve.
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1. The source of charac-
ter. V. 22-2G.
2. The test of character.
V. 1-6.
3. The result of charac-
ter. V. 7-9.
GOLDEN TEXT.
Be not deceived; God is not
mocked: for whatsoever a man
soweth, that shall he also reap.
Gal. 6. 7.
QUESTIONS ON
1. Tlie, smirce of cliaracter, v. 22-26;
John 15. 5.
What nine fruits are here named ?
From what do they proceed ?
What Is said of the Spirit in Rom. 8. 9?
"What is said of those that are Christ's?
What Is It to crucify the flesh ? [Ans : To
resist our passions and tempers.]
May we have power to do this ?
How should those walk who live In the
Spirit ?
Kow is this stated in 1 Peter 1. 22 ?
What three things are forbidden in v, 26?
It. The test of character, v. 1-6.
What is it to be "overtaken in a fault?"
Are good people ever thus overtaken ?
What should be done to such?
"What is said in James 5. 19, 20?
In what spirit should we treat such ?
What should lead us to kindness toward
those that have done v.Tong ?
THE OUTLINE.
What command is given in vei-se 2?
What law of Christ is in John 13. S4?
What danger is mentioned in verse 3 ?
What is required in v. 4 ?
What truth is stated in verse 5 ?
How is this explained by Rom. 2. 6?
3. Tiie result of character, v. 7-9 ; Psa.
126. 5, 6.
What warning is given in verse 7?
Wherein is every sinner a mocker of God?
What great truth is stated in the Golden
Text ?
What does this mean ?
What is it to sow to the flesh?
[Ans : To live a wicked or worldly life.]
What is the result of such a life ?
How is this stated in Hosea S. 7 ?
What is it to sow to the Spirit?
What are the rewards ?
What is the conclusion in verse 9 ?
When shall we reap the reward ?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
"V\Tiere in this lesson do we And—
1. The fruits of the spiritual lifeT
3. The helpfulness of the spiritual life t
3. The rewards of the spiritual life \
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Show your religion in your life.
2. Be patient and kind toward the faults of others.
3. Don't grow tired of doing good.
Ye shall know them by their fruits. Matt, 7. 16.
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HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find a sum In addition in 1 Peter — Find a parable of Christ about sowing,
other parable, about tares and wheat.
DOCTKINAL SUGG-iSSTION— Rewards and punislixnents.
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The Christian Armor; or, The Christian Warfare.
Eph.. e. 10-20. Commit to memory verses 14-17,
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the
power of his might.
11 Put 1 on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to
stand against the wUes of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against 2 flesh and blood, but against
' principalities, against powers, against the •* rulers of the dark-
ness of this world, against ^ spiritual wickedness in « high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye
may be able to withstand in the evil day, and ^ having done all,
to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth,
and having » on the breastplate of righteousness ;
15 And » your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of
peace ;
16 Above all, taking 10 the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall
bo able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the ^^ sword of the
Spirit, which is the word of God :
18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the
Spiritj and watching thereunto with all perseverance and " sup-
plication for all saints ;
19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I
may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the
Gospel,
20 For which I am an embassador i« in bonds ; that ** therein
»» 1 may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
« Rom. 13. 18 ;
2 Cor. 6. 7 ;
1 Thess. 5. 8.
11 Blood and
flesh ;
1 Cor. 15. 50.
» Rom. 8. 38 ;
Col. 2. 15.
« John 12. 31 ;
Col. 1. 13.
« Or, ^vicked
spirits.
6 Or, heaven-
ly; as
chap. 1. 3.
1 Or, having
overcome
all.
» Isaiah 59. 17.
9 Isaiah 52. 7.
ioiJohn5. 4.
iiHeb. 4.12;
Rev. 1. 16.
i»Or, Jna
chain;
Acts 28. 20.
»« Or, thereof.
«n Thess. 2. 2.
HOME READINGS.
M. The Christian's armor Eph. 6. 10-20.
Tu. The Christian's warfare. . .2 Cor. 10. 1-18.
W. The Christian's leader Heb. 2. 1-10.
Th. The Christian's strength . . Heb. 11. 3tJ-40.
F. The Christian's prayer Psa. 35. 1-9,
S. The Christian's song 2 Sam. Zi. 31-51.
S. The Christian's victoi-y 2 Tim. 4. 1-8.
LESSON HYMN. S. M.
Soldiers of Christ arise.
And put your armor on.
Strong in the strength wlilch God supplie
Through his eternal Son ;
Strong in the Loi'd of hosts,
And in his mighty power.
Who in the strength of Jesus trusts
Is more than conqueror.
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OUTLINE.
1. The warfare, v. 10-12.
2. The './veapons. v. 13-17.
3. The warrior, v. 18, 19.
GOLDEN TEXT.
Put on the whole armor of
God, that ye may be able to
stand against the wiles of the
devil. Eph. 6. 11.
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
1. The, ivarfare, v. 10-12; 1 Cor. 9. 25.
Wherein are we bidden to be strong?
What is It to be strong in the Lord ?
What are we exhorted to put on ?
What is this armor called in Rom. 13. 12?
Who Is our enemy ?
What is his character ? 1 Peter 5. 8.
Whatissaidofourfoeslnv. 12? [them?
Can we alone successfully contend against
Who will help us, and how? 1 Cor. 10. 13.
3. The weapons., v. 13-17.
What Is our duty during the evil day ?
What shall be our duty at the end ?
What shall we have girt about us?
How Is this stated in 2 Cor. 6. 7?
What is our breastplate ?
How Is it mentioned in Isa. 15. 17?
What should we wear on our feet?
How is this illustrated by Isa. 52. 7?
What Is our shield? And its use?
What should be on our head ?
What is our sword ?
3. The warrior, v. 18.
What is the first duty named?
Wbat does this show ?
[Ans : Our need of divine help.]
How should we pray?
For whom should we pray?
What other duty is named ?
Against what must a soldier watch?
How should we watch ?
What is Christ's command ? Matt. 24. 42.
What is Paul's exhortation, and its reason?
1 Thess. 5. 5, 6.
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where In this lesson do we learn—
1. That there is an evil spirit?
3. That we need protection against his wiles 1
3. That we can have power to withstand liimi
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Be strong In the Lord.
2. Be bold against temptation.
3. Pray to God for help.
Fight the good fight of faith. 1 Tim. 6. 12,
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HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find account of a king who clothed a young shepherd in his armor — A king who
said, " Let not him that girdeth on his harness boast as he that putteth it off " —
An apostle who wrote, " I have fought a good fight."
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The Mind of Christ; or, The Christian's Model.
Pliil. 2. 1-13. Commit to memory verses 5-11.
1 If Utere he therefore any consolation in Clirist, if any comfort
of love, if ^any fcllovvsliip of the Spirit, if any bowels and
mercies,
2 Fulfill 'ye my joy, ^that ye be like-minded, having the same
love, being of one accord, of one mind.
3 Let * nothing Jg done through strife or vain-glory ; but ^ in
lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
4 Look « not every man on his own things, but every man also
on the things of others.
5 Let ' this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Je'sus :
6 Who, 8 being in the form of God, thought » it not robbery to
be equal with God ;
7 But 1" made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the
form "of a servant, and 12 was made in the i^ likeness of men :
8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself,
and became " obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
9 Wherefore God also 1° hath highly exalted him, and i« given
him a name which is above every name :
10 That " at the name Je'sus every knee should bow, of things
in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth ;
11 And 18 that every tongue should confess that Je'sus Christ
18 liOrd, to the glory of God the Father.
12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as
in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work
out your own salvation with fear and trembling :
13 For i» it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do
of hU good pleasure.
1 2 Cor. 13. 14.
2 John 3. 29.
3 1 Peter 3. 8.
* James 3. U.
' 1 Peter 5. 5.
siCor. 10. 21.
1 John 13. 15.
• Isaiah 9. 6 ;
Zech. 13. 7 ;
John 1. 1, 2 ;
John 17. 5 ;
2 Cor. 4. 4 ;
Col. 1. 15 ;
1 Tim. 3. 16 ;
Heb. 1. 3.
» John 5. 18 ;
John 10. 33.
10 Psahn 22. 6 ;
Isaiah 53. 3 ;
Daniel 9. 26.
11 Isaiah 42. 1;
Isaiah 5.3. 11;
Ezek. 34. 23 ;
Zech. 3. 8 ;
Matt. 20. 28.
12 John 1.14;
Gal. 4. 4.
13 Or, habit.
I'Heb. 12. 2.
1' John 17. 1.
»6Heb. 1. 4.
n Isaiah 45. 23
Rev. 6. 13.
18 John 13. 13.
18 Heb. 13.21.
HOME READINGS.
M. The mind of Christ Phil. 8. 1-13.
Tu. The compassionate Christ.. Luke 7. 11-17.
W. The patient Christ Isa. 53. 1-12.
77i. The self-denying Christ 2 Cor. 8. 1-9.
F. The humble Christ John 1.3. 1-17.
S. The forgiving Christ Luke 7. 36-50.
S. The loving Christ John 15. 9-17.
LESSON HYMN. 7s.
Ever patient, gentle, meek.
Holy Saviour ! was thy mind ;
Vainly in myself I seek.
Likeness to my Lord to find ;
Yet that mind which was in thee
May be, must be, formed in me.
When my pain is most intense.
Let thy cross ray lesson prove ;
Let me hear thee, e'en from thence,
Breathing words of peace and love :
Saviour ! let thy grace in me
Form that mind which was in thee.
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GOLDEN TEXT.
1. The loving mind.
V. 1, 2.
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Let this mind be in you, which
2. The lowly nrund.
V. 3-8.
V^"^
was also in Christ Jesus. Phil.
8. The loyal mind.
//oJA\
2.5.
V. 9-13.
QUESTIONS ON
1. T\\e. loving mind, v. 1-2; 1 John
3. 14.
^Vliat four motives to love are named In
verse 1?
What do " bowels and mercies " mean ?
[ANS: Tender feelings and compas-
sions.]
What does Paul ask them concerning his
joy ? [ANS : That it maj' be made full,
or complete.]
What is it to be like-minded ?
How is this stated in Rom. 12. 16?
What is it to have the same love ?
Why should Christians be united in
heart?
Should those who love Christ love each
other?
2. The hndy mind, v. 3-8 ; Isa. 53. 3.
What does the apostle forbid in verse 3?
What does he urge?
What is recommended in verse 4 ?
THE OUTLINE.
How is this to be construed ?
What mind of Christ is recommended ?
In what " form," or station, was Christ?
How is this stated in John 1.1?
What is the meaning of v. 6, last clause?
[Axs : That Christ's equality with
God was no act of robbery or selfish
claim.]
How did Christ humble himself ?
In whose likeness was he found?
To what death did he submit ? [3. 18.
For what purpose was this death ? 1 Peter
3. The loyal mind, v. 9-13 ; Rev. 5. 13?
What honor has God given to Christ ?
What honor is due to the name of Jesus?
What should every tongue confess ?
What does Paul say of the past obedience
of the Philippians?
What does he urge them to do ?
What fear should we have ?
What work is God doing in us?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON
Where in this lesson do we find—
1. That iove brings joy 1
2. Ttmt humility obtain^* honor"}
3 That Christ is Lord of »li 1
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Be gentle.
2. Be humble.
3. Be like Christ.
Learn of me: for I am meek and lowly in heart. Matt. 11. 29,
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HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Show Instances of humility in the life of Christ. . . .Find in the Book of Revelation
of the honor paid to Christ.
DOCTKINAIi STJGGrESTION— Th.e divine natvire of Olirist.
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Practical Religion; or, The Christian's Conduct.
Col. 8. 16-25.
Commit to memory verses 16-20.
16 Let ^ the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom ;
teaching and admonishing one anotherin psalms and hymns and
spiritual songs, 2 gjoging with grace ^in your hearts to the
Lord.
17 And * whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name
of the Lord Je'sus, giving ^ thanks to God and the Father by
him.
18 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is
fit in the Lord.
19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against
Ihem.
20 Children, obey your « parents in all things : for this is well-
pleasing unto the Lord.
21 Fathers, ' provoke not your children to anger., lest they be
discouraged.
22 Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the
flesh ; not with eye-service, as men-pleasers ; but in singleness
of heart, fearing God :
23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and
not unto men ;
24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of
the inheritance : for ye serve the Lord Christ.
25 But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which
he hath done : and there is no respect of persons.
Notes. — Another — After this word a comma should be inserted, making the
rest of the verse read, " In psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing
with grace in your hearts to tlie Lord."
' Jer. 15. 16 ;
2 Timothy 3.
15-17.
^Eph. 5. 19.
3 Chap. 4.6.
« 1 Cor. 10. 31.
s Romans 1. 8 ;
Eph. 5. 20 ;
Chap. 2. 7 ;
1 Thess. 5. 18 j
Heb. 13. 15.
« Eph. 6.
■ Eph. 6. 4.
HOME READINGS.
M. Practical reli^on Col. 3.16-25.
Txi. The good husband 1 Peter 3. 7-22.
W. The good wnt'e Prov. 31.10-31.
Th. The good son Prov. 4. 1-27.
F. The good servant 1 Peter 2. 18-25.
S. The good master Col. 4. 1-6.
S. The good friend Prov. 27. 1-10.
LESSON HYMN. C. M.
God -will sni)poi-t our hearts
With might before unknown ;
The work to be performed is ours,
The strength 13 all his own.
'Tis he that works to -will,
'Tis he that works to do ;
Hi.s is the power by which we act,
His be the glory too.
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OUTLINE.
Church life. y. 16, 17.
Home life. v. 18-25.
GOLDEN TEXT.
And v/hatsoever ye do, do it
heartily, as to the Lord, and
not unto men. CoL 3. 23.
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
1. Chxirc}^ life, v. 16, 17; 1 Cor. 14. 15.
"WTiat Is the word of Christ?
How may that word dwell In us ?
What good man had known that word
from childhood ? 2 Tim. 3. 15.
WTiat is said in Psa. 119. 11 ?
What is said of singing in verse 16?
How is this recommended in Eph. 5. 19?
WTiat is the command of the Golden
Text?
How is this stated in 1 Cor. 10. 31.
How should we give thanks ?
In what things should we give thanks ?
1 Thess. 5. 18.
2. Home life, v. 18-25 ; Eph. 5. 15, 16.
What direction is given to wives ?
What direction to husbands?
What is said to children ?
Which of the ten commandments speaks
of this duty ?
What reason is given for obedience to
parents ?
What warning is given in Deut. 27. 16 ?
What advice is given to fathers?
What direction is given to servants?
What is eye service ? [Axs : Work done
only when under the eyes of a master.]
What good ad\ice do we find in verse 23?
Who shall reward faithful service?
Whom do we serve?
What shall the wrong-doer receive ?
How Is this declared in Isa. 3. 10, 11?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
WTiat do we learn in this lesson about—
1. How to sing I
2. How to speak 1
3. How to act!
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Sing with praise In your heart.
2. Be thankful to God for his mercies.
3. Be obedient to your parents.
:
"Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord. Col. 3.
HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find the account of a good mother in 1 Samuel — An obedient son in Luke's Gos-
pel— A faithful servant in Genesis.
DOC5TBXNAIi SUO-O-ESTION-The impartiaUiy of God.
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[Sept. 7.
The Coming of the Lord; or, Looking for the Son of God,
1 ThesB. 4. 13-18. Commit to memoiTr versea 13-18
13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concern
in.ir them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even ^ as otners
which have jio hope.
14 For 2 if we believe that Je'sus died and rose again, even so
them also which sleep in Je'sus will God bring with him.
15 For this we say unto you ^ by the word of the Lord, that
we which are alive anc? remain unto the coming of the Lord shall
not prevent them which are asleep.
in For < the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a
shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of
God : and the dead in Christ shall rise first :
17 Then we which are alive a^id remain shall be caught up
together with them * in tlie clouds, to meet the Lord in the air :
and so * shall we ever be with the Lord.
18 Wherefore ^ comfort one anotlier with these words.
1 Lev. 19. 28 ;
Deut. U. 1. 2 ;
2 Sam. 12. 20.
31 Cor. 15. 13.
s 1 Kings 13.17.
« Matt. 24. 30 ;
Act? 1. 11 ;
2 Thess. 1. 7.
»Actsl. 9;
Rev. 11. 12.
6 John 12 26;
John li. 3 :
John 17. 24;
Rev. 21. 3, 4;
Rev. 22. 3-5.
1 Or, exhort.
Notes. — TheTTi which are asleep— A term generally used in the New Testament
to express the condition of those who die in the Lord. Sorrow not, even as
Oi!^er«— The heathen world, which had no definite ground of liope in a future
•world. If we believe— BeWcP in Christ's resurrection can-ies with it the belief
in the resurrection of his disciples. JBring with him — " The redeemed are so
united with Christ that they shall share the same destiny with him." By the
loord of the Lord — By the command or on the authority of the Lord. We —
Tliis word suggests the unity of the Church in all ages. Which are alive —
Those of the Church who may be living on the earth at the time of Christ's
second coming. Shall not prevent — Shall not anticipate, or enter heaven in
advance. With a shout — A cry, not from the Lord, but from the multitude
accojnpanying him. Voice of t}ce archangel — The chief among the angelic
order.
