What did Jesus answer? 70 L.J.
What was the third temptation? 70, 73 L.J.
Give Jesus' answer. 73 L.J.
First Disciples
What reason did John the Baptist give for his coming? 74 L.J.
In what words did John the Baptist introduce Jesus? 74 L.J.
Who were the first disciples that followed Jesus? 74 L.J.
Whom did Andrew introduce to Jesus? 74, 77 L.J.
How did Philip become a disciple? 77 L.J.
Whom did Philip bring to Jesus? 77 L.J.
Find six names by which Jesus is addressed. 74-77 L.J.
How many disciples were found in two days? 74-77 L.J.
Name the great men in history who have had
disciples and give the meaning of the word.
What was the difference between Jesus'
disciples and other like groups? 487 L.J.
First Miracle
What were the occasion and place of Jesus'
first miracle? 78 L.J.
Describe the miracle. 78 L.J.
Name an important result of this miracle. 78 L.J.
At the Passover
What two classes of business men did Jesus find
in the temple? 79 L.J.
Why was this called "Herod's temple"? 491 L.J.
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From Nicodemus' first sentence,
what would you judge was his attitude
toward Jesus and his estimate of him? 79 L.J.
What was Jesus' statement to Nicodemus and
how did he explain it? 79, 80 L.J.
What does the gospel writer say of the nature
and object of Divine Love? 80, 81 L.J.
Jacob's Well
What brought Jesus to Jacob's well? 82 L.J.
Why was the Samaritan woman astonished at being
addressed by Jesus? 82 L.J.
What did Jesus say about living water? 82-85 L.J.
What did Jesus say about worshiping God? 85 L.J.
What were Jesus' words about himself? 86 L.J.
Describe the woman's work in the city. 86, 87 L.J.
The Good Samaritan
In the story of the Good Samaritan, what is
brought out about the law of right living? 88 L.J.
How does Jesus reply to the question, "Who is my
neighbor?" 88 L.J.
What three travelers met the unfortunate
man by the wayside? 88 L.J.
Describe the actions of each traveler upon
seeing the unfortunate man. 88-91 L.J.
Which man proved himself a neighbor? 91 L.J.
Jesus and the King's Officer
What event of Jesus' ministry had occurred
previous to this time in Cana? 92 L.J.
Where was Capernaum, in relation to Cana? 24 L.J.
What words of Jesus, in regard to his departure
into Galilee, bear out the proverb, "Familiarity
breeds contempt"? 92 L.J.
For what purpose did the king's officer
come to Jesus? 92 L.J.
By what words did Jesus test the king's officer? 92 L.J.
How was the officer's persistency and faith rewarded? 92, 93 L.J.
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Choosing the Disciples
From what occupations did Jesus choose the Apostles? 94 L.J.
For what purposes did Jesus say he
appointed the Twelve? 95 L.J.
Name the twelve apostles and note some
interesting facts of their lives 96, 97 L.J.
Sermon on the Mount
What are the eight characteristics of men
that Jesus pronounces blessed? 105, 106 L.J.
To whom does Jesus promise the exaltation
of the kingdom of heaven? 105 L.J.
To which class, the gay or the mourners,
does Jesus promise blessing? 105 L.J.
To whom does Jesus promise great inheritance? 105 L.J.
Whom does Jesus promise to fill, the satisfied
Pharisee, or those that are hungering after a
righteousness they have not attained? 105 L.J.
To whom does Jesus promise mercy, the
oppressor or the merciful? 105 L.J.
What does Jesus promise those who are pure? 105 L.J.
What is the reward for the peacemaker as opposed to
the warrior? 105 L.J.
How does Jesus explain that the persecutor
is far beneath his victim? 105, 106 L.J.
In what words does Jesus condemn a personal
righteousness that does not exert its
force upon others? 106 L.J.
What command does Jesus give concerning our light? 106 L.J.
What does Jesus say about the law? 106 L.J.
What four sins does Jesus condemn? 109, 110 L.J.
What does he command in regard to these things? 109, 110 L.J.
Why does Jesus say we should love our enemies? 110, 111 L.J.
Give Jesus' striking words about the right
way to do good deeds. 111 L.J.
Explain the Jewish custom in regard to the
poor that made almsgiving a virtue. 487 L.J.
How does Jesus explain the right way to pray? 111-115 L.J.
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Repeat the Golden Rule. 115 L.J.
What does Jesus say about earthly treasure? 115 L.J.
For what reasons does Jesus say we may trust God
to care for us? 115, 116 L.J.
How does Jesus explain the need for deeds, not words? 116, 117 L.J.
With what dramatic story does the Sermon on the Mount
close? 117, 118 L.J.
How did the multitude receive the teaching of
Jesus on the Mount? 118 L.J.
The Roman Soldier's Faith
Why did the Roman captain come to Jesus? 121 L.J.
What did the captain say of Jesus' power? 121 L.J.
What were Jesus' words in reply to
the captain's faith? 122 L.J.
Days of Service
Tell the story of a Sabbath day at Capernaum. 125, 126 L.J.
What did the healing of the leper lead to? 126, 127 L.J.
How did the man sick of the palsy come to
Jesus to be healed? 127 L.J.
What was the controversy between Jesus and certain
scribes in regard to the man sick with the palsy? 127, 128 L.J.
Tell the story of Jesus and the two blind men. 128 L.J.
From what regions did people come to Jesus
to be healed? 128, 129 L.J.
Miracle at Nain
How did Jesus help the widow at Nain? 130 L.J.
What report about Jesus was the result of
the miracle at Nain? 130 L.J.
The Great Teacher
Tell Jesus' story of the Sower and
explain the meaning 133, 134 L.J.
To what things does Jesus liken the kingdom of God? 134, 135 L.J.
The Tempest
What happened on the sea of Galilee one night
when Jesus was crossing? 136 L.J.
What did the disciples say? 136 L.J.
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What reply did Jesus make? 136 L.J.
What did Jesus say to still the storm? 136 L.J.
What happened when Jesus came to the
other side of the sea? 136-140 L.J.
Jairus' Daughter
Describe Jairus' work as ruler of the synagogue 141, 487 L.J.
Why did Jairus come to Jesus? 141 L.J.
What did Jesus do in response to Jairus' request? 141, 142 L.J.
Learning to Serve
What was Jesus' method of sending out the
disciples and what were his instructions to them? 143 L.J.
Feeding the Multitude
Why did Jesus call the disciples apart to rest? 144 L.J.
What two things did Jesus do for the multitude? 144, 147 L.J.
How did a little boy help? 147 L.J.
What other miraculous supplies of food
are mentioned in the Bible? 192 H.T.,
114, 123 T.J.,
175 L.J.
Why do you think Jesus was willing to satisfy the
hunger of the multitude by miracle when he would
not satisfy his own hunger by a miracle? 70, 144 L.J.
John the Baptist
What condition in the life of John the Baptist
made him doubt Jesus? 149 L.J.
What unselfish words did John the Baptist say
in regard to himself and Jesus? 150 L.J.
How did John the Baptist test Jesus? 150 L.J.
What was Jesus' reply? 153 L.J.
What great tribute did Jesus pay John the Baptist? 153 L.J.
What was the occasion of John the Baptist's murder? 154 L.J.
Bread of Life
What did Jesus say about "food that perisheth and
food that abideth"? 161 L.J.
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What remark of the people showed the high regard in
which the Jews held Moses? 162 L.J.
How many times in this speech did Jesus refer
to himself as the Bread of Life? 161-166 L.J.
What did Jesus say about the Father's will for him? 162 L.J.
Give the substance of Jesus' reply to the murmurers. 165, 166 L.J.
Conflicts
What led to the discussion about the Sabbath? 167, 168 L.J.
What was Jesus' reply concerning the Sabbath? 168 L.J.
What did the Pharisees plot, following this conflict? 169 L.J.
Describe the event at the Pharisee's house
which displeased Jesus' host? 169 L.J.
With what story did Jesus explain his treatment
of sinful people? 170 L.J.
Describe the conflict about Jesus' wonderful deeds 170, 171 L.J.
Miracles
Why did the Greek woman come to Jesus? 172 L.J.
Give Jesus' words to the woman and her reply. 172 L.J.
What miracle did Jesus perform on his return
from Tyre and Sidon? 175, 176 L.J.
Tell about the miracle at Bethsaida. 177 L.J.
At Caesarea Philippi
Who did various people say Jesus was? 178 L.J.
Give Peter's statement as to who Jesus was. 178 L.J.
State four prophecies Jesus made regarding himself. 178 L.J.
How did Peter show his weakness? 178 L.J.
What were the words of Jesus' rebuke to Peter? 178 L.J.
Name three conditions of discipleship given by Jesus. 178 L.J.
What further did Jesus tell the disciples
about his coming fate? 179 L.J.
Transfiguration
What disciples did Jesus take with him to the
summit of a high mountain? 180 L.J.
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What happened while they were there? 180 L.J.
Describe what happened when they reached
the foot of the mountain 181, 182 L.J.
What did Jesus tell the disciples was the
cause of their failure? 182 L.J.
Teaching the Disciples
What incident drew from Jesus
a lesson about humility? 185, 186 L.J.
Give Jesus' striking statement about forgiveness. 186 L.J.
Of what part of Jesus' prayer to the disciples
does the story of the Ungrateful Servant remind you? 112, 186 L.J.
What lesson did Jesus teach when he spoke of
little children? 188, 189 L.J.
Teaching of Light and Freedom
Why did Jesus stay in Galilee? 190 L.J.
What did he tell his disciples to do? 190 L.J.
How did Jesus go to the feast? 190, 191 L.J.
When Jesus taught in the temple, what surprised
the people? 191 L.J.
Describe the debate held by the authorities
on the character of Jesus. 192, 193 L.J.
How did Nicodemus defend him? 193 L.J.
From study of the context what do you think is
the meaning of Jesus' two statements:
"I am the light of the world" (193 L.J.) and
"Ye are the light of the world" (106 L.J.)?
What did Jesus say about the truth? 193 L.J.
When Jesus said, "The truth shall make you free,"
what kind of bondage did he refer to? 194 L.J.
What great trait in Abraham was lacking in those
who claimed to be his descendants? 194, 195 L.J.
How did this conflict between Jesus and the Jews end? 196 L.J.
Healing the Blind Man
From which commandment did the Jews get their belief
that a man suffers from the sins of his parents? 197 L.J., 202 H.T.
What connection did Job's friends think exists
between suffering and sin? 195 S.A.
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How did Jesus heal the blind man? 197 L.J.
In what way were the Pharisees divided in their
discussion following this healing? 198 L.J.
Upon what point did the man who was healed
refuse to express an opinion? 199 L.J.
