Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-09

(Judg., Wild and delivered the land from
enemies.
COVENANT. Verse O.-Thus far
Abram had walked by faith Q1eb., xi:S
tropical country, not knowing his destina-
ton, but trusting the promise. At every
step there had been a steady look into the
distance for the land of permanent pos
session. and constant expectation of some
divine disclosure. But now the ng-delayed
Hope Is to be realized. While tented on the
plain Of Moreh the Lord appeared unit unto
itual influence it matters not Gen.,
xviii:D: And then a warranty deed was
given by the Almighty to Abrams seed
the geographic center. Here the man Of
faith found the home of his posterity, and
In recognition of the favor of God thus
shown. and in proof of the piety for which
offered sacrifice. He established in this
way in the new land the religion of Abel
and Noah (Gen., viii:20).
JOURNEYS Verses s-9).-Ihe grant
measure for the present at least strang-
er and a wanderer. Lears afterward a
new Request was made, fixing the title IN
Abrams first born taen.: xii:f0 The
schooling. during which he had no perma-
nent abiding place. God led him about,
partly by changing circumstances and part
~ by interior prompting that ne ml8nt a aeet
removal was to Bethel, some thirty miles
to the south Of the place of his sojourn
There he pitched his tent, and his flock fed
In the neighboring valleys. But what was
most significant, he built an altar there, as
he had done before. and offered Worship
by sacrifice to God. Religion was the first
concern. After short stay at Bethel
Abram resumed his journey, going SOUTH
Observation-Disclosures chief feature in
this remarkable life may be duplicated In
the career Of most men. God has COM
mand for each. He calls one to rise up ana
leave his present associations, to go forth
into new and larger field OF usefulness. 1t
Is only by separation from world entangie-
ments that men make possible better ~
ture. (Acts, xiii:2). To those who respond
ed to the heavenly voice there comes
promise, not Identical with that made to
the patriarch, but suited to the talent ana
mission Of each. No one with even livery
Imagination can portray what God pro
poses to do to the individual and to those
who come after. what an increasing blessing
to the world may come through q single
life. If only His will Is regarded: But
often the way to the promised land is long
and weary, and often the good Is long de-
layed Yet those who believe and perse-
we're shall not fail to find in Gods own time
what He proposes to give (Homahs' h'o-'1'
Questions Answered.
Any person may send any Biblical ques-
ton to DR.. Gilbert, 1903 R street northwest.
this city, and receive answer through The
Star.
PIP. Who was Gains wife?
Answer-His sister. If Adam was the hrst
man, as is generally believed.
Ola. What was the system of reckoning
time among Bible peoples?
- AnaWer-They had no scientific system.
Their histories were drawn up on genoa.
hoa PonOrdq Of events were MADE
by the sreigns Of kings. and the scripes also
took special note of the chief families. Inc
saered penmen had access to these docu-
ments, and were able. by means of them, to
1ivA the pedigree of q man or to trace the
outlines OF kingdoms and dynastles.
pa What is a good mode of arranging
0 AnswerMFirst, under three great ages
the Cosmic, from the creation to the advent
Of man; the Adamtc. from the creation OF
tan, from the advent of Christ to the close
of the New Testament Second, under
periods, as the ante-diluvian. the post-di-
iuvian, the Mosaic. the judges, the mon
archical the captivity, the post-captlV1ty,
the evangelistc, the apostolic.
215. OF what value are chronology and
geography in Bible study? AVIAN. s,o,,a
be Intimately associated in our thought.
One is best retained as 1t is presented with
the other. Moreover, the DIVINE BOOK ID
cast in this form. Mans peculiar mental
habit is recognized throughout the volume.
The spiritual record Of the race. especially
In it's relation to Christ, will be most fully
appreciated when studied In its own in
spired outlines of real life, where place and
season and order are duly considered.
21e. Wherein does the Bible differ from
other so-called sacred books?
Answer-In many particulars. few only
will be given: 1. It has an historical basis,
in which supernatural events are woven In
with the ordinary doings of men, showing
that the affairs Of the world are in the
hands of a Supreme Being. 2. 1t has rum
ming through this history, as its grand out
come, the promise OF Redeemer, who
finally appears and fulfills all predictions.
s. It was written by series Of great men
distributed through sixteen centuries, who
agreed in their general purpose and spirit.
f. It's one dominant note from beginning to
end is to denounce sin in every form and
promote righteousness in heart and con-
duct. g. It is the literature Of the Hebrew
people, the most remarkable race in his
tory, who have lived to preserve and extend
the main teachings OF this book.