HOME READINGS.
M. The coming of the Lord..l Thess. 4. 15-18.
Tu. Its certainty 1 Thess. 5. 1-10.
W. Its signs Matt. 24. 27-.35.
77i. Its time uiilcnown Matt. 24. 36-.51.
F. Its suddenness Matt. 2.5. 1-1.3.
S. Its impoi-tance Matt. 25. 14-30.
8. Its purpose Matt. 25. 31-46.
LESSON HYMN. 7s, 6s.
Our hope and expectation,
O Jesus, now appear ;
Arise, thou Sun so longed for,
O'er this benighted sphere !
With hearts and hands uplifted,
We plead, O Lord, to see
The day of earth's redemption.
And ever be with thee.
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OUTLINE.
1. The coming Lord.
V. 13, 14.
2. Meeting the Lord.
V. 15, 16.
8. Ever -vvith the Lord.
V. 17, 18.
GOLDEN TEXT.
And so shall we be ever with
the Lord. 1 Thess. 4. 17.
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
1. 27iccomi?if7-Lord,v. 13,14. [asleep?"
What is meant by " them which are
Of whom is this expression used? Acts 7.G0.
How does Paul say that we siiould feel
concerning such ?
Why do people sorrow for the dead ?
Who have no hope in death?
What does Christ say concerning the dead ?
John 11. 25.
What happened to Chilst after his death ?
Of what is the resuirection of Christ a
pledge?
How may we then feel concerning death ?
1 Cor. 15. 57.
2. 3Icctmg the Lord, v. 15-17 ; Rev. 11. 12.
By what authority did Paul speak ?
What did he say by the word of the Lord?
Who are meant by ''we which are alive?"
What is said concerning such?
What is meant by "shall not prevent?"
[Ans: Shall not anticipate, or enjoy
higher privilege.]
When will the Lord come? Matt. 24. 30.
How should we look for it ? Matt. 24. 42.
What will occur when the Lord comes?
Where is the promise of his retui-u ? Acts
1. 11.
What sounds shall accompany it?
Who shall be the flrst to rise?
What is said concerning these? Rev. 20.6.
What shall happen to those then living ?
3, Ever v>ith the Lord, v. 17, 18.
What precious promise do we find here ?
How is this expressed in John 14. 3 ?
For what did Christ pray in John 17. 24?
What exhortation do we And in verse 18 ?
AVhy is this truth a comfort to believers ?
What is said in 1 John 3. 2 ?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where in this lesson do we learn—
1. That dead snint' sleep in Christ!
2. Tliat they who are deid shall live again?
3. That tijose who are Christ's shall life foreverl
t
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Do not sorrow over the dead.
2. Comfoit those who are in trouble.
3. Be ready at all times to meet Christ.
Where I am, there ye i-nay be also. John 14. 3.
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HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find what Christ said to the Sadducees about the resurrection ...What the angel
said to the disciples at the ascoision about Christ's return.
DOCTRINAIj SXrO-a-ESTION-The second coming of Clirist.
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[Sept. 14.
The Christian in the "World; or, Living as a Man of God.
1 Tim. 6. 6-16. Commit to memory verses 9-lS,
6 But 1 godline.ss with contentment is great gain.
7 For 2 we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we
can carry nothing out.
8 And shaving food and raiment let us be therewith content.
9 But 4 they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare,
and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in
destruction and perdition.
10 For 6 the love of money is the root of all evil ; which while
some coveted after, they have « erred from the faith, and pierced
themselves through with many sorrows.
11 But thou, 'O man of God, flee these things; and follow
after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
12 Fight 8 the good fight of faith, lay hold on "eternal life,
whereunto thou art also called, i^and hast professed a good pro-
fession before many witnesses.
13 I give thee charge in the sight of God, who " quicken eth
all things, and before Christ Jesus, "who before Pontius Pilate
witnessed a good " confession,
14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebuk-
able, until "the appearing of our Lord Je'sus Christ:
15 Which in his time he shall show, icTto is i^the blessed and
only Potentate, i« the King of kings, and Lord of lords ;
16 "Who 17 only hath immortality, dwelling in is the light which
no man can approach unto ; i^whom no man hath seen, nor can
see: ^oto whom be honor and power everlasting. Amen.
1 Psalm 37. 16.
ajobl. 21;
Eccles. 5. 15.
3 Gen. 28. 20 ;
Heb. 13. 5.
iExod. 23. 8.
6 Or, been
seduced.
iDeut. 33. 1.
» 2 Tim. 4. 7.
sPhil. 3. 12.
10 Heb. 13. 23.
11 Johns. 21.
12 Rev. 1.5.
13 Or, pro-
fession.
iilThess.3. 13.
liChap. 1. 11.
16 Rev. 17. 14-
njohn 5. 20.
i8 2Cliron.5.14.
• sExod. 33. 20;
Deut. 4. 12 ;
John 1. 18 ;
Jolin 6. 46.
^oEph. 3. 21;
Phil. 4. 20 ;
Jude 25 :
Rev. 7. 12.
HOME READINGS.
M. The Christian in the world.. .1 Tim. 6. 6-16.
Tu. The riches of the world Mark 10.17-26.
W. Alliances with the world Deut. 7. 1-11.
Th. The vanity of the world Eccles. 2. 1-11.
F. The wickedness of the world. Psa. 14. 1-17.
S. The hatred of the world John 17. 6-14.
S. ITie Christian not onhe j _ ^ j^j^^ ^^ ^^^S.
LESSON HYMN. L. M.
Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go,
My daily labor to pursue ;
Thee, only thee, resolved to know,
In all I think, or speak, or do.
Thee will I set at ray right hand,
Whose eyes my inmost substance see ;
And labor on at thy command.
And offer all my works to thee.
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OUTLINE.
1. AA^-hat to flee, v, 6-10.
2. What to follow. V. 11-16,
GOLDEN TEXT.
They are not of the world,
even as I am not of the world.
John 17. 16.
INTRODUCTORY.
This epistle was written by the Apostle Paul from prison at Rome to Timothy,
whom he had appointed in charge of the Church at Ephesus, and in whom he felt a
deep interest. Read Acts 16. 1-4,
QUESTIONS ON
1. What to Jlee, v. 6-10 ; James 4. 7.
What does Paul say is great gain?
What reason for contentment is given?
What reason is stated in Heb. 13. 5 ?
With what should we be content ?
What dangers are found by those that will
be rich?
How does Christ state this? Matt, 13, 23,
What is the root of all evil?
How is it so?
What results of covetousness are named ?
What Is our duty concerning these things ?
verse 11.
How is this expressed In the Golden
TEXT?
THE OUTLINE.
2. IFTiflt to foUow, V. 11-16. [v. 11 ?
What six objects to follow are named in
Define each one of them ?
What flght are we bidden to engage In ?
What diu Paul afterward say of this fight?
2 Tim. 4. 7.
On what should we lay hold ?
What profession is here mentioned ?
What charge does the Apostle give?
Before whom was the charge made?
How should this commandment be kept ?
What event Is spoken of In verse 14?
What names are given to Christ?
What is said of his dwelling-place?
May we hope to dwell with him ? John 17.24.
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where la this lesson do we learn—
1. That contentment brings gnin ?
2. That covetousness brings trouble 1
3. That laith requires warfare 1
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Be contented with what God gives you.
2. Do not desire to be rich.
3. Be bold in confessing Christ.
■I:
Set your affection on things above. Col, 3.
:
HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find a parable of Christ about a rich man — The account in the Book of Numbers
of a prophet who was covetous — One of the twelve apostles who was covetous.
DOCTRINAX SITGOEgTIOK— The eternal. axJBtence xif Ciirist. .
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ng for the Good of Men.
Commit to memoiy verses 1-5.
A. D. 65.] xjEssonsr 1:2^11.
The Christian Citizen; or, L
Titu3 3.1-9.
1 Put them in mind to be subject to priacipalities and powers,
to obey magistrates, i to be ready to every good work,
2 To = speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, hut gentle,
showing all meekness unto all men.
3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient,
deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and
envy, hateful, and hating one another.
4 But after that the kindness and 3 love of God our Saviour to-
ward man appeared,
5 Not 4 by works of righteousness which we have done, but
according to his mercy he saved us, ^by the washing of regenera-
tion, and renewing of" the Holy Ghost ;
6 Which 8 he shed on us ^ abundantly through Je'sus Christ
our Saviour;
7 That, being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs
according to the hope of eternal life.
8 This is a ftuthful saving, and these things I will that thou
affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God miglit
be careful to niaintain good works. These things are good and
profitable unto men.
9 But 8 avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and conten-
tions, and strivmgs about the law ; for they are unprofitable and
vain.
[Sept. 31.
3Exod. 20.16,
Eph. 4.31.
3 Or, pit J.
* Romans 3. 20 ;
Gal. 2. 16.
1 John 3. 3, 5 ;
1 Peter 3. 21.
s Ezek. 36. 25 ;
Joel 3. 28 ;
John 1. 16.
■> Richly.
' 1 Tim. 1. 4 :
2 Tim. 2. 23.
Notes. — Put them in mind—ThQ Cretans, among whom Titus preached, were
riotous and insubordinate in their tendency. Principalities and powers —
Literally, " magistracies and authorities."
HOME READINGS.
M. The Christian citizen.... Titus 3. 19.
Tu. The rii^hteous king 2 Chron. 17. 1-13.
W. Therigliteoustent-inaker Acts 18. 1-11.
Th. The righteous shepherd...! Sam. 17. 12-2S.
F. The righteous steward — 1 Kings 18. 1-16.
S. The righteous centurion.. Acts 10. 1-S.
8. The righteous captive Daniel 1. 8-21.
LESSON HYMN.
7S,
Sing vre, then, in Jesus' name.
Now as yesterday the same ;
One in every time and place,
Full for all of tr\ith and grace :
We for Christ, our Mastei\ staud,
Lights in a benighted land :
We our dying Lord confess ;
We are Jesus' witnesses.
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OUTLINE.
1. Loyal. V. 1.
2. Gentle, v. %-l.
3. Useful. V. 8, 9.
^\iST >J/v^
GOLDEN TEXT.
Render therefore unto Cesar
the things which are Cesar's ;
and unto God the things that
are God's. Matt. 22. 21.
INTRODUCTORY.
The Apostle Paul having appointed Titus to take charge of the Churches on the
islaxd of Crete, in the Mediterranean Sea, wrote to him from hia prison a letter of
advice, In which is found our lesson.
QUESTIONS ON
1 . Loyal, V. 1 ; Rom. 18. 1.
To whom should we be subject?
How is this stated in the Golden Text?
^Tiom should we obey ?
What is said in 1 Peter 3. 18, 14 ?
For what should we be ready?
What is said about doing good in Gal. 6.10 ?
3. Gentle, v. 2-7 ; Col. 3. 12.
What sins of the tongue should we avoid ?
verse 2.
How Is this urged in Eph. 4. 31 ?
What is said of gentleness ?
What sins are named in verse 3?
What should lead us to forsake sin? v. 4.
THE OUTLINE.
Are we saved by our own good works ?
How, then, are we saved ?
Through whom Is the Holy Ghost given to
us?
Of what are we heirs ?
What is said in Rom. 8. 16, 17?
3. Useful. V. 8, 9; Titus 2. 14.
What "faithful saying " is here given?
What are good works?
Can our good works save us? Gal. 2. 16.
What should they accompany ? James 2. 17.
What command is given in 1 Cor. 15. 58?
What should we avoid?
Why should we avoid them ?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where in thLs lesson do we learn—
1, That we are not saved by our good worksl
3. That we should maintain good works I
3. That we are heirs of eternal lifel
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Speak evil of none.
2. Show meekness toward all.
8. Be active in doing good.
Let us do good unto all men. Gal. 6. 10.
HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find an account of David's loyalty to his king — Find account in Acts of a v;oman
fun of good works What James says about salvation by works.
DOCTBINAIi StJGKa-ESTION— The profltableneea of good worko.
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HOME READINGS.
M. Peace with God .... Rom. 5. 1-10.
Txi. Christian love 1 Cor. 13. 1-13.
W. Victory over death. 1 Cor.l5..50-5S.
Th. Fruit of the Spirit | ^^^ e^jf l'^^ '
F. Practical religion.. Col. 3. 16-25.
^- ^?L?o'rw""^}lTi-.6.6-16.
^- ''^§^^^S°'|TituB3.1-9.
LESSON HYMN. CM.
Lord, as to thy dear cross we flee,
And pray to" be forgiven,
So let thy life our pattern be,
And form our souls for heaven.
Kept peaceful in the midst of strife,
Forgiving' and foifriven,
O may we lead the pilgrims' life,
And follow thee to heaven 1
REVIEW SCHEME.
I. The lessons for July : —
1. Eepeat the Titles, Topics, Golden Texts, and Outlines.
2. State the Doctrinal Suggestions, and show how each is found in the
lesson.
8. Find in the lessons the following Teachings—
Lesson 1 : That Christ died for sinners.
Lesson 2 : That Christ intercedes for believers.
Lesson 3 : That love shall never fail.
Lesson 4 : That we shall live hereafter.
II. The lessons for August : —
1. State the Titles, Topics, Golden Texts, and Outlines.
2. State and point out in the lessons the Dooteinal Suggestions.
3. Find in the lessons the following Duties —
Lesson 5 : Reconciliation to God.
Lesson 6 : Patience in well-doing.
Lesson 7 : Resistance to temptation.
Lesson 8 : Lowliness of mind.
Lesson 9: Obedience to parents.
III. The lessons for September : —
1. State the Titles, Topics, Golden Texts, and Outlinbs.
2. State and explain the Doctrinal Suggestions.
3. Find in the lessons the following Promises —
Lesson 10 : The promise of eternal life with Christ.
Lesson 11 : The promise of Christ's appearing.
Lesson 12 : The promise of inheritance hereafter.
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The Gospel against Intennperance.
mitted to memory.
Five Precepts of Paul ; or
All to be cor.iiM.i.^^ ^- ,■
I T et us walk nonestlv, as in the day ; not in rioting and dninkonness ; not In c ham.
hPrin^ am wantonness, not in strife and euv>ang: but put ye on the Lord
jSis Christrand make not provision for the flesh to /ui/iH the lusts i)mxof.
II Rrgood neJth'er to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother
lY. Bfnold'^rtkwXwVe^herein is excess; h^vtbefll^^^^^^^
V. GOLDEN TEXT.-Abstain from all appearance of evil. 1 Thess. 5. U.
QUESTIONS
1. Repeat the Fikst Precept, Rom. 13.
13; 14 ; Prov. 2:i. 20, 21.
What does the word " walk " liere mean i
What is it to walk honestly ?
What six sins are here forbidden i
What are rioting and drunkenness?
Why is intemperance a sin ?
What are we here commanded to do i
What is it to put on Christ?
Will those who sincerely put on Christ
become drunkards?
2. Repeat the Second Precept, Rom.
14. 21 ; Luke 9. 33.
What are we here urged not to do /
What kind of flesh is here spoken of i"
[Ans.— Meat offered to idols, which
might encourage idolatry.]
Wliy were the early Christians advised not
to eat such meat ?
Should we be careful of our influence over
others? ^ ^^^T^^l
What influence does one exert who drinks
How does he lead others to drinking ?
Ought we to deny ourselves for the sake
of others ? ^ ^^^
3. Repeat the Third Precept, 1 Cor.
6. 10 ; Prov. 23. 32. . , ^
What is here meant by the kingdom of
Wlio are members of that kingdom?
it a privilege to belong to Christ's
kingdom ?
Who cannot inherit that kingdom?
Why cannot a drunkard be saved in his
sins? ^ ^ ^,. , o
How can he be saved from his sins i
4. Repeat the Fourth Precept, Eph. 5.
18 ; Deut. 32. 33.
TMiat is here forbidden ?
For what reason ? , „ ,
Why Is there danger of excess In all in-
toxicating liquor ?
Wbat is excessive use of liquor ?
What Is true temperance ?
[Ans.— Total abstinence.]
In vv^hat mentioned here is there no dan-
ger of excess ?
How may we obtain the Spirit ? [22, 23.
What are the fruits of the Spirit? Gal. 5.
5. Repeat the Fifth Precept, 1 Thess.
5. 22 ; Isa. 33. 15.
What is it to abstain ?
From what should we abstain ?
Why does all drinking come under this
precept? ^ ^
Should we give any encouragement to
sin in others?
What harm would be done to others by
our drinking a little occasionally ?
What danger to ourselves by such a course?
TEACHINGS F THE LESSON.
Wbere do we fitjd-^ ^rinkins is injurious to others as well as the drinker 1
2. That no drunkard can enter heaven \
3. That all liquor has dan;;er of excess 1
DOCTBXNAIi SUGGESTION— The power of example.
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OUR G-REAT HiGH-PRTEST: or, The One Mediator.
[Oct. 5.
Heb. 4. 14-16 ; 6. 1-6.
Commit to memory verses 14-16.
