The Brinkley argus., 1912-03-29
INTERNATIONAL SUNlNSC|llOOL.
 LESSON
(By F. o. SELLERS. Director of Even ing Department, The Moody Bible in- stitute of Chicago.)
LESSON FOR MARCH 3,.
REVIEW LESSON FlRsr QUARTER

Suggestions for eusy Teaehers. A good way in which to present Q review of the lessons for the hrst quarter of tho year 1912 would be to select the best person possible to act as leader and then to have either l twelve classes, or that many selected groups (individuals may be utilised) and have each present the main l thought of each of the twelve lessons. Take tho 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 ard while thus occupied of meeting the angel Gabriel with his startling message which was a chal' lenge to zachsrias' faith. Then for 1 tho 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.
 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 10 be followed by some music suggestive of tho angelic hosts.
 In lesson -four we revert to tho tcn1r!e service again at tic dedication of Jesus. It would be very arprorri ate to have the superintendent of the Cradle Roll at this juncture 10 go through the service of receiving a baby for the Grade Roll such as Is ire auently performed, keerinE in mind the main fact of the lesson.
 Now let three men enter the room, dressed in costume If desired, ard re- cite either the necessary scripture verses or some poetry that will con- vey to all the idea of the visit of the wiso 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 gifte and worshiped him.
 For the sixth lesson, let a twelve year-old boy having good presence and strong speaking voice rccitc Luke 2:41.50.
 Avoid Involved Qusstlons.
 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 co,in- 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 well) 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 tho 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 17 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 Peter's door at the end of tho day. the sick being healed.
 Some busy business man ought to depict tho story of Jesus teaching in Capernaum," lesson eleven.
 Emphasize team play and illustrate by . modern miracle If there be sufil- 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 to let any ono 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. fcient 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 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.
 1. The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold.
 2. The Birth of John the Baptist.
 3. The Birth of Jesus.
 1. The Presentation in the Temple.
 6 The Wise Men fed hv tho Gfar