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LESSON
(By REV. P. B. FITZwATER, D.. D.,
Teacher Of English Bible In the Mood4
Bible Institute of Chicago.)
CS. 1870. Western Newspaper Cnion.)
LESSON FOR SEPTEMBER 26
REVIEW: SAUL, DAVID AND SOLO,
MON COMPARED.


SELECTION FOR READING-Psalm II.
GOLDEN TEXT-Man looketh on the
outward appearance. but the Lord look
eth on the heart.-I Sam. 1871.
PRIMARY TOPIC-Stories About David
JUNIOR TOPIC-Three Kings and How
They Ruled.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC
Three Kings and Their Attitude Toward
the Lord
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
Faults and Excellencies of Saul, David
and Solomon.
1t was the lesson committees
thought that the three kings of the
united kingdom should be compared,
but that would necessitate going back
about half way into the preceding
| quarter. and since the time for review
| Is SO short, 1t would hardly be wise
for any but the adult classes to go
back Of the present quarters lessons.
II in the adult classes this should be
| done, the review should be rapid and
confined to:
l. The character Of the king.
2. The chief events of his reign.
3. His success or failure. as the case
may be, and the reason therefor.
4. Lessons taught US.
The better method for most teach
ers and classes will 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 Saul's
armor and use his own gifts. He went
forth In the name of the Lord of hosts
that all the world might know that
there was God in Israel.
Lesson for July II. 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 1e. 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 rever-
enced. not because of what he is bim-
self, but because of Gods gift upon
him.
Lesson for July 25. David's behav-
ior 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 Ia
Gods holiness. His name and inst.-
tutions should be reverenced. Ignor-
ance or thoughtlessness will not save
man from the penalty OF violating
Gods laws.
Lesson for August 8. Justice and
Judgment were executed unto all the
people when David was established
king. This is typical of the time when
Christ. Davids Son. shall reign in
righteousness over all the earth.
Lesson for August IS. David's sor-
rows were occasioned by his sins.
Whatsoever man soweth that shall
he also reap"
Lesson for August %. Despite the
awfulness of our sins. true penitencs
and confession will bring pardon.
Lesson for August 90. Because SOL
omon put wisdom to do Gods will
first, God gave him honor and riches
in abundance. Him that honoreth
me, l will honor"
Lesson for September 5. house
Is made sacred only as Gods presence
sanctfies it. 1t was not SoomOn's
words or his prayer that dedicated the
temple; 1t was the manifestation of
a divine presence.
Lesson for September ~. Gods
gifts to Solomon made him to be
great before the world. His fame gave
him an unique opportunity to witness
Of God to the nations of the world.
Lesson for September 1s. Those
who heed the advice of father will.
escape all the sorrows and miseries Of
drunkard.