14 Seeing then that we have a great Hi^h-priest, that is passed
into the heavens, Je'sus the Son of God, let us hold fast our pro-
fession.
15 For 1 we have not an High-priest which cannot be touched
•with the feeling of our infirmities ; but ' was in all points tempted
like as we are, ^ yet without sin.
IG Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that
we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
1 For every high -priest taken from among men is ordained
for men in t]i\x\g%'][)ertaining to God, ■• that he may offer both gifts
and sacrifices for sins :
2 Who 5 can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them
that are out of the way ; for that he himself also is compassed
with infirmity.
3 And 6 by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also
for himself, to ofi'er for sins.
4 And 7 no man taketh this honor unto himself, but he that is
called of God, as was « Aa'ron.
5 So 9 also Christ glorified not himself to be made an High-
priest ; but he that said mxto him, " Thou art my Son, to-day
nave I begotten thee.
6 As he saith also in another jo?ac«, " Thou ar^ a Priest for-
ever, after the order of Mel-chis'e-dek.
i Isaiah 53. 3.
aLuke23. 28.
3 Daniel 9. 34 ;
2 Cor. 5. 21 ;
1 Peter 2. 22.
1 John 3. 6.
> Chap. 8. 8, i.
«Or, can
reasonably
bear with.
n Sam. IS. 9;
2 Sam. «. 6 ;
John 3. 27.
« Exod. 28. 1 ;
Num. 1€. 5,i0
•Johns. 54;
Acts 13. 33 ;
Romans 8. S.
'f Psalm 2. 7.
n Psalm 110. 4.
HOME READINGS.
M. Our great High-priest. . ..Heb.4.14-16 ; 5.1-6.
Tu. Typified in Melchisedek..Gen. 14. 14-24.
W. Typified in Aaron Exod. 28. 1-18.
Th. Our true High-priest Heb. 7. 1-14.
F. Our eternal High-priest.. .Heb. 7. 15-38.
8. Our glorified High-priest. Heb. 8. 1-10.
S. The one Mediator Heb. 10. 12-^.
LESSON HYMN. H. M.
He ever lives above,
For me to intercede ;
His all-redeeming love,
His precious blood, to plead ;
His blood atoned for all our race.
And sprinkles now the throne of grrace.
The Father hears him pray,
His dear anointed One :
He cannot turn away
The presence of his Son :
His Spirit answers to the blood,
And tells me I am bom of God.
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OUTLINE.
1. His sympathy.
5. 3.
4. 14:
2. His authority. 5. 1-6.
GOLDEN TEXT.
Seeing he ever liveth to make
intercession for them. Heb.7.25.
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
1. Jffe sympatfui, 4. 14; 5. 3; Heb. 3. 1.
V.tiat does the lesson say that we have ?
What is the duty of a priest ? v. 1.
Who is our high-priest ?
Where is he ?
How is this stated in Heb. 9. 24?
What is his work in heaven, as stated in
the GoLDKX Text ?
What duty is suggested in verse 14 ?
What characteristic of Christ is mentioned
in verse 15 ?
When did Jesus show his sympathy?
John 11. 3:3-35.
On what other occasion? Luke 19. 41.
What fact Is stated about Christ in v. 15?
What was the temptation of Christ ? Matt.
4. 1-4.
What was the result of Ms temptation?
1 Pet. 2. 22,
How does his temptation benefit us ? Heb.
2. 18.
What privileges and duties are stated in
verse 16 ?
Wiiy sh.ould earthly priests have compas-
sion? 5. 2.
For whom do they need to offer sacrifice?
3. Jf/s authoiity, v. 4, 6.
Who alone had a right to be priest ?
What king was punished for trying to act
as a priest ? 2 Chron. 26. 19.
Did Christ belong to the priestly family ?
Heb. 7. 14.
How, then, was he a priest ?
Who was Melchisedek? Gen. 14. 18.
Who appointed Christ a priest ? v. 5.
May we coine to him ?
How may we use his intercessions? John
14. 13.
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where in this lessen do we learn—
1. That our Saviour feels for ns 1
2. That our Saviour was tempted like usi
2. That our Saviour pleads lor us ?
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Remember that Jesus lives in heaven.
2. Come boldly to him in prayer.
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3. Tell him freely all your needs.
We have a great high-priest. Heb. 4. 14.
HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find about Melchisedek in Genesis and in tiebrews — Find about the consecration
of the first high-priest — Find about a high-priest who aided in the death of Christ.
DOCTRrrTAI. SITGGESTIOM"— The intercession of Christ.
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The Types Explained; or,
Heb. 9. 1-12.
1 Then verily the first covenant had also '
The One Offering.
Commit to memory verses &-12
ordinances of divine
service, and 2 a worldly sanctuary
2 For * there was a tabernacle made ; the first, wherein was the
candlestick, and the stable, and the showbread; which is called
<* the Sanctuary.
3 And « after the second vail, the tabernacle which is called the
Holiest ©f all ;
4 Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant
overlaid round about with gold, wherein was ' the golden pot that
had manna, » and Aa'ron's rod that budded, and "the tables of
the covenant ;
5 And 10 over it the cherubim of glory shadowing the mercy-
seat ; of which we cannot now speak particularly.
6 Now when these things were thus ordained, " the priests went
always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service q/" (?0(f/
7 But into the second went the hign-priest alone " once eveiy
year, not without blood, which he oftered for himself, and/or the
errors of the people:
8 The " Holy Ghost this signifying, that the " way into the
holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the lirst taber-
nacle was yet standing:
9 Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were
offered both gifts and sacrifices, ^^ that could not make him that
did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience ;
10 Which stood oniy in "meats and drinks, and 1^ divers wash-
ings, 18 and carnal i* ordinances, imposed on them until the time
of reformation.
11 But Christ being come an hi^h-priest of "good things to
come, 21 by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with
hands, that is to say, not of this buUding ;
12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but ''by his own
blood he entered in 23 once into the holy place, having '* obtained
eternal redemption for us.
> Or, cere-
monies.
aExod. 25. 8.
sExod. 26.1.
* Lev. 24. 6.
s Or, holy.
6Exod.40. 3.
' Exod. 16. 33.
« Num. 17. 10.
» Exod . 25. 16 ;
Deut.lO. 2,5;
2 Chr. 5. 10.
•"Lev. 16. 2.
11 Num. 28. 3;
Daniel 8. 11.
i^»Exod. 30. 10.
13 Chap. 10. 19.
MJohnli. 6.
1 5 Gal. 3.21.
'6 Rom. U. 17.
'-Num.19. 7.
'8Eph. a. 15.
' 9 Or, rites, or,
ceremonies,
20 Chap. 10. 1.
'Ji Chap. 8. 2.
22 Rev. 1. 5.
23 Zech. 3. 9.
9.24.
HOME READINGS.
The types explained — Heb. 9. 1-12.
The peace-offering Lev. 3. 1-17.
The sin-offering. Lev. 4. 27-35.
The burnt-offering Lev. 1. 1-17.
The trespass-offering Lev. 6. 1-13.
The scapegoat Lev. 16. 1-10.
The paschal lamb Exod. 12. 1-23.
LESSON HYMN. S. M.
Not all the blood of beasts,
On Jewish altars slain,
Could give the guilty conscience peace.
Or wash away the stain.
But Christ, the heavenly Lamb,
Takes all our sins away—
A sacrifice of nobler name.
And richer blood, than they.
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OUTLINE.
1. The holy sanctuary.
V. 1-5.
2. The holy service. 7.6-10.
3. The holy Saviour.
V. 11-12.
GOLDEN TEXT.
For by one offering he hath
perfected forever them that are
sanctified. Heb. 10. 14.
QUESTIONS ON
1. T7!e Ixolxf sanctuaru, v. 1-5 ; Exod. 25. 8.
WTiat did the first covenant have ?
Wbat does "worldly " here mean?
[Axs: In the present world, on the
earth.]
What other sanctuary is named In verses
11 and 24 ?
What does the word "sanctuary " mean ?
[ANs: The holy place.]
What did the sanctuary contain ? [31, 32.
Describe the candlestick from Exod. 25.
What was the use of the table ? Lev. 24. 5-7.
What was within the veil ?
What did it contain ?
[For explanation see Lev. 16. 12, 13 ;
Exod. 16. 3:3, 34; Num. 17. 6-10;
1 Kings 8. 9.]
What was over the ark ?
2. The holy se7nyice,v.&-W; Heb. 10.19, 20.
Into which place went the priests daily?
What took place within the holiest of all ?
How often did the high-priest enter it ?
THE OUTLINE.
\Vhat did he take with him? and for
what purpose ?
What better sacrifice do we possess ? v. 14 ?
What way was not yet opened ?
Who is our Way to heaven ? John 14. 6.
What is he called in Heb. 10. 19, 20?
What could not these sacrifices do ?
What is sai':'. in Psa. 51. 16, 17.
Mav we offer this sacrifice ?
3. The holif Saviour, v. 11, 12 ; Heb. 8. 1, 2.
What is Christ here called ?
What is said of him in Heb. 8. 1 ?
What tabernacle is mentioned in 2 Cor.
5. 1?
With what blood did Christ enter, and
where ?
What did he obtain, and for whom ?
Repeat the Golden Text.
What is said in 1 Pet. 1. 18, 19?
What is the song of the redeemed ? Rev.
5. 9.
May we join in this song ?
TEACHrNGS OF THE LESSON.
Where in this lesson do we learn—
1. That sacriflces cannot take away sinl
2. That the Saviour has redeemed from shi T
3. That the Saviour has entered into heaven t
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Remember that only Christ's blood can wash away sin.
2. Remember that he has died for you.
3. Prepare to meet him in heaven.
^_ .
I We have redemption through his blood. Eph. 1. 7
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HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find the account of the tabernacle and its courts .... "Uliere it was set up in Pales-
tine— By whom 'the ark was taken captive By whom it was carried to Jerusalem.
DOCTKINAl. SUGGESTION— The atoning blood.
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The Triumphs of Faith; or, The One Condition.
Heb. 11. 1-10. Commit to memory
1 Now faith is the ^ substance of things hoped for, the evidence
2 of things not seen.
2 For by it the elders obtained a good report.
3 Through faith we understand that the worlds « were framed
by the word of God ; so that things which are seen were not
made of things which do appear.
4 By faith < A'bel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice
than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous,
God testiiying of his gifts: and by it he, b«ing dead, ^yet
speaketh.
5 By faith « E'noch was translated that he should not see death ;
and was not found, because God had translated him : for before
his translation he nad this testimony, that he pleased God.
6 But T without ftiith it is impossible to please him : for he that
coraeth to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder
of them that diligently seek him.
7 By faith ^No'ah, being warned of God of things not seen as
yet, * moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house ;
by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of lothe
righteousness which is by faith.
8 By faith AHjra-ham, when he was called to go out into a
place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed ;
and he went out, not knowing whither he went.
9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange
country, dwelling in ^i tabernacles with I'saac and Ja'cob, the
heirs with him ot the same promise :
10 For he looked for a city which hath foundations, " whose
builder and maker is God.
verses 1-6.
I Or, ground,
or. confi-
dence.
1 Romans 8.24.
3 John 1. 3.
* Genesis L, A.
s Or, is yet
spoken of :
Statt. 23. 3o,
i Genesis 5. 22.
1 John 3.18, 38.
> Genesis 6. 13.
9 Or, being
wary.
10 Romans 3.22;
Phil. 3. 9.
I Genesis 12. 8.
HOME READINGS.
Jf. The triumphs of faith Heb. 11. 1-10.
Tu. Abraham's faith Gen. 22. 1-19.
W. David's faith Psa. 71. l-2i.
Th. The Hebrew children's faith.. Dan. 3. 8-38.
F. Daniel's faith Dan. 6.10-2:5.
S. Nat'aaiiael's faith John 1. 43-51.
S. The Etliiopiaii's faith Acts 8. 27-iO.
LESSON HYMN. L. M.
By faith I to the fountain fly.
Opened for all mankind and me,
To pwi«e ray sins of deepest dye,—
My Irfe and heart's impurity.
Fi-om Christ, the smitten Rock, it flows,
Tlie purple and the crystal stream ;
Pardon and holiness bestows,
And both I gain through faith in hisn.
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OUTLINE.
1. t^aith defined, v. 1.
2. Faith illustrated, v. 2-10.
GOLDEN TEXT.
For he endured, as seeing him
who is invisible. Heh. 11.27.
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
1. Faiih define<l, v. 1 ; 2 Cor. 4. 18.
What do we mean hy faith ?
What is it here said to be ?
What word might better express the
meaning than " substance ?" [Aks :
Ground^ or foundation ?]
Why is faith the foundation of our hope?
(See Rom. 8. 24.)
By what do we walk? 2 Cor. 5, 7.
Can we have faith in that which we do
not see? 1 Peter 1. 8, 9.
For what should we trust God ?
What result of faith is named in Acts 16. 31 ?
2. Faith illustrated, v. 2-10, 39, 40.
What result of faith is given in verse 2?
What fact do we understand by faith ?
How is this stated in the first verse of the
Bible?
How did Abel show his faith ?
Wherein was his sacrifice better than
Cain's ? Gen. 4. 4.
TiTiat result now comes from his faith?
How did Enoch show his faith ? Gen. 5. 22.
What was the reward of his faith ?
What testimony did he receive ?
May we receive the same? How?
Why can we not please God without faith?
What showed Noah's faith ?
How long did he show his faith ?
[Ans : 120 years.]
What was his reward ?
Wherein was Abraham's faith exhibited?
How was his faith shov.'n in the land of
promise ?
In what did he dwell?
For what did he look?
May we look for the same? 2 Cor. 5. 1.
Who has promised a place to us? John 14. ;-.
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where in this lesson do we learn—
1. Th.Tt faith gives eridencie of unseen things I
2. Thiit faith is jieoessary ia coiwin;; to God 1
3. That faith wiH result in obedience ^
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Believe in God.
2. Believe God's word.
3. Follow its noble examples.
We v^/alk by faith, not by sight. 2 Cor. 5. 7.
4,
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HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find and read the account of Abel. . . .Of Enoch. . . .Of Noah. . . .Of Abraham.
the city of God in Revelation.
DOCTEINAL STJO-GESTION— Faith the condition of salvation.
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Faith and Works ; or, The One Test.
James 2. 14-28.
Commit to memory verses 14-18.
14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath
faith, and have not works ? can faith save him 1
15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,
16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye
-wanned and filled ; notwithstanding ye give them not those things
which are needful to the body ; what doth it profit?
17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being i alone.
18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works :
show me thy faith 2 without thy works, and I will show thee my
faith by my works.
19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well : the
8 devils also believe, and tremble.
20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith * without works
is dead?
21 Was not A'bra-ham our father justified by works, ^when
he had ofi'ered Tsaac his son upon the altar 1
22 « Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works
was faith made perfect ?
23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith. ''A'bra-ham
believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness :
and he was called » the Friend of God.
24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not
by faith only.
25 Likewise also, • was not Ka^ab the harlot justified by works,
when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out
another way ?
26 For as the body without the i" spirit is dead, so faith with-
out works is dead also.
By itself.
» Some copies
read, by tky
works.
sMatt. 8. 29;
Mark 1. 24;
Mark 5. 7 ;
Luke 4. 34 ;
Acts 16, 17 ;
Acts 19. 15.
« GaL 5. C.
s Gen. 22. 9.
6 Or, Thou
seest.
■"Genesis 1.5. 6;
Romans 4. 3 ;
Gal. 3. 6.
* 2 Chron.20.7;
Isaiah 41. 8.
» Joshua 2. 1 ;
Heb. 11. 31.
' Or, breath.
HOME READINGS.
M. Faith and works .Tames 2. 14-26.
Tn. Faith essential Matt. 17. 14-21.
W. Faith commended Luke 7. I-IO.
Th. Faith honored John 4. 43-54.
F. Works essential Luke 6. 27-3C.
S. Works commended Luke 6. 43-^9.
S. Works prorttable Titus 3. 1-8.
LESSON HYMN.
L. M.
Save us by errace, through faith alone,
.A. faith thou must thyself impart ;
A faith that would by works be sho^v^l,
A faith that purifies the heart.
A faith that doth the mountains move,
A faith that shows our sins forgiven,
A faith that sweetly works by love,
And ascertains oui- claim to heaven.
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OUTLINE.
1. Faitln dead. v. 14-20.
2. Faith living, v. 21-26.
'^•i'y?)IWi|s^
GOLDEN TEXT.
For as the body without the
spirit is dead, so faith without
works is dead also. James 2. 26.
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
1. Faith dead, v. 1^20 ; Matt. 7. 16-18.
What questions are asked in verse 14?
What is the meaning of *' works ?" [A.vs :
Deeds or actions suitable to a Chris-
tian life.]
What is said of faith and works In Eph.
2. 8-10?
What illustration Is given in verse 15?
When is faith dead ?
Can there be true faith without works ?
What does Christ say in Matt. 7. 20?
How may a true faith be shown?
To what degree may even devils believe ?
Did evil spirits ever bear witness to Christ ?
Matt. 8. 28, 29.
Was theirs a true faith ?