How did this grateful man show that the
Pharisees' opinions were illogical? 199 L.J.
The Good Shepherd
Give the picture of a good shepherd that Jesus draws. 200 L.J.
In what words does Jesus promise safety,
liberty, and sustenance to his followers? 201 L.J.
Stories of Forgiveness
Tell the story of the Lost Sheep. 202 L.J.
Tell the story of the Lost Money. 202, 203 L.J.
Tell the story of the Lost Son. 203, 204 L.J.
What did Jesus teach by these three stories? 202 L.J.
What lesson did Jesus mean to teach by the
story of the Dishonest Steward? 204, 205 L.J.
What is the lesson in the story of the
Rich Man and the Poor Man? 206, 207 L.J.
What is the teaching in the story of the
Men who Made Excuses? 207, 208 L.J.
The Rich Young Man
What question did a rich young man ask Jesus? 211 L.J.
What claims of righteousness did the young man make? 211 L.J.
Give Jesus' words in reply. 211 L.J.
What was Jesus' statement regarding rich men? 211, 212 L.J.
What did the story of the Foolish Rich Man teach? 212 L.J.
Raising of Lazarus
For what purpose did Mary and Martha send for Jesus? 215 L.J.
When Jesus, after a delay, reached Bethany,
with what news was he met? 216 L.J.
With what words did both sisters greet Jesus? 216-219 L.J.
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What effect did the raising of Lazarus
have on the Jews? 220 L.J.
What two others had Jesus raised from the dead? 130, 141 L.J.
To what miracle did the Jews probably refer
when they asked their question? 219, 197 L.J.
For what does Jesus thank God in his prayer? 220 L.J.
At Jericho
Tell the story of blind Bartimaeus. 221 L.J.
How did Zacchaeus come to Jesus' notice? 222 L.J.
What did Zacchaeus do to show his repentance? 222 L.J.
Supper at Bethany
When the last Passover in Jesus' life came,
what inquiry did the people make one of another? 229 L.J.
Describe the scene at the supper at Bethany. 229 L.J.
What was Judas' argument? 229 L.J.
What prediction did Jesus make in regard
to the fame of Mary's deed? 230 L.J.
Entry into Jerusalem
How did Jesus ride into Jerusalem? 233 L.J.
What did the multitude say? 234 L.J.
How did Jesus reply to the Pharisees' objections? 234 L.J.
How did the sight of Jerusalem affect Jesus, and why? 234 L.J.
At what other time did Jesus weep? 219, 234 L.J.
A few days later what did the Jerusalem
multitude shout in regard to Jesus? 276 L.J.
Crucifixion Week
What did Jesus do on Monday of Crucifixion week? 237 L.J.
When did Jesus perform a similar work in the temple? 237, 79 L.J.
Besides cleansing the temple what other lines of
activity did Jesus engage in? 237 L.J.
On Tuesday of Crucifixion week what questions
were put to Jesus by his enemies? 238 L.J.
In what way did Jesus answer the questions? 238, 239 L.J.
Tell Jesus' story of the Wicked Husbandman. 238, 239 L.J.
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What question was raised about tribute money? 240 L.J.
What was Jesus' decision in regard to the
paying of tribute money? 240 L.J.
What did Jesus say was the greatest commandment? 240 L.J.
How large was the widow's mite according
to Jesus' estimate? Why? 243 L.J.
For what purpose did certain Greeks come
to the disciples? 243 L.J.
Give the substance of Jesus' words at this time. 243, 244 L.J.
Tell the story of the Faithful Servant. 244-246 L.J.
Tell the story of the Judgment of the King. 246, 247 L.J.
How probably did Jesus spend Wednesday and Thursday
of Crucifixion week? 248 L.J.
The Last Supper
Why did the enemies of Jesus not want to arrest
him during the Passover feast? 248 L.J.
Describe the preparation for the Last Supper. 248, 249 L.J.
Tell Jesus' words and actions during the supper. 249 L.J.
What act of lowly service did Jesus
do for his disciples? 249, 250 L.J.
What did Jesus say that troubled the disciples? 253 L.J.
What did Jesus do and say to Judas? 253 L.J.
Name four comforting promises that Jesus
made in this talk with the disciples. 254-258 L.J.
What was Jesus' legacy to his disciples? 258 L.J.
In what words did Jesus, speaking of the vine,
express the dependence of the disciples upon himself? 258 L.J.
To what extent did Jesus say true love
will show itself? 261 L.J.
When Jesus prayed for his disciples,
what two things did he say he had done? 261, 262 L.J.
For what persons did Jesus make requests? 262 L.J.
What particular petitions did Jesus make
for these persons? 262, 263 L.J.
Betrayal
Where did Jesus go alter the Last Supper and
for what purpose? 264 L.J.
What did Jesus say in his prayer in the
garden about God's will? 264 L.J.
How did Judas betray Jesus? 267 L.J.
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Trial
What occurred in the trial before Annas? 268 L.J.
What false witness was borne against Jesus
in the trial before Caiaphas? 269 L.J.
What utterance of Jesus at this trial
was said to be blasphemy? 269 L.J.
Describe Peter's denial. 270 L.J.
What were the questions and
answers at the Jewish court? 270, 271 L.J.
Judgment
Give the conversation of Jesus and Pilate. 272, 275 L.J.
What was Pilate's decision? 275 L.J.
Describe the trial before Herod. 275, 276 L.J.
What offer did Pilate make to the people? 276 L.J.
What was the cry of the people in regard to Jesus? 276 L.J.
In spite of finding no fault in Jesus,
Pilate delivered him to be crucified.
What reasons can you give for his action? 279, 280 L.J.
Crucifixion
Who went with Jesus to the place of crucifixion? 281 L.J.
Where was Jesus crucified? 281 L.J.
Who were crucified with Jesus? 281 L.J.
What was written above Jesus on the cross? 282 L.J.
How did his enemies taunt Jesus while on the cross? 282 L.J.
Give the conversation between Jesus and the thieves. 282,285 L.J.
What was Jesus' conversation with the disciple? 285 L.J.
What did the Roman centurion say when Jesus died? 285 L.J.
Burial
Describe the burial of Jesus. 286 L.J.
How and for what reason was the tomb guarded? 287 L.J.
Resurrection
Who came first on the Sabbath morning
to the tomb of Jesus? 297 L.J.
What did she find? 297 L.J.
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Who came next to the tomb? 297 L.J.
What further did the disciples discover? 297 L.J.
Tell the story of Mary at the tomb of Jesus. 298 L.J.
How did Jesus reveal himself to the
disciples on the way to Emmaus? 301, 302 L.J.
Why were the disciples meeting
in secret at Jerusalem? 305 L.J.
Tell about Jesus appearing among them. 305 L.J.
What did Thomas say in regard to Jesus appearing? 306 L.J.
How was Thomas finally brought to believe? 306 L.J.
How were the disciples engaged when Jesus
appeared to them again? 307 L.J.
What help did Jesus give the disciples? 307 L.J.
What commands did Jesus give Peter at this time? 308, 309 L.J.
What great command did Jesus give his disciples
at the Mount in Galilee? 310 L.J.
For what purpose did Jesus tell the disciples
to tarry in Jerusalem? 313 L.J.
Victories of the New Faith
What happened on the day of Pentecost? 325 L.J.
What did the people say of the disciples? 326 L.J.
What was the theme of Peter's sermon? 326-328 L.J.
Give the result of the preaching. 328, 329 L.J.
What miracle was performed by Peter
and John at the temple? 330 L.J.
Give Peter's message to the astonished people. 331, 332 L.J.
What action did the authorities take? 332 L.J.
What was the result? 332-334 L.J.
What custom in regard to property
prevailed at this time? 335 L.J.
What was the sin of Ananias and Sapphira? 335, 336 L.J.
For what reason was the first martyr,
Stephen, put to death? 339 L.J.
What was the nature of Stephen's defense? 340-344 L.J.
What was the result of the martyrdom? 344, 345 L.J.
What new city was entered by the apostles,
and what happened there? 346, 347 L.J.
Describe the meeting between
Philip and the Ethiopian. 348 L.J.
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What was the result of the meeting? 349 L.J.
Give the name and character of the woman
whom Peter restored to life at Lydda. 350 L.J.
What vision had a Roman captain at Caesarea? 353 L.J.
Describe Peter's vision at Joppa. 353, 354 L.J.
What was the result of Peter's visit to the captain? 355, 356 L.J.
For what act did the Jews at Jerusalem rebuke Peter? 357 L.J.
How did Peter justify his act? 357, 358 L.J.
Describe Peter's experience in prison. 359, 360 L.J.
Where did Peter go after his escape,
and how was he received? 360, 361 L.J.
Paul, the Apostle
Tell in brief the life of Paul, the Apostle. 367-370 L.J.
For what purpose did Paul make
the journey to Damascus? 371 L.J.
Describe what happened on the way. 371 L.J.
What part did Ananias have in Paul's conversion? 371, 372 L.J.
How did Paul show his changed purpose? 372 L.J.
Describe the plot against Paul and his escape. 375 L.J.
Where were the disciples first called Christians? 375 L.J.
First Missionary Journey
What was the general location of Paul's
first missionary journey? 376, 381 L.J.
Who were Paul's companions on the first journey? 376 L.J.
To what island did Paul and his companions go first? 379 L.J.
What official did they interest in their message? 379, 380 L.J.
Who opposed them? 379 L.J.
Where did they go after leaving Cyprus? 380 L.J.
Give the gist of Paul's sermon at Antioch. 380-384 L.J.
What was the result among the Jews? 384, 385 L.J.
What was the result among the Gentiles? 385 L.J.
For what reason did Paul and Barnabas leave Antioch? 385 L.J.
Where did they go? 385 L.J.
What happened at Iconium? 385, 386 L.J.
Why did the people at Lystra call
Paul and Barnabas gods? 386 L.J.
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How was Paul mistreated at Lystra? 387 L.J.
What was the main work of Paul and
Barnabas on the remainder of the journey? 387 L.J.
What disturbance and discussion
arose within the church? 388 L.J.
How was it settled? 388, 389 L.J.
What was the message sent to the Gentile
Christians from the disciples at Jerusalem? 390, 391 L.J.
Second Missionary Journey
Where was the main campaign of Paul's
second missionary journey located? 392 L.J.
For what reason did Paul and Barnabas
part, and who was the companion of each? 395 L.J.
Why did Paul go to Macedonia? 396 L.J.
Describe what happened first at Philippi. 396, 399 L.J.
For what cause were Paul and Silas cast into prison? 399 L.J.
What happened in the prison in the night? 399, 400 L.J.
How did the disciples leave the prison? 400 L.J.
