The Jasper news., 1920-09-23
LESSON FOR sEPTEMBER 26
REVIEWs SAUL, DAVID AND SOLO
MON COMPARED.


REVIEWs SAUL, DAVID AND SOLO
MON COMPARED.
SELECTION FOR READING Psalm "A
GOLDEN TExT--Man loolseth on the
outward appearance. but the Lord look
eth on the heart.--d Sam. 1871
PRIMARY TOPIC-stories About David.
JUNIOR ToPIc-Three Kings and How
They Ruled.
INrERMEDrArE AND SENIOR TOPIC
Three Kings and Their Attitude Toward
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
PANTS and Excellencies OF Saul, David
and Solomon.
1t was the lesson committee's
thought that the three kings OF the
united kingdom should be compared,
but that would necessltate going back
about half way into the preceding
quarter, and since the time for review
Is 30 short, II would hardly be wise
for any but the adult classes 70 go
back Of the present quarters lessons.
II In the adult classes this should be
done, the review should be rapid and
confined to:
Z /. The character OF the king.
q The chief events of his reign.
3. His success or failure, as the case
may be. and the reason therefor.
A. Lessons taught us. s
The better method for most teach
ers and classes win be to let the les
sons center in the two outstanding
personalities Of David and Solomon,
both as a mental discipline and as a
spiritual message. A good way Is to
get the pupil to grasp the main facts
OF each lesson and then state Its lead
ing lesson.
Lesson for July 4. David's zeal for
God and faith In God made him cour-
ageous to meet Goliath. His good
sense caused him to discard Saurs
armor and use his own gifts. He went
forth in the name Of the Lord Of hosts
that ell the world might know that
there was a God in Israel.
Lesson for July n. The friendship
between Jonathan, and David was
based on genuine love. Because Of this
love Jonathan waived his personal
rights to David. as token of which
he gave David his court robe and
equipment Truly Love seeketh not
her own"
Lesson for July 70. David's regard
for Saul was due to the fact that
Gods amounting oil had been placed
upon him. The one upon whom God
has placed his Spirit should be reyer-
enced, not because Of what he Is him
self, but because Of Gods gift upon
him.
Lesson for July 25. David's behav-
Tor through the period OF civil war be
tween the houses Of Saul and David
won the confidence Of all the tribes,
so that they came to Hebron and made
him their king.
Lesson for August I. The great les
son needed to be learned by all men is
Gods holiness. His name and insti.
tutions should be reverenced. Ignor.
ance or thoughtlessness will not save
a man from the penalty of violating
Gods laws.
Lesson for August 0. Justice and
Judgment were executed unto all the
people when David was established
king. This is typical Of the time wher
Christ, David's Son, shall reign II
righteousness over all the earth.
Lesson for August is. David's sor
rows were occasloned by his sins
whatsoever man soweth that shai
he also reap"
Lesson for August 22. Despite tn,
awfulness OF our sins, true penitenc,
and confession WIN bring pardon.
Lesson for August 20. Because Sol
omon put wisdom to do Gods will
first, God gave him honor and richie
In abundance. "Hlm that honoretl
me, l win honor"
Lesson for September 8. A housl
is made sacred only as Gods presene
sanctines 1t. II was not Solomon
words or his prayer that dedicated tn
temple; It was the manifestation o
divine presence.
Lesson for September ~. God
gifts to Solomon made him to b
great before the world. His fame CAV
him an unique opportunity to witnes
Of God to the nations Of the world.
Lesson for september 10. Thos
who heed the advice Of father VII
escape all the sorrows and mIseries Q
drunkard.
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