To wliat VFlll Living faith lead us ?
2. Faith living, v. 21-26 ; 1 John 2. 5,
How did Abraham show his faith ?
AVhat led Abraham to offer up his son?
Heb. 11. 17.
What promise did he receive? Gen.22.16,17.
How was his faith made perfect ?
What name was given to Abraham ? And
why ?
How may we be friends of Christ ? John
15. 14.
What other example of faith and works
is given ?
What faith did she show ?
How dfd she show it ? Josh. 2. 21.
What is said of her in Heb. 11. 31 ?
To what is faith without works likened ?
How may we have true life ?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where In this lesson do we learn—
1. That words ore of no avail without acts 1
2. That faith without works is dead T
3. That one may believe and yet be lost!
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Have faith in Christ.
2. Show your faith by your actions.
3. Be among the friends of God.
By their fruits ye shall know them. Matt.
HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find about Rahab and the spies. . .
Find about Abraham's offering of Isaac
where Paul writes about faith and works.
Find
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The Perfect Pattern ; or, Christ without Sin.
1 Peter 2. 19-25. Commit to memory verses 19-25
19 For this i^ i thankwortliy, if a man for conscience toward
God endure grief, sufltering wrongfully.
20 For what glory is it^ if, when ye be buffeted for your faults,
ye shall take it patiently ? but if, when ye do well, and suffer /or
it^ ye take it patiently, this is ^ acceptable with God.
21 For even hereunto were ye called; because Christ also
suffered 3 for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his
steps :
22 Who * did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth :
23 Who, 5 when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he
suffered, he threatened not ; but « committed himself to him that
judgeth righteously :
24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body ^ on the
tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness :
8 by whose stripes ye were healed.
25 For Bye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned
'0 unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
1 Or, thank ;
Luke C. 32.
!> Or, thank.
3 Some read,
for you.
« Isaiah 53. 9;
John 8. 46.
t Isaiah 53. 7;
John 8. 48.
6 Or, com-
mitted his
cause.
' Or, to.
s Isaiah 53. 5.
B Psa. 119. 176 ;
Ezekiel 34. 6.
iDEzck. 34. 23;
Ezek. 37. 24 ;
John 10. 11 ;
Heb. 13. 20.
Notes. — ThmihwortTiy — Acceptable to God. For conscience toward God — In
tlie conscientious discharge of his duty toward God. Endure ^>-*V/— That
which gives suffering. Suffering wronafuUi/ — Suffering unjustly. Buffeted —
Punished. When ye do well and sriffer—Vihan one suffers without just cause,
and bears it patiently, trusting in God for comfort. Acceptable — Pleasing to
God. Neither was guile found— l^o deceit, hypocrisy, or insincerity, was in
Jesus while on the earth. Committed himself— B.Q left the justice of his cause
in the hands of a just God.
HOME READINGS.
^T. The perfect pattern 1 Pe*. 3. l{^-25-
Tn. The pattern of lowliness..... Matt. 20.20-29.
W. The pattern of compassion. .Matt. 9. 32-38.
77i. The pattern of suffering Isa. 53. 1-12.
F. The pattern of purity Heb. 4. 9-16.
S. The pattern of love John 15. 9-16.
S. The pattern of self-sacrifice.. Matt. 27.39-54.
LESSON HYMN. L. M.
How beauteous were the marks divine.
That in thy meekness used to shine.
That lit thy lonely pathway, trod
In wondrous love, O Son of Gqd !
O wondrous Lord, my soul would be
Still more and more conformed to thee.
And learn of thee, the lowly One,
And like thee, all my journey run.
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OUTLINE.
"Suffered." v. 19-21,
" Did no sin." v. 22, 23.
" Bare our sin." v.24,25.
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GOLDEN TEXT.
Who did no sin, neither was
guile found in his mouth. 1 Pet.
2.22.
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
1. " Suffered," v. 19-21 ; Heb. 12. 1, 2.
AATio is here said to have suffered ?
What was his suffering ?
For whom did he suffer 7
How is this stated iu Isa. 53. 5 ?
What has Christ left us ? v. 21.
Wherein should we follow him ?
What should we endiu-e ? v. 19.
What is acceptable to God ?
What does Christ say in Matt. 5. 10?
2. ''Did no si7i," v. 22, 2.3; 8 Cor. 5. 21.
What is said in the Golden Text ?
Of whom is tills said ?
What prophecy do we find in Isa. 53. 9 ?
What fact in John 18. 38 ?
How did he treat his revllers ?
How should we treat our enemies ? Matt.
5.44.
How did Jesus pray on the cross ? Lu. 23, 34.
To whom did Christ commit himself ?
What honor did he receive from God ?
Phil. 2. 9-11.
How should we act when made to suffer ?
3. "JSare om^ sai," v. 2i, 25 ; Titus 2. 14.
Of whom Is this stated?
When did he bear our sins ?
How did he bear them ?
To what, then, ai-e we dead ?
How is this stated in Rom. 6. 11 ?'
To what should we live ?
What were we once ?
How is this stated in Psa. 119. 176?
To whom have we returned ?
Have you come to Christ ?
How does Christ receive those who return
to him ? Luke 15. 22.
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where in this lesson do we learn—
1. That Christ is our ex-implel
2. That Christ is our redeemer!
3. That Christ is our restorer!
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Be patient under wrong and suffering.
2. Be Innocent of sinful act.
3. Follow the grood Shepherd.
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Clirist was once offered to bear the sins of many. Heb. 9. 28
HOIViE WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find a prophecy in Isaiah of Christ suffering for us — Find the account of Christ's
meekness and silence under persecution — Find a parable about the lost sheep.
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The Perfect Saviour; or, Christ Cleansing from Sin.
1 John 1. 1-10. Commit to memory verses 5-9
1 That 1 which was from the beginning, which we have heard,
which we have seen with our eyes, a which we have looked upon,
and our ' hands have bandied, of the * Word of life ;
2 (For the life was manifested, and we have seen ii, and bear
witness, and show unto you that eternal life which was with the
Father, ^and was manifested unto us ;)
3 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you,
that ye also may have fellowship with us : and « truly our fellow-
ship is with the Father, and with his Son Je'sus Christ.
4 And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be
full.
5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and
declare unto you, that God "< is light, and in him is no darkness
at all.
6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in
darkness, we lie, and do not the truth :
7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have
fellowship one with another, and the blood of Je'sus Christ his
Son cleanseth us from all sin.
8 If 8 we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and
the truth is not in us.
9 If » we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us
our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and
his word is not in us.
« Micah 5. 2.
«2 Peter 1. W.
3 Luke 24. .SO.
« Rev. 19. 13.
t John 1. 1, 2,
6 John 1.5. 4:
John 17. 21 1
1 Cor. 1. 9.
iJohn 1.9;
John 8. 12 ;
John 9. 5 ;
John 12. 35;
Rev. 1. 5.
* 1 Kings 8, 4« i
Eccles. 7. 20 ;
James 3. 2.
s Psalm 32. 6 ;
Prov. 28. 13.
HOME READINGS.
M. The perfect Saviour 1 John 1. 1-10.
r«. "The life was manifested "..John 1. 1-14.
W. " Declare -we unto you " Acts 17. 22-34.
Th. " Fellowship with him " 1 Cor. 1. 1-9.
F. " Walk in the light " 2 John.
S. " Fellowship one ) o t/^Ht,
with another" ] 3 John.
S. "Bloodof Je8a8...eleanseth"Ueb. 9. 11-28.
LESSON HYMN. CM.
My dying Saviour and iny God,
Fountain for gnilt aud sin !
Sprinkle me ever with thy blood,
And cleanse and keep me clean.
Wash me, and make me thus thine own ;
Wash me, and mine thou art ;
Wa,sh me, but not my feet alone—
My hands, my head, my heart.
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1
GOLDEN TEXT.
1. The Word of life. v. 1-5.
fife
The blood of Jesus Christ his
2. The cleansing blood.
f^sjr^'^^S
Son cleanseth us from all sin.
V. 6-10.
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1 John 1. 7.
QUESTIONS ON
1. The, word of life., v. 1-5; John 1. 14.
Who is referred to by the Word of Life ?
"What is he called in John 1,1?
How long has the Sou of God existed?
What personal experience does John men-
tion in verse 1 ?
May we have personal knowledge of
Christ ?
What Is Christ called in verse 3, and why ?
What two kinds of fellowship are named
in veree 3 ?
What is fellowship with one another ?
What is it to have fellowship with God ?
What was the apostle's pm-pose in writing ?
How did Christ express the same desire ?
John 15. 11.
How may our joy be made full ? John 1G.34.
What message is here given concerning
God? [8. 12?
What does Christ say of himself in John
How, then, may we walk in the light?
THE OUTLINE.
2. The clmnsing hlood, v. 6-10 ; 1 Cor. 6.11.
What is it to walk in darkness ?
What is here said of those who walk in
darkness ?
What is said in Eph. 5. 8-11 ?
"What is it to walk in the light ?
What is the privilege of those who walk in
the Ught ?
What is said in the golden Text?
WTaen did Christ shed his blood lor us ?
V,Tiat is said of Christ's blood in Eph. 1. 7?
What is said in Rev. 1.5?
Can we truly say that we have never
sinned ?
"WTiat is the statement of Eccles. 7. 20 ?
"What is our duty, as given in verse 9 ?
What blessings shall we then receive ?
What warning and promise do we find In
Prov. 28. 13 ?
How do some try to make Grod a liar?
What confession do we And in Psa. 51. 3, 4 ?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where in this lesson do we learn—
1. That the Son of (Jod has always existed 1
2. That the Son of God appeared among men I
S. That the Son of God cleanses from sin I
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Walk in the light.
2. Confess yoiu- sins to God.
3. Be cleansed by the blood of Christ.
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e is faithful and just to forgive us our sins. 1 John 1. 9.
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HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find account of one whom Christ told to place his hand in his side ... Find account
of a disciple resting on Jesus' bosom — Find where Christ called himself the light of
the world.
DOCTEXNAL SUGGESTION— The pre-exifltenoe of Christ.
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The Love of the Father; or, Christ Revealing God's Love.
1 John 4. 7-16. Commit to memory verses 7-11.
7 Beloved, let us love one another : for love is of God ; and
every one that loveth ia born of God, and knoweth God
8 He that loveth not knoweth not God ; for i God is love.
9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because
that God sent his only-begotten Son into the world, that we might
live through him.
10 Herein is love, ^not that we loved God, but that ho loved
us, and sent his Son to he the propitiation for our sins.
11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one
another.
12 No sman hath seen God at any time. If we love one
another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.
13 Hereby * know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, be-
cause he hath given us of his Spirit.
14 And 6 we have seen and do testify that the "Father sent the
Son to he the Saviour of the world.
15 "Whosoever ^ shall confess that Je'sus is the Son of God,
God dwelleth in him, and lie in God.
16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath
to us. God is love ; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in
God, and God in him.
Notes. — Every one that loveth — That is, every one who has true brotlierly love
toward others. In this was manifested — Not as its only evidence, but as its
highest and greatest, of God's love. No man has seeii Ood — " We cannot be-
come acquainted with him by sight, but we can by love." We have seen — A
reference to the personal knowledg« and testimony of the original apostles.
Confess — That is, confess from the heart as well as with the lips.
Exod. U. 6, 7 ;
llicah 7. 18.
».Tohnl5. 16;
Titus 3. 4.
sExod. 33.20;
John I. 18 ;
1 Tim. 6. 16.
« John U. 20.
■John 1.14.
■' John 3. 17.
I Roinana 10. 9.
HOME READINGS.
M. The love of the Father 1 John 4. 7-16.
Tn. Creating love Psa. 8. 1-9.
W. Preservuig love Psa. 23. 1-6.
Th. Unfailing love Isa. 43. 1-13.
F. Redeeming love John 3. 1-17.
S. Sanctifying love John 17. 17-26.
S. Everlasting love Jer. 31. 1-14.
LESSON HYMN. C. M.
Our God i.s love ; and all his saints
His image bear below :
The heart wath love to God inspired,
AVith love to man will glow.
None who are truly born of God
Can live in enmity ;
Then may we love each other, Lord,
As we are loved by thee.
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OUTLINE.
1. His love. V. 7-10.
2. Our love. v. 11-16,
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GOLDEN TEXT.
We love him, because he first
loved us. 1 John 4, 19.
QUESTIONS ON
1 His 7ove, v. 7-10 ; Rom. 5. 8.
Why should we love one another? v. 7.
What Is said of him that loveth not?
What is God ?
How is this stated in Exod. 34. 6, 7?
How did God show his lova for us ?
How is this stated in John 3. 16?
What were we when God loved us? Rom.
5. 8. [5. 10.
What are we made by Christ's love ? Rom.
■\Vhose love came Qrst, God's or ours ?
What does Christ say in John 15. 16 ?
For what pui-pose did God send his Son ?
What is "a propitiation?"
[ Axs : A sacrifice which obtains favor.]
How was Christ our propitiation ?
How may we receive the benefit of his
salvation ?
3. Our love, v. 11-16 ; Eph. 5. 2.
Whom should we love? And why ?
THE OUTLINE.
What is Christ's commandment? John
15. 12, 13.
Wliat is said in Eph. 4. 32?
Has anv one ever seen God ?
What did God say to Moses ? Exod. 33. 20.
In whom may we see God? John 14. 9.
What privilege may we possass ? verse 12.
How may we have God dwelling in us ?
How may we know this ? v. 13.
For what purpose did God send his Son ?
How is this declared in John 3. 17?
May this Saviour of the world be our
Saviour also ?
What confession is spoken of in verse 15?
What do we need besides this confession ?
Rom. 10. 9.
What may every Christian be? Eph. 2. 22.
What personal knowledge is mentioned in
V. 16 ?
How may we possess it ?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where in this lesson do we learn —
1. Thut God loves unl
2. 'ihat Go:l has redeemed us?
3. That we should love each other I
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Never forget God's love to you.
2. Love him in return, with all your heart.
3. Have God dwelling within you.
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God is love, 1 John 4. 16.
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HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find a passage which speaks of "■ God's great love "... .A passage where Paul says
of Christ, " who loved me " A passage where Christ is spoken of as a "propitiation."
DOCTKIITAL STTGGESTION— God's indwelling presence.
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The G-lorified Saviour; or, Christ Abiding with His Church.
Bev. 1. 10-20. Commit to memory verses 12-18.
10 I iwas in the Spirit on ^the Lord's day, and heard behind
ine a ^reat voice, aa of a trumpet,
11 Saying, I am AFpha and 0-me'ga. the first and the last : and,
What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven
churches which are in A'si-a; unto Eph'e-sus, and unto Smyr'na,
and unto Per'ga-mos, and unto Thy-a-ti^ra, and unto Sar'dis, and
unto Phil-a-del'phi-a, and unto La-od'i-ce'a.
12 And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And
being turned s I saw seven golden candlesticks ;
13 And in the midst of the seven candlesticks ^oiie like unto
the Son of man, clothed ^with a garment down to the foot, and
girt about the paps with a golden girdle.
14 His head and ^his hairs were white like wool, as white as
Bnow ; and ^his eyes were as a flame of fire ;
15 And Shis feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a
furnace, • and his voice as the sound of many waters.
16 And he had in his right hand seven stars ; and " out of his
mouth went a sharp two-edged sword ; and i* his countenance
•wcis as the sun shineth in his strength.
17 And " when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And " he
laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not ; " I am
the first and the last:
18 I ^^am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am
alive for evermore. Amen ; and ^^ have the keys of hell and of
death.
19 Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things
which are, and the things which shall be hereafter ;
20 The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my
fight hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars
are " the angels of the seven churches ; and the " seven candle-
sticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.
■ Acts 10. 10.
a John 20. 36;
Acts 20. 7 ;
1 Cor. 16. 2.
3 Exod. 25. 37 ;
Zech. i. 2.
< Daniel 7. 15.
s Daniel 10. 5.
« Daniel 7. 9.
1 Chap. 2. 18.
sEzekiell. 7.
s Ezekiel 43. 2.
lO Isaiah 49. 2;
Eph. 6. 17 ;
Hob. 4. 12.
' 1 Acta 26. 13.
nEzekiell.28.
'3 Daniel 8. 18.
M Isaiah 41. 4;
Isaiah 44. 6 ;
Isaiah 48. 12.
15 Romans 6. 9.
16 Psalm 68. 20;
chap. SO. 1.
; Malachi 2. 7.
I Zeeh. 4. 2 ;
Matt. 6. 15;
Phil. 2. 15.
HOME READINGS.
.V. The (jlorifled Saviour Rev. 1. 10-20.
Tn. Isaiah's vision Isa. 6. 1-13.
W. Ezekiel's vision Ezek. 1. 1-28.
Th. Zechariah's vision Zech. 6. l-l.i.
F. The ascending Saviour Luke 24. 36-53.
S. The enthroned Saviour Rev. 4. 1-11.
S. The transfigured Saviour.... Matt. 17. 1-13.
LESSON HYMN.
8, 7.
Always with ns, always with us,
Words of cheer and words of love ;
Thus the risen Saviour whi.spers
From his dwelling-place above.
