PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY
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INTRODUCTION
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KEY
Throughout this volume initials are used to indicate titles of volumes
in which references are found, as follows:--
G.B. Golden Book.
H.T. Hero Tales.
T.J. Tales of Old Judea.
L.J. Life of Jesus.
S.A. Songs of the Ages.
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INTRODUCTION
Why Read the Bible?
If Bible readers everywhere could return their answers what diverse
and interesting points of view the replies would bring!
For instance, one perceives in the Bible record the worst and the best
that men have always thought and felt; for him it is full of the
universal motives of humanity. He has noticed, too, that in sketching
often but the single act of a character, the Book brings the essential
man or woman vividly out of the darkness and into the light for all
time. As a student of men, we can imagine such a one replying that the
Bible is "The Book of Human Nature."
Another knows that it has been the inspiration of countless writers,
and that its sayings and teachings are woven by the hundreds and
thousands through and through the texture of our English masterpieces.
A student of books might well say that the Bible is the chief
"Source-Book of Our Literature."
Still another would say, "The Bible is the beginning of many of our
customs. Our common law is largely founded on its laws and many of our
institutions are based upon those it sanctions." So a business man, a
man of affairs, might very naturally call it, "The Foundation-Book of
Christian Civilization."
For many the Bible is "The Book of Salvation," pointing the way into
the presence of God.
Still others draw from it counsel and strength for those who depend
upon them for guidance. "God could not be everywhere, so he made
mothers." And in their hands the Bible becomes "The Book of
Character."
The marvel of it is that each of these viewpoints is true. And many
others are equally true. For the Bible, like the diamond, reflects its
light from many facets. Which one you see depends upon where you
stand, upon your point of view. How clear and strong the light for you
depends upon how far you have come within the circle of its radiance.
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Why are Bible Readers so Few?
Truly the harvest of Bible enlightenment is plentiful beyond measure;
why then are those who reap it for themselves so few? It is because we
lack time to understand. Our Bible Schools might solve the problem if
only they had time, but one hour a week with the Bible is scarcely an
introduction to it, never a fellowship with it. The Book of books is
no shallow friend to give up all its treasures upon a superficial
acquaintance. Rather it is a friend to be lived with in the home.
This book of suggestions is an invitation to you to come farther
within the charmed circle of the Bible's light. Its aim is to save
your time by helping you to use it to the greatest advantage. However
much or little of the Bible light has been coming to you, may this
book help to increase, to clarify, to beautify it. If it shall help
you to bring more time, the most precious of modern possessions, to
the understanding of the Bible, the most precious wisdom of the ages,
its purpose will have been abundantly fulfilled.
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PART I
THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE
_Answering Mothers' Questions_
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"So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children
begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will
prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of
society."
--_John Quincy Adams_.
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THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE
THE MOTHER'S PART--HOW CAN I USE THE BIBLE STORY WITH MY CHILD?
This is the most important part of the work, because it helps you to
understand and use all the rest, and answers your questions in regard
to the religious life of your child. These suggestions are largely for
the use of "The Golden Book."
1. What Do I Have to Know in Order to Make the Best Use
of THE BIBLE STORY with My Child?
You must know three things:--
That a child will not appreciate and use this work at first unless you
appreciate and use it too.
That in order to appreciate and use it, you do not need to read all
five volumes through at once. You may begin with any one of the
suggestions here given, that pleases and interests you most, and use
only what little time you may have. Little by little interest will
grow and the child will be finding keen enjoyment in acquiring Bible
knowledge for himself.
That even though you had time for immediate and thorough reading, the
work is of such proportion that its worth cannot be grasped at once.
It is by constant daily use in the home that the beauty and
effectiveness of THE BIBLE STORY are revealed and the Bible made an
"open book" to many a child as well as adult.
2. How Can I Encourage My Child to Memorize Bible Verses?
This is not difficult. Childhood is the time when verbal memory is
most acute. The best way to encourage the memorizing of verses is
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Bible alphabet in "The Golden Book" (page 25) and thus linking up the
Bible with something familiar. Teach a verse each week and ask for
daily repetition of it. After several are learned, a drill on the
verses is suggested as a spur to memory. Ask what verse in the Bible
begins with A? B? C? etc. For the older children there are memory
verses given, one for each week in the year, in the back of each of
the first four volumes. Let the child himself, so far as he can,
arrange these in alphabetical order.
Memorizing is much quickened by making as many natural connections as
possible, the known with the unknown. Many hymns are readily recalled
by associating them with Psalms of which they are explanations.
Children like to learn poetry. Give them the poems suggested below as
well as the accompanying Bible passages to learn. Go over them first
and let the children understand the parallelism.
Psalm 23 ( 35 S.A.) Hymns (309, 291 G.B.)
Psalm 117 (139 S.A.) Hymn (494 S.A.)
Psalm 19 ( 30 S.A.) Hymn (434 G.B.)
The Birth of Jesus (37 L.J.) Hymns (405, 409 G.B.)
These hymns are well worth memorizing, for they are among the best in
our language and knowing them will be an added inducement to
memorizing the Bible verses that tell the same story.
3. How Can I Help My Child to Understand God's Relation to the World?
Begin with familiar things.--This is very easily done when the child's
thoughts of God are related to his knowledge of the things of home.
You will find a splendid treatment of these relationships in the
primer pages in "The Golden Book" (27-68). Give these lessons to a
child who is learning to read. He will like them because the pages
look just like his school book and he will be helped in his reading at
the same time that he is learning truths which explain the Bible verse
given at the bottom of each page. There is no better way of helping a
young child to understand love for God, faith in God, the presence of
God, and other great truths that are usually given in the abstract.
(The questions at the end of this chapter will be helpful in getting
the child to express himself.)
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4. How Can I Know the Best Bible Stories to Tell to Children?
Remember two things: that, as children develop, different types of
stories appeal to them, and that everyone of these types is found in
THE BIBLE STORY. It is a fact that, while the Bible is a universal
story book, many of its best lessons cannot be put in story form and
are therefore left out of any collection of Bible stories.
Consequently the child is missing much that he might profitably have.
THE BIBLE STORY meets a great need of the times by bringing to
children all the lessons of the Bible, some by means of simple
treatments of interesting things and some by means of longer stories
of its heroes and heroines.
_Simple Good-Night Talks for Little Tots_
The following paragraphs in "The Golden Book" contain the sweetest,
most constructive lessons to be found in the whole Bible and are
beautiful good-night talks for very young children. The questions at
the end of this chapter are listed according to pages in "The Golden
Book" and will help in getting the child to repeat the story.
God Sees Me. 81 G.B.
What Does God Want Me to Do? 82 G.B.
What God Gives. 85 G.B.
Jesus and His Friends. 86 G.B.
Jesus Had no Home. 89 G.B.
The People Loved Jesus. 93 G.B.
The Boyhood of Jesus 97 G.B.
Jesus and Sick People. 98 G.B.
Talking with Our Father. 101 G.B.
God is Our Father. 105 G.B.
What Jesus Said about Birds and Flowers. 106 G.B.
What Jesus Said about Trees. 109 G.B.
It will be helpful to the mother who is constantly appealed to by her
children for special kinds of stories to know where to find them in
THE BIBLE STORY.
_Stories about Other Children_
Children are fond of listening to stories about other children like
themselves. THE BIBLE STORY contains many such.
Jesus and the Little Girl. 110 G.B.
The Baby Hid in a Basket. 117 G.B.
The Boy Who Came when He was Called. 132 G.B.
The Boy Who was Raised from the Dead. 193 G.B.
The Little Captive Maid. 205 G.B.
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_Hero Stories_
The favorites of all children beyond the first year or two of school
are the stories of great heroes. A large part of "The Golden Book" is
given up to stories of Bible heroes, and the following volume is made
up of the lives of these same heroes in the words of the Bible text
and is consequently more difficult. The beauty of this arrangement is
that after reading the easy story in "The Golden Book" a child will
want to read more, and as soon as he is able will enjoy going further
with his great heroes in the volumes that contain the Bible text. He
will understand seemingly difficult passages in the succeeding volumes
of the set because of the substantial background formed by the simple
treatments in "The Golden Book." The list of simple hero stories is
here given together with the corresponding stories in the Bible text
in other volumes.
The Shepherd Boy Who Killed a Giant. 139 G.B.
David and Goliath. 386 H.T.
David and King Saul. 151 G.B.
David an Outlaw. 406 H.T.
David and Jonathan. 156 G.B.
The Jealousy of Saul. 396 H.T.
David and His Three Brave Soldiers. 163 G.B.
A Knightly Deed. 438 H.T.
David and His Son Absalom. 167 G.B.
The Rebellion of Absalom. 443 H.T.
The Story of a Good King. 170 G.B.
Solomon's Temple. 461 H.T.
Joseph and His Brethren. 177 G.B.
Joseph. 91 H.T.
In the same way you may read the Bedtime Stories, beginning on page
245 of "The Golden Book," and then go naturally to the same stories in
the Bible text itself as told in the volume "The Life of Jesus."
The Story of the First Christmas. 245 G.B.
Nativity. 37 L.J.
The Story of Palm Sunday. 251 G.B.
The Entry into Jerusalem. 233 L.J.
How Jesus Gave His Life for the World. 257 G.B.
The Crucifixion. 281 L.J.
The Story of the First Easter Sunday. 265 G.B.
The Resurrection. 297 L.J.
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Who was the Neighbor? 279 G.B.
The Good Samaritan. 88 L.J.
The Good Shepherd. 282 G.B.
The Good Shepherd and the Sheep. 200 L.J.
5. How Can I Get My Child to Read the Bible?
In no better way than that suggested in the two foregoing paragraphs.
Begin at once with the simpler parts of "The Golden Book," proceed
gradually, awakening new interest, daily if possible, by means of the
Questions (page 26) and Things to Do (page 20). It will take a little
time and much thought, but it is the great privilege of the mother to
watch for the opportunity and lead the child by means of "The Golden
Book" into the treasure house of the Bible, which, despite its
wonderful interest and character-building values, has up to this time
presented almost a closed door to children. As soon as the child has
passed out of "The Golden Book" and found an interest in the other
volumes make use of the suggestions and questions in the next chapter
for the "Hero Age," and hold the interest once gained.
Very early in life little children begin to ask about Christmas, Palm
Sunday, and Easter. Why not seize this opportunity and give them
answers to their questions from the Bible?
6. How Can I Help My Child to Understand Life in Bible Times?
By "Seeing Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY."
Read these Stories:--
How the People Traveled in the Lands of the Bible 208 G.B.
Houses in the Lands of the Bible. 214 G.B.
