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The Bible is a Lamp to our feet and a light to our pathway. To know it thoroughly is to be kept from stumbling, and to walk in the light is fellowship with Him who is the heart of the Book. The Bible is a Rock; to be familiar with its pages is to be established in character, in hope and in faith, and while we may sometimes tremble, the rock is immovable. The Bible is the true water of life. Mr. Moody used to say that it comes down from on high and rises again in mighty power to the throne on the
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PREFACE TO THE SERIES
PREFACE TO THE SERIES
SEARCH Series of Bible Study Text Books "Be Ye Explorers of the Writings." — John 5:39 Teachers of the Scriptures are issuing many valuable aids to Bible study. This series of text books is based upon the "Search" idea. We believe this idea is fundamental. It is commended to the student public for the following reasons: It is the Divine Method. " Seek ye out of the book of Jehovah" is the God-given command in Isaiah 34:16 "Search ye the Scriptures" is the command of the God-man in John 5:39. The
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PREFACE TO THE BOOK
PREFACE TO THE BOOK
This book is designed to be used in Bible Study Classes in churches, in communities, in academies, in colleges. The author has endeavored to furnish a text book of outlines and questions that shall unfold the general contents of the Word of God. Its primary aim is to impart a swift and comprehensive acquaintanceship with the material of the books of the Bible. It is not an exhaustive study. From its aim it could not be such. Some of the sixty-six books are passed over in brief space, and some (c
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INTRODUCTORY LESSON. CHART OF THE SIXTY-SIX BOOKS
INTRODUCTORY LESSON. CHART OF THE SIXTY-SIX BOOKS
1. The sixty-six books are divided into ten groups, according to their relation to the Kingdom. In this connection the word Kingdom is not used in any restricted or technical sense. It is used to designate the Kingdom of God instituted to redeem the race from sin, under whatever form manifested. 2. Several of the books are not located in their exact places. Esther is located in Division Six because it is Captivity narrative. The Kings and Chronicles technically overlap two divisions. Lamentation
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NOTES ON HISTORICAL OUTLINE AND ITS USE
NOTES ON HISTORICAL OUTLINE AND ITS USE
Most of the books in the first four divisions will be studied with this outline as a basis. In the pursuance of these lessons the numbers left vacant in the outline are to be wrought out by the pupils. In recording the work in the blank book the first page is to be given to the pictorial device. One of these will be printed in its appropriate place. Let students prepare the others. Urge the pupils to use originality of thought and pen in producing them. The aim of the device is to impress by a s
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GENESIS
GENESIS
Note. —In order to make the work and the method of recording it as clear as possible, the outline study of Genesis is printed in full, except the answers to the questions. Notes on the Questions These questions must needs be few in number. If the time permits, let the teacher add others. They are designed to be mere surface questions, to secure acquaintanceship with a few of the great facts. In assigning the questions on each book of the Bible let the teacher go over them with the class, seeking
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JOB
JOB
Section I. Introduction From personal knowledge and reading, from perusal of articles in Bible helps and dictionaries, write out in your own language a two-hundred-word description of the book as a whole, its purpose, its nature, etc. Section II. Narratives (To be memorized and told, with care in regard to all details.) Section III. Geography Locate by chapter and verse, naming the thought, or fact, or person connected therewith, the following geographical terms: Uz, Sabeans, Chaldeans, Temanite
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EXODUS
EXODUS
Originate one, or omit. 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 outli
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LEVITICUS
LEVITICUS
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. (Where in American history are these words recorded?) Select five. Chapters 1, 11, 23....
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DEUTERONOMY
DEUTERONOMY
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. Note. —Verify these, as well as names of all leading chapters
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JOSHUA
JOSHUA
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. Note. —Let the teacher question as to the basis of these leading lesson
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JUDGES
JUDGES
Originate one, or omit. Give to each of these (save Chapter 5) the name of the person described therein. 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 g
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IV and V THE KINGDOM UNDIVIDED AND THE KINGDOM DIVIDED
IV and V THE KINGDOM UNDIVIDED AND THE KINGDOM DIVIDED
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. 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 CHART D. CHRONOLOGY
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THE PSALMS
THE PSALMS
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. Note. —Select a sentence from any psalm, illustrating each characteristic, and record the same in its appropriate place, giving the chapter and verse. Heman, author of the 88th; Ethan, 89; Moses, 90; Solomon, 72 and 127. The sons
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THE SONG OF SOLOMON
THE SONG OF SOLOMON
Give the meaning of each. 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. Note. —Write these phrases in full, with locations....
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PROVERBS
PROVERBS
Note. —Select and record one proverb of each of the above 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....
