The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1933-09-21
Lesson for September "a
REVIEW: SOME EARLY LEADERS
OF ISRAEL

OF ISRAEL
GOLDEN TEXT-Finally my breth-
rem, be strong in the Lord, and in the
power Of his might. Ephesians $40.
PRIMARY TOPIC-Friends From
JUNIOR ToPIC-some Heroes Of
Gods Book.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP
IC-Lessons From Great Leaders.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
IC-What Makes a Great Leader?
For senior and adult classes, two
methods are suggested.
First-The grouping of the men and
women as leaders.
The material of this lesson is adapt
ed from the Lutheran lesson common
tary.
!. The Military Leaders lessons
1, 2 and 81.
/. Joshua (Lesson y. He was
skillful in military tactics as well as
organization. He possessed natural
gifts. but his success was due mainly
to his obedience to God.
2. Caleb Uesson p. AS one Of the
twelve spies, he insisted that by Gods
help they could possess Canaan.
8. Gideon (Lesson 81. He obeyed
Gods strange command to reduce his
army to 300 men. With them he rout-
ed the host of indian, and made
Israel free for about forty years.
u. Women lessons 3, 6, and y.
i. Deborah (Lesson 81. She was
called in an emergency and led the
people forward to victory.
2. Ruth Uesson g.. She adopted
a new people, a new God, and a new
country, with no thought of personal
gain. She became the ancestress of
David and thus of Christ.
3. Hannah Nesson y. In Hannah
shines forth ideal motherhood.
III. Prophets blossoms 4 and 81.
1. Isaiah Uesson ~. He has the
place of first rank among the prophets.
Drunkenness was one of the sins
which destroyed Israel.
2. Samuel Iesson 81. He was d.
rector-general of Israel while serving
as a prophet of God.
". Royalty blossoms 9. 10, II and
12).
!. Saul UeSson 81. He had the
amounting of God and the approval of
the people, His days were filled with
plumbers, largely because he trusted
and exalted himself rather than God.
2. David Iessen 10Y. David came
into 11naypaatadlI- Ha had
the inner qualities that God could
use for a true king. He brought the
scattered tribes under one govern
ment, bound together with the bond Of
one religion.
3. Jonathan Uesson 1D. He is noted
for his friendship for David He was
legal heir to the throne, but renowned
his right in favor of David.
4. Solomon Uesson 12). He came
to the throne welcomed by a united
nation. The idea of building the tenn
pie as we'll as much material for it's
erection came to him from his father.
He built the temple and dedicated it to
God, setting forth that it's supreme
purpose was Gods glory.
Second-The Summary Method.
The aim here is to state the leading
fact and principal teaching of the sew
eral lessons. The following sugges-
lions are made:
Lesson for July 2. Joshua's faith in
the promises of God and obedience to
the divine command enabled him to
carry forward to success the work
begun by Moses.
Lesson for July 9. Because Caleb
wholly followed the Lord, his strength
was preserved.
Lesson for July 16. It was out Of
the ordinary for God to call woman
to a place of national leadership. De-
borah had the good judgment to urge
Barak forward.
Lesson for July 23.-Drunkenness
and other sins caused Israels ruin.
Lesson for July 80. Gideon, with
small band of men, routed and de-
stroyed the Midianites because he
trusted and obeyed God.
Lesson for August g. Because Ruth
chose to identify herself with the peo-
PIE VI NOu Sic was DlCSoSu
Lesson for August 10. Hannah
stands out as the ideal godly mother.
Lesson for August 20. Samuel heard
the call of God while serving in the
capacity in which his mother dedicat-
ed him.
Lesson for August q. Saul shame
fully failed because he disobeyed God.
Lesson for September 3. Because
David was a man after Gods own
heart, God used him and blessed him
in spite of his sins.
Lesson for September 10. Jonathan
is an example of true friend.
Lesson for September II. Solomon
chose wisdom rather than honor and
riches. Because Of this God was able
to give riches and honor.