Where did the disciples go after leaving Philippi? 403 L.J.
What happened in Thessalonica? 403 L.J.
Describe the visit to Beroea and the reason
for sudden departure from there. 403, 404 L.J.
To what famous city, the intellectual center
of the Gentile world, did Paul now go? 404 L.J.
What difficulties did Paul encounter at Athens? 404 L.J.
Give the substance of Paul's speech at Athens. 407, 408 L.J.
What was the result? 408 L.J.
To what leading commercial city did Paul now go? 408 L.J.
With whom did he live at Corinth? 408 L.J.
How long a campaign did Paul wage here
in the hope of evangelizing the city? 411 L.J.
What did the Jews in Corinth do to Paul? 411 L.J.
How was Paul released? 411, 412 L.J.
Where did Paul end this journey? 412 L.J.
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Third Missionary Journey
Give an outline of the third missionary journey,
mentioning the main places visited. 417 L.J.
In what city did Paul have great success in
evangelization? 418 L.J.
What great metropolis of the world
did Paul purpose to visit? 418 L.J.
What was the reason for the riot at Ephesus? 418, 421 L.J.
What was the cry of the people? 421 L.J.
How was the riot ended? 422 L.J.
Where did Paul go after leaving Ephesus? 422 L.J.
How do you account for the change in
the pronoun from "he" to "we"? 422, 425, 494 L.J.
Tell what happened at Troas. 425 L.J.
For what event was Paul hurrying back to Jerusalem? 425, 426 L.J.
What premonitions did Paul make known to the
Ephesians whom he met at Miletus? 426, 429 L.J.
At what points did Paul touch on his journey
to Jerusalem? 429, 430 L.J.
In the Hands of his Enemies
What objection to Paul did his enemies
in Jerusalem raise? 433 L.J.
What did they do? 433, 434 L.J.
Give the substance of Paul's defense 434-438 L.J.
What was the effect upon the mob? 438 L.J.
What conversation did Paul have with the
Roman commandant? 441 L.J.
What was the effect of this conversation? 441 L.J.
Before the Council
Describe Paul's hearing before the council. 442, 445 L.J.
What oath did about forty of the Jews
take at this time? 445 L.J.
Describe their plot. 445, 446 L.J.
How was the conspiracy defeated? 446, 447 L.J.
To whom was Paul sent? 447 L.J.
Give the contents of the letter sent to Felix. 447 L.J.
What decision did Felix make in regard to the case? 447 L.J.
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Before Felix
Who appeared as accusers at the hearing against Paul? 448 L.J.
What were the charges brought against Paul? 448 L.J.
What was Paul's defense? 448-451 L.J.
What was the result of the hearing? 451 L.J.
What was the effect of Paul's private
conversations with Felix? 452 L.J.
Before Festus
What was Paul's condition when
Festus became governor? 452 L.J.
How did Festus arrange a hearing for Paul? 452 L.J.
What appeal did Paul make during his trial? 455 L.J.
Why could this appeal not be denied? 498 L.J.
Before Agrippa
Give the story of Paul as told by
Festus to King Agrippa 455, 456 L.J.
What reason did Festus give for
bringing Paul before Agrippa? 457 L.J.
Give the substance of Paul's speech before Agrippa? 457-461 L.J.
What confession did the king make to Paul? 461 L.J.
What did Agrippa say about Paul's innocence? 461 L.J.
Voyage to Rome
Give a general description of Paul's voyage to Rome. 462-466 L.J.
Why was there doubt about proceeding
from Fair Havens? 469 L.J.
What was Paul's advice? 469 L.J.
For what reason was the advice not taken? 470 L.J.
Describe the weather when the ship sailed. 470 L.J.
What happened soon after? 470 L.J.
What did the sailors do after the storm struck? 470 L.J.
How did Paul try to encourage the hopeless sailors? 470, 473 L.J.
What happened on the fourteenth night? 473 L.J.
Tell what happened when it was day. 474 L.J.
What happened on the island of Malta? 474, 477 L.J.
Describe the remainder of the trip to Rome. 477 L.J.
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In Rome
What liberty was Paul permitted by the
authorities at Rome? 478 L.J.
How did he employ his time there? 478, 481 L.J.
Name some of the perils that Paul says
he has passed through in his life. 482 L.J.
What spirit did Paul show in his farewell words? 482 L.J.
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SONGS OF THE AGES
Most of the questions on this volume are of a literary nature and will
be found in Part IV, "The Bible in Literature."
The Prophets
What broader meaning does the word prophet
have than that of merely signifying a predicter
of future events? 263 S.A.
Name the four great prophets. 263 S.A.
Why were the Minor Prophets so called? 263 S.A.
What was the work of the prophets? 263 S.A.
Isaiah
Who was the greatest prophet of the Old Testament? 264 S.A.
What was the condition of the kingdom of Judah
when Isaiah came to prophesy? 264 S.A.
How did Isaiah respond to his vision? 264, 265 S.A.
What alliance did Ahaz form in
spite of Isaiah's advice? 266, 267 S.A.
What do you think of the effectiveness of
the words used by Isaiah where he threatens
Judah against invasion by the Assyrians? 283 S.A.
What prophecy did Isaiah make to Hezekiah
about the future of Judah? 268, 271 S.A.
For what purpose did Sennacherib invade Judah? 271 S.A.
Tell how Rabshakeh tried to turn the common people
away from their allegiance to King Hezekiah. 271-273 S.A.
How did Isaiah encourage King Hezekiah? 274 S.A.
What further word did Sennacherib send to Hezekiah? 274 S.A.
How was Judah saved from the Assyrians? 275, 276 S.A.
(Questions on the literary value of Isaiah's
poems may be found in Part IV.)
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Jeremiah
Give the condition of Judah in the time of Jeremiah. 297 S.A.
In what way does the life of Jeremiah compare
with that of Savonarola? 297 S.A.
What were the circumstances of Jeremiah's call? 298-301 S.A.
Sum up in a few words Jeremiah's
message to the people. 305 S.A.
What did the king do to the roll
of Jeremiah's prophecy? 305-308 S.A.
When Jeremiah continued to rebuke the people,
what happened to him? 309-312 S.A.
How did Jeremiah escape? 312, 313 S.A.
How was Jeremiah treated by the foreign conqueror? 314-318 S.A.
Who was appointed governor over the Jews who
remained in their land? 318 S.A.
Where did Jeremiah and the royal governor
make their headquarters? 318 S.A.
How did Gedaliah treat the Jews? 318-320 S.A.
What was Gedaliah's fate? 320 S.A.
What was Jeremiah's warning to the people
who wished to take refuge in Egypt? 322-325 S.A.
What did the people do? 325, 326 S.A.
What does Jeremiah say is to be the
punishment for the people who went into Egypt? 326-331 S.A.
Give the substance of Jeremiah's prophecy
concerning the doom of Babylon. 331-343 S.A.
Ezekiel
How does the book of Ezekiel differ from
every other book of prophecy? 344 S.A.
What was Ezekiel's great aim? 344 S.A.
The prophecy of Ezekiel falls into three divisions:
(1) Prophecies concerning the fall of the Jewish
nation; (2) Prophecies concerning the destruction
of foreign nations; (3) Prophecies of restoration
of the Jews. Pick out instances of the three and
note the effective symbolism used. 344-353 S.A.
From Ezekiel's "Doom of Tyre," describe the
commercial activity of a great city in ancient times. 346-351 S.A.
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Amos
In what kingdom did Amos prophesy? 354 S.A.
Tell something of Amos' early life and
call to be a prophet. 354 S.A.
Where did Amos make his first appearance and
what was his message? 354, 355 S.A.
How did Amos defy the priest? 355, 356 S.A.
What charges did Amos bring against the people? 356-361 S.A.
Against what abuse did Amos speak? 361, 362 S.A.
Hosea
What was Hosea's special message? 363 S.A.
What particular sins did Hosea ascribe to the people? 363-365 S.A.
What relation between God and his people
did Hosea point out? 365, 366 S.A.
Micah
In what respect did Micah's prophecy resemble
that of Isaiah? 367 S.A.
What social corruptions did Micah especially condemn? 367 S.A.
What did Micah mention as the enduring foundations
of the spiritual world? 369 S.A.
Obadiah
What was the main theme of the prophecy of Obadiah? 370-373 S.A.
Joel
What was the occasion of the prophecy of Joel? 374 S.A.
How did the people receive Joel's warning? 378 S.A.
What words of Joel were quoted by Peter on
the day of Pentecost? 379 S.A., 326 L.J.
Zephaniah
Of what does the prophecy of Zephaniah consist? 380 S.A.
Of his declarations of threats and promises pick
out strong examples. 380-384 S.A.
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Nahum
For what reasons was Nineveh so bitterly hated
by the Hebrew people? 385 S.A.
What was the theme of Nahum's prophecy? 385 S.A.
What striking picture does Nahum draw in the
"Doom of Nineveh"? 387-391 S.A.
Habakkuk
What new problem is dealt with in the prophecy of
Habakkuk? 392 S.A.
What national condition of the Jews brought up
this problem? 392 S.A.
What would you say is the great thought brought
out in "Warnings of the Watchman"? 392,393 S.A.
Haggai
What was the national condition of the Hebrews when
Haggai prophesied? 397 S.A.
What was Haggai's particular message to the people? 397-400 S.A.
Was Haggai successful? 397 S.A.
Zechariah
What was Zechariah's aim in his prophecies? 401 S.A.
Compare the beginning of Zechariah's prophecy
with that of Haggai in point of time. 398, 401 S.A.
Name some of the strange symbols that Zechariah
used in his prophecy. 401-407 S.A.
What encouragements did the prophet give to
Zerubbabel to rebuild the temple? 404 S.A.
What is the meaning of the vision of the flying book? 405 S.A.
What is the meaning of the vision of the
woman in the barrel? 405, 406 S.A.
What is the meaning of the vision of the
chariots of the four winds? 406, 407 S.A.
Malachi
What was the national condition of the Hebrews
in the time of Malachi? 408 S.A.
What was Malachi's message to the people? 408, 409 S.A.
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The Epistles
In what effective way did Paul follow up his visits
to the various churches which he founded? 413 S.A.
Name some of the occasions that called
forth Paul's letters. 413 S.A.
What influences other than Jewish are
found in Paul's letters? 414, 415 S.A.
Number the commands given in Paul's message
to the Romans 415-419 S.A.
Divide these exhortations into two classes,
those for personal righteousness and those for
social betterment. 415-419 S.A.
How many of these commands might be followed to-day? 415-419 S.A.
What did Paul say about obedience? 419 S.A.
What were Paul's words about contentment? 420 S.A.