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OUTLINE FOR STUDY OF PROPHETICAL BOOKS
OUTLINE FOR STUDY OF PROPHETICAL BOOKS
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 t
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JONAH
JONAH
Note. —The study of this book is by questions....
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AMOS
AMOS
Find one in each of the third, fourth and sixth chapters. Select five. Chapters 1, 2, 6....
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ISAIAH
ISAIAH
Name the vivid descriptions, the predictions, fulfillment. 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 Chapter 53. Note three leading characteristics predicted: (Called by Luther "the little gospel." Note the four parts, by reading verse 6 first, then verse 5.) Select fifteen. Chapters 1, 5, 12, 35, 36, 61....
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DANIEL
DANIEL
Recite, but record only titles and references. Illustrate each of these by events in Daniel's life....
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EZRA
EZRA
The study of this book is by chapters. Commit the names of the chapters. Prepare two questions. Prepare a name and two questions....
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NEHEMIAH
NEHEMIAH
Pictorial Device: A Broken Wall. Draw three layers of stone forming lower part of wall. On this draw four portions of the wall intact, with three breaks between. In these three breaks place the words: "Temporal, 3 to 6;" "Civil, 5;" "Religious, 8 to 13." On the unbroken portion of the wall place the figure "52" and the phrase: "A Great Work." Over the device place the word God. Add any original touches suggested by the book....
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HAGGAI
HAGGAI
A Study of the Four Brief Prophecies of the Book Prophecy Number One: Chapter 1:1-15. Prophecy Number Two: Chapter 2:1-9. Prophecy Number Three: Chapter 2:10-19. Prophecy Number Four: Chapter 2:20-23. Questions:...
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ZECHARIAH
ZECHARIAH
Record and commit, with chapter location. Commit and locate the following: Give meaning. State what other books of the Bible contain the phrase. (Use concordance in finding location.) Give the four names by which the Christ is described. See 3:8, 9:9, 13:7. Name four events in Christ's life prophesied in the following verses: 9:9, 11:12, 13:1, 13:7....
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THE FOUR GOSPELS
THE FOUR GOSPELS
Note. —The Gospels were originally sermons, and the authors preachers. They are not designed as biographies. One has described them as "memoirs of a life, to teach a religion." Hence one need not expect chronological order. Their purpose is not to record the life of Christ, but to win a lost world to the Savior. To aid in filling blanks in this chart and in the following one, read accounts of the four authors in Bible Dictionary....
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THE ACTS
THE ACTS
Note. —This verse outlines the progress of the kingdom in this book during one generation. It also outlines the plan of God touching the work of each disciple, each individual church, and the church universal. Here is the pattern. With hunger to know and willingness to do should every disciple study this pattern book. Am I measuring up to the plan of God? Is this church measuring up to the plan of God? The ten following questions are to be answered in the first ten chapters, one in each consecut
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THE PAULINE EPISTLES
THE PAULINE EPISTLES
Record the words of address as found in the opening of each epistle. The following is given as an example: Romans: "To all that are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints." 1:7. Draw full-page map of Mediterranean Sea and surrounding countries, locating the churches, seven in number. Record the names addressing the epistles as given at the beginning of each, together with descriptions attached. Describe the persons whose names are made companion with Paul's. Note whether they are regarded
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I THESSALONIANS
I THESSALONIANS
(Complete the phrases and locate.)...
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I CORINTHIANS
I CORINTHIANS
3:16; 13:1; 15:58. 11; 13; 15. Give total number of times the words "wise" and "wisdom" are found in the first three chapters. Underline these two words in these chapters....
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II TIMOTHY
II TIMOTHY
Read the book three times, slowly, thoughtfully, prayerfully. Enter as far as possible into the surroundings and feelings connected with this last letter of the martyr Paul—this personal letter to this loved son in the faith. Then write your impressions and ideas regarding its contents, using three hundred words....
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THE GENERAL EPISTLES
THE GENERAL EPISTLES
See Bible Dictionary. See the beginning of each letter. The following is an example: James: "To the twelve tribes which are of the Dispersion." See Bible Dictionary. The following is an example: James. Jerusalem. About 62 A.D. James. A book of practical morals. Also to comfort the scattered and persecuted Jewish Christians....
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STUDIES IN I AND II PETER
STUDIES IN I AND II PETER
The two letters of Peter afford splendid opportunity for noting the impress of the writer's character and experience upon his writings. Let the teacher judge as to the extent of this study. The following are suggested: I Peter 1....
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THE REVELATION
THE REVELATION
The thought of the verse and the number of the chapter are given. Find the verse and record it....
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