Children in the Lands of the Bible. 217 G.B.
Jerusalem. 218 G.B.
The Jordan. 224 G.B.
The Dead Sea. 226 G.B.
Bethlehem. 229 G.B.
Palestine in the Days of the Lord Jesus. 17 L.J.
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Answer these questions:--
(_Be sure to read the story on the back of each picture._)
What do you know about plowing in Palestine? 50, 84 G.B.
How do they thresh in the lands of the Bible? 128, 274 G.B.
440 H.T.
What is the town of Nazareth like to-day? 88, 100 G.B.
How do they draw water in old Philistia? 142 G.B.
What do you know about an Eastern shepherd
and his sheep? 146, 210,
284, 308 G.B.
Who said, "I am the good shepherd"? 288 G.B.
Tell about winnowing in Bible lands. 158, 162 G.B.
Look at the pictures on pages 294, 298,
302, 312, 368, 374 G.B., then tell what
Jesus said about animals. 304 G.B.
What were some of the streets like in
ancient Palestine? 356 T.J. 278 L.J.
300 S.A.
Name the lake on which Jesus so often sailed
with his disciples. 108 G.B. 462 T.J.
Why were the disciples so often to be
found on the lake? 146 L.J.
Tell two stories about Jesus and
the Lake of Galilee. 94, 307 L.J.
How did the people fish in Palestine? 487 L.J.
Why is it necessary in Palestine to separate
the tares from the wheat before harvest? 22 L.J.
What did the army of the Midianites look like
when they came to fight the children of Israel? 318, 322 H.T.
Read the story. 319 H.T.
How and by whom is meal ground in Palestine? 176 S.A.
The extent of Solomon's kingdom was from "Dan
to Beersheba"; find northern and southern points 14 T.J.
7. How Can I Get My Child to Use THE BIBLE STORY for Himself?
By giving him some _Things to Do_. It is a splendid plan to take
advantage of the child's natural eagerness to look at the pictures in
THE BIBLE STORY, so as to make that desire of real educational value.
The following are delightful for a child to do:--
Study closely the pictures on pages 176, 196, 204, and 254 of "The
Golden Book," read the interesting notes on the back of each picture,
and the story on page 208 of "The Golden Book." Then tell the
difference between traveling in Bible lands and in our land.
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Look at the pictures of Bethlehem on pages 138 and 248 of "The Golden
Book" and page 28 L.J. and read the story on the back of each. Then
tell how David's home and life were different from yours. Read the
story on page 229 G.B. and see what wonderful things happened in this
little town.
Read the story on page 214 G.B. and look at the pictures on pages
88,92,188, of "The Golden Book" and 192 T.J., then compare a house in
the Holy Land with your house.
Read the story on page 217 of "The Golden Book" and look at the
pictures opposite and on page 172 of "The Golden Book." Then tell or
write what you think are the pleasant things about living in Bible
lands. Look at the picture on page 236 and tell why it was good to
live there in the year 33 A.D.
In your sand pile build a tiny city of Jerusalem. You will know just
how to make it after you have read the story on page 218 of "The
Golden Book." Put it on a hill with valleys on three sides of it. Use
stones to build the wall. (See page 216 T.J.) Put a large white stone
where you think the temple stood. The picture on page 480 in "Hero
Tales" will show you how the city really looked. After you have built
the city and neighboring hills and valleys as well as you can, show
them to your mother and father and explain all the interesting
features. Tell about the path on the wall and its use; tell why the
city was built on a hill; tell about the gates in the wall. (See page
215 T.J.) Explain who built the temple and tell anything else you may
know about the greatest city of the Bible lands.
In the back of the volume, "The Songs of the Ages," you will find an
index of illustrations and can easily turn to all the pictures of
Jerusalem in these volumes and learn some interesting things.
8. How Can I Interest My Child in the Great Works of Art in
THE BIBLE STORY?
The interest of children in works of art, if unguided, usually lasts
only for a moment. Let some one, however, begin to talk about the
picture and the child fixes eager eyes upon it and follows every word
with breathless attention. "Talking about a picture is simply letting
a picture talk," and many of these pictures are volumes in themselves
which one must read carefully to know all they are meant to tell. The
following paragraphs furnish questions and suggest lines of study
which will often open the door of the child's mind to artistic
appreciation.
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_Talking about Pictures_
What painter of Madonnas was called the
"peasant painter of Spain"? 30 G.B.
There are four Madonnas by this artist in
"The Golden Book" 30, 348,
436, 450 G.B.
Which two most resemble each other?
How do even these two differ?
Which is thought to be the most beautiful of all?
Which is your favorite? Why?
Find the one painted without the child.
Did you notice two little seraphs that are in
almost the same position on pages 436 and 450 G.B.?
In which of the pictures do you think the painter
has shown the most loving mother?
Describe some other children's pictures painted
by this great man. 336, 480 G.B.
Who is generally considered the greatest
of all painters? 220 G.B.
Name the most famous Madonna in the world 220 G.B.
(Notice how lines drawn from the head of the Madonna to the heads of
the two supporting figures and across their base make a triangle. This
balance gives strength to the picture and makes it more pleasing to
look at. One reason why art critics say this picture is "without one
false note" is its perfect balance. Remember that this regularity and
balance of composition mean repose in a picture while a combination of
slanting lines and lessening figures suggests motion. (See 38 T.J.) If
slanting lines suggest motion, perpendicular ones show rest, as seen
in the figure of Ruth (44 T.J.). These perpendicular lines are very
much used by the great artists; for instance, look at pages 262, 372,
382, 390 S.A.)
Raphael painted many pictures besides Madonnas. One of his most famous
pictures is on page 366 L.J. There are two other Madonnas by this same
artist in "The Golden Book" (pages 356, 444). Describe them and learn
their names.
What do you think is interesting about the Madonna picture by Carlo
Dolci on page 340 G.B.?
Where does the light come from in the Madonna picture on page 396?
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Note another very much like Dolci's (page 400): Can you explain this
light?
In the picture on page 414 G.B. notice how glad every one is that the
Christ Child has come: Why do you think the artist made them look so
happy?
Which of the Madonnas on pages 364, 392, 418, 432, 470 G.B. do you
like best, and why?
Find on page 42 G.B. one of the most popular modern Madonnas. This is
something like the Madonna on page 450 but it is not considered so
good. What do you think is the difference between the two?
What does the Bible call the three men represented as looking at the
baby in the Madonna picture on page 408 G.B.?
What is unusual about the picture by Bouguereau on page 332 G.B.?
Describe the picture by the same artist on page 426.
In what way is the picture on page 332 like the one by Murillo on page
450?
How is the picture on page 404 like the Adoration of the Angels on
page 426?
There are many pictures of the face of Jesus in "The Golden Book" that
are worth studying and comparing. Turn, one after another, to the
pictures on pages 74, 104, 288, 308; look at each of the faces, and
say which you like best, and why.
Name a very great French artist who was
a painter of landscapes. 38 G.B.
What sort of subject did Sir Joshua Reynolds
choose for many of his paintings?
In what country did he live? 46,374,382 G.B.
(A group of men in England called the Pre-Raphaelites were fond of
painting pictures that tell a story. One of the most famous of these,
an allegorical picture, is given on page 466 G.B. It is interesting to
trace out its meaning. See how many prominent features of this picture
you can pick out. Notice the three lights: the moonlight, symbol of
earth's dimness; the lantern light, symbol of the searching light of
conscience; the light around the Master's head, symbol of the light of
love. One of the Master's hands is bound by the light of conscience,
but the other is free to knock at the door of the heart of man. The
brambles and vines of neglect and sin have grown over the door and it
has no latch. It can be opened only from within.)
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What woman is ranked among the most famous animal
painters of the world? 378 G.B.
Of what form of art was Thorwaldsen a master?
Notice how this form can tell a story 48 H.T.
Who painted the famous frieze of the Prophets
in the Boston Public Library? 89 H.T.
What prophets are represented in each of the
four sections? 262, 372,
382, 390 S.A.
Tell the history of the great statue of David by
Michael Angelo. 384 H. T.
Who was Michael Angelo?
Murillo, great painter of Madonnas, also painted other pictures. Can
you tell the story of the two pictures on 64, 246 H.T.?
An interesting picture is given on page 38 H.T. Can you tell where
this family is going and why?
You can tell a story of Jesus from the pictures in the volume, "The
Life of Jesus." Follow those in the order suggested and see how much
you can tell about Jesus' life from pages 16, 40, 48, 52, 56, 76, 114,
232, 236, 274, 312.
The pictures of Jesus that we see most often were painted by Hofmann.
This artist has painted a great many pictures of Jesus and several are
given in the volume, "The Life of Jesus," on pages 84, 164, 210, 266.
Would you know from looking at them that these pictures were all
painted by the same man? Why?
Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest of Italian
painters. What is his most famous picture? 252 L.J.
Can you explain who the men are, represented in this picture (252
L.J.), and what they are all talking about? Do you know why Jesus'
face is so sad? Look on page 256 L.J. for a larger picture of the face
of Jesus. This is a study made by Da Vinci for his great painting,
"The Last Supper," and is called "The Unfinished Christ." It is said
of this picture: "Never had such a vision of the face come to mortal
before. Never has it been approached in beauty or power by any painter
since."
The following is an interesting observation test as well as a help
in fixing the beautiful stories in mind. Turn to the picture on page
254 G.B. Ask the child to examine it closely for a few minutes and
then tell you in detail what he sees in the picture. Some children
will see many things, others will need suggestions to help them in
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After the picture is well in mind turn to page 251 G.B. and read the
story of Palm Sunday, letting the child fit his observations to the
story.
Other pictures and stories that may be used in the same way are:--
Pictures. 16 L.J., 388 G.B.
Story. 245 G.B.
Picture. 458 G.B.
Story. 49 L.J.
Picture. 112 G.B.
Story. 110 G.B.
Picture. 236 G.B.
Story. 188 L.J.
Pictures. 290,300 L.J.
Story. 265 G.B.
Picture. 188 G.B.
Story. 214 G.B.
Picture. 366 L.J.
Story. 469 L.J.
Picture. Frontispiece H.T.
Story. 177 G.B.
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QUESTIONS TO ASK LITTLE CHILDREN
If possible, set a regular time for reading "The Golden Book" with the
child, taking it page by page. Use these questions to recall the
previous lesson before going on to a new story.
_Making the Child Think_
Who gives you "every good gift"? 32 G.B.
Tell something about the beautiful grass
and flowers 35, 36 G.B.
To whom do you say your prayers? 40 G.B.
What shines in the sky when you sleep?
(See picture in front of G.B.) 43 G.B.
