Morgan County republican., 1912-03-28
INTERNATIONAL,
SUNDNSCHOOL
LESSON
by f. o. SELLERS. Director Of Even
ing Department, The Moody Bible Ia
stitute OF Chicago)
LESSON FOR MARCH 81.
REVIEW LESSON FIRST QUARTER.
Suaaestlons for Busy Teachers,

A good way In wnlch TO present n
review OF the lessons for the first
quarter of the year 1912 would be to
select the best person possible to act
as leader and then to have either
twelve classes, or that many selected
groups individuals may be utilized)
and have each present the main
thought of each Of the twelve lessons.
Take the first lesson-let some ell
tlerly 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 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 tho hymn of Zach.
arias who received his speech as soon
as he had testified to Gods will and
showed his belief.
AS for lesson three, let some child
briefly state the facts only, or the
birth Of Jesus, i. e., read Luke 2:S-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. 1t would be very appropri.
ate to have the superintendent of the
| Cradle Roll at this juncture to go
through the service of receiving
baby for the Grade Roll such as is fire.
quently performed, keeping in mind
the main fact of the lesson.
| Now let three men enter the room,
dressed in costume IL 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
him not in Herod's palace, but in low
ly Bethlehem and there presented
their gifts and worshiped him.
For the sixth lesson, let a twelve.
year.old boy having a 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 10 show by their
righteous living the fruit of the liveH
that had repented OF their evil ways
Emphasize, however, that Johns great
est work (and ours as welD was 10
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 TIE
call OF the first disciples. For this
five boys might be selected. Let tie
leader recite Mark. 1:14, 15. ANDREW"
verses II and IS. Now let James
take verse 10 then one (Simon Pete-)
recite verse 16 and John his brother"
verse 90 The leader can recite verses
21 to 26 and all together verses II
and 28.
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.
Some busy business man ought to
depict the story Of Jesus teaching
in Capernaum lesson eleven.
Emphasize team play and illustrate
by a modern miracle II there be sufii,
cient time. Jesus The daily friend and
his interest in home life is the heart
OF the twelfth lesson.
Must Drill Carefully.
OF course care must be taken not 10
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.
II "a 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 a written review will depend
upon the previous work Of the teach
ers. II this suggested program is In
terspersed with singing, avoid singing
all the verses and unnecessary instru.
mental preludes and interludes. At
tho close let the leader drill thS school
| upon the twelve subjects.