The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-28
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First words-We have been studying | in the oldest book in existence. The | time covered is more than twenty-two centuries according to the commonly re- been befpTes us, Adam, Noah. Abraham, | IAaae~ and Jacob. Of each we have taken | only hastyi glance just sufficient to show | his place In the history of the ancient times to indicate his chief characteristics and to derive some stimulus and tnstruc- | ton for enR. own better living. This Is | .thes service which every man should fender, tos those who come after him. No l life is complete in itself. It is an inhert- tance from the past and bequest to l the future.
 | of all things Gen. |. to il, 8. The evil dent purpose of this passage was, not to teach science, but to lay basis Tor religion. It forms an excellent tntroduc- | ton to the sacred volume, and must therefore be held as an essential part of the inspired writings. It opposes all the systems of religion of the heathen-- materalism pantheistm tha fstaiism nHs,ends ana wisdom. power and eternity of God It introduces man as the last and noblest | of all the works of God, appointed the | governor of the world and Of Its inhabi- tants.
 Second lesson; July la-Beginning 1fs of Tha sln | origin of evil, discussed by philosophers in all ages, is presented in a brief mar den. were subjected to temptation from l a being of rare intelligence. They were made to believe that an interdicted fruit was good for food and that 1t might
 be eaten with impunity and. indeed with l profit. Overcome by desire for wisdom l and the hope of advancement to the
 ton and solicitation. The physical nature | triumpiied over the spiritual But God called after the sinful and instituted a remedial plan and awakened hope. l..I T.,t, Nnnh Aa UAd ty, the Ark. Gen viii l-22. The inspired l sketch for sixteen centuries after Adam | Is a record of the alarming progress of sin: few only 9 out of fer! the great ,dna mass ness led to destruction. Noah and his | household, eight souls only. were saved to re-people the earth. This lesson gives | account of the subsistence of the waters | the sending forth of a dove in search of | dry land, the leaving of the ark and the | worship of Noah at his newly-erectec
 altar as he took possession of the restor-
 ed earth. followed by Gods pledge not | to send another flood. The father of the
 race begun by consecrating himself tC | Jehovah.
 Abram. Gen. xii, 1-S After the foot
 the race of man rapidly degenerated al
 before. In four centuries polytheism anc idolatry prevailed among all people. 4 | second attempt must be made to saw
 men, this time not by destruction. but b, | separation and training. One man. per | haps the only monothest, was called ou l from his kindred to be the progenitor O 1 a people, to whom should be given
 covenant, a promise and country
 Obedient to this call Abram joucneye'
 first to Haran and afterward to Canaan
 In both lands he was only sotourne
 learning lessons of faith.
 Fifth Lesson, Aug. 4-Abraham an(
 Lot. Gen. xiii, 1-1S.-The method of sep
 aration was gradual. Abraham was re
 moved first from his general relations
 next from his father, but finally from hi
 nephew. This last was accomplished onl,
 been aided. But Lot was an incumbranc
 to be shaken off before the vision of hi
 uncle could be clear and his purpos
 strong. The removal was by very natu
 ral and easy processes. It was made II
 the interest of peace, the focks of tn
 provoke controversy among the nerdmen
 The selfishness of Lot and the generosit! of Abraham were disclosed in thei choice of the land to be occupied b.
 them.
 Sixth Lesson, Aug. 11-God's Promise t
 Abraham, Gen. xv, 1-1S The faith o | Abraham did not waver, as the year passed yet he was much perplexed as h considered the pledge of God. He saV 1 no way to it's fulfillment and desired eX
 plantations and assurances: Then came t
 him the promise of a son and of pos
 terity to whom should be given the land
 All this was guaranteed by remarkabl
 vision in connection with a sacrif1ciaI Of
 fering In that vision was disclosed th'
 Egyptian bondage, the judgment upol
 Egypt, the return of Israel to Canaan. Il ] fact a brief outline of the national his
 tory. Thus Abraham was made to iool
 into the distant future for that whicl
 God had promised.
 tercession. Gen. xviii, 16-33 While Go' had chosen Abraham and his descendant