Chapter VII: Section VIII: Questions

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1. Name three general lessons taught in the book about suffering.

2. What two things did Job do at the close of the speeches?

3. How did Job's condition after the test compare with that previous to the test?

4. Name eight facts regarding Satan gleaned from Chapters 1 and 2.

5. Locate and commit Job's two sublime statements of faith. (See Chapters 13 and 19.)

6. Name five kinds of people that Job helped. 29:12-16.

7. Name six classes of people who spurned him in his trouble. 19:13-19.

8. What two general statements about man does Job make? 14:1.

9. Select any six phrases that serve to indicate the life and customs of Job's time.

10. What writers of the Bible refer to Job and what is their estimate?

11. Read Chapter 38 and write out your impressions of it in concise statements, using fifty words.

12. Give three general reasons why the narrative of Job is to be received as an historical fact.

THE KINGDOM FORMING

Exodus Page

Leviticus Page

Deuteronomy Page

EXODUS

I. _Pictorial Device._

Originate one, or omit.

II.

III.

IV.

V. 1706 B.C. to 1490 B.C., making 216 years.

VI. 1. 1 to 18. Israel Delivered.

2. 19 to 34. Israel Taught at Mount Sinai.

3. 35 to 40. Israel Prepared for Worship.

VII. Chapter 20.2.

VIII. God Delivering a Nation.

IX. 12:13: "And when I see the blood I will pass over you."

15:11.

X. 1. Bondage.

3. Burning Bush.

7-11.

12.

14. Red Sea.

15.

16. Manna.

20.

25 and 35. The Tabernacle.

32.

XI. Select five.

XII. 1. God gives deliverance to the oppressed.

2. God assumes authority over the actions of men.

3. God desires to dwell in the midst of His people.

XIII. (a) Symbol: 1. Passover Lamb. 1 Cor. 5:7. Note three or four likenesses between the lamb and Christ.

2. Manna. John 6:35.

3. Rock. I Cor. 10:4.

4. Tabernacle. Hebrews 9:11. John 1:14, marginal reading.

(b) Type. None.

(d) Prophecy. None.

NOTES AND SUGGESTIONS

Under No. 5 fail not to compare length of time covered by different books. Under No. 7 ask pupils to show the appropriateness. Under No. 9 teacher may require committal of location or not, as is deemed advisable. Under No. 12 show the truth of these universal lessons through the march of history. Under No. 13 copy the references, be able to explain their meaning, and to show the likeness between the symbol, the type, and Christ. In copying this outline work the pupil may or may not omit the names of the fourteen topics, according to the teacher's judgment. For the inspection of friends it would be preferable to have the words of these topics repeated with each outline, as in Genesis. As an aid to concert recitation let the teacher place the topics of the outline upon the blackboard and repeat names and answers together.

XIV. _Questions._

1. In what ways had Moses acted as a deliverer in Chapter 2?

2. How is Moses described in Acts 7 and Hebrews 11?

3. Name the three excuses Moses gave in hesitating to become the deliverer, and God's reply to each.

4. Fill out the diagram on page 33 regarding the ten plagues.

5. Name four expressed purposes of the plagues. 7:5; 9:14; 9:29; 10:2.

6. State Pharaoh's last three words to Moses.

7. Describe in full the host that went out of Egypt. Note 12:37 and 13:18.

8. Name the things the people of Israel took with them, out of Egypt.

9. Describe manna in full and name three purposes for its giving.

10. Describe in full the tables of stone on which the commandments were written.

11. Name God's expressed purpose for having the Tabernacle built. See 25:8.

12. Name the various articles that the people were to offer for the construction of the Tabernacle.

13. Name the men set apart for the oversight of its construction and their qualifications.

14. Why are the details of construction recorded twice?

15. Record three leading lessons from the sin of worshiping the Golden Calf.

16. After this heinous sin, who came over to the Lord's side in response to Moses' call, and what was the reward?

17. Draw full-page map and locate and number the stations of the Exodus journey from Rameses to Sinai.

XV. _Items of Special Interest._

Select ten.

XVI. _Individual Finds._

Chapters 2, 7, 20, 23, 35.

