The Dolores star., 1924-03-28

f,I iEhT-The Lord is merci-
u gracious slow to anger, and
piehteous in mercy.-Ps. 1O3.s
URINARY TOPIC-Selected stor,..
OF the Quarter
Quarter. events OF the
~ ciNIERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP
i|-Chief Persons of the Quarter
Nc PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
oii Abraham to Solomon
SINCE the needs and capacities of the
various classes differ so widely. no set
,ne'Eod or form Of review is possible
ror adult classes two methods arc su,.
gested. 81 "'s
!. Central Scenes Of the Lessons.
Have the pupils prepare brief essavs
or speeches of two or three minutes ON
'he outstanding historical scenes of
e"ch lesson. The following subjects
are taken from Peloubet's Notes:
l. Abraham Sets Out for Haran.
:. Jacob Starts for Egypt.
3. Moses at the Burning Rusb
+. Moses Bids the Israelites Cross
the Red Sea.
D. Moses Receives the Law on Sinai.
D. The Debate at Kadesh-barnea.
:. Inc Last March Around Jericho.
0. Gideon Cuts Down His Army.
y. Samuels Victory at Mizpeh.
10. Saups Return From the Camno,gn
Against the Amalekites.
ii. David Writing the Twenty.tbird
Psalm.
Il. solomon Defeating the Temple.
u. Summary Of the 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
ne came nearest and gave most, in or
der that 1t might pass on its goodness
10 the other nations, was given the
most strategic position in the earth.
Palestine is practically the center OF
the earth. 1t is to be the capital of
the world when Jesus shall reign.
Lesson u. Israel's sojourn in Egypt
welded them into n nation and taught
them new way to trust God. Through
Gofs providence Joseph was sent to
EGYPT to preserve Israel until they
were ready to enter Canaan.
Lesson ~. When the purpose of the
soJourn In Egypt was about to be ac.
complished God prepared man, Moses
by 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 Nv. Pharaoh saw the Israel
lies in straitened position, and there
fore madly pursued them. Having seer
the Israelites go through the Red seq
dry shod. the Egyptians insanely
thought they could follow in theil
wake. Ruin shall surely follow those
who in unbelief attempt to follow in tn,
path of those who walk by faith.
Lesson v. Because of Gods unparal
leled goodness to Israel. they wer,
under solemn obligation to render
| obedience to His commandments.
Lesson vi. Through unbelief touI
Of investigation was made before en-
tering Canaan. Against the earnes
protest Of Caleb and Joshua the peopl,
refused to enter the land. Because o
this God sent them to wander in tn,
wilderness for forty years.
| Lesson VII. Upon the death Of Nose
Joshua was called to lead the peopl
into the land. Though Gods servant
die His work goes on.
Lesson VIII. While Joshua and tn
elders Of his generation lived, the pee
pie remained faithful to God. Whel
| they sinned God sent them chastise
ment by permitting the surrounding ma
tions to oppress them. When they re
pented and cried to God deliverers II
the form Of judges were given.
Lesson TX. Under the judges the ma
ton degenereted into condition o
anarchy. Through the ministry o
Samuel. the last Of the judges. the ma
ton was brought back to God.
Lesson X. Because of their desire {
be like other people Israel demanded
king. Saul was given In response t
this request. Though blessed with
great opportunity he forfeited Gods fs
vor. God removed him from bein
king and his career ended in disgrace
Lesson XII. David, shepherd lad. S
prepared himself while looking afte
hs fathers sheep. that Mt the critics
moment he slew the Phillstine gian
God elevated him to be king. nm
through his leadership the kingdor
was thoroughly organized and all hi
enemies subdued.
| Lesson XII. Because Solomon sough
wisdom instead of riches God greatl
hOnored and blessed him.