What do you know about one great star? 245 G.B.
What shines down on the flowers and the birds
and the little children when they waken? 44 G.B.
How do you thank the Father in heaven
for his goodness? 47 G.B.
Who is glad when the rain falls? 48 G.B.
How does God help the seeds to grow into flowers? 51 G.B.
What beautiful things does God bring to us
in the summer? 52 G.B.
Tell some good and beautiful things which you
thank God for in the autumn. 55 G.B.
Why do you like the cool winter days? How
does God keep the flowers warm? The animals? 59 G.B.
What can you do beside the big ocean? 63 G.B.
Why do the beautiful hills and mountains
make you think of God? 68 G.B.
Tell some things you can do to make the
Father in heaven glad. 81 G.B.
How many things can you do that God wants done? 82 G.B.
Why do you thank God every day? 85 G.B.
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Why did Jesus' friends love him? 86 G.B.
Did Jesus have any home? 89 G.B.
To whose home did Jesus love to go? (Look at
picture, page 260 G.B., also page 218 L.J.) 90 G.B.
What did Jesus do when the people came to see him?
(Look at pictures on pages 114 and 132 L.J.) 93 G.B.
Tell a little story about the Sea of Galilee.
(Look at picture, page 108.) 94 G.B.
When Jesus was a boy, how many things did he do
that you do? (Read page 73 G.B. and look at
picture on page 56 L. J.) 97 G.B.
Do you know why Jesus was called the Great
Physician? (Look at pictures pages 104 and 200.) 98 G.B.
Why do you like to talk to your Father in heaven?
(Look at the picture on page 192 T.J. and see how
people in the East sometimes prayed.) 101 G.B.
Tell how a good father is like the Father in heaven. 105 G.B.
What did Jesus say about birds and flowers? 106 G.B.
Did you know that there are good trees and bad
trees? Tell what Jesus said about them. (Look at
pictures pages 460 and 102 H.T.) 109 G.B.
How was Jesus very kind to Jairus, whose little
girl was sick? 110 G.B.
What baby was hid in a basket and afterward grew
up to be a great man? (Look at page 140 H.T.,
for one of the wonders of the country where this
baby was born. Look on page 90 H. T. and see how
a great artist represents him as a man.) 117 G.B.
Tell how the churches in the Bible lands were
different from our churches. Where did they get
the songs they sang? 121 G.B.
Can you tell one of the stories that Jesus told? 126 G.B.
How many of the important things that Jesus
taught the people can you remember? 130 G.B.
What was the name of the little boy who came when
he was called? How was his mother unselfish? What
do you think made him a great man? (Look at
picture, page 45.) 132 G.B.
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Tell about the shepherd life that made David a
strong, brave boy. How did he use his strength
and bravery when his country needed him? (Look
at pictures, pages 384 and 388 H.T.) 139 G.B.
What did David do for the great King Saul and
how did Saul treat David in return? (Look on
page 404 H.T. and see
the place where David hid from Saul.) 151 G.B.
How did Jonathan show his friendship for David? 156 G.B.
Tell what three brave soldiers did to show
their friendship for David. 163 G.B.
Tell the name of a wicked son of David and
what happened to him. 167 G.B.
Who was called the "wisest king," and what was
the greatest thing he ever did?
(Look at picture on page 454 H. T.) 170 G.B.
Tell the name and the story of the little boy
who was put in a pit by his brothers. (Look at
picture on page 94 H.T. to see how the little
boy traveled to Egypt.) 177 G.B.
How did this little slave boy become a great
ruler in Egypt? 181 G.B.
Tell how, as a great ruler, he did a kind thing
to the brothers who had been unkind to him.
(See picture in front of H.T.) 185 G.B.
Tell about the woman who did a good deed to the
prophet Elijah and how she was richly rewarded. 193 G.B.
When Jesus refused to be king in Palestine and
told the people that he was king over a greater
kingdom than they had, what did he mean? By what
stories did Jesus explain what he meant? 201 G.B.
Tell what the little captive girl did to bring
health to the great general Naaman.
(Look at picture, page 150 T.J.) 205 G.B.
Tell all you know about the Jordan river.
(Look at pictures, pages 284 and 340 H.T.) 224 G.B.
What is the strangest lake in the world? Why
would you dislike to live near it? (Look at
picture on page 228 G.B., also on page 34 H.T.) 226 G.B.
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PART II
CHARACTER AND LIVING
_For Growth in Knowledge and Character_
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"Written in the East, these characters live forever in the West;
written in one province, they pervade the world; penned in rude times,
they are prized more and more as civilization advances; product of
antiquity, they come home to the bosoms of the folk of modern days."
--_Robert Louis Stevenson_.
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CHARACTER AND LIVING
MAKE THE BIBLE HEROES YOUR FRIENDS
We ever demand a person for an ideal instead of a principle. By living
a year with a masterful character one would gain more than from a
dozen years of moral precept. President King of Oberlin College says,
"Character is not taught, but caught."
Since character is contagious, mere teaching of the bare and unadorned
moral principle is almost always vain. But a hero personifies virtue,
commands admiration, becomes an ideal.
This explains the power of stories in creating character. The heroes
of the Bible fire us with enthusiasm we could never feel for
impersonal virtue. To make them our friends is to be influenced by the
noblest associates.
When Jesus wished to build up character in His disciples He told them
a story, or parable, to supply their lack.
The method meets the need of mankind to-day as well as in Jesus' time.
The Bible has a wonderful story for forming every single trait of
character. Its heroes illuminate virtue by their heroic deeds. We see
the man, admire his deeds, then his motives, and then his character.
Unconsciously, but none the less surely, we catch his spirit and share
the quality of his soul.
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JESUS' CHARACTER-BUILDING STORIES
Do you know which parable teaches:--
True neighborliness? 88 L.J.
Spreading of truth? 106 L.J.
Consistent and false profession? 117 L.J.
Hearers divided into classes? 133 L.J.
The spread of Christianity? 134 L.J.
The law of growth in religion? 134 L.J.
Gratitude for pardon? 170 L.J.
The duty of forgiveness? 186 L.J.
Joy over penitence? 202 L.J.
Fatherly love? 203 L.J.
Faithfulness to trust? 204 L.J.
That the Divine call is universal? 207 L.J.
Concerning worldly-mindedness? 212 L.J.
The rejection of Jesus by the Jews? 238 L.J.
The use of advantages? 244 L.J.
That love is the test of life? 246 L.J.
When Jesus told the parable of the Sower, he first told the story and
then because some of the people did not understand, he went back
over it, giving full explanation. Read the story of the Sower (133
L.J.), noting Jesus' method of explanation, and then read the parables
suggested below and follow the reading with your own explanation of
them.
The Story of the Faithful Servant. 244 L.J.
The Story of the Foolish Rich Man. 212 L.J.
The Story of the Lost Money. 202 L.J.
The House Built on the Rock. 117 L.J.
The House Built on the Sand. 118 L.J.
The Story of the Mustard Seed. 134 L.J.
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FOUNDATION STONES
To what chapter would you turn in your Bible to find how you can best
serve other people? Can you turn instantly to the Bible's finest
teachings of charity, of purity, or of faith?
The Bible is the mine for the Builder of Character, the storehouse of
Foundation Stones. And yet--can you always go to it and bring back
just the stone you are needing for the Building?
Few can. But many desire to do so. Above all, parents wish to make the
Bible a power in forming the characters of their children.
Building character consists of seizing opportunities. You cannot often
wait to search out these Bible teachings. They should be at hand for
the opportune time when they can be used to correct, or guide, or
inspire.
Suppose a child is disobedient; suppose he is given to falsehood, or
is selfish. "What part of the Bible," you ask, "will be of most help
in overcoming his fault?" And, "How can I be sure of finding the part
desired at just the time it should be used?"
To answer these and many other such practical questions, the teachings
of the Bible are here classified so that you may instantly choose the
one you need and apply it at the time the need arises.
Charity
L.J., 88, The Good Samaritan.
L.J., 110, It is a Sin to Think Evil of Others.
L.J., 169, Conflict about the Treatment of Sinful People.
L.J., 207, The Story of the Men Who Made Excuses.
L.J., 243, The Poor Widow.
L.J., 246, The Judgment of the King.
Courage
H.T., 386, David and Goliath.
H.T., 430, How a Brave Prophet Rebuked a King.
T.J., 183, Daniel.
L.J., 339, The First Martyr.
L.J., 396, The Macedonian Cry.
L.J., 469, The Shipwreck.
S.A., 447, The Christian Warrior.
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Courtesy and Kindness
H.T., 22, Abram and Lot.
H.T., 438, A Knightly Deed.
L.J., 169, Conflict about the Treatment of Sinful People.
L.J., 221, Zacchaeus, the Publican.
S.A., 428, An Unruly Tongue.
S.A., 429, The Peaceable Spirit.
Faith
H.T., 41, The Testing of Abraham.
L.J., 92, Jesus and the King's Officer.
L.J., 115, Trust God, and He will Take Care of You.
L.J., 121, The Roman Soldier's Faith.
L.J., 180, The Transfiguration.
L.J., 297, The Resurrection.
L.J., 301, On the Way to Emmaus.
L.J., 305, Doubting Thomas.
L.J., 310, The Ascension.
S.A., 20, A Morning Prayer.
S.A., 21, An Evening Prayer.
S.A., 68, God is Our Refuge.
S.A., 106, The Lord is Our Refuge.
S.A., 179, Job.
Faithfulness
H.T., 69, Jacob and Rachael.
T.J., 35, Ruth.
L.J., 133, The Story of the Sower.
L.J., 270, How Peter Denied His Lord.
S.A., 179, Job.
Forgiveness
H.T., 76, Jacob Fears the Wrath of Esau.
H.T., 91, Joseph.
H.T., 406, David an Outlaw.
H.T., 411, Saul's Pursuit of David.
L.J., 185, Teaching the Disciples.
L.J., 202, Stories of the Divine Forgiveness.
Honesty and Truthfulness
H.T., 201, The Giving of the Commandments.
L.J., 106, The New Way of Right Living.
L.J., 110, It is a Sin to Think Evil of Others.
L.J., 116, God Wants Deeds, not Words.
L.J., 335, Ananias and Sapphira.
S.A., 39, I have Walked in Thy Truth.
Hope
L.J., 79, At the Passover.
S.A., 61, A Song in Time of Trouble.
S.A., 63, In the Day of Adversity.
S.A., 79, The Rock that is Higher than I.
S.A., 91, Give Ear, O Shepherd of Israel.
S.A., 158, De Profundis.
S.A., 278, The Coming Messiah.
S.A., 284, Comfort Ye My People.