+-----------------+---------+---------------------+------------------+ | | | | PHARAOH'S ACTION | | NAME | CHAPTER | EXTENT | FOLLOWING | +-----------------+---------+---------------------+------------------+ | 1 Water turned | 7 | The waters of Egypt | Pharaoh's heart | | into blood | | | was hardened | | | | | | | 2 | | | | | | | | | | 4 | | | | | | | | | | 5 | | | | | | | | | | 7 | | | | | | | | | | 8 | | | | | | | | | | 10 | | | | | | | | | +-----------------+---------+---------------------+------------------+

LEVITICUS

I. _Pictorial Device._

A full-page outline plan of the Tabernacle and Tabernacle court. Locate the articles of the court and Tabernacle. Record the dimensions in cubits in the appropriate places. The description of the Tabernacle is in Exodus 25 to 30, but its services form the contents of this book.

II.

III.

IV.

V. _Date:_ One month of 1490.

VI. _Contents:_ Offerings, Feasts, and Ceremonial Laws.

VII. 20:26: "Ye shall be holy unto me, for I, Jehovah, am holy."

VIII. God Requires Holiness. (The word holy occurs eighty-seven times in the book.)

IX. 17:11: "For the life of the flesh is in the blood."

19:18: "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself."

23:10: "Proclaim liberty throughout the land unto all the inhabitants thereof."

(Where in American history are these words recorded?)

X. 8 and 9. Consecration of Priests.

10. Punishment of Nadab and Abihu.

11. Clean and Unclean Animals.

12. Purification and Circumcision.

13 and 14. Laws regarding Leprosy.

16.

23. The Three Annual Feasts.

25.

XI. _Select four._

XII. 1. Absolute Necessity of Atonement for Sin.

2. God's Great Desire for Cleanness of Body and Soul.

XIII. (a) Symbol. The offering. Heb. 9:14.

(b) Type. Aaron, the High Priest. Heb. 9:11.

(d) Prophecy. None.

XIV. _Questions:_

1. Glancing over the pages of the book, select what seem to you the six most frequently-used words that emphasize the thought of the book. Consult concordance, finding number of times that each word occurs.

2. Describe the offering in 1:1 to 1:4.

3. Name the five kinds of offerings mentioned in the first five chapters.

4. Give names of the three annual feasts.

5. Questions on Chapter 16:

(a) What two things must Aaron do before entering the Holy Place?

(b) For whom and what did he make atonement?

(d) What three things did he do with the scapegoat?

(e) What two commands rested upon the people for that day?

6. Describe the Year of Jubilee.

7. Name any six interesting laws recorded in Chapter 19.

8. What book of the New Testament should be studied in connection with this book and why?

XV. _Items of Special Interest._

Select five.

XVI. _Individual Finds._

Chapters 1, 11, 23.

DEUTERONOMY

I. _Pictorial Device:_ Map.

Draw outline map of Palestine. This includes the Mediterranean shore line, Jordan River, the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea. Locate Jericho and Mount Nebo. Draw in miniature, opposite Jericho, the Tabernacle and twelve small squares representing the camps of the twelve tribes, three on each side. (See Numbers 2.) Place on map as key thoughts the words "Remember" and "Seven Speeches." Make any original addition suggested in the study.

II. Public Discourse.

III.

IV.

V. Ten days of the eleventh month of the fortieth year of the wandering.

VI. The Last Seven Speeches of Moses:

1. A Review of the Wanderings. Chapters 1 to 4.

2. Repetition of the Law. 5 to 20.

3. Blessing and Cursing. 27 and 28.

4. Covenant. 29 and 30.

5. Exhortation. 31.

6. Song. 32.

7. Blessing. 33.

NOTE.--Verify these, as well as names of all leading chapters, by glancing over them and noting the correctness of the naming. This prevents mechanical committal, and fastens the location more firmly.

VII. 5:33.

VIII. The keeping of the law means life and prosperity.

XI. 8:18: "It is He that giveth thee power to get wealth."

32:47: "It is no vain thing for you: because it is your life."

33:25: "As thy days, so shall thy strength be."

X. 5.

34.

XI. One.

XII. 1. God's Guidance in Human History.

2. God's Anxiety for Obedience.

XIII. (a) Symbol. None.

(b) Type. Moses, prophet, 18:15. Name five regards in which Christ was like Moses.