What attitude did Paul say was worthy of
the calling of a Christian? 420 S.A.
What particular gifts did Paul say were given men
for the building up of Christ's kingdom? 421 S.A.
What did Paul say about being angry? 421 S.A.
What did Paul say about the fruits of the Spirit? 422, 423 S.A.
About what things did Paul say we should think? 424 S.A.
Of all the spiritual gifts to be desired
what did Paul say was the greatest? 425 S.A.
Give Paul's definition of true love. 425 S.A.
Why can a person be joyful when falling
into temptation? 426 S.A.
How does temptation begin? 427 S.A.
What did James lay down as the two elements of
pure religion? 427, 428 S.A.
What did James say of faith and works? 428 S.A.
How large a part does the control of the tongue
have in the making of character, according to James? 428, 429 S.A.
To what two things is the tongue compared? 428 S.A.
What three things did James declare the tongue to be? 428,429 S.A.
How did James say the peaceable spirit
could be obtained? 429, 430 S.A.
What did James say about the rich and the poor? 430, 433 S.A.
Give James' definition of sin and compare it
to John's definition on page 435 S.A.. 434 S.A.
Name the two definitions of God as given by John. 435, 436 S.A.
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How does John say we may prove our
fellowship with God? 435 S.A.
What does John say proves our love for God? 436 S.A.
Compare John's estimate of love with Paul's. 425, 436, 437 S.A.
Make a list of the rules laid down by Paul for
the spiritual athlete. How do these rules compare
with the requirements for the physical athlete? 438, 439 S.A.
What games do you think Paul may have referred
to in this letter? 414, 438 S.A.
What does Paul say about the foundation of
the Christian temple? 440 S.A.
What does Paul say dwells in the Christian temple? 443 S.A.
What does Paul say makes the Christian temple strong? 443 S.A.
What do you think may have suggested to Paul
the figure of the Christian as a warrior? 414, 447 S.A.
Describe the spiritual armor. 447, 448 S.A.
What does Paul say are the enemies against which
the Christian warrior must fight? 447 S.A.
What does Paul say of the immortality of the soul? 449-455 S.A.
What message did John write to the church in Ephesus? 460 S.A.
What promise for faithfulness was given the
church in Smyrna? 460, 461 S.A.
What was the charge against the church in Pergamum? 461 S.A.
What was the message to the church in Thyatira? 462 S.A.
For what was the church in Sardis rebuked? 462, 463 S.A.
What promise was given to the church in Philadelphia? 463,464 S.A.
What charge was brought against
the church in Laodicea? 464 S.A.
What beautiful promise was held
out to the Laodiceans? 464 S.A.
Name some of the symbols used in the successive
scenes of this revelation. 467-478 S.A.
What name was given, in John's vision,
to the Heavenly City? 476 S.A.
Name some of the characteristics
of the Heavenly City. 477, 478 S.A.
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PART III
THE LAND OF THE BIBLE
_Visiting Palestine with THE BIBLE STORY_
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"A land not of sailors, not of traders, not of foresters, but a land
of lonely highlanders who won their living from the soil, from grain
fields, from vineyards, from orchards, and from sheepfolds. A land of
paths, not of thoroughfares, with but one great city. A land, not far
from the highroad between Europe and the East, yet secluded on its
hilltops, where prophets and patriots dreamed in its safe caverns. A
land which, because it had little possible outreach, reached upward."
--_William Byron Forbush_.
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[Illustration: RADIAL KEY MAP ILLUSTRATING THE OLD TESTAMENT (With
approximate distances and directions from Jerusalem). Used by
permission of the American Baptist Publication Society.
_Copyrighted by Geo. May Powell, 1901_.]
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VISITING PALESTINE WITH THE BIBLE STORY
A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE LAND
The land of Palestine would be one of the most interesting even if
sacred events had never occurred within its borders.
In the first place, it is part of the world's largest oasis. Have you
ever thought that it is the most isolated country on earth? Hemmed in
by the desert, on part of one end by high mountains and on the west by
the sea, it seems separated from an other lands as for some peculiar
purpose.
It is most astonishing in its physical contour. Though smaller than
New Hampshire and of about the same shape, its elevation varies from
the height of Mount Hermon, 9000 feet above the sea, to the lower
level of the Jordan, 1300 feet below it. In the short distance of
twenty miles from the Mount of Olives to the Dead Sea there is a drop
of over 4000 feet. Within these limits flourish the pine and the palm,
the wheat and the cane, the grackle and the skylark, the mountain wolf
and the gazelle. The mountain may be covered with snow when the plain
is green with verdure. From more than one hilltop the traveler can see
at once the glaciers of Hermon and the steaming cauldron of the Dead
Sea.
These diversities explain many interesting points of history, and we
may understand them more clearly through some of the rare and
attractive photographs in THE BIBLE STORY.
The Seacoast Plain
Palestine may be most easily described as consisting of four strips
widening from north to south, and broken across by Mount Carmel and
the Valley of Esdraelon. These strips are, from west to east: the
lowland plain, the highlands, the Jordan valley, and the tablelands
east of the Jordan.
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The lowland plain has several significant features. The coast line of
Palestine, as you may see by the map (14 T.J.), is broken by only one
indentation, that of the headland of Carmel, and has not a single
harbor. The general character of its shores is admirably illustrated
by the picture (110 S.A.), and their exposure by the picture of
ancient Ascalon (474 T.J.). Jaffa, anciently Joppa, was then as now
the common landing place for imports, but the small boats (168 T.J.)
indicate how limited must have been the foreign commerce that could be
carried among the rocks which fringe that shore. The plain farther
inland was known at the north as the Plain of Sharon and at the south
as the Plain of the Philistines. As the map (112 T.J.) shows, the main
highroad from Asia Minor to Egypt ran through it. That Jerusalem was a
spiritual rather than a commercial capital is seen in the fact that it
was not on this road. Aijalon (364 H.T.) was one of those easy
gateways at which Judea struggled with Philistia, and the valley of
Sorek (180 T.J.), deeper among the hills, was the home of the
individualistic patriot, Samson.
The Highlands
When Abraham came down over the backbone of Canaan and stood on the
summit of Mount Ebal, which crowns the highlands, he chose for himself
the hill country of Judah and Hebron. There may have been a stern
prescience in this, as well as generosity to his luxury-loving nephew.
Thenceforth the history of the Hebrews, like that of the Scotch, was
largely that of highlanders. How suited were those hills for defense
is suggested by photographs (304, 344, 356 H.T.). These highlands
slope up gradually from the lowland plain on the west, but on the east
they fall toward the Jordan with frightful rapidity, broken by kopjes,
small canyons, and almost inaccessible swift streams. What this
country is like is suggested by the picture (154 G.B.). It was a
fitting home for such lonely prophets as Elijah and John the Baptist.
Along these highlands rested the high towns of Hebron (44 H.T.),
Bethlehem (14 H.T.), Jerusalem (496 H.T.), Shechem (82 H.T.), Samaria
(156 T.J.), and, beyond Esdraelon, Nazareth (60 L.J.). Farther to the
north lived the brave prophets of the Northern Kingdom among the
mountain sanctuaries of the Lebanon (44 S.A., 460 H. T.) under the
shadow of the King of the Land, Mount Hermon (60 S.A.). On these
highlands this mere speck of a people intrenched themselves for ages
against the mightiest of world powers. Here lived all their great men.
Here were written their histories. Here were their two capitals. In
one of their hill towns lived the Master for thirty years; in another,
Jerusalem, he consummated his mission.
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The Jordan Valley
Jordan is more glorious in poetry than in history or in fact. As a
stream it begins nowhere and ends in a salt lake. Its lower banks are
a great hot muggy bowl (126, 394 T.J., 280, 290 H.T.). The stream has
never been anything but a boundary, since it is not navigable and is
too low for purposes of irrigation. Its fords have been the scene of
many wars of conquest and defense (284 H.T., 64 L.J.), but the people
living near it have always been weak and degenerate. It has been
called the pantry of Canaan, fertile for food but ever open for easy
attack. In literature, the stream has been often referred to as the
symbol of the transition of death, and the outlet, the Dead Sea, as
the emblem of judgment (34, 258 H.T.).
Esdraelon and the Lake of Galilee
Where the Kishon crosses northern Canaan is a long triangular valley,
bounded on the south by the low range of Carmel (118 T.J.). This is
Esdraelon, the fertile (328 H.T., 56 T.J.). It was Israel's natural
battleground, and recalls Deborah, Gideon, Sisera, Saul, Ahab, Elijah,
Jehu, Josiah, Pharaoh-necho, the Maccabees, the Romans, the Arabs, the
Crusaders, and Napoleon. The seer of Patmos foresaw other world
conflicts even more majestic in this valley of Armageddon.
A part of the Jordan valley, but upon the level of Esdraelon and
sharing its salubrity, is the Lake of Galilee, unmentioned in the Old
Testament, but in the time of Jesus a busy center of work and trade
and the scene of his longest ministry. It is a sapphire sea, set in a
golden frame (96, 108 G.B.).
The Eastern Tableland
The high levels east of the Jordan were the border of the desert (318
H.T.). They were always occupied, as now, by wandering tribes, and
they were decidedly foreign country. To the North there is more
irregularity, as in the valley of the Jabbok (78 H.T.) mentioned in
the story of Jacob. Down this tableland was another caravan road into
Egypt past Sinai (200, 206 H.T.), from Damascus (410 T.J.), the
treasure-house of the East.
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UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHY BY PICTURES
The inscription on the back of each of the pictures referred to below
will answer the question and the text, referred to in brackets, will
tell the story more in detail.
Why is Hebron one of the most interesting spots
in the world? 166 G.B., 44, 74 H.T.
Of what interesting events was the Ancient Shechem,
now known as Nablous, the scene? 24, 82 H.T.
(82-87 L.J.)
Who is associated with the town of Ramah? 136, 349 H. T.
What kind of boats were used on the Nile
and what were they called? 154 H.T.
Of what value was the Nile to Egypt? 148 H.T.
Describe the wilderness where the children of
Israel wandered for forty years. 200, 206, 224,
240 H.T.
What important discovery was made in the monastery
of Saint Catherine near Mount Sinai? 210 H.T.
Why is Palestine called a "living Pompeii"? 234 H.T.
What is a Druse family? 134 G.B.
Why is Petra one of the strangest and most
marvelous cities in the world? 252 H.T.
Locate it on the map. 14 T.J.
What happens when the muddy waters of the
Jordan flow into the Dead Sea, and why? 258 H.T.
Tell the name of "the city of palm trees" and
two important facts about it. 280, 290 H.T.
(287-292 H.T.)
What is the modern condition of this once
important city? 390, 394 T.J.