S.A., 288, The Triumph of the Man of Sorrows.
S.A., 293, Arise, Shine.
S.A., 449, The Hope of Immortality.
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Humility
T.J., 143, How a Great Soldier was Healed of Leprosy.
L.J., 105, The Beatitudes.
L.J., 110, It is a Sin to Think Evil of Others.
L.J., 111, The Right Way to Do Good Deeds and the Right Way to Pray.
L.J., 185, Teaching the Disciples.
L.J., 188, Jesus and Little Children.
L.J., 207, The Story of the Men Who Made Excuses.
Love
H.T., 396, The Jealousy of Saul.
T.J., 35, Ruth.
L.J., 74, The First Disciples.
L.J., 110, The Right Way to Love Your Enemies.
L.J., 149, Jesus and John the Baptist.
L.J., 200, The Good Shepherd and the Sheep.
L.J., 215, The Raising of Lazarus from the Dead.
L.J., 240, The Greatest of All Commandments.
L.J., 248, The Last Supper.
S.A., 159, Brotherhood.
S.A., 425, The Greatest Thing in the World.
S.A., 435, The Gospel of Love and Sonship.
Obedience
H.T., 338, Samuel.
H.T., 370, Saul.
T.J., 19, A Story of Disobedience.
Patience
L.J., 109, It is a Sin to Get Angry.
S.A., 55, Wait Patiently.
S.A., 179, Job.
Patriotism
H.T., 137, Moses.
H.T., 319, Gideon.
T.J., 60, Esther.
T.J., 212, Nehemiah.
Purity
H.T., 202, The Commandments.
L.J., 105, The Beatitudes.
S.A., 143, The Songs of the Pure in Heart.
S.A., 256, Praise of the Wise and Virtuous Woman.
S.A., 426, Temptation.
Reverence
H.T., 470, The Dedication of the Temple.
T.J., 15, The Story of Creation.
L.J., 41, The Wise Men.
L.J., 111, The Right Way to Pray.
L.J., 237, In the Temple.
S.A., 30, Song of the Earth and Sky.
S.A., 42, The Glory of the Lord.
S.A., 113, The Lord Reigneth.
S.A., 120, God the Creator.
S.A., 245, Remember also Thy Creator.
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Service
H.T., 91, Joseph.
T.J., 113, Elijah and Elisha.
L.J., 78, The First Miracle.
L.J., 92, Jesus and the King's Officer.
L.J., 121, The Roman Soldier's Faith.
L.J., 125, Days of Service.
L.J., 130, The Miracle at Nain.
L.J., 136, The Tempest.
L.J., 141, The Little Girl Who Died.
L.J., 143, Learning to Serve.
L.J., 144, The Feeding of the Multitude.
L.J., 167, The Enemies of Jesus.
L.J., 197, At the Feast of the Dedication.
L.J., 229, The Supper at Bethany.
L.J., 244, The Story of the Faithful Servant.
L.J., 376, The First Missionary Journeys.
L.J., 396, The Macedonian Cry.
Sympathy
L.J., 141, The Little Girl Who Died.
L.J., 144, The Feeding of the Multitude.
L.J., 215, The Raising of Lazarus from the Dead.
Thankfulness and Cheerfulness
S.A., 22, A Little Lower than God.
S.A., 26, A Song of Deliverance.
S.A., 35, The Good Shepherd.
S.A., 40, The Lord is My Salvation.
S.A., 45, Weeping may Endure for a Night, but Joy Cometh in the Morning.
S.A., 85, Let the Peoples Praise Thee.
S.A., 116, Thanksgiving and Praise.
S.A., 118, Our Father.
S.A., 170, Songs of Praise.
S.A., 277, God is My Salvation.
S.A., 286, Awake, O Zion.
S.A., 290, Beautiful Zion.
S.A., 291, Ho, Every One that Thirsteth.
Unselfishness
H.T., 91, Joseph.
T.J., 143, How a Great Soldier was Healed of Leprosy.
L.J., 70, The Temptation in the Wilderness.
L.J., 115, The Golden Rule and the Right Way to be Rich.
L.J., 211, The Rich Young Man;
L.J., 258, Jesus is the True Vine.
L.J., 261, Jesus Prays for His Disciples.
L.J., 346, Simon the Sorcerer.
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TRY LINCOLN'S WAY
Do you know Abraham Lincoln's plan of learning English? It was a very
simple and direct way of making the Bible English his own. The Bible,
we are told, was one of the four or five books which Lincoln read and
loved as a boy. He knew it well and to his study of it he owed the
simple, strong, and beautiful English which gave his speeches--his
address at Gettysburg, the Second Inaugural address, and many
others--their high place among the most perfect and enduring of all
writings.
This was his plan: He would read a story, or a part of one, very
slowly and thoughtfully, oftentimes aloud. When every detail of it was
clear in his mind, he would close the book, take pencil and paper and
write the story for himself, using as many of the Bible words as he
could remember, and trying always to tell the story as _well_ and as
_completely_, and yet in as _few words_ as the Bible.
He tells us his stories were never quite so clear, so brief, and yet
so perfect, as those of his model. But he did learn to command its
simplicity, its strength, its brevity, and its imagery.
Try Lincoln's way, using the following selections:--
A Cowardly Deed. 91, 92, 95, 96 H. T.
An Old Fable. 333, 334 H.T.
The Story of the Shepherd Boy Who Became King. 382,385,386 H.T.
The Passing of David. 451 H.T.
The Wise Men. 41, 42 L.J.
The First Miracle. 78 L.J.
The Good Samaritan. 88, 91 L.J.
The Man Let Down through the Roof. 127, 128 L.J.
The Miracle at Nain. 130 L.J.
The Story of the Sower. 133 L.J.
Learning to Serve. 143 L.J.
The Story of the Lost Sheep. 202 L.J.
The Story of the Prodigal Son. 203, 204 L.J.
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HISTORY AND THE BIBLE
1. The World in Bible Times
The following great empires of the world held
first place during different periods of the
history of the Jews. Can you recall Israel's
relationship to each of these great powers? 488 T.J.
Babylon
During the time of what Hebrew captive was
Babylon in the ascendency? 183 T.J.
Assyria
During what king's reign did the hordes of
Assyria, under its greatest king, Sennacherib,
descend upon Jerusalem? 299 T.J.
Persia
What great Hebrew statesman was associated
with the splendor of the Persian court? 212 T.J.
Greece
In the time of what brave men was the attempt
made to force Grecian customs and worship
upon Palestine? 418, 496 T.J.
Rome
During what time did Rome rule over all the
lands of Western Asia, including Palestine? 19 L.J.
How did the capture of Babylon by Cyrus, in
538 B.C., affect the Jews? 397 S.A.
What was the effect of the captivity in Babylon
upon the Jewish people? 397 S.A.
By what name was the great king Xerxes known
in the Bible? What historical estimate of his
character is supported by THE BIBLE STORY, and how? 60,488 T.J.
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From your knowledge of general history, link up the stories of Daniel,
Esther, and Nehemiah in point of time, remembering that:--
(1) Daniel lived for a short time in the court
of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the
Persian Empire 206 T.J.
(2) Ahasuerus, who was king of Persia in
Esther's time, was the well-known Xerxes. 60 T.J.
(3) The incidents of Nehemiah's life began
"in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes,"
king of Persia 214 T.J.
What was the national standing of Egypt during
Old Testament times? 492 H.T.,
488 T.J.
What custom in the ancient world explains the question:
"Is not this the cup from which my lord
drinketh, and whereby he indeed divineth?" 118,492 H.T.
It is said that no Bible story more faithfully
describes the customs of the Ancient Orient than
the story of Esther. What do you learn of Eastern
court life and the manners and customs of the
people from a reading of this story? 60-79 T.J.
What Egyptian superstition led to the custom of
embalming? 493 H.T.
By whom was the embalming done and how long is
it said to have taken in the case of Jacob? 130 H.T.
From what name is the term "Palestine" derived? 493 H.T.
How did Phoenicia come to have a special influence
upon the Jews in the time of Jezebel? 113,490 T.J.
A short time before the birth of Jesus, Jerusalem
was captured by Pompey and the Jews made tributaries
to Rome. Herod the Great was appointed king of
Judea. What was the spirit of the Jews under the
rule of Herod? 485, 486 L.J.
What Caesar was in power in Rome when Jesus was born? 443 L.J.
Describe the Roman Provincial Government and Army in
the time of Paul. 494 L.J.
2. The Bible in History
Why do you consider "A Morning Prayer" (20 S.A.)
appropriate for the use made of it by the English? 497 S.A.
What romantic use was made of "A Morning Prayer"
(20 S.A.) by the Huguenots? 497 S.A.
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What men considered "An Evening Prayer" (21 S.A.)
a consolation for their last moments, and what can
you find in the psalm to justify their preference? 497 S.A.
What interesting uses have been made of
Psalm 8 (22 S.A.)? 497 S.A.
To what use were lines 18 and 19 of Psalm 17
(25 S.A.) put? 497 S.A.
What great university has chosen the first two
lines of Psalm 27 (40 S.A.) as a motto? 498 S.A.
Pick out the line in Psalm 31 (47 S.A.) which
was used by Jesus on the cross and has since
been used by many Christian martyrs 498, 499 S.A.
Name some martyrs who have died with these
words on their lips 498, 499 S.A.
What was the secret of Livingstone's great work
in Africa, judging from his constant use of lines
nine and ten of Psalm 37 (55 S.A.)? 499 S.A.
What great English ceremony is said to be founded
on Psalm 45 (66 S.A.)? 499 S.A.
What terms make this Psalm appropriate for such use? 66, 499 S.A.
By what great men and for what purposes has Psalm 46
(68 S.A.) been used? 499, 500 S.A.
On what occasions in English history has Psalm 51
(75 S.A.) been used? 500 S.A.
How was Psalm 68 (86 S.A.) used by the friends of
Savonarola at the crisis of his career? 500 S.A.
To what general use has Psalm 68 (86 S.A.) been put? 501 S.A.
What famous early English poem is full of allusions
to the Psalms? 502 S.A.
What lines in Psalm 90 (104 S.A.) make its place
in the burial service of the church of England
especially appropriate? 502 S.A.
Pick out the lines in Psalm 91 (106 S.A.) that
were, according to legend, repeated by Pope
Alexander as he set his foot on the neck of the
kneeling Emperor Barbarossa over whom he had
just triumphed. 502 S.A.
Find the line in Psalm 98 (108 S.A.) which was
used as a proof of the fixity of the earth by
the opposers of the Copernican theory. 502 S.A.