(d) Prophecy. None.

XIV. _Questions:_

1. Name ten things commanded to be done with the law. 6:6; 6:7; 6:7; 6:8; 6:9; 17:18, 19; 27:2, 3; 27:4-8; 31:9-13; 31:26.

NOTE.--Describe the Jewish phylacteries.

2. Select from Chapter 28 five striking prophecies regarding the Jews.

3. Note from Christ's temptation, Matt. 4, how many times Christ quoted Scripture and from what books.

4. Be prepared to answer questions on Chapters 9 and 10

5. Prepare five questions on Chapter 34.

XV. _Items of Special Interest._

Select five.

XVI. _Individual Finds._

Chapters 5, 27, 32.

III

THE KINGDOM CONQUERING

Joshua Page

Judges Page

Ruth Page

JOSHUA

I. _Pictorial Device:_ Map.

Draw map of Palestine, locating the tribes. See Map 3 in Bible. Make an opening in the Jordan River, where the crossing occurred. Locate Jericho and Ai, scenes of first victory and first defeat. Locate Mounts Ebal and Gerizim. Place over the map an appropriate phrase from Chapter 1. Draw two dotted lines in a general easterly and westerly direction through the country to indicate the Northern, Central and Southern campaigns.

II.

III.

IV.

V. 1451 B.C. to 1427 B.C., making twenty-four years.

VI. 1. Preparations to enter Canaan. 1 to 5.

2. The Three Campaigns of Conquest. 6 to 12.

3. The Division of the Land. 13 to 22.

4. Joshua's Farewell Speeches. 23, 24.

VII. 1:6 in part: "Thou shalt cause this people to inherit the land."

VIII. Our Possessions Equal Our Conquests. (See Hurlbut's Bible Atlas, page 53.)

IX. 1:8.

24:15 in part: "Choose you this day whom ye will serve."

X. 1. The Two Commissions.

3 and 4. Israel at Jordan.

7 and 8.

12. The Thirty-one Kings Smitten.

XI. Joshua, Rahab, Caleb, Achan, Eleazar.

XII. 1. The Wide Influence of One Sin.

2. The Lord Fights the Believer's Battles.

NOTE.--Let the teacher question as to the basis of these leading lessons, also explain the thought, and render the same practical in every-day life.

XIII. (a) Symbol. None.

(b) Type. Joshua. See derivation of word Jesus, also Matt. 1:21.

Note two likenesses between Jesus and Joshua.

(d) Prophecy. None.

XIV. _Questions:_

1. In Joshua's commission, name the three promises of God. 1:1 to 1:5.

2. In what verses of the Bible does the word "success" occur? See concordance.

3. Name the three conditions of "_good_" success in 1:8. State difference between "good" success and "great" success.

4. Name the two occurrences in 8:32 to 8:35 and state the reason therefor.

5. How, and by whom, and where was the land divided among the tribes? See 14:1 and 2 and 19:51.

6. What was the lot of Levi? 13:33. (Psa. 16:5.)

7. What four things would the heathen nations become if not driven out? 23:13.

8. What strong statement does Joshua make in 23:14?

NOTE.--If the time permits, let the teacher add several questions, especially about the battles.

XV. _Items of Special Interest._

Select ten.

XVI. _Individual Finds._

Chapters 2, 10, 22.

JUDGES

_Pictorial Device._

Originate one, or omit.

II.

III.

IV.

V. 1427 B.C. to 1095 B.C., making 332 years.

VI. The Rule of Thirteen Judges, containing Six Bondages of Israel, and Their Six Deliverances.

VII. 2:16.

VIII. An unconquered enemy brings bondage.

IX. 7:20: "The sword of Jehovah and of Gideon."

X. 5.

6 to 8.

11.

13 to 16.

Give to each of these (save Chapter 5) the name of the person described therein.