How does Smith explain this condition? 279 H.T.
Give three important facts about
the Plain of Esdraelon. 328 H.T., 56 T.J.
Explain the meaning of the national saying,
"from Dan to Beersheba." 340 H.T.
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What valley was called the
"Valley of the Smiths," and why? 364 H.T.
What do you know about Endor? 378 H.T.
(376-380 H.T.)
What were the two chief industries of Judea?
In illustrating his mission by referring to
these pursuits, what words did Jesus use? 410 H.T.
What do you know about the rock-hewn tombs
used in Bible lands? 176, 310, 450 H.T.
What do you know of the Cedars of Lebanon, and
what is the meaning of the word "Lebanon"? 454, 460 H.T.
What stands to-day on the old temple
area in Jerusalem? 464, 468 H.T.
What awful contest between rival faiths was fought
out for a full day on Mount Carmel? 118 T.J.
(116-122 T.J.)
What influence did the great wilderness of the
Brook Cherith have on the life and literature
of the Hebrew people? 126 T.J.
Between what two important cities of Palestine does
the road run that is made famous by the story of
the Good Samaritan? Why is it called the "Ascent
of Blood"? For what reasons have pilgrims, both in
Jesus' time and ours, traveled this road? 132 T.J., 90 L.J.
What two great prophets are associated with
the village of Shunem, and how? 136 T.J.
(138-143 T.J.)
In whose reign was Samaria made capital of the
Northern Kingdom? 384 T.J., 374 T.J.
How did the location of Samaria make it easy
for it to resist assault? Tell the story of
one dreadful siege there. 156 T.J.
(152-157 T.J.)
How was Samaria finally brought low? (411-413 T.J.)
How does the city to-day justify Isaiah's name
for it, "the crown of the pride of Ephraim"? 360 T.J.
What other ruins tell the story of the
once proud city? 350 T.J.
Explain the statement made in the time
of Jesus (82 L.J.) "For Jews have no
dealings with Samaritans" 237 T.J., 488 L.J.
What great seaport, the only inside harbor between
Egypt and Mount Carmel, was the scene of Jonah's
attempt to escape from the command of the Lord? 167,458 T.J.
(165-171 T.J.)
Through what valley does the modern railroad
from Jaffa to Jerusalem run? 180 T.J.
What great loss was suffered
there in the time of Eli? 180 T.J.
(342-346 H.T.)
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Give the name of some of the gates in the ancient
wall of Jerusalem and explain their use 216 T.J.
322, 338 L.J.
What was the fate of the first wall
that surrounded the city? 224 T.J.
Does any of the wall still exist? 224, 230 T.J.
When and for what reason did the ancient
Jews gather at their wailing place in Jerusalem? 244 T.J.
What two important mounts are separated by
the valley of Jehosaphat, also known as Kidron? 252 T.J.
Name something that distinguishes each mount. (264 L.J., 461 H.T.)
What important roads run through the valley of
Jehosaphat? Tell some other interesting features
of the valley. 260, 264 T.J.
What little village at the base of the Mount of
Olives is remembered because of its pool,
which was the scene of one of Jesus' miracles? 274 T.J. (197 L.J.)
What interesting discovery has been made
in connection with this pool? 304 T.J.
What was the system of water supply
in ancient Jerusalem? 298 T.J.
What astonishing discovery has been made
by excavation concerning the mound that covers
the ancient city of Lachish in Palestine? 310 T.J.
What mount was made a rival of Jerusalem by
the erection of a temple which marked it as
the central shrine of the nation? 366 T.J.
What range is the great mountain barrier of
northern Palestine? 372 T.J., 60 S.A.
Locate this range on map. 213 L.J.
Tell the name and character of the famous
monument of Mesha, king of Moab. 376 T.J.
What can be said of the city of Damascus
both as to character and location? 406 T.J.
What great man of New Testament times is
associated with this city? (371 L.J.)
In the midst of Mohammedan occupancy to-day,
what portion of the old Christian city of Damascus
is left to preserve the prophecy, "Thy kingdom,
O Christ, is an everlasting kingdom"? 378 L.J.
What river at Damascus was once compared with
the Jordan river? 410 T.J.
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By whom was it compared? (144 T.J.)
What two famous cities on the eastern coast
of the Mediterranean held the commercial
supremacy of the East? 436, 442 T.J.
How did a king of one of these cities come
into business relations with a king of Israel? (457 H.T.)
What Judean city possessed such fertile soil
that it was called the "House of Bread"? 478 T.J.
What beautiful character is associated with
these harvest fields? (35 T.J.)
What is the meaning of the name "Gethsemane,"
and why was the garden so called? 260 L.J.
How did the location of Lydda make
it a business center? 352 L.J.
Name and locate the Roman city in which Paul
the Apostle grew to manhood; and give two
sources of civic pride. 374 L.J.
What great prophet had his home in Anathoth,
a little city near Jerusalem? 316 S.A.
What scenes in the lives of two great men of
Judea were laid in the hill country of Judea
now marked by the Convent of Mar-Sarba? 358 S.A.
What were some of the distinguishing features
of the city of Corinth in the time of Paul? 418, 432 S.A.
How did her situation contribute
to Corinth's greatness? 402 L.J.
For what characteristics did Corinth became
proverbial in the ancient world? 410 L.J.
(408-412 L.J.)
Name and describe the most pronounced object
in Ancient Athens. 406 L.J.,442 S.A.
What Bible hero visited these scenes on his travels? 398 L.J.
(404-408 L.J.)
Tell how the situation of Antioch made it a place
of concourse for all classes and kinds of people. 446 S.A.
Locate Antioch on map. 381 L.J.
What historical ground did Paul's
route in Macedonia cover? 428 L.J.
What natural cause accounts for the decay of
the city of Miletus which was in Paul's day one
of the leading centers of Greek civilization? 420 L.J.
(425,426 L.J.)
Describe the aspect, as seen from the sea, of the
city of Assos, visited by Paul on his
third missionary journey. 424 L.J. (425 L.J.)
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What is the appearance of the AEgean Sea
to-day, commercially speaking,
as compared with classic times? 432 L.J.
Of what historical events was the city of Salonica
the scene and by what name was it known in
the time of Paul? 436 L.J.
(403,404 L.J.)
What interesting points might have been
viewed by Paul from the deck of the
"Twin Brothers," as it lay in the port of Puteoli? 440 L.J.
Name and give the interesting events that centered
about the mount known as the "Mount of God". 94 S.A.
What stands on the island of Malta to-day
commemorating Paul's visit there? 480 L.J.
(474-477 L.J.)
Describe and give the name of the great Way
which has been called the "Queen of Roads". 476 L.J.
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LOCATING BIBLE CHARACTERS IN THE LAND
(Use map at the beginning of this chapter except when referred
elsewhere. )
Abraham
Locate the place of Abram's birth, Ur in Chaldea. 21, 487 H.T.
Trace his migration, with his father and family,
to Haran in Mesopotamia, 21, 487 H.T.; and his
route from there to the land of Canaan, passing
through: Shechem (also known as Sichem), his first
stopping place, 22, 487 H.T.; Bethel, where he built
an altar, 22, 487 H.T.; Hebron, where he made his
permanent home and where later Sarah died, 25,45 H.T.
Sodom and Gomorrah were situated in the valley of
the Jordan where it broadens out in its southern
part into a plain. The present Dead Sea is said
to lie over the site of these two cities. Trace
out on the map the distance covered by Abram when
he pursued the five foreign kings "as far as Dan." 25, 26, 488 H.T.
How does the extent of land, "from the river of
Egypt unto the great river Euphrates," which was
promised to Abram and his family, correspond to
that territory ruled over by the great king Solomon? 28, 455, 488 H.T.
Locate the town of Beer-sheba,
one of the homes of Abram. 42, 488 H. T.
Solomon built the great temple on Mount Moriah
in Jerusalem. 461 H.T. What other event do some
think happened at this place? 41, 491 H.T.
Isaac
Locate and give the meaning of the name of the
far distant land where Isaac's wife was sought. 50,491 H.T.
Jacob
Locate Paddan-aram, where Jacob fled from his
home in Canaan to be with his uncle Laban. 68, 492 H.T.
Locate the ford of Jabbok near which Jacob
wrestled with the angel. 80, 492 H.T.
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Joseph
Find the city of Dothan where Joseph's brothers
conspired against him. 95, 492 H.T.
What other great man was associated with Dothan? 151. T.J.,492 H.T.
In what part of Egypt was the fat land of Goshen,
which Pharaoh gave to Joseph's father and brothers
for a dwelling place? 125, 493 H.T.
(Note, in the story of the plagues, 158 H.T.,
that the Hebrews still dwelt in this particular
part of Egypt in the days of oppression.)
Moses
Trace out the general route taken by the children
of Israel from Egypt to Canaan, locating the Red
Sea, where the hosts of Pharaoh were drowned, 180
H.T.; Mount Sinai, where the Ten Commandments were
given, 201 H. T.; the wilderness, between the arms
of the Red Sea, where the people wandered so long,
242 H. T.; Hebron, to which the spies were sent,
243 H. T.; Kadesh, where the people abode for many
years and where Miriam died, 248 H.T.; Edom, the
hostile land through which the people wished to
pass, 249 H.T.; Mount Hor, where Aaron died, 250
H.T.; Moab, where the Israelites encamped for some
time, 255 H.T.; the Jordan river, at the head of
the Dead Sea, where the Israelites finally crossed
into the land of Canaan, 285 H.T.
Joshua
(See larger map of Palestine, 14 T.J., for
conquests of Canaan.)
When the children of Israel crossed the Jordan
into the land of Canaan, they found it full of
foes. Joshua, the courageous warrior, won the land
for the Israelites.
Locate the scene of many of his mighty
conquests--Jericho, 287 H.T.; Ai, also known as
Hai, 294 H.T.; Gibeon, 300 H.T.; Jerusalem, 305
H.T.
Where was Gilgal, the place of Joshua's camp? 300 H.T.
Ehud
From what section of the land did the Moabites
come who warred against the Israelites in the
time of the judge Ehud? 315 H.T.
This is the same Moab to which the family of Naomi
and Elimelech went to escape famine in their
native city of Bethlehem (35 T.J.), which was six
miles south of Jerusalem.
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By what physical formation were the people of
Bethlehem able to see that there was food in
the land of Moab? 487 T.J.
Gideon
Locate the land of the Midianites, the Arab
wanderers who oppressed Israel in the time of Gideon. 319 H.T.
(This is said to be the same country whither Moses
fled when he killed the Egyptian, 141 H.T.)
Samuel
(Map, page 14 T.J.)
