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/ IC-SOme Great Char? cters or the Ola
/ Testament.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
Lessons for Today From the Lives
of Old Testament Characters
Three methods are suggested. The
first method is taken from Crannells
Pocket Lessons The general subject
is. what Twenty Centuries Teach
the Twentieth
l. The Lesson of Vision.
1. Abraham. the Pioneer Lesson 2.
2. Moses, the Nation Builder-Les-
son f.
8. Isaiah, the Kingdom Seer-Les-
son O.
IT, The Lesson of Leadership.
/. Samuel the Foundation Layer
Lesson g.
2. David. the Solidifier-Lesson 7.
3. Nehemiah, the Rebuilder-Les-
son II.
III. The Lesson Of Courage.
/. Elijah, the RefOrmer-Lesson 8.
2. Jeremiah, the Truth Teller--Les-
son 10
8. Esther, the Intercessor - Les
son r.
~. The Lesson of Character.
1. Ruth. the Woman Who CIave-
Lesson 5.
2. Joseph, the Son Who Remem-
bered-LeSSon B.
v. The Lesson of Life,
Jesus, the Summit of the Old Testa-
ment Foundation of the New Life of
Both-Lesson l.
The second method - Character
Study The different characters can
he assigned the week before, upon
which the pupils are to- bring brief
ESSAY or report giving sketch of the
particular hero.
A third method is to give brief
summary of each lesson.
Lesson 1.-The truth concerning the
risen Christ is the answer for al! our
questions and the impulse OF our testl-
mony to others.
Lesson Abraham in obedience TO
the call of God went out not knowing
whittier he went He 50 completely
trusted God that he was willing to go
all the way with Him.
lesson 3-Though Joseph was sold
into slavery because of the hatred Of
his brethren, Cod exalted him to
place of power in Egypt
Lesson 4-Even though Pnara"h's
decree was for the destruction OF all
the male children Of the Hebrews
Moses was preserved and educated
In the Egyptian court.
Lesson 5-Whru Ruth became ac-
ouainted with the true God. she cnose
10 turn her back upon her native land
and kindred and identify herself with
Gods people.
Lesson Samuel was given in an
swer to his mothers prayer. In early
hoyhood his mother gave him back to
the Lord.
Lesson When Samuel went 60
anoint "A neN King over Israel, he had
all the Suns %. Jesse pass before him.
Although to human eyes the eldest
seemed fitted to be king! and al
though outer appearances were taVor-
able The inner reality as seen by God
was against him.
Lesson S-Ehjah threw down to the
people a ringing challenge, calling
upon the people to decide between
Raal and the Lord The God who an
! swered by tire was to be the true God'
Lesson 9--Upon the sight of the
Lord Isaiah was convicted of his sin.
| When cleansed by FIRE from the divine
altar he heard and responded to the
call Of God.
Lessen la-Jeremiah. for his faith
| fulness in making known the Word OF
the Lord, was most bitterly hated and
| pesseeuted Though he was regarded
MS traitor and put into the place OF
| death, he remained faithful to God.
Lesson 11--When Nehemiah heard
of the distress OF his brethren In
| Jerusalem, he was moved with pity
fer them Although he enjoyed pros
! neritv he grieved over the grave dis
| tress of his people.
| Lesson 12--ln the providence OF
| God Esther came 10 be queen Of Per
| sia at an opportune time TO save hei
people There is definite place anc
purpose in every lite