XI. Othniel, Ehud, Deborah, Gideon, Jephthah, Samson: the Six Deliverers.

XII. 1. Environment counts.

2. The Lord delivers when His people cry unto Him.

XIII. No Symbol. No Type. No Prophecy. The work of each judge is analogous to the work of Christ.

XIV. _Questions:_

1. Name the three signs by which Gideon was assured of his call.

2. What was Jephthah's vow?

3. Locate the word "_Shibboleth_", and narrate the historical event connected therewith.

4. What was Samson to be and for how long? 13:7. Read the Numbers chapter connected therewith.

5. Name and locate Samson's riddle.

6. State two reasons that account for the moral degradation of the times. 1:27 to 1:30; 21:35.

7. Name three things in Chapter 17 that indicate how low the state of religion had fallen.

8. How many times in the book does the following phrase occur and what is the significance of the statement, "In those days there was no king in Israel"

9. Name the judges mentioned in the catalogue of the faithful in Hebrews 11.

10. Name a piece of literature based on any one of the characters, and the author thereof.

QUOTATION.--"This period has been called the Heroic age of Hebrew history. It abounds in wild adventure and desperate feats of individual valor. Personal activity, daring and craft were the qualifications which raised the judges to their title and eminence. They appear as gallant insurgents, or guerrilla leaders, rather than as grave administrators of justice or the regular authorities of a great kingdom." Copy in blank book.

XV. _Items of Special Interest._

Select ten.

XVI. _Individual Finds._

Chapters 5, 11, 16, 21.

RUTH

I. Read the book through thoroughly, thoughtfully, and record the length of time required.

II. Name the eight leading characters.

III. Name seven interesting facts gleaned from the book.

IV. Prepare three questions upon the material of each chapter.

V. Give a phrase name to each of the four chapters.

VI. Record what you regard as the best verse.

VII. _Questions:_

1. Why, according to your opinion, is this story of Ruth recorded in the Bible?

2. What two large modern problems would be solved by living as indicated in this book?

3. Write a paragraph of one hundred words about gleaning, based upon this book and other portions of Scripture.

4. In what part of what gospel is the name of Ruth mentioned?

IV and V

THE KINGDOM UNDIVIDED AND THE KINGDOM DIVIDED

THE HISTORICAL BOOKS:

I and II Samuel.

I and II Kings.

I and II Chronicles.

NOTE.--As these three pairs of books are so closely related in their historical contents, it is deemed best to study them together, though they overlap the two divisions of IV and V.

I. CHARTS

_Chart A. General Contents_

NOTE.--Biblical scholars differ as to the number of kings in the divided kingdoms. Twenty is assigned to each, based upon authority of Philip Schaff.

NOTE.--Verify contents of above chart.

CHART B.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN KINGS AND CHRONICLES

CHART C. SUMMARY OF THE KINGDOMS

UNDIVIDED KINGDOM | TRIBES | DIVIDED KINGDOM +-------+----+----+--------+----------------+ |40 YRS | 40 | 40 | 1 |JUDAH. 20 KINGS | | S | D | S | 2 | | | A | A | O +--------+----------------+ | U | V | L | 3 | | | L | I | O | 4 | | | | D | M | 5 | | | | | O | 6 | | | | | N | 7 |ISRAEL. 20 KINGS| +-------+----+----| 8 | | | 9 | | | 10 | | | 11 | | | 12 | | +--------+----------------+

CHART D. CHRONOLOGY OF THE KINGDOMS

+----------------------------------------+ |UNDIVIDED KINGDOM: 1095 B.C. to 975 B.C.| +----------------------------------------+ |KINGDOM ISRAEL: 975 B.C. to 721 B.C. | +----------------------------------------+ |KINGDOM OF JUDAH: 975 B.C. to 606 B.C. | +----------------------------------------+

CHART E. KINGS OF DIVIDED KINGDOMS

NOTE.--Let the teacher assign as many kings as is deemed best, to be wrought out on the chart from the books of I and II Kings. Work out the kings of Israel on a like chart.

_Kings of Judah._

II. _Historical Setting:_

Narratives to be recited in class and to be recorded briefly.