By noting the three great cities of Philistia,
Ashdod, Askelon, and Gath, give the general
location of the land of the Philistines, the
people so long at enmity with the Israelites
(342,360,375 H.T.) from whose hosts came the
giant Goliath (386 H.T.) 493 H.T.
Saul
Locate the country of Gilead where at Jabesh
Saul's first battle was fought. 359 H.T.
(Note how the people of Jabesh-gilead later
remembered Saul's help. 359,381,494 H.T.)
David
(Map, page 14 T.J.)
Where was the town of Gath, the home
of the giant Goliath? 386, 497 H.T.
(Note that later King Uzziah broke down the walls
of Gath. 287, 288 T.J.)
Locate the land belonging to the tribe of
Judah on whose hills David lived as a boy
and tended sheep. 382 H.T.
Solomon
Describe the location of the city of Jerusalem,
the capital of the kingdom of David and Solomon.
Give its position with respect to the Dead Sea,
the Mediterranean, Dan, and Beer-sheba. 461 H.T.
Did the Queen of Sheba come far to visit Solomon?
Trace what was probably her route. Note how far
Solomon's fame had spread. 487, 498 H.T.
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Locate Ezion-geber, the town on the Red Sea from
which Solomon sent his ships to trade in
Egypt and Arabia. 482, 498 H. T.
(Note that the same people who were formerly in
bitter bondage in Egypt were trading on equal
terms with that nation. 498 H.T.).
Deborah
(Map, page 14 T.J.)
What general section of the Israelitish country was
concerned in the story of Deborah? 487 T.J.
Locate the principal places: the hill country of
Ephraim near the country belonging to the tribe of
Naphtali from which Barak came to seek Deborah's
help, 52, 53 T.J.; Bethel where Deborah lived, 52
T.J.
Elijah and Elisha
(Map, page 112 T.J.)
Trace out the journeys of Elijah from Samaria, the
capital of Ahab's kingdom (113 T.J.) to Zarephath,
where the widow served him, 114, 115 T.J.; Mount
Carmel near Jezreel where he met the prophets of
Baal, 116-122 T.J.; Beer-sheba, where he left his
servant, 123 T.J.; Mount Horeb, where he received
new courage, 123, 124 T.J.; Jezreel, the scene of
Naboth's vineyard, 127-130 T.J.; the Jordan, near
Jerusalem, where Elijah was taken in a chariot of
fire and where Elisha took up his work, 130-134 T.J.
Locate Syria and its capital, Damascus, the home of
Naaman, the leper who came to Elisha to be healed. 143-147 T.J.
Jonah
Locate Joppa, from which place Jonah sailed to
Tarshish.
Locate Nineveh to which he finally went. 165-171, 493 T.J.
Samson
(Map, page 14 T.J.)
Locate the city of Dan which was Samson's home, and
in general the scenes of his raids into Philistia. 172-182, 493 T.J.
Daniel
Locate Babylon, where Daniel lived in the court of
Nebuchadnezzar. 183 T.J.
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Esther, Nehemiah
Locate Shushan, prominent in the stories of Esther
and Nehemiah. 60, 212, 488 T.J.
Life of Jesus
(Use map, page 24 L.J., in addition to map in this
volume.)
The scenes of Jesus' life were laid in many places throughout the land
of Palestine. These places are here tabulated and divided according to
the periods of His life. Three practical tests are proposed:--
(1) How many of the places given below suggest to you familiar
stories?
(2) How many of these scenes can you locate on the map?
(3) Make an outline of the life of Jesus from the sequence of events
here given by writing out in brief the incident connected with each
place.
The Boyhood
Bethlehem of Judea. 37 L.J.
Jerusalem. 49 L.J.
Egypt. 45 L.J.
Nazareth. 49 L.J.
Preparation for the Ministry
The Jordan River. 65 L.J.
The Wilderness near Jericho. 70 L.J.
The Ministry
Cana. 78 L.J.
Samaria. 82 L.J.
The Mount of Beatitudes. 105, 107, 108 L.J.
Capernaum. 125 L.J.
The City of Nain. 130 L.J.
The Lake of Gennesaret. 136, 489 L.J.
The Banquet Hall of Herod. 154 L.J.
The Pool of Bethesda. 167, 489 L.J.
Caesarea Philippi. 178 L.J.
Bethany. 215 L.J.
Jericho. 221 L.J.
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Passion Week
An Upper Chamber. 249 L.J.
The Mount of Olives. 264 L.J.
Palace of the High Priest. 269 L.J.
Pilate's Palace. 272 L.J.
The Palace of Herod. 275 L.J.
Pilate's Judgment Hall. 276 L.J.
Golgotha (Calvary) 281 L.J.
Joseph's Garden. 286 L.J.
The Resurrection
The Village of Emmaus. 301 L.J.
The Sea of Galilee. 307 L.J.
The Mount of Ascension. 310 L.J.
Trace out on the map on page 381 the first
missionary journey of Paul. 376 L.J.
Trace out on the map on page 393 Paul's second
missionary journey. 392 L.J.
Trace out on the map on page 415 Paul's third
missionary journey. 417 L.J.
Follow the route on page 449 of Paul's
journey to Rome. 462 L.J.
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PART IV
THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE
_For Lovers of Literature_
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"It is surely good that our youth, during the formative period, should
have displayed to them, in a literary dress as brilliant as that of
Greek literature, in lyrics which Pindar cannot surpass, in rhetoric as
forcible as that of Demosthenes, or contemplative prose not inferior to
Plato's--a people dominated by an utter passion for righteousness."
--_Richard G. Moulton_.
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THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE
THE BIBLE'S PLACE IN LITERATURE
It may well be said that, like our English speech, our literature has
drawn its material and its inspiration from many tongues and peoples.
Its sources are world-wide. Its stream flows from innumerable springs
and fountains. Some of them have been shallow and some have given up
only the waters of bitterness, but many there are which keep the
current broad and pure and deep. And of those fountains that ever pour
out living water the most abounding is our English Bible.
So abundantly has our literature drawn from the Bible that a study of
it is the very beginning of the knowledge of English writings. He
alone can be called educated who knows this Book; for its _style_, its
_substance_ and its _spirit_ are thoroughly woven into the thought and
language of English-speaking people.
In the age of Elizabeth, when the Bible was translated, our English
words were coming fresh coined to our language from the mint of life.
New words were being made out of men's experiences. Such words brought
the pictures and images of things and actions vividly to the mind as
our abstract speech of to-day can never do. It was this living,
concrete language which men like Tindale and Coverdale wrought into
what became the King James Version; and with such mastery that to this
day the Bible has no peer in the vigor, the directness, and the
simplicity of its style. Then, too, in those days religious belief was
often a matter of life and death. Many of the translators finally gave
up their lives rather than to renounce their convictions, and it could
only be that such men would give to the Bible a style that breathes
always the noble dignity and earnestness of martyrs.
Thus he who would appraise our English writings must weigh whatever
they possess of the earnestness, the simplicity, the vigor, the
directness of the Bible. He must himself have mastered well that great
source of English style.
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Then who shall measure the treasures of the Bible substance that our
writers have poured into their books? The Bible has contributed their
language, their plots, their incidents, their characters, their moral
lessons, even their names. Words can no more than faintly suggest how
full to overflowing of the Bible is our literature. An allusion from
the Scriptures adorns almost every page of such writers as Browning
and Ruskin. Five hundred Biblical allusions appear in the Ring and the
Book alone. Thousands of them are scattered through Shakespeare and in
their use the poet climbs perhaps oftenest to the heights of his
genius. It has been said that no other passage in Shakespeare has the
sublimity of that one patterned by the lover of Jessica from the Book
of Job:--
[Footnote: Lorenzo thus addresses Jessica. (See page 157.)]
"Look how the floor of heaven
Is thick inlaid with patines of bright gold;
There's not the smallest orb which thou behold'st
But in his motion like an angel sings."
Our masters of poetry and prose have thus become the Bible's
messengers; but such also are the lesser writers and speakers of every
day. The Bible words find a response that is universal; for Truth
knows no chosen vessel but rather has chosen all. Story and lyric,
epic and drama, alike carry onward the Bible's messages and continue
to spread their truth among all people of the English tongue.
But perhaps most precious of all the Bible's contributions to our
literature is the gift of its spirit. The creators of the best in
English have shared that spirit in that their works have shared the
Bible's lofty purposes. Who so earnestly preaches the living of a life
as John Bunyan in Pilgrim's Progress? Who more resembles the Hebrew
seer warning his people of their danger, than Lincoln, when with
solemn prophecy he declares: "'A house divided against itself cannot
stand.' I believe this government cannot endure permanently half slave
and half free"? Carlyle calling the world to repentance, Dickens and
Thackeray calling it to reform, Emerson pointing new heights for
reason and faith and love, Browning proclaiming "The best is yet to
be"--each in his own way seeks to bring in the Kingdom. And what is
the spirit of the Bible, unless it be the spirit of a people seeking
after God if haply they might find Him?
If we should study what has called out the best in men or letters in
order that we may understand that best, how much more ought we to know
the Bible for itself. The deep experiences of the soul are the {115}
stuff of which literature is made; and in language whose appeal is
alike to the wise and the simple this Book dramatizes the life of the
soul. Though struggling much between right and wrong and falling
often, the Old Testament heroes groped their way upward to better
things, and established their belief in one God upon a firm
foundation. Their story is the epic of the soul's struggle and
victory; but it is also the revelation of humanity's past, the mirror
of its present of progress and defeat, the prophecy of its triumphant
future. The Psalms, in the words of Heine, collect within themselves
"sunrise and sunset, birth and death, promise and fulfillment--the
whole drama of humanity." Excepting only those of the New Testament
literature, no authors of any land or time have seized upon truths so
unchanging and so everlasting as the writers of Job and the books of
the Prophets. Ignoring life's vanities, soaring far above the things
that are temporal, these writings ever summon the minds of men to
dwell upon things eternal.
Finally in the literature of the New Testament the victories of faith
replace the victories of war; the groping instinct of survival is
justified in the Demonstration of Immortality; the Cult of the Chosen
People gives way to the Gospel of Universal Brotherhood; the
Omnipotent Creator is revealed also the God of Love; the Deity of
Retribution and Justice becomes a Father; Man, the Child.
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QUESTIONS BRINGING OUT THE BIBLE'S LITERARY VALUE
1. The Poetry of the Bible
What is the difference between the rhythm of Hebrew
poetry and that of English poetry? 11 S.A.
What three forms does this rhythm take? 12 S.A.
In the words quoted from Jesus are any
of these forms used? 13 S.A.
What is the richest part of Biblical poetry? 13 S.A.