With us in the lonely valley,
When we cross the chilling- stream ;
Liphting up the steps to glory
VVith salvation's radinrit beam.
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OUTLINE.
I am Alpha and Omega, the
1. The voice, v. 10, 11,
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beginning and the ending, saith
the Lord, which is and which
2. The vision, v. 12-20.
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was, and which is to come, the
iml
Almighty. Rev. 1. 8.
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QUESTIONS ON
1 . rh€ voice, V. 10, 11 ; Psa. 68. 33.
On what day did these events take place ?
Who heard the voice t [Ans : John the
apostle.]
Under what influence was he ?
What Spirit is here referred to? 2 Pet.l. 21.
Like what did the voice sound ?
At what other time did God thus speak to
men ? Exod. 19. 16-19.
When will such a voice be heard again ?
1 Thess. 4. 16.
What did the Lord say he was ?
Wbat does this mean ? See Golden Text.
What command did he giv% ?
To whom was John to send the message ?
"What country is here meant by Asia ?
[Ans : Asia Minor.]
Has God any message to us ?
Where do we read it ?
2. The, vision, v. 12-20; Acts 7. 56.
What did John first see ?
Who had seen this vision before? Zech. 4.2.
THE OUTLINE.
What did the candlesticks represent ? v. 20.
Why is the Church like a candlestick ?
Matt. 5. 14 ; Phil. 2. 15.
Who stood In the midst of the candlesticks ?
Who is meant by the Son of Man ? Matt.
16. 13.
What was his clothing ?
Who wore a girdle of gold ? [Ans : The
high-priest. Exod. 39. 5.]
"WTiat was Christ's appearance ?
What were in his hand ?
What did these represent ? v. 20.
Who were the " angels of the Churches?"
[Ans : The messengers or ministers.]
What went out of his mouth ?
What did this represent ? Heb. 4. 12.
What was the effect of the vision on the
apostle ?
How does this compare with Exod. 3. 6
and Isa. 6. 5?
What did Christ say to him ?
What command did he give ?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where in this lesson do we learn—
1. That Christ is living, now and forever 1
2. Thot Christ walks among his people 1
3. That Christ holds the keys to eternal life I
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Remember that you have a living Saviour.
2. Remember that you have a glorious Saviour.
3. Remember that you have a present Saviour.
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Jesus Christ the same yesterday, to-day, and forever. Heb. 13.8.
HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find the account of Moses' sight of God Of Elijah's meeting with God.
Isaiah's vision in the Temple — Of Daniel's vision by the river.
DOCTBIKAIj SirGGESTIGN— Christ's present existence.
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Christ Exhorting His Church.
Commit to memory verses 1-5.
These things
The Message to the Churches; or,
Rev. 3. 1-13.
1 And unto the angel of the church in Sar'dis write :
saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars ; I
know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, ' and art dead.
2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are
ready to die : for I have not found thy works perfect before God.
3 Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard ; and hold
fast, and repent. '^ If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on
thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
4 Thou hast ^ a few names even in Sar'dis which have not * defiled
their garments ; and they shall walk with me ^ in white : for they are
worthy.
5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed In white raiment ;
and I will * not blot out his name out of the book ^ of life, but * I will
confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
6 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the
churches.
7 And to the angel of the church In Phil-a-del'phi-a ^\Tite ; These
things saith he ^ that is holy, i" he that is true, he that bath '^ the key
of Da'vid, i^^e that openeth, and no man shutteth; i^ and shutteth,
and no man openeth ;
8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee ^*an open door,
and no man can shut it : for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept
mv word, and hast not denied my name.
9 Behold, I ^111 make them of the synagogue of Sa'tan, which say
they are Jews, and are not, but do lie ; l:*hold, ^^ I will make them to
come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.
10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience. '^I also will
keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the
world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no
man take thy crown.
12 Him that overcometh will I make ^^ a pillar In the temple of my
God, and he shall go no more out : and '*! will write upon him the name
of my God, and the name of the city of my God, uhich i.s new i* Je-ru'-
sa-lem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God ; ''"and I will
rorite itpon him my new name.
13 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the
churches.
Eph. 2. L
«Lukel2. 39.
3 Acts 1. 15.
* Jnde 23.
» Chap. 7. «.13.
6 Exod. 32. 32 ;
Psalm «9. 28.
1 Phil. 4. 3 ;
chap. 21. 27.
8 Matt. 10. 32.
9 Isaiah 6. 3 ;
Acts 3. U ;
Heb. 7. 26.
'OJohnU. 6;
1 John 5. 20.
iiI?Aiah22.22;
Luke 1. 32 ;
chap. 1. 18.
'■iMatt. 16. 19.
'3 Job 12. U.
»<2 Cor. 2.12.
1 5 Isaiah 49. 23 ;
Isaiah 60. 14.
ts 2 Peter 2. 9.
J -I Gal. 2.9.
> 8 Chap. 14. 1.
IP Gal. 4.26;
Heb. 12. 22 ;
chap. 21.
v> Chap. 22. 4.
HOME READINGS.
M. The message to Sardis Rev. 3. 1-13.
Tu. The message to Ephesus Rev. 2. 1-7.
TT. The message to Smyrna Rev. 2. 8-11.
Th. The message to Pergamos Rev. 2. 12-17.
F. The message to Thyatira Rev. 2. 18-29.
S. The message to Laodieea Rev. 3. 14-22.
S. The message to all Isa, 55. 1-13.
LESSON HYMN. S. M.
" Courage !" your Captain cries,
Who all your toil foreknew ;
" Toil ye stall have, yet all despise ;
I have o'ereome for you."
See there the stan-j- crown,
That glitters through the skies :
Satan, the world, and sin, tread down,
And take the glorious prize.
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OUTLINE.
1. A message of warn-
ing. V. 1-6.
2. A message of en-
couragement. v.7-13.
GOLDEN TEXT.
Hold fast that which thou
hast, that no man take thy
crown. Rev. 3. 11.
Heb.
1. A message of warning, v.
10. 38.
To what Church is this addressed ?
Where was Sardis ? [Ans : In the western
part of Asia Minor, not far from the
^gean Sea.]
Fi'om whom does the message come ?
What does he say of the Church's condi-
tion?
How is this state expressed in 2 Tim. 3. 4?
What two commands, and the reason for
them, are given in verse 2?
WTiat should be the Christian's works?
Matt. 5. 48.
What are the three commands in verse 3 ?
What warning is also given?
How is this stated in Matt. 24. 42, and
1 Thess. 5. 2 ?
WTiat good was to be found even in Sardis ?
What promise was given to them ?
How is this explained by Rev. 19. 8 ?
What are the promises to him that over-
cometh ?
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
What is the command in verse 6 .-'
Is this a message to us? [.^ohn 14. 21.
3. A message of encouragement, v. 7-13 ;
To whom was this message sent 5-
Where is this city situated ? [Ans :
About twenty-live miles south-east of
Sardis. [self in verse 7?
What nve things does Christ say of him-
What had Christ set before this Church?
What did this Church possess ?
What is said in 2 Cor. 12. 9 ?
What had this Church done ?
What does Christ say in John 14. 21 ?
What class of people are named in verse 9 ?
What is said of such in Rom. 2. 28, 29 ?
What were these destined to do ?
How is this illustrated by Isa. t>0. 14?
What had this Church kept ?
What is said in Luke 21. 19?
What promise was given to this Church ?
What is the exhortation of the Goldkn
Text?
How many promises are given in verse 12,
and what are they ?
How may we overcome ? 1 John 5. 4.
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where in this lesson do we leara—
1. That some supposed to be living are dead 1
2. That some, even in unholy places, may yet be holy ?
3. That some who have crowns may lose them {
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Remember that Christ knows your works.
2. Be watchful against temptation.
3. Be ready to confess Christ.
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I have set before thee an open door. Rev. 3. 8.
HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find the promises to "him that overcometh" in the Book of Revelation. ...What
Isaiah says about " the key of David " .... An account in Revelation of a company In
wtiite garments. ^_ ,_ ^
DOCTBINAL SXTGOESTIGN-
■Th.e danger of backsliding.
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The Heavenly Song; or, The Saviour's Praise.
Hev. 5. 1-14.
Commit to memory verses 9-12.
1 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat oh the throne ^ a book
written within and on the back side, sealed with - seven seals.
2 And I saw a strong angel proclaimiag with a loud voice, Who is
worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof ?
3 And 3 no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth,
was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.
4 And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and
to read the book, neither to look thereon.
5 And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not : behold, < the Lion
of the tribe of Ju'da, ^ the Root of Da'vid, hath * prevailed to open the
book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
6 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four
beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a " Lamb as it had been
slain, having seven horns and seven * eyes, which are ® the seven
Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.
7 And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that
sat upon the throne.
8 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and
twenty elders fell d'wn before the Lamb, bavins: every one of '"them
harps, and golden vials full of ^ ' odors, ^ -which are the prayers of saints.
9 And '3 they sung a new song, sajing, i^Thou art worthy to take
the book, and to open the seals thereof : for thou wast slain, and ha.st
1^ redeemed us to God by thy blood I'out of every kindred, and tongue,
and people, and nation ;
10 And 1" hast made us unto our God kings and priests : and we shall
reign on the earth.
11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about
the throne and the beasts and the elders : and the numbf r of them
was ^^ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;
12 Saying with a loud voice, Woithy is the Lamb that was slain to
receive power, and rivhes, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and
glory, and blessing.
13' And 1* every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and
under the earth,' and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them,
heard I saying, ^o Blessing, and honor, and glory, and power, be unto hira
that sitteth upon the tlnone, ^^ and unto the Lamb, for ever and ever.
14 And the four beasts said. Amen. And the four and twenty elders
fell down and worshiped him that liveth for ever and ever.
' Ezekiel 2. 9.
a Isa. 29. 11 ;
Dauici 12. 4.
3Johnl. 18.
* Genesis 49.
9. 10;
Hcb. 7. 14.
»Isa. U;
Rom. 5. 12;
chap. 22. 16.
6 Heb. 2. 10 ;
Heb. r. 2.5.
- Isa. M. 7 ;
John 1. 29;
1 Peter 1. 19 ;
chap. 13. 8.
8 Zech. 3. 9 ;
Zech. 4. 10.
9 Chap. 4. 5.
■ "Chap. 14. 2;
chap. 15. .2.
' ' Or, incense.
>3psalmU-..2;
chap. S. 3, 4.
> 3 Psalm 40. 3;
chap. 14. 3;
chap. 1.1. 3.
'«Chap. 4. 11.
isHeb. 9. 12;
2 Peter 2. 1 ;
1 John 1. 7.
IK Daniel 4. 1 ;
Daniel 6. 2.5.
' -Exod. 19. 6.
' 8 Psfilm 68. 17 ;
Daniel 7. 10 ;
Heb. 12. 22.
'9 Phil. 2. 10.
■ioEph. 3. 21.
ai Johji 5. 38.
HOME READINGS.
M. The heavenly song Kev. .5. 1-14.
7^. The song of Moses Exod. 15. 1-19.
W. The song of Deborah Judges 5. 1-23.
LESSON HYMN. 7, 6.
They stand, those halls of Zlon,
All jubilant with song.
And bright with many an angel,
And all the martyr throng.
There is the throne of David ;
And there, from care released,
The song of them that triumph,
The shout of them that fea.it.
¥ The song of Mary
..Lnke 1. 4S-.t6.
S. The song in the prison.
S. The song of Moses 1
and the Lamb t ' '
..Acts 16.22-34.
. . Rev. 15. 1-8.
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1. The book. v. 1-4.
2. The Lamb. v. 5-8.
3. The song. v. 9-14.
GOLDEN TEXT.
Worthy is the Lamb that was
slain to receive pov/er, and
riches, and wisdom, and
Istrength, and honor, and glory,
'and blessing. Rev. 5. 12.
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
1 . Tfte hook, v. 1-4 ; Isa. 29. 11.
Who held the book ?
Who was this ? chap. 4. 10, 11.
How was the book written and sealed ?
What was proclaimed, and by whom ?
Was there any response to the call ?
What is said in Rev. 3. 7?
What was written by the prophet in Isa.
63.5?
What was the feeling of the apostle ?
T\Tiy did he weep ?
What prophet was troubled in a like
manner ? Dan. 7. 15, 16.
2. T'ht Lamb, v. 5-8: Prov. 23. 11.
How did one of the elders comfort the
apostle ?
Who did he say had prevailed ?
Who was " the root of David ?" Rev. 22. 16.
Who stood in the midst of the throne ?
What did John the Baptist call Christ?
John 1. 29.
To what was Christ compared by the
prophet ? Isa. 53. 7.
What did he possess ?
What did the horns and eyes represent?
[Ans : His power and his knowledge.]
What did the Lamb do ? And the elders ?
3. The song, v. 9-14; Psa. 40. 3.
Why is Christ worthy ?
How have we been redeemed ? 1 Peter
1. 18, 19.
What is it to be redeemed ?
How manv nations have been redeemed ?
What is said in John 11. 51, 52?
What has Christ made his disciples ?
How is this promised in Rev. 3. 21 ? In
1 Peter 2. 9?
What voices did the apostle hear?
What did they sing ?
What responses were given throughout
the universe?
May we join in this song?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where in tliis lesson do we learn —
1. That Christ has power above all creatures!
3. That Christ has honor above all kin::sl
3. That Christ has salvation Tor all mankind I
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Be sure that you have your name written in the Lamb's book of lif
2. Praise the Saviour for what he has done for you.
3. Prepare to join the new song in heaven.
T He hath put a new song in my mouth. Psalm 40. 3.
HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find the account of Ezekiel's vision of a roll of a book — Find when
said, "God will provide himself a lamb" Where Paul says, "At the
Jesus every knee should bow."
DOCTKINAIi STT&GESTION— laedemption Christ's blood.
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The Heayen^LY City; or, The Saviour's Home.
Bev. 21. 21-27 ; 22. 1-5. Commit to memory v
21 And the twelve gates -j^er^ twelve pearls ; every several gate
was of one pearl : i and the street of the city was pure gold, as it
were transparent glass.
22 And 2 1 saw no temple therein : for the Lord God Almighty
and the. Lamb are the temple of it.
23 And 3 the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon,
to shine in it : for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb
w the light thereof.
24 And *the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the
light of it : and the kings of the earth do. bring their glory and
honor into it.
25 And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for
6 there shall be no night there.
26 And they shall bring the glory and honor of the nations into it.
27 And « there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that de-
fileth, neitlier whatsoevtr worketli abomination or malctth a lie ;
but they which are written in the Lamb's book '^of life.
1 And he showed me ^ a pure river of water of life, clear as
crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.
2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the
river, was there the * tree of life, which bare twelve manner of
fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the
tree lotre i" for the healing of the nations.
3 And " there shall be no more curse : but the 12 throne of God
and of the Lamb shall be in it ; and his servants shall serve him :
4 And " they shall see his face ; and his name shaXl he in their
foreheads.
5 And there shall be no night there ; and they need no candle,
neither light of the sun ; for i* the Lord God giveth them light ;
and they ^^ shall reign for ever and ever.
« Chap. 22. 2.
^Johni. 23;
1 Cor. 13. 12 ;
1 Cor. 15. %%.
3 Isaiah 24. 23.
I Isaiah 60. 3 ;
Isaiah 66. 12.
* Isaiah 60. 20.
« laiiah 35. 8 ;
Ii.:aiah 52. 1 ;
Joel 3. 17.
1 Psalm 69. 28;
Dan. 12. 1 ;
Phil. 4. 3 ;
chap. 3. 5 ;
chap. 13. 8 ;
chap. 20. 12.
« Psalm 36. 8 ;
Ezekielir. 1;
Zech. U. 8 ;
John 7. 38,39.
9 Genesis 2. 9 ;
chap. 2. 7.
10 Chap. 21. 24.
■ iZech. 14. 11.
»3Ezek. 48. 35.
i^Matt. 5. 8;
1 Cor. 13. 12 ;
1 John 3. 2.
«« Psalm 36. 9;
Psalm 84. 11.
IS Daniel 7. 27;
Rom. 6. 17 ;
2 Tim. 2. 12.
HOME READINGS.
M. The heavenly city Rev.21.21-29;22.1-5.
Til. The new heaven and I r>„„ „, , q
new earth \ ^^^- ^^- ^-^•
W. The new Jerusalem Rev. 21. 10-20.
77i.Itsking Rev. 4. 1-11.
F. Its people Rev. 7. 9-17.
S. Its preparation John 14. 1-10.
S. Marriage of the Lamb... Rev. 19. 4-17.
LESSON HYMN. 7, 6.
With jasper glow thy bulwarks,
Tliy streets with emerald blaze ;
The sardius and the topaz
Unite in thee their rays ;
Thine ageless walls are bonded
With amethyst unpriced ;
Thy saints build up its fabiic,
And the comer-stone is Christ.
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OUTLINE,
1. Its glory, v. 21-23.
2. Its people, v. 24-27.
3. Its river, v. 1, 2.
4. Its throne, v. 3-5.
GOLDEN TEXT.