1. The Beginning of the Undivided Kingdom. I Samuel 8.

2. The Selection of First King of Undivided Kingdom. I Samuel 10:17-24.

3. The Glory of Solomon's Kingdom. I Kings 4:20-34 and 10:14-29.

4. The Division of the Kingdom. I Kings 11:26-43 and 12:1-15.

5. The Beginning of Israel. I Kings 12:16-33.

6. The Beginning of Judah. I Kings 14:21-31.

7. The Captivity of Israel. II Kings 17.

8. The Captivity of Judah. II Kings 24 and 25.

9. Map of Divided Kingdoms.

Draw map, showing the two kingdoms and their capitals, also the regions of Assyria and Babylon. Let the map include the Tigris, Euphrates and Chebar Rivers. See Map 4, also Bible Atlas. Draw dotted lines from the capitals of the two kingdoms to the countries into which they were taken captives.

III. _Interesting Stories with Practical Lessons._

NOTE.--To be recited, but not recorded save the titles and references.

1. Jonathan and Friendship. I Samuel 18:1-4 and 19:1-7.

2. Mephibosheth and Mercy. II Samuel 9.

3. Absalom and Pride. II Samuel 15:1-6.

4. Solomon and Choice. I Kings 3:1-15.

IV. _Leading Chapters:_

1. Childhood of Samuel. I Samuel 1, 2 and 3.

2. Anointing of David. I Samuel 16.

3. David and Goliath. I Samuel 17.

4. Nathan's Parable of the Ewe Lamb. II Samuel 12.

5. Visit of the Queen of Sheba. I Kings 10.

6. Elijah and the Prophets of Baal. I Kings 18.

7. Elijah's Ascent into Heaven. II Kings 2.

8. Naaman the Leper. II Kings 5.

9. The Destruction of Jerusalem. II Kings 25.

10. Solomon's Prayer at Dedication of the Temple. II Chronicles 6.

V. _Leading Lessons:_

NOTE.--Name in a sentence, opposite the names given, a fact illustrating the lesson.

1. The Value of Right Beginning.

(a) Samuel.

(b) Kingdom of Israel.

2. The Wide Influence of One Person.

(a) David.

(b) Jeroboam.

3. Righteousness Pays.

(a) David.

(b) Hezekiah.

4. Sin Destroys.

(a) Ahab.

(b) Kingdom of Israel.

VI. _Questions:_

1. Name some of the powers of the king. I Samuel 11:7; I Samuel 22:18,19; II Samuel 15:2; I Kings 5:13,15; I Kings 8; II Kings 23:35.

2. What kings did Samuel anoint?

3. How long was David hunted by Saul and at what age?

4. Where and how did David spare Saul?

5. What two sins did David commit? II Samuel 11.

6. After these sins what parable was spoken to him, and by whom?

7. What two psalms did David write after these sins?

8. Why was he called a man after God's own heart? I Samuel 13:14.

9. How many wives and concubines did Solomon have and what was the effect?

10. Name the worst king in Judah and the worst king in Israel.

11. Name five bad things Manasseh did. II Kings 21.

12. Name five good things Josiah did. II Kings 22 and 23.

13. Name the first and last king of Israel, also of Judah.

VII. _What of Christ?_

(a) Symbol. The temple. John 2:19.

(b) Types. David. Matt. 9:27. Name two likenesses. Solomon. Matt. 12:42. Name two likenesses.

THE KINGDOM UNDIVIDED

THE POETICAL BOOKS:

Psalms Page

Song of Solomon Page

Proverbs Page

THE PSALMS

I. _The Collection and Divisions:_

In all probability the book of one hundred and fifty psalms, as it now stands, was compiled by Ezra about 450 B.C.

They are divided into five books, each closing with a benediction, evidently added to mark the end of the book. Note the number of psalms in Books 1 and 2.

II. _The Purposes:_

1. They were originally used as songs in the Jewish Temple Worship.

2. For centuries after Christ they formed the only Christian Hymnal.

3. They have comforted and supported the troubled hearts of all believers in all ages.

III. _General Characteristics:_

1. They are _personal_.--Number the first personal pronouns in Psalm 23. Note the frequent occurrence in others.

2. They are the expression of _heart_ experiences.--Note the frequent use of the words heart and soul. These Hebrew poems are largely the diaries of the inner life.

3. They express the _intimate relation_ between God and man.--Note in Psalms 23, 103, 139 how many the phrases which contain pronouns and words referring to both God and man.

IV. _Specific Characteristics:_

NOTE.--Select a sentence from any psalm, illustrating each characteristic, and record the same in its appropriate place, giving the chapter and verse.

