The Green Forest tribune., 1912-03-29
INTERNATIONAL SUNDNSCll(OL
 LESSON
By E. o. SELLERS. Director of Even ing Department, The Moody Bible In stitute of Chicago)
LESSON FOR MARCH 31.
REVIEW LESSON FIRST QUARTER
Suggestions for Busy Teachers.

| groups Individuals may be utilized) and have each present the main | thought of each of the twelve lessons somewhat as follows: Let the leader make a statement of the purpose be- l ing followed in this years work, viz, presentation of the life of Christ calling attention to the golden text for the day: And the people that sat in darkness saw great light, and | to them that sat in the region and shadow of death, to them did light spring up" Matt. 4:16.
 Take the first lesson-let some el- derly man speak for the character of Zacharias the priest-let him tell of the faithful discharge of his temple | duties and while thus occupied of meeting the angel Gabriel with his startling message which was a chal- | lenge to Zacharias' faith. Then for the second lesson let some mother tell of the incidents of the birth of John the Baptist, of the rejoicing of friends and neighbors and the hymn of Zach arias who received his speech as soon as he had testified to Gods will and showed his belief.
 1 As for lesson three, let some child briefly state the facts only, or the birth of Jesus 1. e., read Luke 2:8-15, and this to be followed by some music suggestive of the angelic hosts.
 In lesson four we revert to the temple service again at the dedication of Jesus. It would be very appropri ate to have the superintendent of the Cradle Roll at this juncture to go through the service of receiving a baby for the Grade Roll such as is ire quently performed, keeping in mind the main fact of the lesson.
 Now let three men enter the room, dressed in costume if desired, and re- cite either the necessary scripture verses or some poetry that will con vey to all the idea of the visit of the wise men to Jerusalem in search of the child Jesus and that they found aim not in Herod's palace, but in low ly Bethlehem and there presented their gifts and worsliped him
 For the sixth lesson, let a twelve year-old boy having good presence and strong speaking voice recite Luke 2:41-50.
 Avoid Involved Questions.
 Let the pastor of the church or some other clergyman tell of the prophecy of Isaiah and of Johns fulfilling the same as he preached out in the coun- try warning the people to avoid the wrath of God and to show by their righteous living the fruit of the lives that had repented of their evil ways Emphasize, however, that Johns great est work (and ours as welI was to point men to Jesus the Lamb of the world
 In review such as we are now con ducting we must avoid the involved questions and only present the great facts of the baptism of Jesus; the wit ness of John, the presence of the Holy Spirit and Gods audible approval of those silent years In Nazareth. This Is the eighth lesson.
 The ninth lesson has to do with the call of the first disciples. For this five boys might be selected Let the leader recite Mark. 1:14, Is, Andrew" verses IT and IS. Now let James" take verse 19 then one (Simon Peter) recite verse 16 and John his brother" verse 20. The leader can recite verses 21 to 26 and all together verses 27 and 2S.
 A physician would be an appropriate person to present lesson ten. Let him sketch the picture briefly of "all the city" gathered about Peters door at the end of the day, the sick being healed; of Jesus getting up early the next day to Ego apart and pray" how he proceeded on his journey and min istry of healing and teaching How he met the Ieper who, after being healed is commanded to thank God through the channels of worship, tes timony, and of service. Emphasize, He went about doing good
 Some busy business man ought to depict the story of Jesus teaching in Capernaum," lesson eleven, the great throng in and about the house, the anxiety of the friends, their earn estness as shown by their tearing up the roof of the house. How Jesus made answer to their faith" and of his command to the paralytic to take up his bed and walk thereby showing the completeness of the cure and that there was to be no relapse.
 Emphasize team play and illustrate by modern miracle if there be suff- cient time. Jesus the daily friend and of the twelfth lesson. Show how he was constantly teaching on the road, by the sea- in synagogue, etc, etc, also in the home, yes even at meals. Limit this lesson to Mark 2:13-17, tell | whose house it was and what should be our attitude towards those not of our own social circle or standing.
 Must Drill Carefully. Of course care must be taken not to let any one lesson consume too much | time else the whole will be much too | long. This means careful drill and presentation before review Sunday. If written review Is desired so frame the questions that the least ef- | ficient scholar may have an answer. 1. e., let your question suggest the | answer as far as possible. The sue | cess of written review will depend i upon the previous work of the teach, CTS. If this suggested program is in- | terspersed with singing, avoid singing all the verses and unnecessary instru- mental preludes and interludes. At | the close let the leader drill the school upon the twelve subjects.