For he looked for a city which
hath foundations, whose builder
and maker is God. Heb. 11. 10.
QUESTIONS ON THE OUTLINE.
1. Its rjlonu V. 21-23; Isa. 60. 1.
What is said of the gates to the heavenly
city?
What is said of Its streets ?
Why is there no temple in It?
What is said in Acts 17. 24?
Why is there no need of the sun in heaven ?
To what is God compared in Psalm 84. 11 ?
What does Christ say in John 8. 12?
». Jfs xx^oplf^, V. 24-27 ; Isa. 66. 18.
WTio walk in the light of heaven?
How may we be saved? Acts 16. 31.
What glory and honor are brought to it?
Shall its gates be ever closed?
Who are shut out from it ?
Who are permitted to enter It ?
What is said in Rev. 3. 5?
3. m, river, v. 1, 2 ; Paa. 46. 4.
What is this river called ?
Where was it prophesied? Ezek. 47. 1, 9.
Whence does the river flow?
What is Christ's promise in John 4. 14?
What stands beside the river?
What is said of this tree in Gen. 2. 9?
What in Rev. 2. 7 ?
4. Its throne, v. 3-5: Heb. 1. 3.
What throne is in heaven ?
Who are before that throne ? Rev. 7.
14, 15.
What three facts are given concerning
God's servants?
What is said in John 3. 2 ?
What light shall they po.ssess ?
What is said of God's light in 1 John 1.5?
What shall be their privilege forever ?
How is this stated in Daniel 7. 18?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where in this lesson do we learn—
1. That heaven is infinitely beautiful 1
2. That heaven is inflnitelv briglit t
3. That heaven is infinitely holy 1
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Think often of the glories of heaven.
2. Think who makes it glorious.
3. Think of it as your home.
I go to prepare a place for you. John 14. 2.
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HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find the account of Ezeklel's vision of the waters What the Psalmist says of
the river in the city of our God What Christ said on the last great day of the feast.
DOCTRINAIj SUGrQESTION— The glories of heaven.
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iLiEissonsr Z^^ZI
[Deo. 21.
The Last Words : or, The Sc
Rev. 22. 10-21.
Commit to memory verses 16-21.
10 And 1 he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy
of this book ; for the time is at hand.
11 He - that is unjust, let him be unjust still : and he which is
liltliy, let him be filthy still : and he that is righteous, let him be
righteous still : and he that is holy, let him be holy still.
12 And, behold, I come quickly ; and my reward ^is with me,
to give every man according as his work shall be.
13 1^ am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the
first and the last.
14 Blessed ^are they that do his commandments, that they
may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the
gates into the city.
15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers,
and mm'derers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh
a lie.
16 I * Jesus have sent mine angel to testifv unto you these
things in the churches. I am i the root and the ottspring of
David, and » the bright and morning star.
17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him
that heareth say. Come. «And let liim that is athirst come.
And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the
prophecy of this book, If i^any man siiall add unto these thinsfs,
God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book :
19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book
of this prophecy, God " shall take away his part '^ out of the
book of life, and out of the holy city, and //cm the things which
are written in this book.
20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely " I come
quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Je'sus.
21 T^he grace of our Lord Je'sus Christ he with you all. Amen.
» Daniel 8. 26 ;
Daniel 12.4,9.
2 Ezek. 3. 27 ;
2 Tim. 3.13.
3 Isa. 40. 10.
< lea. 44. 6.
s Daniel 12. 12.
6 1 Peter 3. 22.
-Isa. 11. 1;
Jer. 23. 5, 6.
8 Num. 24. 17 ;
Zech. 6. 12.
9 Isa. 55. 1 ;
John 7. 37.
'ODeut. 4. 2;
Deut. 12.32;
Prov. 30. 6.
' ' Exod. 32. 33.
12 Or, from the
tree of life.
HOME READINGS.
-V. The last words of the Bible.Rev. 22. 10-21,
Tn. The last words of Jacob — Gren. 49. 1-33.
ir. The last words of Moses Deut. 33. 1-29.
Th. The last -words of David ... .1 Kings 2. 1-11,
F. The last words of Stephen. .Acts 7. 37-60.
-S. The last words of Paul 2 Tim. 4. 1-22.
S. The last words of Jesus, Matt. 2S. 1-20.
LESSON HYMN. S. M,
The Spirit, in our hearts,
Is whispering, " Sinner, come :"
The bride, the Church of Christ, pi-oclalms
To aU his children, " Come 1"
Tes, whosoever will.
O let hira freely come,
And freely drink the stream of life ;
'Tis Jesus bids him come.
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ODTLINE.
The final destiny.
V. 10-15.
The final invitation.
V. 16, 17.
The finished, book.
V. 18-20.
GOLDEN TEXT.
The grace of our Lord Jesus
Christ be with yeu all. Amen.
Rev. 28. 21.
QUESTIONS ON
1. The final destiny, v. 10-15:Eccle8.11.3.
What did the angel say to John concern-
ing his prophecy ?
What is said concerning It In Rev. 1. 3?
What four flnal destinies are named ?
When Is the time to find salvation ? 2 Cor,
6. 2.
Is there any salvation beyond the grave ?
What reward will Christ bring at his com-
ing ?
How is this stated in Job 34. 11 ?
What does Christ call himself, and why ?
What blessing is here pronounced ?
Who are not permitted to enter heaven?
2. The final invitation, v. 16, 17 ; Psalm
42. 1, 2.
From whom does this Invitation come?
By whom is it sent ?
"VMio are those that say "Come?"
What is meant by "the bride?"
[ANS : The Church of Christ. Rev. 21. 2.]
THE OUTLINE.
How does the Spirit Invite to Christ ?
How does the Church invite to Christ?
What is the duty of those who hear ?
How may we bring others to Christ ?
Who is Invited to come ?
What is the privilege of all who will ?
3. The finished book, v. 18-20; Gal. 1.
8,9.
What is the warning against adding to
this message ?
What Is forbidden In Deut. 4. 2 ?
Against what the second warning ?
What three penalties are here named ?
What is the fate of those not written in
the book of life? Rev. 20. 15.
What does Christ say concerning his
coming ?
What is the promise of Heb. 9. 28?
What is the answer in v. 20 ?
What is the flnal benediction ?
How may we obtain that grace?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Where In this lesson do we learn—
1. That character may be fixed forever 1
2. That the ungodly can never enter heaven 1
3. That all who will may find salvation 1
WORDS WITH LITTLE FOLKS.
1. Be holy now, that you may be holy forever.
2. Do Christ's commandments.
3. Take of the water of life.
Let him. that heareth say, Conne. Rev. 22.
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HOME WORK FOR YOUTHFUL BEREANS.
Find how many times Christ calls himself "Alpha and Omega" — Find the first
mention in the Bible of " the tree of life" . . . . Find about a king who cut with a pen-
knife God's message to him.
DOCTKCNAIj suggestion— The eternal permanence of character.
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FOURTH QUARTERLY REVIEW.
HOME READINGS. | , , . I LESSON HYMN. 8, 7.
M. Our great mgh-priest.Heb.4.14-16 ; \ \ | // Sweet the moments, rich in blessing,
„ „. ^ . ^ ,^ .^^^^.-^f-^ ,„ 1^--'^^ - -^^3^ i Which before the cross I spend ;
Til. The triumphs of faith.Heb. 11.1-10... -^--^ - ^i=^ Life, and health, and peace possess-
TF. The perfect pattern.... lPet.2.19-2.5. i^Ji ' ing , v v
77i. The love of the Father.. lJno.4.7-16.1 , ^ .^s! From the sinner's dying Friend.
^' ''^^he"chS®es*° \ "■■ ^^^- 3- 1-12. ! S^Ml' tf^^ Lord, in ceaseless contemplation
S. ThTh^^^S^ong Rer.5.l-14.l^»^i^ Fix my thankful heart on thee,
3. Thehe^ve:ll^ySitr:::::Rev: 21, 21^1^"^^^- Till I taste thy full salv^^^^^^^
29; 22.1-5.
Aid thine unveil'd glory see.
REVIEW SCHEME.
I. The lessons for October — (1-4.)
1. Kepcat the Titles, Topics, Golden Texts, Outlines, and Doctbinal
Suggestions.
2. How do these lessons show Christ — 1.) As Son of God? 2.) As our
Saviour? 3.) As intercessor? 4.) As High-priest?
3. How do these lessons illustrate Faith — 1.) In Abel? 2.) In Enoch?
3.) In Noah. 4.) In Abraham?
4. How do these lessons show the duty of Works, as well as Faith ?
II. The Lessons for November — (5-9.)
1. Eepeat the Titles, Topics, Golden Texts, Outlines, and Doctrinal
Suggestions.
2. How do these lessons present Christ — 1.) As our, example ? 2.) As
cleansing us from sin? 3.) As showing God's love? 4.) As walking
among his people ?
3. Where do these lessons teach our Duty — 1.) To endure suffering?
2.) To confess sin ? 3.) To love each other ? 4.) To overcome evil?
III. The lessons for December— (10-12.)
1. Eepeat the Titles, Topics, Golden Texts, Outlines, and Doctrinal
Suggestions.
2. How do these lessons proclaim Christ — 1.) As the Lamb ? 2.) As the
Light? 3.) As the Star?
3. How do these lessons exhibit Heaven — 1.) As a place of song ? 2.) As
a place of beauty? 3.) As a place of holiness? 4.) As a place of
glory ?
4. How do these lessons give Warning — 1.) Against lying? 2.) Against
defilement? 3.) Against altering God's word?
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MISSIONARY LESSON.
The Duty of Liberality; or, The Grace of Giving.
2 Cor. 9. 6-15. Commit to memory verses 6-8.
6 But this I say. He which sowcth sparingly shall reap also sparingly ; and
he wliich soweth DountifuUy shall reap also bountifully.
7 Everyman according as he purposeth in his \\(twc\,^ m let Tiiin give ; not
grudgingly, or of necessity : for God loveth a cheerful giver.
8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you ; that ye, always
having all sufficiency in all thiiigs^ may abound to every good work :
9 (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor:
his righteousness remaineth forever.
10 Now he that ministereth seed to the sower, both minister bread for your
food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)
11 Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through
us thanksgiving to God.
12 For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the
saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God.
13 Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your
professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution
unto them, and unto all meyi ;
14 And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding
grace of God in you.
15 Thanks le unto God for his unspeakable gift.
OUTLINE.
1. Our gifts, v
2. God's
ift.
.6-11.
V. 13-15.
GOLDEN TEXT.
God loveth a cheerful giver. 2 Cor. 9. 7.
QUESTIONS ON
1. Our gifts, v. 6-11; Exod. 2.5. 2.
TVhattwo kinds of sowing are here named?
What is tiie result of each kind ?
How is this true of our gifts to God's cause ?
How should people not give ?
How should they give? And why?
Repeat the Goldkx Text.
What is here said of God's ability?
How is this stated in Phil. 4. 19?
To what should God's grace lead us?
What is said in 1 Peter 4. 10 ?
What quotation from the Old Testament is
here given ?
THE OUTLINE.
What blessing is given In verse 10 ?
2. God's GTi/f.s', v. 11-15; Rom. 6. 2.3.
Forwhat should we render thanks? v. 11.
What benefits of giving are named in v.l2 ?
For what do those who receive praise God ?
What kind of a distribution is mentioned ?
What is said in Matt. 5. 14?
\Miat kind of prayeris mentioned in v. 14?
Whose gift is unspeakable?
What is that gift? John 3. 16.
To whom is it given ?
"\Miy should God's gift encourage us to giv«
to others ?
TEACHINGS OF THE LESSON.
Wliere in this lesson do we And—
1. The giving which receives reward T 2. The giver whom God loves 1
3. Tlie sift which i« unspealiabie 1
DOCTRLNAIj SITG-Q-ESTION— Tlie abundance of God's grace.
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Aa'ron— ^ teacTier. (Fourth Quarter, Lessons I, II.)
The son of Amram and elder brother of Moses ; was called by God to be
the hi^h-priest of the Israelites. He was born 1574 B. C, and died at
Mount Hor, aged 123 years. The Aaronitea, his descendants, constituted an
important family in the subsequent history of Israel.
A^bel — Breathy vapor. (Fourth Quarter, Lesson III.)
The second son of Adam, and brother of Cain, by whom he was murdered,
(Gen. 4. 8.) The account of his life is contained in the fourth chapter of
Genesis.
A'hxa.-Yieim.~-Fat7ier of a multitude. (Fourth Quarter, Lessons III, IV.)
The son of Terah, born in Ur of Chaldea 1996 B. C. He was conspicuous
for .strong faith and prompt obedience, (Heb. 11. 8-19.) The founder of
the Hebrew nation. His original name, Abraji, High father^ was changed
by Jehovah when he gave hnn the promise, (Gen. 17.)
A'dar — Emiyient. (First Quarter, Lesson II.)
The twelfth month of the cccle.siastical, and the sixth month of the civil, year
among the Jews. It contains but twenty-nine days, and answers to our
February, sometimes entering into March, according to the course of the
moon, by which they regulated their seasons.
A^'linh— Supplanter. (First Quarter, Lesson V.)
One who assisted Ezra in the public exposition of the law.
Am'sion-ites — Kindred. (First Quarter, Lesson IV.)
The descendants of Ammon, the son of Lot. Thev occupied that part of
Palestine east of the river Jordan, were an idolatrous nation, and fre-
quently invaded the temtory of Israel.
A.n'a.'ni'ah,— The cloud of the Lord. (First Quarter, Lesson V.)
One of Ezra's assistants in the public reading of the law.
A-ra'bi-ans— (First Quarter, Lesson IV.)
The inhabitants of the country lying between Palestine and the Red Sea,
known as the peninsula of Mount Sinai. They lived a roving life, dwell-
ing in tents, and were constantly committing depradatlona upon their
neighbors.
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Ar-tax-erx'es — Great warrior. (First Quarter, Lessons 11, TIL)
King of Persia, under whom both Ezra and Nehemiah carried on their work.
In 457 B. C. he sent Ezra to Jerusalem ; when after thirteen years it was
found necessary to have a civil head as well as an ecclesiastical, in 444 B. C,
lie allowed Nehcmiah to go up and act in that capacity.
h.'^2i^\\— Gatherer. 1. (First Quarter, Lesson III.)
The keeper of the royal forests of Artaxerxes, (Neh. 2, 8.)
2. (First Quarter, Lesson I.)
A Levite, son of Berecheah, one of the leaders of David's choir. The
office appears either to have remained hereditary in Asaph's family, or he
was the founder of a school of poets and musicians who were callea "the
sons of Asaph."
Ash'dod-ites — Effusion. (Firet Quarter, Lesson IV.)
The inhabitants of Ashdod, a city of the Philistines, assigned to the tribe
of Judah, (Josh. 15. 47,) but never subdued by the Israelites.
A'si-a — Muddy., hoggy. (Fourth Quarter, Lesson VIII.)
Used in the New Testament for the western portion of the peninsula of Asia
Minor, embracing the provinces of Caria, Lydia, and Mysia, of which Eph-
esus was the capital. It is never used for the whole continent, as now.
As-syr'i-a— (5;?6 tliat is happy. (First Quarter, Lesson II.)
A great and powerful country, lying on the Tigris, (Gen. 2. 14;) its capital
was Nincven, (Gen. 10. 11.) It derived its name from. Asshur, son of Shedi.
Az'a-ri'ah— 2e that hears the Lord. (First Quarter, Lesson V.)
A Levite, who caused the people to understand the law which Ezra read to
them.
Ba'ca. Valley of— Churning. (First Quarter, Lesson XL)
A valley somewhere in Palestine, through which the exiled psalmist sees in
vision the pilgrims passing in their march toward the sanctuary of Jehovah,
at Zion, (Psa. 84. 6.)
Ba'ni— (First Quarter, Lesson V.)
A Levite of the time of Ezra, who expounded the law to the people.
'RiVAa.d.— Son of contention. (Second Quarter, Lesson II.)
The second of Job's three friends. A descendant of Shuah> the son of
Abraham and Keturah. ' In his discussions Bildad betrays tne ardor and
confidence of youth.
Cain — Possession. (Fourth Quarter, Lesson III.)
The eldest son of Adam and Eve. In a fit of jealous anger, roused by the
rejection of his sacrifice, and the acceptance of his brother Abel's, he slew
his brother, for which he led the life of an exile, (Gen. 4.)
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Christ — Anointed. (Third Quarter, Lessons I, II, V, IX, X ; Fourth Quarter,
Lessons I, 11, V. See Jesus Clirist.
Cy'riis— TAe nun. (First Quarter, Lessons I, II.)
The founder of the Persian eitipirc, son of Cainbyses, Kinnr of Persia, and Man-
dane, dau^diter of the kinur of Media: born about <JUO B. C, and died at
tlie ay:e of seventy, after reigning tiiirty years. He was mentioned by name,
and iiis conquests foretold, by Isaiah a century before his birth.
Da-ri'us -The holder., restrniner. (First Quarter, Lesson II.)