1. Teaching.

2. Testimony.

3. Prayer.

4. Confession.

5. Praise.

6. Exhortation.

7. History.

V. _Leading Authors:_

Heman, author of the 88th; Ethan, 89; Moses, 90; Solomon, 72 and 127. The sons of Korah (who were they?) wrote eleven. Examples 42 to 49. Asaph (who was he?) wrote twelve. Examples 73 to 83. David wrote seventy-three.

VI. _Names of Leading Psalms_

NOTE.--Select a phrase from the psalm, or state the reason, upon which the name is based.

1. The Two Ways.

3. A Morning Hymn.

4. An Evening Hymn.

8. The Glory of the Creator in the Creature.

15. A Citizen of Zion.

16. The Blessings of the Believer.

22. A Psalm of the Cross.

23.

27. The Tonic Psalm.

32.

42. From Depths to Heights.

45. A Marriage Song.

46. A Battle Hymn.

51. A Sinner's Open Confession.

65. The Farmer's Psalm.

84.

90. The Funeral Hymn.

91. The Safety Psalm.

100. The Doxology.

103. God in Grace.

104. God in Nature.

105. God in History.

119. The Glory of the Word.

Name three peculiarities of this psalm.

121. The Traveler's Psalm.

137. The Patriot's Hymn.

139. The Psalm of Marvels.

146 to 150. The Hallelujah Psalms.

The word Hallelujah is the Hebrew for "Praise ye the Lord."

VII. _The Messianic Psalms:_

Study meaning and description in Bible Dictionary. Why would David be fitted to write such psalms? Note three features of these psalms: 1. Kingship. 2. Unlimited rule. 3. Unending dominion. Note also the basis for the following names:

2. The Victorious King.

45. The Glorious King.

72. The Helping King.

110. The Conquering King.

VIII. _A Question Study on Psalm 8:_

1. Explain phrase: "In all the earth."

2. From what word might it be inferred that the author was a king?

3. What three phrases indicate the shepherd life of the author?

4. What historical event may be referred to in verse 2?

5. How many heavens are mentioned?

6. What two expressions indicate the exalted position of man?

IX. _An Analytic Study of Psalm 139:_

1. Name carefully the marvels in the following passages:

(a) Verses 1 to 6.

(b) Verses 7 to 10.

(d) Verses 17 and 18.

2. The Pronouns of the First Person.

(a) Underline and count.

(b) In what verses not found?

3. The Pronouns of the Second Person. (Or word referring to God.)

(a) Underline and count.

(b) In what verses not found?

4. Select an example of as many of the seven specific characteristics as are found in this psalm.

5. Meaning of the following words or phrases: Verse 8, "Sheol." Verse 9, "wings of the morning." Verse 16, "thy book."

THE SONG OF SOLOMON

I. _Author._

II. _Names:_

(1) Song of Solomon.

(2) Song of Songs.

(3) Canticles.

Give the meaning of each.

III. _General Description:_

It is probably an allegorical drama. It pictures the love of Solomon to a princess, typifying, as many believe, the love of Christ to the Church. Read Ephesians 5 and be prepared to answer questions thereon. Richard Moulton describes it as containing seven idyllic poems.

IV. _Words of Explanation:_

1. Its Oriental tinge must be remembered. In the Occident uncovered breasts would be an impropriety, but not in the Orient.

2. The revised version removes some questionable utterances. Compare in the two versions 1:13 and 5:14.

3. Were we less sensual we could better appreciate its beauty. The beautiful in art is greatly lost by the impurity of our fleshly nature. So the beautiful in this poem.

4. It is a poem, hence the author uses the poetic license.

5. The poem needs a division into its parts, and a naming of parts, places and speakers, for a clearer understanding. Students of the poem have made this division. The following is a sample:

1. Antechamber of Palace.--Bride and Ladies.--Welcome to Home.--1:2 to 1:8.

2. Audience Room of Palace.--Bride: Groom: Attendants.--First Interview.--1:9 to 2:6.

3. Palace Window.--Bride: Groom.--Serenade and Invitation.--2:7 to 2:17.

4. Private Chamber.--Bride.--Search: A dream.--3:1-4.

V. _Phrases Worthy of Remembrance:_

1. Three descriptions applied to Christ. 2:1. Find two others in Chapter 5.

2. Our Lord's banner. 2:4.

3. The double possession. 2:10.

NOTE.--Write these phrases in full, with locations.