Rhythm and Feeling
What form of rhythm illustrated on page 12 S.A.
is used in the psalms:
The Righteous Man. 19 S.A.
A Morning Prayer. 20 S.A.
A Song of Deliverance. 26 S.A.
A Song in Time of Trouble. 61 S.A.
The Cry of the Needy. 98 S.A.
Idols of Silver and Gold. 136 S.A.
Our Father. 118 S.A.
A Pilgrim Song. 156 S.A.
What two qualities, necessary to Hebrew poetry,
are found in Deborah's Song of Triumph? 54-59 T.J., 11 S.A.
What deep feeling prompted the Song of Judith? 105-107 T.J.
How can the "Song of Songs" be compared with the
lyrical poetry of the Elizabethan period in England? 234-239 S.A.
The Psalms a Collection of Lyric Poetry
For what purpose was the Book of Psalms written? 17 S.A.
What is the leading theme of the Psalms? 17 S.A.
Mention some of the other themes. 17 S.A.
Name the Psalm in which every verse, it is said,
contains a reference to the law of God. 505 S.A.
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In what way is Psalm 119 (143 S.A.)
an alphabetic Psalm? 505 S.A.
Ruskin says that, among others, Psalms 1, 8, 15,
19, 23, 24, well studied and believed, are
sufficient for all personal guidance. What
principles of conduct are enjoined in:--
The Righteous Man. 19 S.A.
Little Lower than God. 22 S.A.
The Upright Man. 23 S.A.
Song of the Earth and Sky. 30 S.A.
The Good Shepherd. 35 S.A.
The Earth is the Lord's. 36 S.A.
Ruskin says that Psalm 72 contains many principles
of just government. State in modern terms some of
the principles of government enjoined in "The
Righteous King". 88 S.A.
Ruskin says that Psalm 104 anticipates the
triumphs of natural sciences. From the reading of
the Psalm can you suggest those anticipated? Read
note 503 S.A. 120 S.A.
Compare Manasseh's prayer, 320 T.J., with the
Prayer of Repentance. 75 S.A.
Can you suggest an act of David to which this
Psalm is probably related? 75 S.A.
Job a Dramatic Poem
What characteristic makes Job a dramatic poem? 180 S.A.
What is the distinction between Hebrew drama, as
illustrated in Job, and the Greek and English drama? 180 S.A.
What is the central theme of the book of Job? 179 S.A.
What are the characters of the book of Job? 178 S.A.
Trace the dramatic climax in the messages
brought to Job. 182 S.A.
Locate Job's two sublime statements of faith,
often quoted. 194, 200 S.A.
What description of man, noted in literature,
does Job give? 195 S.A.
What great question asked by Job is the theme
of many poems, such as Tennyson's "In Memoriam"? 195 S.A.
Give the summary of the thought contained
in the first cycle of speeches. 195 S.A.
Give the summary of the thought contained
in the second cycle. 204 S.A.
Give the summary of the thought contained in
the third cycle. 213 S.A.
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What does Elihu add to the thought of the poem? 221 S.A.
What reply does the book of Job give to the
question, "Why do good people suffer?" 231 S.A.
The Apocalypse a Rhapsody
Dr. Richard G. Moulton calls the Apocalypse a
rhapsody, or a fusion of all other styles of
Hebrew writing. Can you discover evidences of the
dramatic lyric and narrative styles used? 456-478 S.A.
The proper preparation for appreciating the
Apocalypse, it is said, is the study of other
Hebrew rhapsodies, in particular Isaiah and
Zechariah. What similarity can you find in
"Visions of the Heavenly City" and Isaiah's
"Awake, O Zion"? 286 S.A.
What similarity can you find both of style and
content in the Apocalypse, 456-478 S.A., and
Zechariah's "Vision Rhapsody"? 401-407 S.A.
Hero Poems
What is the book of Jashar? 306, 426, 493 H. T.
2. The Oratory in the Bible
Compare the opening sentences of the speech on
Mars Hill with those of Paul's sermon at Antioch;
how, or in what characteristic, does the contrast
show that Paul was a great speaker? 380, 407 L.J.
Senator Albert J. Beveridge says Paul's speech on
Mars Hill has never been excelled in brevity of
statement and in force of thought, and that in
these regards it compares favorably with Lincoln's
speech at Gettysburg. How does Paul gain his
audience's attention? How does he compliment the
Greeks in the course of his speech? What is the
substance of his argument against paganism? What
thoughts form the principal message of this
speech? 407, 408 L.J.
It is said that Moses' speeches to the children of
Israel during their wanderings in the wilderness
are examples of fine oratory, sometimes producing
upon the people all the effect of drama. In his
speech on pages 271, 272 H.T., what do you think
of his methods of swaying his audience as compared
to the modern orator's?
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Daniel Webster's customary preparation for the
delivery of an oration was to read Isaiah's
magnificent address, "Comfort Ye My People." What
oratorical beauties can you discover from a
reading of this address? 284, 285 S.A.
3. Other Literary Forms Found in the Bible
What is the nature of the book of Ecclesiastes and
the author's view of life? 242-246 S.A.
What is the nature of the book of Proverbs? 248 S.A.
Give the gist of the teachings of the Proverbs. 248 S.A.
Give in modern terms three principles of conduct
taught in "Enter not into the Path of the Wicked" 255 S.A.
Wisdom Literature
Dr. Richard G. Moulton says there are three
characteristic methods employed in stating the
Proverbs: antithesis, comparison, and imagery. In
the selection, "Praise of the Wise and Virtuous
Woman," can you find examples of these three
methods? 256 S.A.
The literary forms of the Proverbs are fourfold:
the single couplet; clusters of couplets, where
several independent sayings are gathered about a
common theme; the epigram; and wisdom sonnets.
Note these four forms. 501 G.B.
249-257 S.A.
Letters
In what literary form are the writings of Paul? 413 S.A.
What can be said of the style of Paul's letters? 413 S.A.
How did Paul's wide experience contribute
to his writings? 414 S.A.
Varied Styles
What type of story common to-day is told by one of
the brothers of Abimelech? 333 H.T.
Do you think Nathan's method of bringing David to
repentance peculiarly effective? Give three
literary devices used by Nathan in support of your
opinion. 432 H.T.
What three stories in the Bible are recognized as
among the most charming love stories in the world?
49 H.T. 60 T.J., 35 T.J.
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What is the circumstance of the only riddle in the
Bible? 173 T.J.
What literary form did Jesus most often use in
speaking to the people? 133 L.J.
4. The Literary Value of the Books of Prophecy
Isaiah
In what literary form are many of Isaiah's
prophecies written? 277 S.A.
What qualities in Isaiah's poetry give it a high
place in literature? 277 S.A.
Dr. Richard G. Moulton says that in Isaiah's
poetry, men's thoughts are directed toward the
great idea of a universal spiritual dominion. In
"Comfort Ye My People," what passages do you think
have this purpose? 284, 285 S.A.
Isaiah is said to be a master of satire and
pathos, of proverb and parable, of simile and
metaphor. In his sublime words, "The Triumph of
the Man of Sorrows," can you find evidences of
these literary forms? 288, 289 S.A.
Jeremiah
What was the theme of Jeremiah's prophecy? 297 S.A.
What symbolic use did Jeremiah make of the potter
and his clay? 301 S.A.
Hosea
Through what personal experience was Hosea able to
interpret the love of God? Can you discover in
"The Longing of God for His Children" the strong
feeling due to this experience? 365, 366 S.A.
Amos
Because of the circumstances of his early life
Amos drew most of his figures from nature and
agricultural occupations. How many such
allusions can you find in the selections here
given? 354-362 S.A.
Micah
In the prophecy of Micah appear probably the most
striking words ever written predicting world
peace. Locate them. 367-369 S.A.
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Nahum
In what regards do you consider the description of
war in "The Doom of Nineveh" an adequate picture
of modern day warfare? 387-391 S.A.
Habakkuk
Compare the theme of the prophecy of Habakkuk with
the theme of the book of Job. 179, 392 S.A.
The prayer of Habakkuk is said to be a composition
unrivaled for boldness of conception, sublimity
of thought, and majesty of diction. After reading
can you pick out passages that confirm this
estimate of it? 393-396 S.A.
Haggai
What is said of the style of Haggai's writing? 397 S.A.
Zechariah
What is the meaning of the prophecy of Zechariah? 401 S.A.
5. The Bible-an Inspiration to Writers
Compare Victor Hugo's account of the Fall of
Jericho with the Bible account. 293, 287-292 H. T.
Show how the wilderness journey of the children of
Israel is traced out in the poem, "Lead Me On". 238 H.T.
How many of the twenty and more allusions to the
Bible in Whittier's poem, "Palestine," can you
pick out and explain? 15-17 H.T.
To what event of Israelitish history does the
"Song of the Manna Gatherers" refer? 198 H.T. (196 H.T.)
Poems Inspired by the Bible
The following well-known poems were inspired by
passages in the Old Testament. Bring out some of
the beauty and power which the poets saw in these
passages by comparing them with the poems.
The Finding of Moses. 134 H.T. (138 H.T.)
The Seventh Plague of Egypt. 162 H.T. (166 H.T.)
The Burial of Moses. 274 H.T.
(272,273 H.T.)
Saul and David 395 H.T. (396 H.T.)
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Cave of Adullam. 437 H.T. (438 H.T.)
Ruth. 49 T.J. (35 T.J.)
Belshazzar. 211 T.J.
(201-206 T.J.)
The Destruction of Sennacherib. 315 T.J.
(271-276 S.A.)
Hymn by the Euphrates. 316 T.J.
(346, 347 T.J.)
How does Dante, in his "Divine Comedy,"
use Psalm 114 (134, 135 S.A.)? 504 S.A.
What famous writer at the age of fifteen composed
a hymn founded on Psalm 136 (162, 163 S.A.)? 506 S.A.
What Psalm has been most often translated into
English verse? 35 S.A.
Name some poets who have translated the Shepherd
Psalm into verse. 498 S.A.
Consider the passages descriptive of the relation
of the Eastern shepherd to his sheep, on pages 200
and 201 L.J. and 285 S.A., and study the pictures,
noting the inscription on back, on pages 210 and
288 G.B. What qualities had this relationship
peculiar to the East? State the peculiar qualities
of this relationship that make the figure of the
shepherd used in the first three lines of Psalm 23
particularly appropriate as applied to God. 35 S.A.
Find the lines in Psalm 72 (88 S.A.) on which is
based the tradition, evidenced by many poems, that
the three Wise Men from the East were Kings. 501 S.A., 29, 41 L.J.
What lines of Psalm 80 (91 S.A.) underlie
Elizabeth Barrett Browning's, "The Measure,"
stanza 2? 501 S.A.