In what way was Psalm 117 (139 S.A.), the
shortest Psalm, used at the battle of Worcester? 504 S.A.
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What did Luther say of Psalm 118 (140 S.A.)? 504 S.A.
Name some of the uses that have been made of
Psalm 118 (140 S.A.) in celebrating success
and triumph. 504, 505 S.A.
To what use did the missionary, James Harrington,
put Psalm 121 (155 S.A.) and what did he name it? 505 S.A.
Find the lines in Psalm 144 (166, 167 S.A.) that
have often been used in England and France as a
motto on the face of sundials. 506 S.A.
The moral awakening of the world in our day is,
it is said, due in no small degree to the
rediscovery of the prophets of Israel. Isaiah is
the specialist on the great social problem of the
city, its sins, its volatile and vibrant life, its
opulence, and its pride. The principles which Isaiah
applied to the evils of his day are the principles
of our age and of all times. From a study of the
messages of Isaiah what can you say of his stand on
this question? 264-296 S.A.
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LIVING WITH THE BIBLE
The Bible is a mirror "in which each man sees the motions of his own
soul. Many of the Psalms express in exquisite words the kinship which
every thoughtful human heart craves to find with a supreme,
unchanging, loving God, who will be to him a protector, guardian, and
friend." Many of the Bible passages give utterance to the ordinary
experiences and the familiar thoughts of men.
Readers will get more help from the Bible if they know where to look
for just what they need. Following is an index to many of the great
passages in THE BIBLE STORY, arranged under names suggestive of their
purpose.
A Morning Song of Good Hope. 20 S.A.
Evening after Business. 21 S.A.
Verses about Home Safety. 24 S.A.
On Going Forth to Something Hard. 32 S.A.
At a Time of Despondency. 40, 61 S.A.
On Enduring Gossip. 47, 77 S.A.
A Song of Good Experience. 52 S.A.
A Song of Happy Service. 54 S.A.
Fret Not. 55 S.A.
A Cheerful Heart on a Dark Day. 57 S.A.
On the Wedding of a Kingly Son. 66 S.A.
God our Rock and our Brook. 68 S.A.
The Time when I Conquered. 69 S.A.
After Church. 70 S.A.
When I am Sorry. 75 S.A.
God is my Home. 79 S.A.
On a Bright Spring Day. 80 S.A.
When Trouble is Over. 82 S.A.
In Sudden Trouble. 87 S.A.
In a Storm at Sea. 90, 108 S.A.
Going to Church. 95 S.A.
Making Good Resolutions. 98 S.A.
In a Happy Old Age. 104 S.A.
The Young Eagle under his Father's Wings. 106 S.A.
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In His Beautiful World. 111, 112, 120 S.A.
The Doxology. 116 S.A.
Our Unchangeable God. 117 S.A.
Our Father. 118 S.A.
For Travelers, Toilers, the Sick Sailors, Strangers. 130 S.A.
After Illness. 37 S.A.
After a Great Victory. 140 S.A.
A Pilgrim Song. 156 S.A.
The Sower's Faith. 157 S.A.
Waiting in Darkness. 158 S.A.
The Loving Brothers. 159 S.A.
The Song of Cain. 164 S.A.
The Te Deum. 168 S.A.
The Nature Lover. 187, 222,
236, 238 S.A.
The Helpful Woman. 256 S.A.
A Trumpet Song of Good Cheer. 284 S.A.
The Best of Good News. 286 S.A.
The Man of Sorrows. 288 S.A.
Happy Days are Coming. 290, 291, 293 S.A.
Each of us May be Helpful. 415 S.A.
Forgiveness. 422 S.A.
Love Abides. 425, 436 S.A.
The Glory of Strength. 438, 443, 447 S.A.
The Hope of Immortality. 449, 490 S.A.
Heaven on Earth. 476 S.A.
Jesus Rewards Us. 487 S.A.
Not only from Israel's experience come many words of comfort and cheer
but also from the lives of early saints, from the Catholic Newman, the
reformer Luther, the non-conformist Watts, the American bishop Brooks,
and others. They are helpful because they are rich with life.
Scattered through these pages they will be to many, from their
associations, "like withered flowers that make the pages sweet."
Thankfulness. 75 G.B.
Alone with God. 78 G.B.
God is Our Light. 233, 238 G.B.
Jesus and Our Children. 235, 237 G.B.
The Value of a Single Day. 239 G.B.
What even Children can Do. 240 G.B.
God our Burden Bearer. 241 G.B.
God our Shepherd. 291, 310, 314 G.B.
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Do not be Anxious. 304 G.B.
Contentment. 383 G.B.
God is never Discouraged. 402 G.B.
The Best Christmas Giving. 412 G.B.
God Knows it All. 429 G.B.
God was in all my Past. 442 G.B.
More Stately Mansions. 477 G.B.
Jesus Calls Us. 101 L.J.
Buried with the Kiss of God. 274 H. T.
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QUESTIONS ON THE TEXT
Do not use these questions simply to "Mark Time." Let their message to
you be--"Forward March." Interrogation, not statement, stirs the mind.
The questions are framed to draw out the reader's knowledge and
provoke discussion that will bring to light interesting points without
consuming too much time.
Try the questions in this way: Select one of the following stories and
read it. After the reading, ask the questions that bear on the story.
By means of the subtitles and page numbers the desired questions may
be readily found in the pages that follow. The whole family may join
in this test and it will be doubly interesting if conducted as a game,
such as the old-fashioned "spell-down."
Other stories than those here suggested may be chosen and used in the
same way. Select from the titles any part of the Bible that you may
wish for any particular reason,--its bearing on the Bible School
lesson perhaps, its seasonal interest, or personal message,--you can
find the text by means of the page reference. So using these questions
you can make definite strides in knowledge of the Bible.
Joseph in Egypt. 96-108 H.T.
Gideon. 319-331 H.T.
David and Goliath. 386-394 H. T.
The Story of the Flood. 24-31 T.J.
Esther. 60-79 T.J.
Samson. 172-182 T.J.
Daniel. 183-190 T.J.
Boyhood of Jesus. 49-53 L.J.
The Feeding of the Multitude. 144-148 L.J.
The Rich Young Man. 211, 212 L.J.
The Raising of Lazarus from the Dead. 215-220 L.J.
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HERO TALES
Abraham
What leaders in Hebrew history held a place similar
to that of Sheik Ilderim in the story "Ben Hur"? 19 H.T.
Who tented with his flocks on the upland pastures of
Palestine, and became the father of a great nation? 21, 487 H.T.
Into what land, later known as Palestine,
did Abram come? 21 H.T.
After making the journey to the new land with
Abram, why did Lot not stay with him? 22 H.T.
In what way was Abram unselfish toward Lot? 22 H.T.
How did Lot show that he was not so kind and
generous as Abram? 22-25 H.T.
In what words did God promise Abram that he was
to be the father of a great nation? 25 H.T.
What part did Abram take in the battle of the
five kings against the four and why? 25-27 H.T.
What pay did Abram take for his service in
this campaign? 26 H.T.
How did God tell Abram that his own children
were to be heirs to the land of Canaan? 27 H. T.
Who was Ishmael? 28 H.T.
How was Abram's name changed to mean
"father of a multitude"? 29 H.T.
How did God answer Abraham's plea for Sodom? 31, 32 H.T.
What became of the "cities of the Plain"? 32-36 H. T.
Who was Isaac? 36 H.T.
Why was Hagar driven out? 36-39 H.T.
How was the life of Ishmael saved in the desert? 39 H.T.
What became of Ishmael? 39 H.T.
In what way was Abraham tested? 41, 42 H.T.
What two ideas of sacrifice did the Hebrews hold and
which idea was symbolized in the offering of Isaac? 41, 491 H.T.
What cave did Abraham buy for a family tomb? 45, 46, 491 H.T.
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Isaac
What kind of man was Isaac? 49 H.T.
By whom and in what way was a wife sought for Isaac? 49-50 H.T.
How was the servant received by Rebekah and Laban? 50-56 H. T.
What did she say as to going to Isaac? 56 H.T.
In receiving Rebekah, how did Isaac prove his
native courtesy? 59 H.T.
Jacob
What son of Isaac struggled much between right
and wrong, and suffered many things? 60 H.T.
Tell the difference in character between
Esau and Jacob. 60 H. T.
What is a birthright? 60, 491 H. T.
How did Esau sell his birthright? 60 H.T.
What is pottage? 60, 491 H.T.
What trick did Jacob play upon his father
and brother? 61-65 H.T.
What threat of Esau's forced Jacob to leave home? 67 H.T.
Describe Jacob's dream. 67-69 H.T.
What was the meaning of setting up stones for
a pillar and pouring oil upon them? 69, 492 H. T.
What vow did Jacob make at Bethel? 69 H.T.
Where did Jacob go to work? 69, 70 H.T.
For whom did he work? 70 H.T.
Why did Jacob say he left Laban's home? 72 H.T.
What covenant was made between Jacob and Laban? 75 H.T.
How can you explain the two names given to the
heap of stones, "Jegar-sahadutha" and "Galeed"? 75, 492 H. T.
What does the word "Mizpah" mean? 75 H.T.
In what ways did Jacob plan to appease Esau? 76-80 H.T.
In wrestling with the angel what did Jacob
ask of him? 80 H.T.
Describe the generous way in which Esau
treated Jacob. 83, 84 H.T.
How did Jacob keep his former vow made at Bethel? 69, 87 H.T.
What is the origin of the name "Israel"? 80, 87, 88 H.T.
Joseph
What shepherd boy was sold into bondage and
became ruler in a great nation? 91 H.T.
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Why did Joseph's brothers hate him? 91 H.T.
What gift did Jacob give Joseph? 91 H.T.
What did Joseph's dreams mean? 91, 92 H.T.
What conspiracy did Joseph's brothers
form against him? 95 H.T.
What did Reuben suggest, and why? 95 H.T.
State Judah's proposition and his two reasons. 95 H.T.
Where was Joseph taken as a slave? 96 H.T.
How did the brothers deceive Jacob as to Joseph? 96 H.T.
When Jacob saw the coat stained with blood,
what did he say and what three things did he do? 96 H.T.
Who bought Joseph as a slave? 96 H.T.
What is said of Joseph's business success? 99 H.T.
Why was Joseph put in prison? 99 H.T.
How did Joseph prosper in the prison? 99 H.T.
What was the baker's dream and
Joseph's interpretation? 103 H.T.
What four requests did Joseph make of the butler? 103 H.T.
Describe Pharaoh's dream of the fat and lean kine? 104 H.T.
Describe Pharaoh's second dream 104 H.T.
Who suggested Joseph as an interpreter? 104, 105 H. T.