PROVERBS

I. _Author_.

II. _Derivation and Meaning of Word._

III. _Literary Form and Arrangement:_

1. They are arranged in masses rather than logical groups. They are poetical in form.

2. They are chiefly couplets of two kinds:

(a) Contrasted thoughts, joined usually by the connective "but." Example, 28:1.

(b) Parallel thoughts, joined usually by the connective "and." Example, 27:26.

NOTE.--Select and record one proverb of each of the above kinds.

IV. _Leading Kinds:_

The proverbs may be largely classified under one of the following topics: (1) Tongue. (2) Chastity. (3) Society (4) Business. (5) Wisdom. (6) Home. (7) Character. (8) Law.

V. Select and record one proverb under each of the above topics, giving location.

VI. _Outline of Contents:_

1. 1 to 24. The Proverbs of Solomon.

2. 25 to 29. The Proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah copied out.

3. 30. The Proverbs of Agur.

4. 31. The Proverbs of King Lemuel.

VII. _Number of Solomon's Proverbs:_

1. How many proverbs did King Solomon write? See I Kings 4.

2. Find the number of his proverbs in the book. Add the number in each chapter, omitting introduction and titles.

VIII. _Leading Contents:_

1 to 6. Introduction.

7. The Way of the Strange Woman.

8. The Call and the Testimony of Wisdom.

23:29 to 35. The Effects of Strong Drink.

30:7 to 9. The Prayer of Agur.

31:10 to 31. The Description of a Model Woman, Wife, Mother.

IX. _The Two Underlying Principles of the Book:_

1. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." 1:7.

2. "A wise man will hear and increase learning." 1:5. Both are A.V. Let teacher and pupil amplify.

X. _Four Chief Reasons for the Profitableness of the Proverbs:_

1. They are brief, concise, epigrammatic.

2. They were born of observation and experience.

3. They were penned by the wisest man.

4. They were written by inspiration of God.

XI. _Miscellaneous Questions:_

1. Who were Agur, Lemuel, the men of Hezekiah?

2. Locate the proverbs that forbid one from becoming surety for another.

3. What modern evil may be spoken against in 11:26?

4. Give meaning of word wisdom, and why would this topic occupy large space in the book?

5. Select from Chapter 16 one proverb on divine guidance, one on the worth of self-control, and one on business honesty.

6. Select the three most helpful proverbs on friendship.

7. Name eight animals used in illustration, giving references, and give reasons for the author taking so many illustrations from the animal kingdom.

8. Where might the author have received the thought of 24:19 and 24:20?

9. Name the lesson for business men in 27:23.

10. In Chapter 11 mark with the letter "B" the verses whose truth may affect one's business success.

THE KINGDOM DIVIDED

THE PROPHETICAL BOOKS:

Jonah Page

Amos Page

Isaiah Page

OUTLINE FOR STUDY OF PROPHETICAL BOOKS

1. Class.

2. Commission of Prophet.

3. Biographical Description of Prophet.

4. Title of Prophet.

5. Historical Place.

(a) Name of Kingdom.

(b) Names of Kings.

6. Outline of Contents.

7. Prophecies of Earthly Kings or Kingdoms.

8. Prophecies of Christ.

9. Prophecies of Christ's Kingdom.

10. Leading Phrases.

11. Leading Chapters.

12. Leading Teachings.

13. Questions.

14. Items of Special Interest.

15. Individual Finds.

EXPLANATION.--Under No. 1 name whether major or minor. Under No. 2 secure the points of the commission in references given. No. 3 is to be gathered from the contents of the prophecy itself. Under No. 4 work out from the prophet's life, character or message an appropriate title by which he may be remembered. Under letter (a) of No. 5 state whether the message is to Israel or Judah. Under letter (b) name the kings during whose reigns the message was delivered. Topics 14 and 15 are the same as in the Historical Outline.

NOTES.--The first prophecy to be taken up, that of Jonah, will be studied by a series of questions. In the succeeding prophecies the outline will be followed, though not so rigidly as in the case of the Historical Outline.