What lines in Psalm 86 (98 S.A.) are beautifully
used by Tennyson in the verse quoted from
"Rizpah"? 502 S.A.
What lines in Psalm 87 (100 S.A.) furnished the
motto for Augustine's great work, "The City of
God"? 502 S.A.
What well-known tune derived its name from the
number of the Psalm which was used with it? 116,503 S.A.
Story Suggested by the Bible
Can you name a popular modern story that has its
inspiration in "The Wise Men"? 41 L.J.
Read the following stories from the volume, "The
Life of Jesus," with your reading of Van Dyke's
beautiful story, "The Other Wise Man," and note
the interesting correspondence. Alternate Van
Dyke's story with THE BIBLE STORY and read as
follows:--
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_The Other Wise Man_
The Sign in the Sky
By the Waters of Babylon
THE BIBLE STORY The Wise Men, 41 L.J.
_The Other Wise Man_ For the Sake of a Little Child
THE BIBLE STORY A Journey to the Land of the Pharaohs, 45 L.J.
_The Other Wise Man_ In the Hidden Way of Sorrow
THE BIBLE STORY The Crucifixion, 281 L.J.
_The Other Wise Man_ A Pearl of Great Price
Book Titles Taken from the Bible
The fact that many books of every style and content bear names taken
from the Bible and develop themes suggested by the Bible is a tribute
to the beauty and picturesqueness of Bible diction and indicates the
extensive scope of its writings. What would you expect the theme of
each of the following books to be, judging by the thought which the
titles suggest?
"The Inside of the Cup" Winston Churchill
"The Fruit of the Tree" Edith Wharton
"All the Days of My Life" Margaret Sangster
"From My Youth Up" Amelia Barr
"Titus" Florence Morse Kingsley
"Following the Star" Florence Barclay
"Barabbas" Marie Corelli
"The Yoke" Elizabeth Miller
"The Wages of Sin" M. S. Harrison
"The Sins of the Father" Bertha M. Clay
"The Eternal City" Hall Caine
"A Voice in the Wilderness" Grace Livingston Hill Lutz
"The Thirteenth Commandment" Rupert Hughes
"The Hands of Esau" Margaret Deland
"A Certain Rich Man" William Allen White
"The Promised Land" Mary Antin
"Prince of the House of David" J. H. Ingraham
"The Far Country" Winston Churchill
"Unleavened Bread" Robert Grant
"Judas Iscariot" L. N. Andrew
"These Twain" Arnold Bennett
"The Good Shepherd" John Roland
"Prodigals and Sons" John Ayscough
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"The Lost Boy" Henry Van Dyke
"God's Remnants" Samuel Gordon
"The Foolish Virgin" Thomas Dixon
"The Heritage of Cain" Isabel Ostrander
"Behold the Woman" T. Everett Horre
"If Any Man Sin" H. A. Cody
"The Crown of Life" Gordon Arthur Smith
"The Clean Heart" A. S. M. Hutchinson
"The House of Bondage" Reginald Wright Kauffman
"The Mark of the Beast" Reginald Wright Kauffman
"The House of the Lord" J. E. Talmage
"Where the Laborers are Few" Margaret Deland
"The Old Adam" Arnold Bennett
(These are only a few of the many books that have drawn their
titles from the Bible.)
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THE BIBLE'S GIFT TO OUR LANGUAGE
How often in listening to a speaker or in reading our everyday
literature we find our imagination stirred by a forceful phrase taken
from the Bible. If we know the part of the Bible from which the phrase
comes it always throws a flood of light upon the message. But due to
ignorance of the Bible, too many of us grope for the phrase's
meaning.
Ignorance of the Bible a Handicap to the Student
In these days even high school and college graduates cannot explain
the simplest Bible allusions. Charles Dudley Warner, writing in
Harper's Magazine, says that a "boy or girl at college, in the
presence of the works set forth for either to master, without a fair
knowledge of the Bible, is an ignoramus, and is disadvantaged
accordingly. For example, in Shakespeare there are quotations from
fifty-four books of the Bible, thirty-one from Genesis alone; in
Tennyson there are two hundred and one quotations or allusions from
the Old Testament. Wholly apart from its religious or its ethical
value, the Bible is the one book of which no intelligent person, who
wishes to come into contact with the world of thought, and to share
the ideas of the great minds of the Christian era, can afford to be
ignorant."
Dramatic Terms Used by a Greek Scholar
The Bible indeed holds supremacy over all other sources of literary
allusion in the addresses and writings of public men. The
_Independent_ calls attention to a eulogy written by a prominent
university professor in which were found, in an article of less than
six pages, fourteen expressions from the Bible: "Every good word and
work," "Fountain sealed," "Discernment of spirits," "Hid treasure,"
"Sinned with their lips," "Faith in his high calling," "Seeing him who
is invisible," "Time would fail me," "Slept or slumbered," "Egyptian
taskmaster," "Bloweth where it listeth," "Make a plain path,"
"Recompense of reward," and one direct quotation, "This is the way;
walk ye in it." Against these fourteen cases is only one use of
classical {126} phrases and one allusion each to Milton and
Wordsworth. And Professor Gildersleeve is not known as a Bible
scholar; he is past master of all our Grecians, and master also of a
most delightful style. "He could have spattered his address over with
Greek and Latin references and expressions without winking, so easy
would it have been for him, but they could not have fitted into the
serious purpose of plain and tender address as do the words of the two
Testaments."
Superficial Knowledge of the Bible Prevalent
It makes no difference what a man's profession may be; whether he be a
literary man, a lawyer, a teacher, or a clergyman, Bible words will
unconsciously drop off his tongue, so familiar have the striking terms
and phrases of the Bible become. And yet a mere superficial knowledge
of the Book of books prevails to-day to such an extent that many
grotesque mistakes and misquotations occur. London's leading newspaper
solemnly affirmed one morning that if the Government of the day came
to grief it would "fall, like the walls of Jericho, before the noise
of empty pitchers." Can you discover the mistake in this simile? (287,
329 H.T.) A great lecturer on one occasion alluded to "Pharaoh and his
hosts being overwhelmed in the Jordan." What two events are confused
in this quotation? (184, 285 H.T.)
Whenever such an expression presents itself and is found to be vague
or confusing, turn to the following list of allusions, which are those
in most common use, and arranged alphabetically for easy reference.
[Footnote: Note there are two lists of allusions, both alphabetically
arranged.] Clear up the obscurity by reading the Bible passage that
explains the doubtful phrase.
Each of these allusions has been used many times in common speech or
in our great English writings, as illustrated by the many quotations
that follow. A knowledge of the meaning and derivation of such phrases
opens up a new world of interest and understanding and the ability to
use them correctly infuses speech and writing alike with a new power
of graphic expression.
How many of these allusions recall definitely a certain incident or
story to your mind?
As strong as a spider's web. 190 S.A.
Ananias. 335 L.J.
Apples of gold in baskets of silver. 504 G.B.
Appeal unto Caesar. 452 L.J.
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Add a cubit to his stature. 106 G.B.
At their wits' end. 132 S.A.
All things to all men. 438 S.A.
As a lamb to the slaughter. 289 S.A.
As locusts for multitude, 319 H. T.
As a hart panteth after the water brooks. 61 S.A.
As sheep having no shepherd. 144 L.J.
As high as Haman. 73 T.J.
Balaam's ass. 259 H.T.
The beauty of holiness. 505 T.J.
Cast to the dogs. 172 L.J.
Clearer than the noonday. 193 S.A.
Carpenter of Nazareth. 50 L.J.
Cattle upon a thousand hills. 73 S.A.
City set on a hill. 106 L.J.
Can any good thing come out of Nazareth? 77 L.J.
Clothed and in his right mind. 139 L.J.
Cake not turned. 364 S.A.
Driving of Jehu. 160 T.J.
Doubting Thomas. 306 L.J.
The day of small things. 404 S.A.
Darkness which may be felt. 171 H. T.
Dan to Beer-sheba. 339, 342 H.T.
Doorkeeper in the house of God. 96 S.A.
Delivered out of the hand of the Egyptians. 143, 357 H.T.
Draught of fishes. 307 L.J.
Earth thy footstool. 343 L.J.
Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard. 502 T.J.
Ebenezer. 249 H.T.
Eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. 110 L.J.
Earn thy bread by the sweat of thy brow. 20 T.J.
The ewe lamb. 432 H.T.
Every good and perfect gift. 427 S.A.
Faith hath made thee whole. 140 L.J.
Fishers of men. 94 L.J.
Flight into Egypt. 45 L.J.
Faithful unto death 506 H.T. 461 S.A.
Flesh pots of Egypt. 192 H.T.
Friend of publicans and sinners. 154 L.J.
A far country. 203 L.J.
The grass withereth, the flower fadeth. 284 S.A.
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Gathered unto his fathers. 59 H. T.
Gallows fifty cubits high. 70 T.J.
The hills melted like wax. 502 T.J.
High calling. 504 H.T.
Half hath not been told. 481 H.T.
He that trod the sea. 148 L.J.
He that ruleth his spirit
is better than he that taketh a city. 502 G.B.
His enemies shall lick the dust. 88 S.A.
Hearing of the ear. 231 S.A.
Ishmaelite. 395 H.T.
Job's comforters. 197 S.A.
Kill the fatted calf. 204 L.J.
Kick against the goad, kick against the pricks. 458 L.J.
Loaves and fishes. 147 L.J.
Love is strong as death. 239 S.A.
Leaven in the lump. 439 S.A.
Law of the Medes and Persians. 207 T.J.
Lift up your heads, O ye gates. 503 H.T.
Let another man praise thee. 504 G.B.
Let your speech be yea, yea; and nay, nay. 109 L.J.
Looking for a sign. 92 L.J.
Man of sorrows. 288 S.A.
Mighty in words and works. 341 L.J.
A merry heart is a good medicine. 503 G.B.
Mighty man of valor. 352 H.T.
More than conquerors. 508 H.T.
Man goeth to his long home. 245 S.A.
Macedonian cry. 396 L.J.
A mother in Israel. 54 T.J.
Man shall not live by bread alone. 70 L.J.
Manger lowly. 37 L.J.
Man wise in his own conceit. 504 G.B.
Man hasty in his words. 504 G.B.
My lines are fallen in pleasant places. 24 S.A.
Not slothful in business. 505 L.J.
Not by might, nor by power. 404 S.A.
Outer darkness. 246 L.J.
One having authority. 118 L.J.
Prophet without honor. 92 L.J.
Pride goeth before destruction. 502 G.B.
Philistines be upon thee. 177 T.J.
Passover. 173 H. T.
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Purple and fine linen. 257 S.A., 206 L.J.