What was Joseph's interpretation of the dreams? 106 H.T.
Tell how Joseph was made prime minister 107 H.T.
How did Joseph provide for the coming famine? 108 H.T.
What did Joseph name his two sons? 108 H.T.
Why did the sons of Jacob come to Egypt? 111 H.T.
Which one of the brothers was left at home and why? 111 H. T.
Did Joseph know his brothers? 111 H.T.
Did the brothers know him? 111 H.T.
What do you think was Joseph's object in his
treatment of his brothers? 112 H.T.
How did the brothers' consciences trouble them? 112 H.T.
What demand did Joseph make of his brothers? 112 H.T.
Tell the story of the brothers' return to Jacob
and what did Jacob say to them upon their arrival? 113, 114 H.T.
On their return to Egypt how did Joseph receive his
brothers? 114-117 H.T.
How did Joseph test the brothers? 117-120 H.T.
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What treatment did he finally give them? 120-123 H.T.
What command did God give to Jacob? 123 H.T.
How did Joseph receive his father? 124 H.T.
What did Pharaoh do for Joseph's father? 124, 125 H.T.
What did Joseph's brothers fear when
their father died? 131 H.T.
How did Joseph return good for evil? 132 H.T.
Moses
What is the meaning of the word "Captain" used in
its general sense? 133 H.T.
Who led a race of slaves out of bondage and became
the emancipator of a great nation? 137 H.T.
What name, formerly applied to the family of Jacob,
now signifies the race? 138 H.T.
Why was there a change in the treatment of the
Egyptians toward the Israelites? 137 H.T.
Under this treatment, what did the Israelites become? 137 H.T.
Tell the story of the escape of one of the Hebrew
children. 138 H. T.
Who was the nurse found for Moses? 138 H.T.
Why did Moses smite the Egyptian? 141 H.T.
Why did Moses flee and to what land did he go? 141 H.T.
What were the three leading occurrences that
marked Moses' sojourn in Midian? 141, 142 H. T.
What was the message from the burning bush? 142, 143 H.T.
How did Moses show weakness in his answer? 143 H. T.
What did God tell Moses to say to the
children of Israel? 144 H.T.
Who was Moses' brother and companion in the task of
saving his people? 146, 149 H.T.
What demand did Moses and Aaron make of Pharaoh and
what was his answer? 149 H.T.
What way did Pharaoh take of still further
oppressing the Israelites? 150, 151 H.T.
What was the first plague of Egypt? 155, 156 H.T.
What was the second plague of Egypt? 156, 158 H.T.
What was the third plague of Egypt? 158 H.T.
What was the fourth plague of Egypt? 158,159 H.T.
What was the fifth plague of Egypt? 160 H.T.
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What was the sixth plague of Egypt? 160, 161 H.T.
What was the seventh plague of Egypt? 166, 168 H.T.
What was the eighth plague of Egypt? 168-171 H.T.
What was the ninth plague of Egypt? 171-173 H.T.
What was the feast of the passover; when was
it celebrated and what was its meaning? 173-177 H.T.
What was the tenth and last plague of Egypt? 177 H.T.
What did the Egyptians tell the Hebrews to do? 178 H.T.
What two routes out of Egypt were possible
to the Hebrews? Which route was chosen and why? 179 H.T.
How did Pharaoh change his mind? 180 H.T.
Describe the escape of the Israelites? 183-187 H.T.
Why did the children of Israel murmur at Marah? 191 H.T.
Where did they find an oasis? 191 H.T.
How were the people fed in the wilderness? 192-197 H.T.
Describe the part played by Moses and the part
played by Joshua in the battle with the Amalekites 197 H.T.
What mountain did Moses climb to talk with God? 201 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the first commandment 202 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the second commandment. 202 H. T.
Give the chief idea of the third commandment. 202 H. T.
Give the chief idea of the fourth commandment. 202 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the fifth commandment. 203 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the sixth commandment. 203 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the seventh commandment. 203 H. T.
Give the chief idea of the eighth commandment. 203 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the ninth commandment. 203 H.T.
Give the chief idea of the tenth commandment. 203 H.T.
What did the people do while Moses was on
the mountain? 204 H.T.
What did Moses do when he came down? 207 H.T.
How did he punish them? 211 H.T.
How were the broken tables replaced? 212 H.T.
What was Moses commanded to build in the
wilderness as a dwelling place of God? 214-216 H.T.
What things did the people give of their own
free will for the furnishing of the tabernacle? 214-216 H.T.
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What were the qualifications for the workmen? 219 H.T.
Name some of the furnishings of the tabernacle. 220-225, 231,
232 H.T.
What went before and behind the marching host? 241, 242 H.T.
What did the spies report as to the land and
the people of Canaan? 243-244 H.T.
After hearing the report what did the people
think about going on into Canaan? 244, 245 H.T.
What was the courageous counsel of Caleb and Joshua? 247 H.T.
What did the people decide to do about going forward? 247, 248 H.T.
In what way did Moses disobey the Lord in
smiting the rock? 248, 249 H.T.
What was his punishment? 249 H.T.
What is told of the brazen serpent? 250, 253 H.T.
How did the princes of Moab try to bribe Balaam? 256 H.T.
How was he at first prevented from going with
the princes of Moab? 256, 259 H. T.
What people did Balaam bless? 265 H.T.
What was Moses' last advice to the people? 268, 271, 272 H.T.
On what mountain did Moses die? 268 H.T.
Joshua
Who was the great warrior who won the land of
Canaan for Israel? 277 H.T.
How did Joshua show his leadership in his
first command to the people? 278 H.T.
How did Rahab render service to the spies
sent by Joshua? 278-285 H.T.
Describe the passage of the Jordan. 285-287 H.T.
Tell the story of the siege and capture of Jericho. 287-292 H.T.
What was "devoted" spoil? 294,295 H.T.
What sin against the "devoted spoil" is given as
the reason for the defeat at Ai? 294-296 H.T.
Describe the final capture of the city. 297-300 H. T.
What was the trick played upon Joshua by
the people of Gibeon? 300, 301 H.T.
What was the fate of this people? 302 H.T.
Why did the five kings make war against Gibeon? 305 H.T.
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Tell how Joshua came to the help of the Gibeonites
and the result of the battle 306-308 H. T.
What was the main point in Joshua's last address
to the people? 308-312 H.T.
Ehud
What broader meaning did the term "Judge" have
in Bible times than at present? 313 H.T.
What position did Ehud hold in Israel? 315 H.T.
What was the "summer room"? 315, 493 H.T.
Gideon
Name the brave judge who freed his people
from oppression. 319 H. T.
Describe the oppression of the Midianites. 319 H.T.
Where was Gideon when the angel found him,
what was he doing and why, in such a place? 320, 493 H.T.
Why was Gideon faint-hearted at first and how
was he convinced of his place in Israel? 320, 323 H. T.
With what act did Gideon begin his campaign? 323, 324 H.T.
What is meant by the "altar of Baal"? 494 H.T.
By what sign was Gideon reassured? 324,325 H.T.
In what ways was the number of Gideon's army reduced? 325,326 H.T.
How many men remained? 326 H.T.
What dream did Gideon hear related in the
enemies' camp? 329 H.T.
What was his plan of attack? 329 H.T.
How did Gideon's strategy work out? 329-331 H.T.
Explain how the breaking of the pitchers would
cause a panic among the hosts of the enemy. 494 H.T.
Abimelech
With what evil act did Abimelech seize
the leadership? 332, 333 H.T.
What was the fate of Abimelech? 334, 387 H.T.
Samuel
Why can Samuel be called one of the finest
characters of the Old Testament? 338 H.T.
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What great sacrifice did Samuel's mother make
regarding him? 338 H.T.
Describe Samuel's call to be a prophet of the Lord 338-342 H. T.
What nation defeated Israel in a great battle? 342-346 H.T.
What did the Israelites lose in this battle? 346 H.T.
What was the cause of Eli's death? 346 H.T.
How did Samuel rule in Israel? 349 H. T.
Saul
Name the farmer who became king 349 H.T.
Give at least two reasons which the people gave
for demanding a king. 349-351 H.T.
Did Samuel approve the plan of having a king? 350 H.T.
What reasons did Samuel give against the plan? 350, 351 H.T.
What were Saul's physical qualifications
for being king? 352 H.T.
Tell the story of how Saul came to meet Samuel. 352, 353 H. T.
What honor was Saul shown in the prophet's house? 354 H.T.
Describe how he was publicly proclaimed king. 357, 358 H.T.
Was this choice unanimous? 358 H.T.
What people came up to attack Israel? 359 H.T.
How did Saul summon the people? 359 H.T.
What was the result of the battle? 360 H.T.
How did Saul disobey the commandment of God? 361, 362 H.T.
What was his punishment? 362 H.T.
What gallant deed was done by Jonathan and
his armor bearer? 365, 366 H.T.
What command did Saul give the people in
regard to food? 367 H.T.
Who disobeyed? 367 H.T.
How was he saved? 369 H.T.
How did Saul disobey God's commands in the
campaign against the Amalekites? 370, 373 H.T.
What excuse did he make? 374 H.T.
What did Samuel tell Saul as to obedience? 374 H.T.
What ancient foe of Israel troubled the
nation toward the close of Saul's reign? 376 H.T.
What happened at Endor? 376,379,380 H.T.
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Explain how the term "familiar spirit" came to
signify a medium. 376, 497 H.T.
Tell the story of the battle of Gilboa. 380, 381 H. T.
What gallant act was done by the men
of Jabesh-Gilead? 381 H.T.
David
Who was the shepherd boy that became king of Israel? 382 H.T.
Tell the story of the finding and anointing of
David by Samuel. 383, 385 H.T.
What people did Goliath represent? 386 H.T.
How tall was he in feet? 386, 499 H.T.
Describe his armor and fighting equipment. 386 H.T.
How did Goliath challenge the Israelites? 386 H.T.
What effect did Goliath have upon the army of Israel? 389 H.T.
How did David chance to come to the Israelites' camp? 389 H.T.
What reward was promised to the man who should kill
Goliath? 390 H.T.
On meeting Saul what did David propose that he do? 391 H.T.
What was Saul's reply and David's response? 391 H.T.
After agreeing that David might fight Goliath,
what help did Saul offer? 391 H. T.
What weapons did David finally choose? 391 H.T.
Tell what happened when David and Goliath met. 392, 393 H.T.
Who became David's best friend? 393, 394 H.T.
Why did Saul dislike David? 396 H.T.
How did he try to harm him? 396 H.T.
Tell a story to show how Jonathan showed his
deep friendship for David. 402-406 H.T.