JONAH

NOTE.--The study of this book is by questions.

1. Draw full-page map, locating Joppa, Nineveh, Tarshish and his native place, Gath-hepher. See II Kings 14:25.

2. Name the three commands given to Jonah.

3. What two things did the sailors do when the storm was severe?

4. The waking of Jonah recalls what incident in the New Testament?

5. According to the sailors, what caused the tempest?

6. What plan was used to find the offender?

7. What words of Psalm 139 are recalled by Jonah's attempt to flee from God?

8. What four things do we know about the boat?

9. Who suggested the plan for calming the sea?

10. Name three results of the calm upon the sailors.

11. Give a name to the second chapter.

12. In what direction did he pray and why?

13. What phrase in Psalm 42 did he use in his prayer?

14. Mention three things named in the book regarding the size of Nineveh.

15. Name Jonah's message.

16. What four things did the king decree?

17. What quality did Jonah manifest at the repentance of Nineveh?

18. Name the petition of Jonah's prayer in Chapter 4.

19. How did the Lord answer this petition?

20. Explain the object lesson of the gourd.

21. What six things did Jehovah do, as narrated in the book?

22. In what two ways was Jonah a type of Christ? See Matt. 12:38-41.

23. Why _must_ we accept the story as true?

24. State four leading lessons of the book.

AMOS

I. _Class._

II. _Commission:_ 3:1-9; 7:15. Analyze, narrate, record.

III. _Biographical Description:_ 1:1; 7:14; 7:10-17.

IV. _Title._

V. _Historical Place:_ See Bible Dictionary. Also 1:1, 2.

VI. Omit.

VII. _Prophecies of Earthly Kingdoms:_ Chapters 1 and 2.

1. Draw full-page map, numbering in order and locating the eight cities and countries against which prophecies are uttered.

2. Name the prophecy common to all.

3. Prophecies against Israel.

(a) Name three sins. 2:6-8.

(b) Name the class of people to whom the prophetic word is especially directed. 3:11 and 15 and 5:11.

(d) Name the punishment prophesied. 5:27.

VIII. _None._

IX. _Prophecies of Christ's Kingdom._ 9:11-15. Name four leading predictions therein. The teacher should mention the three possible interpretations of this prophecy.

X. _Striking Phrases:_

Find one in each of the third, fourth and sixth chapters.

XI and XII. _Omit._

XIII. _Questions:_

1. Name five things mentioned in Chapter 4 that God said He had done and yet they had not returned.

2. What is meant by the expression "cleanness of teeth" in 4:6?

3. What three parts of their worship did the Lord say He despised in 5:21-23? Why did He despise them?

4. What is meant by the expression "flood of Egypt" in 8:8?

5. What kind of famine is prophesied to come upon them in 8:11 and 12?

6. How many times does Amos refer to David?

7. By what four names does Amos describe the Northern Kingdom?

XIV. _Items of Special Interest:_

Select five.

XV. _Individual Finds:_

Chapters 1, 2, 6.

ISAIAH

I. _Class._

II. _Commission:_ Chapter 6. Analyze carefully.

III. _Biography:_ 1:1; 8:1 and 3; 7:3; 20:2-4; II Chron. 26:22 and 32:32.

IV. _Title._

V. _Historical Place:_ 1:1. Add the lengths of the reigns.

VI. _Outline:_

1. Dark Prophecies regarding Earthly Kingdoms. 1 to 35.

2. History of an Earthly Kingdom. 36 to 39.

3. Bright Prophecies regarding Christ's Kingdom. 40 to 66.

VII. _Prophecies of Earthly Kingdoms:_ Babylon, Moab, Damascus, Egypt, Tyre.

Name the vivid descriptions, the predictions, fulfillment.

VIII. _Prophecies of Christ:_ Name the predictions found in the following references. If time permits, classify them under these heads: (a) Genealogy. (b) Name. (c) Event. (d) Characteristic. (e) Work.

7:14; 9:2, 6, 7; 11:1-5 and 10; 28:16; 32:1; 40:11; 42:1-4; 49:2; 50:4, 5, 6; 52:14, 15. Three facts in the closing days of Christ's life in

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