Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-09-23
SUNAYSNOOL
LESSON
(By REV p B. FITzwATER, d. D..
Teacher of English Bible in the Moody
Bible Institute of Chicago9
&c. 1920, Western Newspaper Union)
LESSON FOR SEPTEMBER 26
REVIEW: SAUL, DAVID AND SOLO
MON COMPARED.

SELECTION FOR READING-Psalm u.
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.
It 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, it would hardly be wise
for any but the adult classes to go
back of the present quarters lessons.
If in the adult classes this should be
done, the review should be rapid and
confined to:
l. The character. of the king.
O. The chief events of his reign.
d
may be, and the reason therefor.
a. 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 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 a. David's zeal for
God and faith in God made him cour-
ageous to meet Goliath. His good
sense caused him to discard SauPs
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
he gave David his court robe and
equipment. Truly Love seeketh not
her own"
Lesson for July 10. 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 him.
self, but because of Gods gift upon
| ham.
Lesson for July rs. David's behay-
Tor through the period Of civil war be-
tween the houses. Of Saul and D6vfd
won the eonffdence of all the tribes,
30 that they came to Hebron and made
| him their king.
+ Lesson for Aueust !. The great les
4 son needed to be learned by all men ie
4 Gods holiness. His name and instf-
tutions should be reverenced IgnOr'
ance OF thoughtlessness will net save
4 a man from the penalty OF violating
4 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 wher
Christ, Dayids Son, shall reign il
righteousness over all the earth.
Lesson for August IS. Davids sor
rows were occasioned by his sins
Whatsoever a man soweth that shall
he also reap"
Lesson for August q. Despite the
awfulness of our sins, true penitenct
and confession will bring pardon
Lesson for August 20. Because Sol
ONION put wisdom to do Gods will
first, God gave him honor and riches
In abundance. Him that honoretl
me, I will honor"
i Lesson for September S. A 'hOus.
is made sacred only as Gods presence
sanctifies 1t. 1t was not Solomon'i
words or his prayer that dedicated thu
temple; 1t was the manifestation o
divine presence.
Lesson for September 12. God''
gifts to- SolomonS made him to b,
great before the7world. HIS fame CAV,
him an unique opportunity to witness
of God to the nations of the world.
Lessone for September 10. Thos'
who heed the advice Of father will
escape all the sorrows and miseries O
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