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.
What was the second temptation? 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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