Son of Hystaspes, and King of Persia from 521 to 485 B. C. The policy of
this monarch was favorable to the Jews. lie confirmed the edict of Cyrus,
and permitted the rebuilding of the Temple, so that the work, which
had been stopped under Cambyses, w^is resumed in the second year of
Darius, and the house of God was completed and dedicated in the si.xth
year of his reign.
"Dsi'viA - Befored. (First Quarter, Lesson I; Second Quarter, Lesson VI;
Fourth Quarter, Lessons IX, X, XIL)
The sweet psalmist and King of Israel. lie was the youngest son of Jesse, born
at Bethlehem, B. C. luS5. He succeeded Saul as king, reigned seven and a
half years at Hebron, over Judah ; and thirty-three years at Jerusalem,
over "all Israel. He died at Jerusalem at the age of seventy, (1 Chron.
20. 26-28; 2 Sam. 5. 4.)
E'den — Phasure, delight. (Second Quarter, Lesson IX.)
The original home of Adam and Eve, from which they were expelled by
God, on account of their disobedience. It is supposed by the description
of its boundaries, as given in Gen. 2, 10, that it was situated in the higher
regions of Armenia, where the rivers Tiicris and Euphrates have tlieir
source ; but its particuhir site remains unknown. Some recent travelers
are of opinion that it was situated at the junction of the Euphrates and
Tigris rivers.
E'li-phaz— TA'' endeavor of Ood. (Second Quarter, Lesson II.)
The leading one of the three friends who came to condole \vith Job in his
affliction. He is called the " Temanite ;" hence it is inferred he was a
native of the region known as Teman, in Idumea.
Wnoch— Dedicated. (Fourth Quarter, Lesson III.)
The son of Jared and father of Methuselah. He is eminent as a type of
perfected humanity, and passed from the world without death at the age of
3(55, (Gen. 5. 24.)
Eph'e-sus— i>^s'ra6Ze. (Fourth Quarter, Lesson VIII.)
A celebrated city, the metropolis of Ionia, and of proconsular Asia under tho
Eomaos. The city was famed for its magnificent temple of Diana, aad for
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tlie constant use of those arts which pretended to reveal the secrets of na-
ture. One of the epistles of Paul is written to the Church at this place.
The Apostle John was Bishop of Ephesus, and it was one of the seven
Churches of Asia, to whom Christ sent his message.
'E.^'Wv^x— Hidden. (First Quarter, Lesson V.)
The Persian name of Hadassah. wife of King Ahasuerus, King of Persia. She
was a Jewess of the tribe of Benjamin, an orphan brought up under the
care of Mordecai, a distinguished Jew, under whose counsel she acted
throughout the trying and difficult situation so graphically desci'ibed in the
book which bears her name.
Ez'ra— fle?p. (First Quarter, Lesson V.)
A celebrated scribe and priest who lived in the fifth century before Christ,
in the reign of Artaxerxes, King of Persia, He was a great reformer, and
has been styled, "the second founder of the Jewish people." He twice
visited Judea under authority of the Persian monarch, and renewed many
ancient customs, and brought the people back to the law of Moses. He
wrote the book bearing his name, and is believed to have instituted the
great synagogue, and to have edited and arranged the Old Testament
Scriptures. His tomb is still shown near the junction of the Tigris and
Euphrates.
Gen'tiles— Peoj9?^. (Second Quarter, Lesson IV.)
The name by which the Jews distinguished all the rest of the world from
themselves. All who were not Jews, and circumcised, they regarded as
Gentiles, or heathen.
Jl.'Hi^'^'AmX—FeUive. (First Quarter, Lesson II.)
The tenth in order of the minor prophets, and the first of those who proph-
esied after the captivity. He returned from the captivity with Zerub-
babel, and aroused the people from their selfish indiflTerenee to the work of
rebuilding the temple. With regard to his tribe and parentage both
history and tradition are silent.
'H.a.'nan— Full of grace. (First Quarter, Lesson V.)
One of the Levites who assisted Ezra in his public exposition of the law.
Jia.sh'-'bad'a.''iia.— Co7mderate Judge. (First Quarter, Lesson V.)
One of those who stood on the left hand of Ezra while he read the law to
the people in Jerusalem.
Ua'shum— Silence. (First Quarter, Lesson V.)
One of those who stood on the left hand of Ezra while he read the law to
the people.
Ha'tach— -Se thai striles. (Second Quarter, Lesson III.)
A eunuch La the court of Ahaauorus, in unmodiate attendeuce on Queen
Esther.
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Hen'a-dad — Grace of the beloved. (First Quarter, Lesson I.)
The liuad of a family of Lcvites who took a proniinent part ia the rebuilding
of the Temple.
Hil-ki'ah — JeJiovali s portion. (First Quarter, Lesson V.)
A Levite who stood on the right hand of Ezra while he read the law to the
people.
Ho-di'jah — The pi'aise of the Lord. (First Quarter, Lesson V.)
One of the Levites who assisted Ezra in his public exposition of the law.
Id 'do — Timely. (First Quarter, Lesson 11.)
The grandfather of the Prophet Zcchariah, (Zech. 1. 1, 7.) Iddo returned
from Babylon with Zerubbabel, (Neh. 12. 4.)
I'saac — Latighter. (Fourth Quarter, Lessons III, IV.)
The son given, according to promise, (Gen. 17. 19,) to Abraham and Sarah,
when they were both " old and well stricken with age." The otlcring of
Isaac upon the altar was made the test of Abraham's ftiith. " The longest
lived, the least migratory, the least prolific, and the least favored with ex-
traordinary divinerevelations, of the three patriarchs."
Is'ra-el— i>i»ce of God. (First Quarter, Lessons Tj II, V, VII.)
Anamegivenby God to Jacob, (Gen. 32. 2S,) from him tohis descendants, and
now standing for the people of God every-where. The kingdom of Israel
was distinguished from the kingdom of Judah after the death of Solomon.
Ja'cob — Svpplanter. (First Quarter, Lesson XI; Second Quarter, Lesson
VII ; Fourth Quarter, Lesson III.)
The second son of Isaac and Eebekah. His history is related in the latter
half of the book of Genesis. His name was changed to Israel when he was
blessed by God at Bethel, (Gen. 35. 10.) He died at the age of one hundred
and forty-seven years.
Ja'min — Right hand. (First Quarter, Lesson V.)
One of the Levites who assisted Ezra in his public exposition of the law.
Je«ru^sa=lem — Possession of peace. (First Quarter, Lessons I, II, V, VI;
Second Quarter, Lessons VII, VIII.)
The ancient capital of the Holy Land, situated in Judea, directly west of the
north end of the Dead Sea. It is two thousand and five hundred feet
above the level of the Mediterranean Sea, and three thousand six hundred
feet above the Jordan valley. First mentioned as Salem, (Gen. 14. 18;)
afterward as Jebus, the city 'of the Jebusites. It was captured by David,
and made his capital. It is also called Zion, and the City of David. Its
modern Arabic name is El-KJtuds^ (the holy.)
Je-ru'$a-Iem, (The new.) (Fourth Quarter, Lesson IX.)
A name used in the Book of Eevclation for the abode of the glorified.
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Jesh'n-a — Deliverer. (First Quarter, Lesson V.)
One of the Levites who assisted Ezra in his public exposition of the law.
Je'sus Christ— .Sat'iowr, ayiointol. (Third Quarter, Lessons I, II, IV, V. VI,
VIII, XI, XII ; Fourth Quarter, Lessons I, VI, VII, XII.)
The proper name of our Redeemer, so called because lie saves his people from
their sins, (Matt. 1. 21.) He was the Messiah promised of God, pruphesied
by the prophets, the Son of God, "coiiceived by the Holy Ghost, born of
the Virgin Mary ; suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and
buried ; he descended into hell, the third day he rose from the dead ; he
ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father
Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead."
The life, the person, and the work of our Lord occupy the whole of the
New Testament.
Jews— (From Jcdah.) (First Quarter, Lessons II, IV; Second Quarter,
Lssson III ; Fourth Quarter, Lesson IX.)
A name lirst given to the tribe or kingdom of Judah. It was, after the
captivity, applied indiscriminatelv to all Israelites. First used in 2 Kings
16. 6.
Job — Persecuted. (Second Quarter, Lesson IT.)
An eminent patriarch, who lived in the laud of Uz. The story of his life is
found iti that book of the Bible that bears his name. When he lived, and
when or by whom the book was written, is unknown.
3 o-^' ^9.— Beauty. (First Quarter. Lesson I.)
A seaport of Palestine, about seventy miles north-west of Jerusalem. Here
all the materials from Tyre for Solomon's temple were brought. From
this place Jonah embarked for Tarshish, and hervi St. Peter raised Dorcas
from the dead. It is now called Jaffa.
Joz'a-bad — Having a dowry. (First Quarter, Lesson V.)
A Levite who assisted Ezra in his public exposition of the law.
Joz'a-dak — God is nrfhteous. (First Quarter, Lesson I.)
Or Jehozadak ; was the son of the high-priest Seraiah,(l Chron. fi. 14. 15,) in
the reign of Zedekiah. ^yhen his father was slain at Kiblah he was led
away captive to Babylon, where he, doubtless, spent the remainder of his
days. He never attained the high-priesthood, the temple being burned to
the ground, and he remaining a captive all his life. He was the father of
Jeshua, the high-priest, who, with Zerubbabel, headed the return from the
captivity.
Ju'dah — Celebrated. (First Quarter, Lessons I, III, IV, VI; Fourth Quarter,
Lesson X.)
The fourth son of Jacob and Leah. The tribe of Judah was the largest of
the twelve, and at tlie division of the kingdom, with Benjamin and part of
Simeon, founded the kingdom of Judah. Jacob's prophecy concernuig
Judah (Gen. 49. 10) was fulfilled in Christ.
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Kad'mi-el — Ood of antiquity. (Pirst Quarter, Lesson I.)
A Levite appointed by Zerubbabel to superintend the workmen in the re-
building of the temple. He and his sons otiieiated in the thankss^iving
service, when the foundation was laid, and also took a prominent part in
the confession of the people on the day of huniilitation, (Neh. y. 4. 5.)
Kei'i=ta— 2^e voice of the Lord. (First Quarter, Lesson V.)
A Levite, who returned from the captivity with Ezra, and who assisted him in
the public exposition of the law. He was one of those who entered into a
solemn league to follow the law of God, (Neh. 10. 10.)
La-od'i-ce'a — Just people. (Fourth Quarter, Lesson VIIL)
A noted city of proconsular Asia, situated on the river Lycus. It was first
called Diospolis, then Khoas, and was named Laodicea by Antioclius II.,
King of Syria, after his wife Laodicea. It was famous for the wools grown
in the regions round about. C>ue of the apocalyptic letters was addressed
to the Church in this place.
Ijeb'a-iion — White. (First Quarter, Lesson I.)
A double range of mountains in the north of Palestine, and called Lebanon,
or white, ft-om the brilliancy of its snowy peaks. Mount Hermon, the
highest peak, is a conspicuous object from all parts of Palestine.
Jjp/xites—Ft'om Levi, wreathed. (First Quarter, Lessons I, II, V, VI.)
Pescendants of Levi, who were consecrated to the temple service. They
were tlie priests of the people, and received no inheritance when the land
was divided, except forty-eight cities scattered among the other tribes.
M?^'?i-He'i9.lL—TheworhoftheLord. 1. (First Quarter, Lesson V.)
One of those who stood on the right hand of Ezra when he read the law to
the people.
2. (First Quarter, Lesson V.)
A Levite who assisted Ezra in his public exposition of the law.
IHal-chi'ah — The Lord my counselor. — (First Quarter, Lesson Y.)
One of the priests who stood at the left hand of Ezra when he read the law
to the people in the street before the water-gate.
Mat'ti-thi'ah— TAg ffift of the Lord. (First Quarter, Lesson V.)
A priest who stood at the right hand of Ezra when he read the law to the
people.
31el-cliiz'e-dek — King of righteousne/^s. (Fourth Quarter, Lesson I.)
A remarkable contemporary of Abraham, King of Salem and priest of the
most high God, whose name was significant of his personal character.
His history is wrapped in mystery, but the little told of him shows him to
be one who knew and worBhiped the true God, and honored those who had
a similar faith.
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Me-shunam— P<?ac(ea5k (First Quarter, Lesson V.)
One of those who stood at the left hand of Ezra when he read the hiw to tho
people.
Mish'a-el— D^^tVe^f. (First Quarter, Lesson V.)
One of those who stood at the left hand of Ezra when he read the law to the
people.
Mor'de-cai— ^t*«^'. (Second Quarter, Lesson III.)
The son of Jair, of the race of Saul, and a chief of the tribe of Benjamin.
He was carried captive to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar, with Jehoi'achin,
King of Judah. The Book of Esther gives the whole history of Mordecai's
elevation, the punishment of Haman,"and the wonderful deliverance of the
Jews, in clear and regular narrative.
'Slo' 9,^9,— Saved from tTie water. (First Quarter, Lesson I, II, V.)
The illustrious prophet and lawgiver of the Jewish nation. He was the son
of Amram and Jochebed, and was born about 1571 B. C. The first forty
jears of his life wore passed at the court of Pharaoh ; the next forty years
m the land of Midian. Here he was called by God (Exod. 3. 1-10) to be
the deliverer of the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. He led the people,
through their forty years of wandering, to the borders of the Promised
Land, which, on account of sin, he was not allowed to enter, (Deut.
82. 51, 52.) He died on Mount Pisgah, at the age of one hundred and twenty,
(Deut. 34. 1-7.) He is supposed "to have written the first five books of tiie
Bible.
Ne'he-mi'ah— Ca«so?<xi5;o7t. (First Quarter, Lesson III.)
Of the tribe of Judah ; was probably born at Babylon during the captivity.
He was selected by the King of Persia to the office of cup-bearer, a position
of great honor and emolument. He was made governor of Judea by Ar-
taxerxes Longimanus, and his book, which in the Hebrew Canon was
joined to that of Ezra, gives an account of his administration tJirough
nearly thirty-six years.
Nissan— J/*mc?e. (First Quarter, Lesson III.)
The seventh month of the civil year of the Jews, answering to our March. By
Moses it is called Abib. Th'e name Nisan was introduced only after the
time of Ezra and the return from the captivity.
No'ah— 7?&9^. (Fourth Quarter, Lesson IH.)
The son of Lamech. Amid the general corruption of the human race Noah
only was found righteous. He, therefore, " found grace in the sight of the
Lord," and he and his family were the ones who were saved when the
deluge threatened by God came upon the world. He lived 950 years — 600
years before, and 350 years after, the deluge.
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Pe-da'iah— i?66?emf)i!Jo?i ofiTie Lord. (First Quarter, Lesson Y.)
One of those who stood on the right hand of Ezra when he read the law to
the people.
Pel'a-i'ah — 'Entreating the Lord. (First Quarter, Lesson V.)
A Levite who assisted Ezra in his public exposition of the law. He after-
ward sealed the covenant with Nehemiah, (Neh. 10. 10.)
Per'ga-mos— ^f^i-a/wn. (Fourth Quarter, Lesson VIIL)
An ancient city of Mysia, more commonly called Perj^amum, nituated on the
river Caicus. It became the official capital of the Koman province of Asia,
and was famous for its magnificent library and temple of ^.sculapius. To
the Church at Pergamos one of the apocalyptic epistles was addressed. It
is still a city of considerable size, called Bergamah.
Per'si-a— ^ors^, or Jiorseman. (First Quarter, Lessons I, II.)
An ancient kingdom of Asia, bounded on the north by Media, on the west
by Susiana, on the east by Carmania, and on the south by the Persian
Gulf. The northern provinces are remarkable for their beauty and fertil-
ity, the southern for their sterility.
VhiV9.'Aey^\vi'a.—Brotherhj love. (Fourth Quarter, Lessons VIII, IX.)
A city of Lydia, on the con'tines of Phrygia, built by Attains Philadelphua,
King of Pergamus. It has several times been nearly destroyed by earth-
quakes. It is now a considerable town named Allahshat, containing ruins
of its ancient wall and churches. To the Church at this place one of the
apocalyptic letters was addi-essed.
Pon'ti-us Pi'late— (Third Quarter, Lesson XT.)
The Roman procurator, or resident governor, of Judea during the period of
Christ's public ministry and death. He succeeded Valerius Gratuis about
26 A. D., and held the appointment for ten years. He was unscrupulous
and tyrannical in his character and behavior.
'Rn'hah— Large, extended. (Fourth Quarter, Lesson IV.)
A celebrated woman of .Jericho, who received the spies sent by Joshua to
spy out the land, hid them in her house from the pursuit of her country-
men, was saved with all her family when the Israelites sacked the city,
and became the wife of Salmon, and the ancestress of the Messiah.
Sanmha]'lat— Secret enemy. (First Quarter, Lesson IV.)
A iSIoabite of lloronaim, who held an official appointment in Samaria under
the Persian monarchy. He endeavored, with others, to obstruct the work
which Nehemiah had come to accomplish in behalf of Jerusalem. Not-
withstanding his strategy and evil influence, the work of building the
•wall was accomplished.
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Sar'dis— J^^'n^e of joy. (Fourth Quarter, Lesson IX.)