What opportunity did David have to revenge
himself on Saul and what did he do? 406-411 H.T.
How did David a second time spare Saul's life? 411-417 H.T.
What sheep master refused to give tribute to David? 417 H.T.
What did his wife do? 419 H.T.
What became of the sheep master? 424 H.T.
How did David hear of Saul's death? 424, 425 H.T.
Read the Song of the Bow and tell its purpose. 426, 429 H.T.
What evil deed did David do? 430 H.T.
In what way did Nathan bring his sin home to David? 431-435 H.T.
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How did David receive the prophet's rebuke? 435 H.T.
In what spirit did David receive the report
of the child's death? 435, 436 H.T.
What knightly deed was done by three
captains of David? 438 H.T.
What did David do with the gift? 438 H.T.
For what purpose did David buy a threshing floor? 438-442 H. T.
What reason did David give for not receiving
the threshing floor as a gift? 442 H. T.
What event of David's reign brought him more
grief than anything else? 443 H.T.
What instructions did David give in regard
to Absalom? 443 H.T.
What happened to Absalom in the forest? 444-447 H.T.
Tell how the tidings were brought to David. 447-451 H.T.
How did David receive the news? 451 H. T.
What was David's charge to Solomon before he died? 451 H.T.
Solomon
Who was the wisest and greatest king Israel ever had? 452 H.T.
What does Solomon ask of God in his dream? 452-455 H.T.
What did God grant to Solomon in answer to
his request? 455 H.T.
Tell about the prosperity of Solomon. 455-457 H.T.
Why was it better for Solomon than for David
to build a temple to the Lord? 457 H.T.
In what way did Hiram, king of Tyre, help in
the building of the temple? 457-461 H.T.
What part did David have in choosing the site
for the temple? 461, 441, 442 H.T.
Tell some of the things that made Solomon's temple a
magnificent structure. 461-466 H. T.
Describe Solomon's palace. 469 H.T.
What was the first ceremony in the dedication of
the temple? 470, 471 H.T.
Name six supplications in Solomon's prayer at
the dedication of the temple. 471-477 H.T.
For what reason did the Queen of Sheba visit Solomon? 478 H.T.
What did she think of the kingdom? 481 H.T.
How did Solomon use the commodities brought
into his country by trade to improve the
buildings of the kingdom? 482, 483 H. T.
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TALES OF OLD JUDEA
Who created the heavens and the earth? 15 T.J.
What was the work of Creation on the first day? 15 T.J.
What was the work of Creation on the second day? 15, 16 T.J.
What was the work of Creation on the third day? 16 T.J.
What was the work of Creation on the fourth day? 16 T.J.
What was the work of Creation on the fifth day? 16, 17 T.J.
What was the work of Creation on the sixth day? 17 T.J.
What did God do on the seventh day? 18 T.J.
What was the temptation of Eve? 19 T.J.
What was the punishment? 20, 21 T.J.
Who were the first children? 22 T.J.
What was the business of each son when he grew up? 22 T.J.
What terrible crime did Cain commit? 22 T.J.
What was his punishment? 22, 23 T.J.
What was the name of the first ship? 24 T.J.
Why was it built? 24 T.J.
What did it carry? 25-29 T.J.
How long did it rain? 26 T.J.
Where did the ark land? 30 T.J.
What messengers did Noah send from the ark? 30 T.J.
What covenant did God make with Noah? 31 T.J.
What was the sign? 31 T.J.
What foolish plan was made in the land of Shinar? 32 T.J.
What was the result? 32 T.J.
Ruth
Of what nationality was Ruth? 35 T.J.
Of what nationality were Naomi and Elimelech? 35 T.J.
How did the Hebrew family come to meet
Ruth and Orpah? 35, 36 T.J.
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What losses came to Naomi in the land of Moab and
why did she decide to return? 36 T.J.
Give the story of the actions of each
daughter-in-law as Naomi begins her return journey 36-39 T.J.
What six pledges did Ruth make to show she was
determined to be one with Naomi? 39 T.J.
By what name did Naomi, upon her return, wish
her friends to call her and why? 39 T.J.
Into whose field did Ruth go and for what purpose? 39, 40 T.J.
What sacred duty was held by a kinsman in the East? 487 T.J.
For what reasons did Boaz treat Ruth kindly? 40, 41 T.J.
Name some things Boaz did to make it a pleasant
and profitable day for Ruth. 41 T.J.
Whom did Ruth marry? 47 T.J.
Give the line of descent from Ruth to David. 48 T.J.
Deborah
Describe the oppression of the children of Israel
in the time of Deborah. 51, 52 T.J.
What was Deborah's command to Barak? 52 T.J.
On what condition would Barak obey? 52 T.J.
Describe the battle with the enemy. 52, 53 T.J.
What happened to Sisera, the enemy's captain? 53 T.J.
Esther
What was the decree of king Ahasuerus
regarding Vashti? 60-62 T.J.
How did Esther happen to come to the throne? 63-64 T.J.
What nationality was Esther? 63 T.J.
What position did Haman hold and why was
he angered at Mordecai? 65 T.J.
Describe Haman's plot against the Jews 65-67 T.J.
How did Esther risk her life to plead for her people? 68, 69 T.J.
How was Mordecai exalted and for what reason? 71, 72 T.J.
What was Haman's fate? 73 T.J.
What did the feast of Purim commemorate and how long
was it celebrated? 78, 488 T.J.
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Judith
Who was Judith? 80 T.J.
Who was Holofernes? 80 T.J.
What king attacked Israel because it had not
aided him in war? 80-82 T.J.
What city in the hill country was besieged? 82-86 T.J.
How did Judith save the city and the nation? 86-105 T.J.
Elijah
Describe the hospitality of the widow of
Zarephath and how it was repaid by Elijah. 114-115 T.J.
Why did Elijah say he "troubled" Ahab? 116-119 T.J.
How did Elijah show that God could do greater
things than the heathen god, Baal? 120-122 T.J.
Why did Elijah flee and what happened on his journey? 123-127 T.J.
How did Ahab and Jezebel plot to get
Naboth's vineyard? 127-130 T.J.
Elisha
Upon whom did the spirit of Elijah rest? 130-134 T.J.
Tell the story of Elisha and the woman of Shunem. 138-143 T.J.
How did a little captive maid do a service to
the great general Naaman? 143 T.J.
What did Elisha tell Naaman to do? 144 T.J.
Tell how Naaman received Elisha's command. 144-147 T.J.
What was the result of Naaman's compliance? 144-147 T.J.
How did Elisha save an enemy from destruction? 148-152 T.J.
To what straits was the city of Samaria reduced
when besieged by Benhadad? 152 T.J.
How did deliverance come to the city? 152-157 T.J.
What was the fate of the wicked house of Ahab? 157-162 T.J.
What part had Jehu in this destruction? 157-162 T.J.
Jonah
What were the three commands given to Jonah? 165 T.J.
How did Jonah disobey? 165 T.J.
When the storm came what two things did
the sailors do? 165 T.J.
What happened to Jonah on this voyage? 166-169 T.J.
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When Jonah got to Nineveh, what did he do? 170 T.J.
Give the words of Jonah's message to the people. 170 T.J.
What was the threefold effect of Jonah's preaching? 170 T.J.
Samson
What man had strength of body above all other
men of his time? 172 T.J.
In what way was Samson weak? 172 T.J.
Describe Samson's first feat of strength. 172, 173 T.J.
Explain Samson's riddle and how the Philistines
were able to guess it. 173,174 T.J.
In what way did Samson burn the enemy's cornfield? 175 T.J.
How did Samson escape from Gaza? 176 T.J.
What offer did the lords of the Philistines
make to Delilah? 177 T.J.
What three falsehoods did Samson tell Delilah
as to how he could be bound? 177, 178 T.J.
How was Samson finally captured? 178-181 T.J.
In what way was Samson revenged upon his enemies? 181, 182 T.J.
Daniel
Name three qualifications of the youths who were
chosen to stand before king Nebuchadnezzar. 183 T.J.
What captive Hebrew boy refused to defile
himself by eating the king's food? 184 T.J.
What was the outcome of the food test proposed by
Daniel? 184, 185 T.J.
By what service was Daniel exalted in
Nebuchadnezzar's court? 185-190 T.J.
Through what trial did the three Hebrew boys pass? 190-196 T.J.
What four miraculous facts were noticed when
the three men were taken from the furnace? 195,196 T.J.
Why did Nebuchadnezzar believe that Daniel could
interpret his dream? 196-198 T.J.
What was Nebuchadnezzar's fate? 199, 200 T.J.
Name two impious actions at Belshazzar's feast. 201 T.J.
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What was promised to the interpreter of the
handwriting on the wall? 201 T.J.
Tell how Daniel was called to interpret the words. 201-205 T.J.
What was Daniel's interpretation? 206 T.J.
Why was Daniel cast into the lions' den? 206-208 T.J.
What facts indicate the kind of night spent by
the king while Daniel was in the lions' den. 208 T.J.
What effect did Daniel's deliverance have
on the king? 208, 209 T.J.
Nehemiah
What great man of the Hebrew people preferred
hardship in his native land to pleasure and
plenty in the Persian king's palace? 212 T.J.
What was Nehemiah's position in the foreign court? 212, 213 T.J.
What facts were the cause of Nehemiah's resolve
to return to Jerusalem? 212 T.J.
How did Nehemiah show his practical patriotism? 212-218 T.J.
What difficulties and perils from without did
Nehemiah encounter? 218, 219 T.J.
What precautions were taken against the enemy? 219-221 T.J.
What opposition did Nehemiah have to meet within? 221-225 T.J.
How did Nehemiah meet the proposals of the enemies? 225-227 T.J.
Describe the celebration of the people when the
walls were dedicated 227-232 T.J.
What oaths did the people enter into at this time? 231 T.J.
State Nehemiah's idea of national greatness. 232 T.J.
How did the people in the restored city of
Jerusalem profane the Sabbath? 233 T.J.
What four means did Nehemiah use to rid the
city of Sabbath breaking? 233, 234 T.J.
What were the characteristics of Nehemiah
that made him an all-round man? 212-234 T.J.
Divided Kingdom
Name the first three kings of the Hebrew people
in the order of their succession. 236 T.J.
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How did the splendor of Solomon's kingdom put a
burden on the people? 237 T.J.
Rehoboam
Give the reasons for the rebellion of the people
against Rehoboam, Solomon's son and successor. 237-239 T.J.
What two tribes remained loyal to Rehoboam? 239, 240 T.J.
Give the names of the two kingdoms after
the division. 236 T.J.
Who was the leader and first king of the
revolting Northern Kingdom? 237 T.J.
