The Holly chieftain., 1924-03-27
IMPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL
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' Lesson
(By REV. p. B. FITZwATER, DID,
Dean of the Evening School, Moody
Bible Institute Of ChicAGoJ
90. 1874. Western Newspaper Union.)
Lesson for March 80
REvIEw-AsRA1AM TO soLomo,

quarter.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP.
iI-Chiet Persons of the Quarter.
iouNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
AC-from Abraham to Solomon.
Since the needs and capacities of tb.
various classes differ so widely, no set
method or form of review is possible
for adult classes two methods are sus.
gested
J. Central Scenes Of the Lessons.
Have the pupils prepare brief ESSAYS
OF speeches of two or three minutes on
the outstanding historical scenes Of
each lesson. The following subjects
are taken from Peloubets Notes:
l. abraham Sets Out for Haran.
:. Jacob Starts for Egypt.
g. Moses at the Burning Bush
+. Moses Bids the Israelites Cross
the Red Sen.
D. Moses Receives the Law on Sinai.
u. The Debate at Kadesh-Darnea.
:. Inc Last March Around Jericho.
O. Gideon Cuts Down His Army.
D. Samuels Victory at Mtzpeb
~. saurs Return From the Campaign
Against the Amalekltes.
IL. David Writing the Twenty-third
Psalm.
Il. solomon Defeating the Temple
u. Summary Of tho Teaching Of Each
Lesson.
Lesson !. Abraham was called of the
Lord to be the head of the nation
through whom the Redeemer was to
come, and Palestine was the chosen
iand. Israel, Gods chosen and most
favored nation, the nation to whom
he came nearest and gave most, in or.
der mat 1t might pass on its goodness
TO the other nations. was given thu
most strategic position in the earth.
falestlne is practically the center of
the earth. 1t is to be the caDitol n,
the world when Jesus shall reign
Lesson u. Israel's soJourn in Egypt
weioed them into nation and taught
them a new way to trust God. Through
God's providence Joseph was sent to
Egypt to preserve Israel until they
were ready to enter Canaan.
Lesson III. When the purpose of tho
so)ourn In Egypt was about to be ac.
complished God prepared man, Moses
py name, to deliver them from bondage
and lead them to the Promised Land
God always has his servants in train.
Ing. so that when the exigency arrives
the tit man is ready to execute His
will.
Lesson ~. Pharaoh saw the Israel.
ties in straltened position, and there
fore madly pursued them. Having seen
the lsraelites go through the Red sea
ory shod, the Egyptians insanely
thought they could follow in their
wake. Ruin shall surely follow those
who in unbelief attempt to follow In the
path OF those who walk by faith
Lesson V. Because of Gods unpnral-
ieled goodness to Israel, they were
under solemn obligation to render
obedience to His commandments.
Lesson vi. Through unbelief tour
OF investigation was made before en-
tering Canaan. Against the earnest
protest of Caleb and Joshua the people
refused to enter the land. Because of
this God sent them to wander in the
wilderness for forty years.
Lesson VII. Upon the death Of Moses
Joshua was called to lead the people
into the land. Though Gods servants
die His work goes on.
Lesson VIII. While Joshua and the
elders Of his generation lived, the peo-
Pile remained faithful to God. When
they sinned God sent them chastise-
ment by permitting the surrounding ma.
tions to oppress them. When they re-
pented and cried to God deliyerers In
the form Of judges were given.
Lesson TX. Under the judges the ma
ton degenereted into a condition OF
Through the ministry Of
Samuel, the last of the judges, the ma
ton was brought back to God.
Lesson X. Because of their desire to
be like other people Israel demanded a
king. Saul was given in response to
this request. Though blessed with
great opportunity he forfeited Gods IN.
Sor. God removed him from being
king and his career ended in disgrace.
Lesson XII. David, shepherd lad, so
prepared himself while looking after
hs fathers sheep, that at the critical
he slew the Philistine giant. |
God elevated him to be king and
through his leadership the kingdom
was thoroughly organized and all his |
enemies subdued
Lesson XII. Because Solomon sought |
wisdom instead Of riches God greatly
and blessed him.
Laws.