The ancient capital of Lydia, situated on the river Pactolus. In the reign
of Tiberius it was destroyed by an earthquake, but restored by that em-
peror. In tlie eleventh century it fell into the hands of the Turks, and in
the thirteenth it was destroyed by Tamerlane. Only a village, called Hart.,
now remains. To the Church at this place one of "the apocalyptic letters
was addressed.
Sa'taii — Advermry. (Fourth Quarter, Lesson IX.)
The great adversary of human souls ; also called the devil, (Eph. 6. IL) A
naien angel, (Lul^e 10. 19.)
Shab-beth'a-i — My rest. (First Quarter, Lesson V.)
A Levite who assisted Ezra in the public exposition of the law ; he also
assisted Ezra in investigating the marriages with foreigners which had
taken place among the people, (Ezra 10. 15.)
She-al'ti-el — Ashed of God. (First Quarter, Lesson I.)
The father of Zerubbabel, under whom the Jews returned from captivity.
She'ma — Obedient. (First Quarter, Lesson V.)
One of those who stood at Ezra's right hand when he read the law to the
people.
Sher'e-bi'ah — Singing witli the Lord. (First Quarter, Lesson Y.)
A Levite of the family of Mahli, (Ezra 8. 18, 24.) He was one of the first of
the ministers of the temple to join Ezra on the return from the captivity,
and with eleven others had charge of the vessels and gifts which the
Persian King has contributed for the temple service. He assisted Ezra in
the public exposition of the law ; he took part in the singing at the solemn
fast after the Feast of Tabernacles, (Neh. 9. 4. 5,) and signed the covenant
with Nehemiah.
Smyr'na— J/yn-A. (Fourth Quarter, Lesson VIII.)
A famous commercial city of Ionia, on the bay named after and at the mouth
of the river Meles. It'^vas a very ancient city, and 400 years after its de-
struction by the Lydians was rebuilt about two miles from old Smyrna, and
rose to be one of the most populous cities in Asia. To the Church at this
place one of the apocalyptic letters was addressed. Modern Smyrna, now
called Ismir, is a large city of 120,000 inhabitants.
Thy'a-ti'ra — Perfume. (Fourth Quarter, Lesson VIII.)
A town of Lydia, situated on the river Lycus, founded by Seleucus Nicator.
Its chief trade was the dyeing of purple. One of the apocalyptic letters
is addressed to the Christian Churcii at this place. It is BtUl a consider-
able town, with many ruins, and is called Ak uUar.
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To-bi^ah— TAe Lord is good. (First Quai-ter, Lesson IV.)
All Ammonite, who joined with Sanballat and otlicr enemies of the Jews in
obstructing Nehemiah's purpose of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem.
Tyre — Strength. (First Quarter, Lessons I, VI ; Second Quarter, Lesson IX.)
A celebrated commercial city of Phenicia situated on the eastern shore of
the Mediterranean Sea. It.was founded 2750 B. C, but became prominent
in Bible history daring the reign of David. It is first mentioned in the
Bible in Joshua 10. 20. It is now a small place, of three thousand people,
and the prophecy of Ezekiel has been fulfilled, (Ezek. 27. 32.)
Ty'ius — Same as Tyre. (Second Quarter, Lesson IX.)
The name of Tyre as used by the Prophets Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Hosea, Amos,
and Zechariah.
U-ri'jah — The Lord my llglit. (First Quarter, Lesson V.)
One of the priests who stood at Ezra's right hand when he read the law to
the people.
Zech'a-ri'ah — Jehovah remembered. 1. (First Quarter, Lesson II.)
The eleventh in order of the twelve minor prophets, was the son of Bara-
chiah, and the grandson of Iddo. He was born during the captivity, and
came to Jerusalem when the Jews were permitted to return by Cyrus. He
■was contemporary with Haggai, and used his prophetic power two years
in encouraging Zerubbabel in tlie rebuilding of the Temple. Ho is the
author of the book which bears his name.
2. (First Quarter, Lesson V.)
One of the chiefs of the people whom Ezra summoned in council at the
river Ahava, before the second caravan returned from Babylon, (Ezra
8. 16.) He stood at Ezra's left hand when he expounded the law to the
people.
Ze-rub'ba-bel — Begotten, in Babylon. (First Quarter, Lesson I ; Second
Quarter, Lesson TX.)
An eminent descendant of the royal line of David, born in Babylon during
the captivity. He was the leader of the Jews who returned to Jerusalem
under the decree of Cyrus. He also led the people in the work of re-
building the Temple, and appears to have been provincial governor of
Judea under the Persian rule.
Zi'don — Fixliin^. (First Quarter, Lesson I.)
A celebrated city and port of Phenicia. and one of the most ancient cities in
the world, supposed to have been founded by Sidon, the eldest son of
Canaan. It became a city of great wealth and niagiiifieence, and its artisans
were famous for their workmanship. Zidon, (or Sidon,) now called Saida,
has a population of about 5,000, but it has forever lost its former greatness.
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Xi' on— Monument. (First Quarter, Lessons YIII, XI ; Seeond Quarter,
Lessons VII, VTII.)
A mount on the south of old Jerusalem, and higher than that on which the an-
cient city stood. On this mount the Jebusites built their citadel, which
was captured by David, who transferred his court thither fiom Hebron,
and brought the'^ark of the Lord, and set it in a tabernacle prepared for it.
It is on this account that this mount is so frequently styled in the Psalms
the "holy hill ;" and, by way of excellence, is used in the poetical Ijin-
guage of Scripture to denote the whole city of Jerusalem.
Zo'phar — Crown. (Second Quarter, Lesson 11.)
One of the three friends of Job.
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CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE CATECHISM.
By Julia Colman.
The Law of Temperance.
What is temperance ?
Tbe proper control of the appetites.
What does it demand?
The moderate use of good things, and total abstinence from poisons.
May we not eat and drink as we please ?
We belong to Grod, and we must glorify him with our bodies as well as our spirits.
1 Cor. 6. 20.
What was the first law given to Adam and Eve ?
That they should not indulge their appetites in forbidden things.
Did they keep this law ?
They disobeyed, and were turned out of Paradise.
What lesson shotdd men learn from this?
That their greatest temptations would come through their appetites.
Did men go on indidging their appetites?
Intemperance has been the common sin of men in all ages.
Do ice suffer from iniemperance at the present time?
We suffer more from this than from all other forms of sin.
In what ivays do we suffer ?
It is the cause of three fourths of all the disease and poverty and sorrow and crime
in our land.
Wliat do men use in causing this mischief?
Many poisons, such as alcohol, tobacco, hashish, and opium.
Alcoholic poison.
WJiat is the cause of tlie most intemperance in this country?
The use of alcohol.
What is alcohol?
A liquid poison.
How is it obtained ?
Men make it by causing sweet liquids to decay.
What sweet liquids are so used?
The juices of fmits, such as grapes and apples.
What dHnks are made from them f
Wine Is made out of grape juice, and cider out of apple juice.
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Is there alcohol in the apples or grapes?
There is not.
H')iv do ice laiow?
Because eating apples and grapes does not make us tipsy.
Where does the alcohol coinefr(rm ?
The suzar in the fruit juice decays, and is changed into alcohol by fermentation.
Ik it ever found in nature?
It does not seem to be found in any thing that God has made.
ulience comes the, alcohol in heer?
The starch in grain is changed into sugar by sprouting, and then washed out and
changed into alcohol by fermentation or decay.
How mnch alcohol is there in beer and wineaf
From five to fifteen per cent,
Hoiv can stronger drinlts be made ?
By heating beer and wines so that the alcohol will go ofl In a vapor and be condensed.
What is tills process called f
Distillation.
niiat a>mm(ni drinks are obtained by distillation?
Brandy, gin, rum, and whisky.
How much alcohol do they contain 1
From thiity-flve to sixty per cent.
Effects op Alcohol.
Arc all these drinhs hurtfxd f
They are hurtful just in proportion to the alcohol they contain.
What Jtarm dnes thU alcohol do f
It injures the stomach, crazes the brain, and deranges the circulation of the blood.
Does it cause dl'^easef
More than forty kinds of disease are caused by the use of alcoholic drinks.
Why do not people avoid alcohol as they do other pt^isons ?
Because it deceives them by deranging the action of the nerves and brain, so that
they cannot tell by their feelings how much it hurts them.
Is any thing said ahmit this in the Bible f
Solomon says, "Wine is a mocker, — and whosoever is deceived thereby is not
\\1se." Prov. 20. 1.
What are its xnsiltle effects?
It squanders the property, wastes the time, deflles the body, and ruins the soul of
those who dnnk it.
Do alcoholic drinks cost much?
We pay out for them in this country about six hundred millions of dollars every year.
What else do they cost 1
The time that is spent in drinking and drunkenness, and the expense of the conse-
quent sickness and death and crime and accitteutSy sucli as Ores and Biupwrock«
and colllbloas.
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Alcoholic Defilement.
Tlovo does alcohol deUle the Jjody ?
It makes the drinker impure in his appetites, gross, coarse, selfish, and often rsLZsed
and filthy. ^^
Is all this wrong ?
It Is a wrong to other men and a sin against God.
What does God require of us?
That we present our bodies, a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable in his sight.
Romans 12. 1.
What does he say of our bodies f
That they are temples of God for the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. 1 Cor. 3. 16.
What is the punishment of those who sin in this respect?
Whoso deflleth the temple of God, him shall God destroy. 1 Cor. 3. 17.
Temperance Purity.
WJiat does Christ promise those who love him and keep his commandments?
He says, " My Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode
with him." John 14. 23.
JMiat shoidd we do to welcome snch guests?
"VVe should keep ourselves pure in both soul and body.
Are there any examples in the Bible of those who did so?
There are many.
Mention one.
Samuel was a Nazarite, and never tasted intoxicating liquors. 1 Sam. 1 ; Num. 6.
What favor did God show him?
He made him his prophet in youth, and guided and talked with him all his long life
as with a friend.
Mention a case in tlie New Testament.
John the Baptist, the forerunner of Chilst, drank neither wine nor strong drink.
Luke 1. 15.
What was PavVs rule of life 1
He kept his body under, and brought it into subjection. 1 Cor. 9. 27.
What shall we sau of Christ ?
That he was " holy, harmless, and undefiled;" and this he could not be if he drank,
or if he gave to others, so foul a poison.
Is he not sometimes accused of making and using alcholic wine?
He is; but the accusation has never been proven.
THE Bible Rule.
Is temperance plainly taught in the Bible?
It is plainly commanded, and Intemperance is forbidden in a very large number of
passages.
What is the Bihle rule ahout inioxicnting drinks ?
"ioo/f iwt thou upon the wine when it la red,.... when It moveth itself aright."
Prorv. 23. 31.
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Why should we helieve that this means alcoholic loine ?
Because it speaks of moving itself, as wine does in fermentation.
Does this command cover as much ground as our jilcdges at the present day ?
It covers much more, because it forbids us even to look upon it wishfully.
What is the effect of intemperance upon the soul ?
It destroys every good and holy purpose, and leads to all kinds of wickedness.
What is the future prospect of the dininkard ?
"Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, shall inherit the kingdom of God."
1 Cor. 6. 10 ; Gal. 5. 21.
What is the Bible view of temperance ?
" The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
meekness, temperance." Gal. 5. 22, 23.
Our Temperance Work.
What shotdd we learn from such Scripture texts 1
That temperance is a part of the Christian religion.
What other proof is there of this ?
Temperance societies flourish only in Christian nations.
Who started the temperance reformation in this country?
Christian people, led by Christian ministers.
What are its present jyrospects 7
It shows its greatest vitality, and attains its greatest triumphs, when it uses religious
methods.
Wliat shoidd we do to secure its benefits for ourselves ?
We should use that self-denial which keeps our bodies pure and in the best condition
for serving God.
How can we work successfully against intemperance ?
By learning and by showing others how the use of intoxicants ruins soul and body.
Why need we study the nature and effects of intoxicants?
So that we may not be deceived by them, for they are deceitful.
Do we need help in this work ?
We cannot do it as we ought without the aid of the Holy Spirit.
What, then, is the general plan for successful temperance work?
Christianity and intelligence must work together in order to make temperance
spread and prevail.
Berean Question Book. 129
MISSIONARY CATECHISM.
Question. For what purpose was the Christian Church appointed and
organized 1
Answer. To bring the whole world to the knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Q. What was the last command of Jesus to his disciples, as given by Matthew ?
A. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Matt. 28. 19.
Q. What similar command is given in Mark's Gospel ?
A. Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to everv creature. Mark
16. 15.
Q. What part of the world's population have received the gospel and become
nominally Christian ?
A. About one fourth ; or three hundred and thirty million people.
Q. How much of the world yet remains without Christianity ?
A. Three fourths ; or nine hundred and thirty million people.
Q. Into what religions are these unchristianized peoples divided ?
A. Heathens, or idol-worshipers, eight hundred and seventeen millions ;
Mohammedans, or believers in the false prophet, one hundred and seven
millions ; Jews, six millions.
Q. What is the condition of those lands which are without the Gospel ?
A. They are in deep ignorance, and accustomed to the practice of the vilest
crimes.
Q. What crimes are most prevalent in the heathen lands ?
A. The worship of idols, the murder of little children, falsehood, and Ucen-
tiousness.
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130 Berean Questioji Book.
Q. What is the duty of the Church toward these nations ?
A. To send them the Gospel.
Q. How is this declared in the New Testament?
A. How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed ? and
how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard ? and how
shall they hear without a preacher ? Kom. 10. 14.
Q. What is the duty of every Christian toward thase people ?
A. Either himself to go to them with the Gospel, or to help in sending some
one who can teach them.
Q. What motive should impell all to aid in sending the Go.«ipel to the world.
A. The motive of gratitude to God, in that we ourselves have received it, and
should desire to extend its blessings to others.
Q. When did the modern missionary movement begin in England?
A. In 1793, with William Carey, who went as a missionary to India.
Q. When did the missionary movement begin in America?
A. In 1810, when Adoniram Judson and four other missionaries embarked for
Asia.
Q. How many missionaries of all Churches are now engaged in the foreign
missionary work ?
A. About five thousand; besides twelve thousand native Christian teachers
who assist them.
Q. How many people have professed to become Christians from the mission-
ary field?
A. More than a million and a quarter, of whom five hundred thousand are
now members of Christian Churches.
Q. What has been the success of the Gospel in the islands of the Pacific
Ocean ?
A. Sixty years ago there was not a single native Christian in Polynesia, now
three hundred islands have entirely abandoned idolatry.
Q. How is this success illustrated in one of these groups of islands ?
A. In the Fiji islands, forty years ago, the people fed on human flesh; now
they contain thirty thousand native Christians, contributing fifteen
thousand dollars a year to religious objects, and have forty thousand of
their children in Sunday-schools.
Berean Question Book. 131
Q, What has been the success of the Gospel in the Island of Madagascar ?
A. Notwithstanding bitter persecution for many years, it now contains two
hundred thousand native Christians.
Q. How has the work of missions progressed in China ?
A. Missions have been established in forty large cities and in three hundred
and sixty villages.
Q. What has been the success of the Gospel in India ?
A. In seventy years after the first baptism of a native convert, there were
seventy-three thousand native Christian communicants, and a nominal
Christian population of over three hundred thousand.
Q. What was the earliest associatioia in America for the promotion of missions ?
A. The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, instituted in
the year 1810.
Q. What associations for this purpose followed it ?
A. The Baptist Missionary Union, in 1814; the Methodist Episcopal Mission-
ary Society, in 1819, and the Presbyterian Board in 1832.
Q. Who was the first foreign missionary under the auspices of the Methodist
Episcopal Church ?
A. The Eev. Melville B. Cox, who established the first mission in Liberia on
the western coast of Africa, in 1832.
Q. What was the fate of this young missionary ?
A. He died six months after landing in Africa, uttering, as his last words,
" Let a thousand fall, but let Africa be redeemed !"
Q. How many missionaries are now sustained by the Methodist Episcopal
Missionary Society ?
A. Two hundred and seventy-eight missionaries ; one hundred and seventy-
three assistants, and two hundred and ninety native preachers.
Q. How many members are connected with Methodist Episcopal Missionary
Churches in foreign lands ?
A. Over twenty-three thousand members, besides more than eighty-five hun-
dred probationers.
Q. In what foreign countrie."5 are these missions established?
A. In Mexico, South America, Northern and Central Europe, Italy, Bulgaria,
India, China, Japan, and Africa.
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Berean Question Book.
Q. What Methodist missions are also maintained in the United States ?
A. Those among the Indians, Chinese, Germans, and Scandinavians.
Q. What was the amount of money received by the Methodist Episcopal
Missionary Society dm-ing its first year, 1819 ?
A. Eight hundred and twenty-three dollars and four cents.
Q. What was the largest annual collection ever received by it ?
A. The collection of 1866, which was more than six hundred and eighty-two
thousand dollars,
Q. What should be our motto in relation to gifts to the missionary cause 1
A. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give ; not
grudgingly, or of necessity : for God loveth a cheerful giver. 2 Cor. 9. 7.
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