What happened to the kingdom of Judah under Rehoboam? 240, 241 T.J.
Abijah
What great victory was won by Abijah? 242-246 T.J.
Asa
What was the general condition of Judah under Asa? 247 T.J.
Tell the story of Asa's victory over the Ethiopians. 248 T.J.
What foreign alliance did Asa make? 250-254 T.J.
Jehoshaphat
What events, favorable to Jehoshaphat, came to
pass in his reign? 255-265 T.J.
What mistake did Jehoshaphat make? 256, 257 T.J.
Jehoram
With what evil deed did Jehoram begin his reign? 266 T.J.
What covenant formerly given saved the kingdom
from destruction? 266, 267 T.J.
Why was Jehoram smitten? 267, 268 T.J.
Athaliah
Tell the story of Athaliah's destruction of the
royal children and how Joash was saved 271, 272 T.J.
How did the priest Jehoiada plan to effect a reform? 272 T.J.
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How was the plot carried out? 272-275 T.J.
What was the fate of the wicked queen? 275 T.J.
What covenant was made at this time and how was it
followed up? 276 T.J.
Joash
How long did Joash do what was right? 277 T.J.
What ingenious method did Joash adopt for
raising money to repair the house of the Lord? 277-279 T.J.
For what guilt did wrath come upon the kingdom? 279 T.J.
What disasters overtook the people? 279, 280 T.J.
Amaziah
With what victory did Amaziah begin his reign? 281-285 T.J.
What foolish challenge did Amaziah send to the
king of Israel? 285 T.J.
With what story did the king of Israel reply? 285 T.J.
What was the result of the king's boasting? 285, 286 T.J.
Uzziah
What important work did Uzziah undertake
for the nation? 287-291 T.J.
What act of irreverence did he do? 291 T.J.
What was Uzziah's fate? 291 T.J.
Jotham
What good work did Jotham do? 292 T.J.
Why did he become mighty? 292 T.J.
Ahaz
Describe the character of Ahaz. 293 T.J.
What was the great guilt of Ahaz? 293 T.J.
To whom and in what way did Ahaz become a vassal? 295, 296 T.J.
Hezekiah
What made Hezekiah one of the greatest of
Judah's kings? 299 T.J.
What reforms did Hezekiah carry out? 299-302 T.J.
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What was done during this reign in regard to the
Passover feast? 302-307 T.J.
How did the people show their faithfulness? 307-311 T.J.
Describe the defense of Jerusalem against the
hordes of Sennacherib. 311-313 T.J.
What piece of engineering skill did
Hezekiah undertake? 314 T.J.
Manasseh
What were the evil deeds of Manasseh? 317-319 T.J.
Under what circumstances did Manasseh repent? 319 T.J.
Describe his later deeds. 319 T.J.
Amon
Tell the story of Amon's reign. 322 T.J.
Josiah
What work did Josiah order done as soon as he
was old enough to assert himself? 323, 324 T.J.
What discovery led to sweeping reforms
in the kingdom? 324-326 T.J.
Describe the reforms. 326-328 T.J.
What tragedy happened in the valley of Megiddo? 328, 329 T.J.
Jehoahaz
Tell the story of Jehoahaz's short reign. 332 T.J.
Jehoiakim
How did Jehoiakim come to the throne of Judah? 335 T.J.
What was the character of Jehoiakim, judging
from the words of Jeremiah? 335-344 T.J.
What disaster came to the kingdom in the time of
Jehoiakim? 344-345 T.J.
Jehoiachin
Into what country were the people of Judah carried
captive? 346, 347 T.J.
Describe the host which Nebuchadnezzar carried
off to Babylon. 346,347 T.J.
What besides captives did the enemy take
from Jerusalem? 346 T.J.
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Zedekiah
What was Zedekiah's position in Judah? 348 T.J.
Why did Nebuchadnezzar again besiege Jerusalem? 348 T.J.
What was Zedekiah's fate? 351 T.J.
Describe the destruction of Jerusalem. 351 T.J.
Jeroboam
In what way did Jeroboam seek to keep the loyalty
of the people? 353, 354 T.J.
Tell the story of the prophet from Judah. 354-362 T.J.
What was the prophecy of Ahijah, the prophet,
concerning Jeroboam's house? 362-364 T.J.
Nadab
Describe Nadab's brief reign. 367 T.J.
Baasha
How did the house of Jeroboam come to an end? 368 T.J.
How did Baasha become king in Israel? 368 T.J.
Why was the house of Baasha condemned? 368, 369 T.J.
Elah
How did Elah differ from Baasha, his father? 370 T.J.
In what way did Elah meet his death? 370 T.J.
Zimri
How long did Zimri reign? 373 T.J.
Who was Omri and how was he made king? 373 T.J.
How did Zimri die? 373 T.J.
Omri
What new capital of the northern kingdom did Omri
establish? 374 T.J.
What was the character of Omri's reign? 374 T.J.
Ahab
For what purpose did Ahab join the king of Judah? 377-381 T.J.
How did Ahab meet his death? 380, 381 T.J.
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Ahaziah
What were the evil deeds of Ahaziah? 382 T.J.
What dealings did Ahaziah have with the
prophet Elijah? 382-386 T.J.
Joram
How did Joram begin his reign? 387 T.J.
Describe the expedition against Moab and its result. 388-392 T.J.
Jehu
What did Jehu do to the royal family when he came
to the throne? 395-397 T.J.
Describe the destruction of the priests of Baal. 397, 398 T.J.
Jehoahaz
By what means was the kingdom of Israel almost
blotted out during this reign? 399 T.J.
What were the sins of the people at this time? 399 T.J.
Joash
How did Joash retrieve the kingdom's losses? 400 T.J.
Jeroboam II
What rank does Jeroboam II take among Israel's kings? 401 T.J.
How did the country prosper under him? 401 T.J.
What prophet was associated with Jeroboam II? 401 T.J.
Zechariah
After the reign of Jeroboam II, what largely
determined the succession to the throne? 402 T.J.
What word was fulfilled by Zechariah's short reign? 402, 398 T.J.
Shallum
What terminated Shallum's reign? 403 T.J.
Menahem
To what nation was Israel tributary in
Menahem's reign? 404 T.J.
Pekahiah
How did Pekahiah come to the throne? 407 T.J.
How did Pekahiah fall? 407 T.J.
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Pekah
What nation invaded and overran Israel in
Pekah's reign? 408 T.J.
How was Pekah's reign terminated? 408 T.J.
Hoshea
How did the capital city, Samaria, fall? 411 T.J.
What were the great sins of this people? 411-413 T.J.
Into what land were the people of Israel
carried captive? 413 T.J.
Tales of the Maccabees
Who were the Maccabees, and why were they so called? 418 T.J.
What great general conquered Palestine? 418-420 T.J.
How did Antiochus try to force Greek religion
and customs upon the people? 420-422 T.J.
Tell the story of the first revolt of the Maccabees 422, 423 T.J.
Tell the story of the disaster which befell
the Jewish army because it would not fight
on the Sabbath. 425 T.J.
What counsel did Mattathias give his sons before his
death? 426, 427 T.J.
What son of Mattathias took command after his death? 428 T.J.
How did Judas win his sword? 431 T.J.
On what famous battlefield did Judas
overcome his foes? 431, 432 T.J.
What stratagem did Judas use in his campaign
against the Syrians? 432 T.J.
How did Judas defeat the Syrians under Lysias? 437 T.J.
How did Judas purify the temple? 438 T.J.
Describe the great army which the king brought
against the Jews. 439 T.J.
How did Eleazar die for his country? 443 T.J.
How did Judas defeat Nicanor? 443, 444 T.J.
With what great empire did Judas make a treaty? 445-448 T.J.
Who took Judas' place as leader? 451 T.J.
How did Jonathan and his men escape from a
superior army? 451, 452 T.J.
What large city was taken by Jonathan? 452, 453 T.J.
How did Jonathan and his captains stand
against a host? 459 T.J.
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How was Jonathan caught at last by his foes? 460, 463 T.J.
Who took Jonathan's place as leader? 463 T.J.
How were the foes of Israel delayed by a snowstorm? 464-467 T.J.
How did Jonathan die? 467 T.J.
What memorial did Simon build for his valiant
father and brothers? 467, 468 T.J.
With what king did Simon make a treaty? 468, 471 T.J.
What great city did Simon capture and what
citadel did he take? 471, 472 T.J.
Tell the story of Israel's prosperity in the
days of Simon. 475, 476 T.J.
What great captain was defeated by the sons of Simon? 479,480 T.J.
How were Simon and his sons betrayed and murdered? 481, 482 T.J.
Name two things which the Maccabees' valor secured
to the spiritual life of the nation. 482 T.J.
Who was the last of the line of the Maccabees? 482 T.J.
Give the history of the collection of books
called the Apocrypha. 489 T.J.
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THE LIFE OF JESUS
The Nativity
Where was Jesus born? 37 L.J.
Tell three things about the shepherds. 37 L.J.
What two signs did the angel give regarding Jesus? 37 L.J.
What was the angels' song? 38 L.J.
After the angels departed, what did the shepherds do? 38 L.J.
How did Mary treat the words of the shepherds? 38 L.J.
The Wise Men
What question did the wise men ask on
reaching Jerusalem? 41 L.J.
What was the effect of the question
on Herod, the king? 41 L.J.
When they saw Jesus, what three things did
the wise men do? 42 L.J.
What popular stories has fancy woven about
the wise men? 485 L.J.
Flight into Egypt
What was the reason for the flight into Egypt? 45 L.J.
When and why was Jesus brought back to Palestine? 46 L.J.
To what city was he taken to live? 46 L.J.
Boyhood of Jesus
To what great feast at Jerusalem was Jesus taken
when he was twelve years of age? 49, 491 L.J.
What happened on the trip home? 49 L.J.
What was Jesus' answer to his mother when she
found him in the temple? 49 L.J.
What was the home life of little children
of Nazareth? 50 L.J.
Describe the school life of Nazareth. 50 L.J.
What glimpses of the outer world were possible
to the residents of Nazareth? 50 L.J.
Describe a journey to the great feast at Jerusalem. 53 L.J.
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Baptism of Jesus
What was the great message of John the Baptist? 65, 485 L.J.
How does John the Baptist speak of the
superiority of Jesus? 66 L.J.
What did John the Baptist say to the multitudes,
the publicans, the soldiers? 66 L.J.
Tell the story of the baptism. 66-69 L.J.
Temptation
Where did Jesus go after his baptism? 70 L.J.
What was the first temptation? Give Jesus' answer. 70 L.J.
What fact made this temptation exceedingly keen? 70 L.J.