The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-19

I Kings, 17-22; h !. 2; c. 1'-zo-
You can do whatever you earnestly un-
dertake."-Stonewall Jackson.
Memory verse, 1 h 1s:21b. ("rite IT.
Chapter names and verses to be marked
IN your Bible.
KINGS.
Chap. XVII-Zerephath, verse "a
Chap. XvIII-Power of prayer, verse IS.
Chap. XIX-E Failure, verse y lsb'
Chap. xXLNaboth, verse 10.
chan. XXII-Ramoth- Gilead, verse Il.
II CHRONICLES.
Chap. -xvII-Prosperity, verses g. L
Chap XvIII-Folly, verse IL
Chap. XIX-Rebuke, verse Z. ~
DIVISION l.
I Who foretold a three years famine to
Ahab. king of Israel! ,,,, ia. ,rd
.. Where and why did EiiJan MUS anu
3 Why did he leave the brook Cherith
and where did he go: how xs,e
'ny What Sia te miracle did Elijah perform for
the widow of Zarephath!
q What were the conditions Of God send
ing rain? o.,S so,n1,
s WHOM aid Elijah meet and what re-
.. what did Obadiah tell Elijah. ,.t
10. When king. and prophet met "nA'
was said by Ahab? Elijah!
II. What was Elijah's challenger
IL what were the conditions! h,n,.rs
pray, and with what results?
DIVISION II.
wbnt did Elijah do in preparing TO
perform his part of the program. ,, and
. At what time of day did ne pesin' anu
whit were his results! pal,
What became of the priests OF Baal!
4. What was the promise to Anao nhs. 90
Immediately after the announcement.
6. Why did Elijah go to Mt. Horeb!
Z. How was he encouraged on his way!
q What four-fold revelation of God, did
Elijah have. at Mt. Horeb?
o. What important messages were given
i. As to Syria?
Q As TO Israel?
B. AS to himself?
10 What was Elisha doing when Elijah
ii. How did he respond to Elijahl
DIVISION III.
1. Who besieged Ahab and samaria ABOUT
?. what did Benhndad claim from Ahab7
.. How was Ahab directed i'll meeting
T. How was Benhadad and his thirty-two
:. How was Ahab warned after his VIC
G. What became of the Syrians sent to
occupy Samaria?
T. What was the point to be proven In
this seven days battle with the Syrians!
g. What blunder did Ahab make?
o. Who rebuked him and howl
10: When peace came to Israel, what DID
ii. what did Jezebel do to get lit
and what was his message?
II. What leniency did God show, and
why?
l. What did Ahab resolve to do and
whom did he ask to help him?
.. Why did they ASK the Lord about
1t and what was the first response?
;. Who stood alone. and against the en-
terprise?
5. Who succeeded Ahab, and what Of his
character?
9. Who pronounced judgment on Jehosha-
phst? &c. 10.
/. Name three. ways in which Jehosaphat
made wrong alliances:
=. In what two ways did Jehoaphat work
Q: What nations came against Judah and
Israel?
10. What attitude did Jehosaphat take
and what were the results?
II. What is said of the spoil, and the ac
ton of the people?
Il. What was Elijah's message toAhaziah.
IL. Who was Elijah's companion in his
last days?
Samaria, Cherith, Zerepath. Mt Carmel,
Beersheba, Horeb, Damascus. Abel Meholah,
Gilgal. Jericho. Jordan.
a contrast for Elijah and Elisha.
Perhaps the following may help a little
in the study of Elijah in this lesson and
that Of Elisha for next week.
The name Elijah. means Jehovah is my
God; Elisha. Jehovah IL my Saviour.
One is surrounded by the supernatural,
the other is only human
One is kept by miracle, the other tills the
soil.
One commands rain and fire from heaven,
the other cees visions.
One appears mysteriously, the other is
well known.
One began his work with a great calam-
fty the other, a miracle of mercy.
One dwolt in the desert, the other min
gled with fons of prophets and elders.
One dealt in denunciations, the other in
gentleness.
One tore up the soil, the other sowed the
seed.
One was feared and hated, the other
sought and loved.
One was. like the whirl-wind, the other
like the still small voice.
One was like n lion, strong and stern
the other like lamb gentle and humble.
One was the prophet of solitude, the other
the prophet Of society.
One was proDhet ct Judgment the 9TH
er a prophet of mercy.
One foreshadowed John the Baptist the
other Jesus of Nazareth.
One fought BAal. the other said never
word against him. yet both were jealous for
Jehovah. Both were necessary and neither
could have filled the place of the other
/ trust We may be able to meet again
next week, and all members of the class
mny know thru the order to the public
" the public schools, open next Monday the
Bible class will meet on Tuesday as usual.
MRS. c. +. MENNINGER.
SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS.