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A MESSAGE for the CHURCH of GOD.

"Iust before us is the closing struggle

of the great controversy, when with "all
power and signs and lying wonders, and
with all deceivableness of unrighteous-
ness," Satan is to work to misrepresent
the character of God. that he may "seduce,
if it were possible, even the elect:' If
there was ever a people in need of con-
stantly increasing light from heaven, it is
the people that, in this time of peril, God
has called to be depositaries of his holy law, and to vindicate
his character before the world. Those to whom has been
committed a trust so sacred must be spiritualized, elevated,
vitalized, by the truths. they profess to believe. Never did the
church more sorely need, an never was God more solicitous
that she should enjoy, the experience described in Paul's
letter to the Colossians when he wrote, We "do not cease to
pray for you. and to desire that ye mightl be filled with the
knowledge of his will, in all wisdom and spiritual under-
standing; that ye might walk worthy of the lord unto all
pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing
in the knowledge of God:' Vol. 5. pp. 745, 746.

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 Lesson No~ I.-Sabbath, July 5, 1952.

TRUE AND FALSE SHEPHERDS

Questions
1. What is Christ to. His children, and what should they do?
John 10: 1-3.
2. What will Christ, the good Shepherd, do? What is said
about His sh~ep? John 10: 4. ' Where -will He lead His
sheep? Ps. 23 : 1. 2.
3. W.nat must a true shepherd be able to do before he is
qualified to lead the flock of Christ.? John 21: 15-17;
I Peter 5 : 2, 3.
NOTE: "The question that' Christ put to Peter was sig-
nificant. He mentioned only one condition of discipleship
and service. 'Lovest thou Me?' He. said. This is the essential
qualification. Though Peter might possess every other, with-
out the love of Christ He could not be a faithful shepherd over
the Lord's flock. Knowledge, benevolence, eloquence, grati-
tude, and zeal' are all aids in the good wmk; but without the
love of Jesus in the heart, the wmk of the Christian minister
will prov~ a failure." Gospel Workers p. 183.

4. What must the good shepherd be willing to do? John 111: 11.
For how many sheep! does he tenderly care? Luke. 15 : 4.

5. How is a true sheep to be known? John 10: 27.

6. What kind of shepherds were often found among God's
people? How did they conduct themselves in regard to
the sheep which had been entrusted to their care? Eze.
34 :1 -6.
7. How far did the false shepherds go in bet:raying their
sacred trust? Eze. 34: 8; Jer. 23: II; Zech. 11: 4, 5.

NOTE: "1 have no real ground of hope for those who have
stood as shepherds to the flock, and have for years beel) borne
with by the m.ercHul God, following them with reproof, with
warnings, with entreaties, but who have hid their evil ways,
Clnd continued in them, thus defying the laws of the God of
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heaven by practising fornication. We may leave them to work
out their own salvation with fear and trembling, after all has
been done.' to reform them; but in no case intrust to them the
guardianship of souls. False shepherds!" Test. to Min. p. 428.
8. How does Jesus designate such shepherds? John 10: 8, 13.
9. 'llVihat .will the Lord do with His flock when the shepherds
have become unfaithful? Eze. 34: 9-16.
NOTE: "God has promised that where the shepherds are
no-t true He will take charge of the flock Himself. God has
never made the Hock wholly dependent upon human instru-
mentalities. But the days of purification of the church are
hastening on apace. God will have a people pure and true ....
Those who have trusted to intellect, genius, or talent, will riot
then stand at the head of rank or file. They did not keep pace
with the light. Those who have proved themselves unfaithful
will not then be entrusted with the flock. In the last solemn
work fevT great men will be engaged. They are self-sufficient.
independent of God, and He cannot use them." Test. Vol. 5.
p.80.
10. What is the condition of the Laodicean church? Rev. 3 : 17.
.Who is responsible for this sad condition?
ANSWER: "The watchmen are responsible for the condition
of the people Many who have been placed upon the walls
of Zion, to watch with eagle eye for the. approach of danger,
and lift up the voice of warning, are themselves asleep." Vol. 5.
pp. 235, 236.
11. What are the sheep called upon to do when they see that
the shepherds have become unfaith1ul? Matt. 15: 14.
NOTE: "I saw that neither young nor old should attend
their meetings; for it is wrong to thus encourage them while
they teach errol' that is a deadly poison to tBe soul, and teach
for doctrines the commandments of men. The inf.luence of such
gatherings is not good." Early Writings, p. 124.
12. What will be the fate of the false and unfaithful shepherds?
Zech. 11: 17.
NOTE: "The false prophets had been the signal objects
of God's wrath. Their eyes had consumed away in their holes,
and their tongues in their mouths." Early Writings pp. 289, 1.90.
13. \Vhat reward is promised to the true and faithful shop-
herd? 1 Peter 5 : 4, Dani':l 12: 3.
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 Lesson No. 2.-Sabbaih, July 12, 1952.

THE BROAD AND NARROW WAY

Questions
1. Which wuy leads to destruction. and how many choose
to walk therein? Matt. 7 : 13.
NOTE: "In the road to death the whole race may qo, ''lith
all their wor~fiShne;;;-arrtfieirpria;;- dis-
1ici;;-esty'";""and moral debasement. There is'room for every man's
~ and doctrines, space to follow\ his inblTnations. to do
whatever his self-love may dictate. In order to go in the path
that leads to destruction~o ne~d of searching for the
~ for t~s wide. and TIle way Is broad, and" the leeT
nat ral r i t a the path that ends in death." M. B. ~. 197,
19B. ~~. - ~d~--'
2. What sin is committed by many of God's I'fufessed people?
Je\l". 2: 13: Hosea 8 : 8, 9.
3. With whom have they united themselves, and whos"
friends have they become? James 4: 4.
NOTE "As I have of late looked around to lind the
humble followers of the meek and lowly Jesus, my mind has
been much exercised. J:1@l who profess to be looking for the
speedy coming of Christ are becoming conformed to this world,
and se k more earnestly the a plause of those around them
than the approbation of God... '.. any of these professed
Christians dress, talk, and act like the v'.'Orld, and the only thing
by which they may be known, is their profession. Though they
profess to be looking for Christ, their conversation is no in
heaven, but on worldly things." W~ "'.'/pp. 10?:!,
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4. Why have so many forsak n the narrow: p way?
have they become, and where are they going? 1
2 : 19: 2 Peter 2: IS: Phil; 3 : 18. 19.

How is the wuy that leads to heaveIl/ desaribed, and ho,w

many people find it and walk therein? Matt. 7: 13, 14:
Luke 13: 23,24.
NOTE: "Th~w~~rd road leading to home and
rest, furmshed Jesus with an impressive figure of the Christian
way. The path which I have set before you, He said, Is narrow;
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 the gate is dif/icul e t nee; for the golden rule excludes
a I pn e and self-seeking. There is, indeed,~ wider. road,
but its end is destruction. If you would clim the path of
spiritual life you must constantly ascend; for it is an upw'ard
;!!.gy. ~ must go with the few; f~l:...e mul~

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the downward path." M. 13. p. 197.

6. Who has trodden this narrow way before us? I Peter

2 : 21. 22. What testimony concerning the 144,000 does the
apostle John give? Rev. 14: 4.

NOTE: "Toil, patience, self-sacrifice, reproach, poverty.

the contradiction of sinners against Himself, was the portion
of Christ. (mel it must bp. om portion, if we ever enter thp.
Paradise of God." M. B. p. 198.
7. What must those who walk upon the nar,row way do? Matt.
16 : 24: 10: 38: Acts 14: 22: 2 Tim. 3 : 12.

cJ1I: What must take place in our life before we can enter upon

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h;S narrow way that leads to heaven? John 3: 7. What
fl ~/' will be our experience when we begin to walk in this way?
Jr/ Matt. 4: I-II.
9. Through what experiences shall we have to pass before
we come to the end. of our Christian journey? Luke
22 : 39-44: Mark 14: 65: Matt. 24: 9.

10. In whom will those trust who walk upon this path? Provo
3: 5, 6.
II. Who is not permitted to travel upon this n~rrow way?
Rev. 3 : IS, 16.

NOTE: "Why is it so hard to lead a self-denying, humble

life? Because professed Christians are not dead' to the
world .. It is easy living after we are dead. But many are
longing for the leeks and onions of Egypt. They have a dis-
position to dress and act as much like the world as possible,
and yet go to Heaven. Such cljmb up some other way. They
do not enter through the straight gate and narrow way." Vol. 1.
p. 131.

12. What promise is given tOI those ~who walk upon the nal1l'ow
way and are faithful to the end? Matt. 24 : 13: 2 Tim. 4 : 8
Rev. 2: 10.
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Lesson No. 3.-Sabbath, July 19, 1952.

BUILDING UPON ROCK OR SAND

~~~.~)(. Questions
I. Who is likened unto a wise man, and who is represented
as foolish? Matt.. 7 : 24-27.
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'" ;,(2. Who is represented by the Rock upon which the Church is
founded? Eph. 2: 20: Malt. 16: 18: 1 Cor.. 3: 11; 10: 4.

3. What blessings did thisv~ng!~Jt'Js~I?~et. " '/

8: IS: Num. 20: 8, II. ' !e-{Z-_ . '-'" ~~a Pk
blessings did)l}taet recei: ~ of theR~~~.
4. What other
Deut. 32 : 13; Ps. 81 : 16. .J((V- - c9A . >L

5. :What else did the Rock represent to Israel? Deut. 32 : 15,

30,,31.
NOTE: "The same beautiful expressive figures are car-
ried throughout the Bible. Centuries before the advent 01
Chri~im as the' rock of Israel's salvation;
the psalmist sung of Him as 'my Redeemer: 'the rock of my
strength: 'the rock that is higher than I: 'a rook of, ha12iiation:
'rock of my heart: 'rock of my~." P. P. p. 413.

6. What wonderful experience wa~lUlLp~~#

with the Rock? Ex. 17: 5, 6. 1I.c;.;zi/ ,7 -
7. Do .t!te wic~als~7a' rock in~ they trullt?
Deut. 32: 37.77 :I --..,.....-t.. •
8. What is the difference between the rock O~UIl
and the rock of the wicked? Jer. 10: 10-16. j.s; ,
9. What is pronounced upon t~~ho 'do not put theit trust
in the Lord? Jer. 17: 5, S. ~ ..

10. Upon what firm foundation must all principles be estab-

lished in order to withstand the storm? Isa. 8 : 20.

11. What building will not withstand the storm? Mall. 15 : 9:

Luke S': 49.
NOTE: "But ever ui!9ing erected 01\. oth~JouC~a~
. than 'God's War' , will fall.-# He who, 'iike the Jews in fiSt'S
~ foundation of human ideas and opinions, of
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 iorms and~ c~~s oi man's invention, or on any works
~e cm1"'C[o Tridependently of the grace of Christ is e~
his structure of character upon the shifting sand. The fierce
tempest of temptation-will sweep pway the sandy foundation,
and leave his house a wreck on the shores of time." M. B.
p. 216.
12. What have those who build upon the Rock, Jesus Chris!"
become? Eph. 2: 19. 20.
NOTE:

Lesson No. 4.-Sabbath. July 26. 1952.

I / /_/ FAITHFUL AND UNFAITHFUL~

~ Questions
1. To whom is a servant of God' compared~and hat ~'s's
solemn' duty? Eze. 33: 7; , I~~ 21 ~ Hab., 2 . ~
~.~e ...
NOTE: "The. ;;:tewards of the mysteries of God should
stand ap yra.rc!iin~Il. upon the walls of Zion; and if they see
the sW'OrC!'COffiing,they should sound'· the no-te of warnin. If
they are sleepy sentine s, and .~spiritus!' sen§.e;~ are be-
numbed that' they see and realize no danger, ana the people
pensh, God WIll requir;dhelr blood ~ the t
w men's hands."
VoL4.p.40~ ~ . •
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3.
What quest!o~l':a.JI,.,t' f
Isa. 21 : 11, 12 ~ ..
hf
dn
wat~7n al\ways answer?

What speda talk has been entrusted to the spiritual

watchmen of the church? Eze. 33: 2-5.

NOTE: "It is the privilege of the watchmen on the walls

of Zion to live so near to God, and to be so susceptible to the
~ impressions of His Spirit, that He can work through them to ~
~~~, ~em'12 t~e~cEl.of s;:fe..!y..
. Chosen of Go , s 0.1 willi tM blOOd"of co'i1Secratio~ey me-
to rescue men an women ro~n I~ deillQl;s::.llgn. ,Faith-
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fully are they to warn their fellow-men of the sure result of
transgression, and faithfully are they to safeguard the interests "
of the church." G. W. p. 15. c. .".,. ~.. ,. J.
V. 'lit
4. How long must the faithful watchmen co 1 f' I
their solemn dutyl Isa. 62 ~ 7: 5 2 . . _'S?
5. What sound must the watQh{t;~um~w;e ~r
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be effective? 1 Cor. 14: 8. v~·~. ea- "
NOTE: "In trumpet tones their' voices or to be lifta and ~
never should they sound one.~~ai~: J:l' 15.
6. What kind of watchmen were 0 ten found among God'.
people. and what will the Lord require from them? ~3: 8.
7. What does the, Lord co er' s ~
h 't I~~'lt:~_/
men? Isa. 56:10 .,6~.~
8. What is the co. iti e in the Laodicean
church? Rev. 3 : 15.
NOTE: "Has not blindnes f II n u on the ,watchmen
~andin~ on the wa!l~ of ~? Are not many of God's ser-
"vants unconcerned and well satisfied, as if the pillar of cloud
bY' daY ana lh;; pillar ~ h t rested upon the sanct-
uary." Vol. 8. p. 248.
9. What will come upon!~ as:.I'result of their unfaith-
fulr:ess? Eze. 9: 5. 6.~t .. "'.
NOTE: "Hefe" we see th;'t the-churHi-the Lord's sanct-
uary-was first to feel the- stroke of the wrath of God. The
ancien men, Ihose to whom God,had given great ,light, and
who had stood as guardians of' the spiri'lual interests of the
~eople, had betrayed their trust, . . . These dumb dogs that
would not bark, are the ones who feel the 'just vengeance of
an offended God." Vol. 5. p. 211.
10. Is it possible for those blind watchmen- in the Laodicean
church to sound the note of warning? •.Matt. 15: 14.
- /~ m~ /# ;r#E-
NOTE: "Men who stand in responsible positions at the
hea:t of the'~ are asleep. Satan has paralysed 1fiem, -r;;-
"OiCler Tfi'Ci\ hiS plans and devices may not be discerned, while
he is aclif·f6' to ensnare, deceive and destroy." Vol. 2. p. 439.
11. What is the LOIl'd compelled to do with such blind and un-
~ith~ w~men? Isa. 22: 19: Mal. 2: 1. 2.
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What admonition will a faithful watchman always heed?
Mark 13: 37.

Lesson No.5-Sabbath, August 2, 1952.

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TRUE AND FALSE WORSHIP
• ~ ">)1.
Questions
1. What kind of worship is pleasing to the Lord? Isa. 66 : 2:
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2.
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77 Ps. pI : 17.
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'On',w:hat occasion was the contrast between true and
false worship first: seen? Gen. 4 : 3, 4.
3. What hap~ened to Abel hecause of his faithfulness? Gen.
4:5-8. 0 ~ ) ~"
NOTE: "So far as birth and ..2:.eli~structi'2.P were
concerl1'ed, these broih~re equa 'doth~ners,
and both acknowledged the claims of 0 to reverence and
wor~p. I (; outward" ap earance their religion was the §..ame
ue__to a certain 01 , ut beyond~is tFle:O]jI!eLejide between
tFle1W'0 was J)'reat. . . . . Cain hated' and killed his brother,
not for any wrong that Abel nod done, but 'because his own
f works were evil, and his brother's righteous." P. P. pp. 72, 74.
4. Upon what do al('~~~,true worship depend? Rev.
3:17: Jer. 7:4. '~-.
5. What is the ~ion of ~p? 2)i~: 22:
Hosea 6: 6.~~ ~~ .;leo- ?,7 " .
6. W~at worship did ~sra.:l/p~y~aySJIf j;!,ii9J.l,? ')
1 Kmgs 18: 17, 18f.:JII~.{~" , . ~ ~~::/ '7
~ ~~~ ;~~n was Israel at that tim'? 1 Kings 19 : 10.
8. What direct message did Elijah bring them? 1 ICings 18: 21.
C~~~ ... -ax.
"'" J1t)TE: '''If God abhors one sin above another of which
His people are ~cI'c;ing nOThing in case of ~­
~ and ~tral!.tr ina r;ligious crisis is"'7;.

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-gmaed"OrC\Q.\l as a grievous crime, an~ equal to the verx ~orst
type of hostility against God." Vol. 3. p:281.
9. .
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W;hat is the condition of the Laodicean church in regard
to true worship? Rev. 3 : 15. 16. ~- ~ ~ ,.
10. Whom has God promised He will send when such a con-
dition of luke-warmness I'xi:;;ts? Mal. 4: 5, 6.
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 NOTE: "Many reformers, in entering upon their work,
determined to exercise great prudence ·in attacking the sins of
~ church and the n'ation. They hoped: by t~ example oTa
pure Christian lire. tOI lead the people b~c£ tathe doctrine of
the Bible.. But the Spirit of God came upon them as it came
upon Elijah, moving him to rebuke the sins of a wicked king
and an aEostate,.people; ~ i n from preaching
the P1am utterances of the Bible'. . . . . The words which the
Lord gave them they uttered, fearless of consequences, and
the people were compelled to hear the warning." G. C. p. 606.

11. What call must be heeded by those who expect to be

saved out of the Laodicean condition? Rev. 3 : 19.
'\/.0 '"/"'.: ')l.
," ......NO'fE: "I saw that the testimony of the True W'jtnes's has
not been half heeded. TEe solemn testimonY W20n which the
destiny of the church h"l:m2 s, sheen lightly esteemed, if not
~y disregarded. This testimony must work deep repent-
• ance; all who truly receive it will obey it, and be purilied."
E. W. p. 270.

Lesson No. 6.-Sabbath. August 9, 1952.

LAODICEA AND THE CALL FOR REFORMATION

~ ~~ Questions -- - -

. How does the Lord introduce Himself to the Laodicean

~ church? Rev. 3 : 14.
NOTE: "The testimony, so cutting and severe, cannot be
a mistake, for it is the True Witness who speaks. and His
testimony must be correct." Vol. 3. p. 253.

2. Wha~ testimony concerning the Laodicean church does the

True Witn,ess give? Rev. 3 : IS. 16.
TOI what time period does the chu)'ch of Laodicea belong.
CiilCf" what church is represented by Laodicea?
ANSWER: "The message to the church of the Laodiceans
is a startling denunciation, drid""1'S"ajJpficable to the people
of God at the present time." Vol. 3. p. 252.
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4. Who is represent"ed by the angel of the church of Lao-
dicea? Mal. 2 : 7; 3: 1.

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 NOTE: "The work, of preaching the gospel has not been
committed to angels, but has been.J..nJru.~d to ~. Holy
angels have' been employed in directmg this work, they have
in charge the great movements for the salvation of men; but
"'"ffie aettr"a1'""'j)'rtSC'aIi'iCiti'ort~ospel is performed by the
servants of Christ upon the earth." G, C. p. 312.

Does the church believe and 9g ept the testimony 0)/ ~

5.
True Witness? Rev. 3:17. ~ 4/ r~,.
NOTE: "The people slumber on in their sins. They con-
ti e 10 declare themselves rich, and having need o~fng."
01. . p. 5,
S. Can those who are wretched, miserable, poor, blind and
naked. be a help to others? Luke 6: 39.
7. W~at loving counsel does the True Witness give to the
church? Rev. 3 : 18.
8. What is represented by the gold which is tried in the fire,

19 : 8. --------
the white raiment, and the eye salve? 1 Peter 1 : 7; Rev.
~/;r;eI tPr #~K/.E;</C~",
NOTE: "They will feel the necessity of buying gold, which
is pure faith and love; white raiment, which is a spo1less
character made pure in the blood of their dear Redeemer; and
eyesalve, which is the grace of God. and which will give clear
discernment of spiritual things, and, detect sin, These attain-
menls are more precious than the golct;)T Opnir." Vol. 3, p. 254.
9. Wltat significance has the word "repent"? Why do so many
reject the call for refo'rmation? Rev. 3 : 19.
NOTE: "No repentance is genuine that does not work re-
formation. The righteousness of Christ . ~ r
~ncon~sed and unforsaken sin; it is a prillciple ot li~ that
1ransforms the c'i1cl'racler and Thnir(;i'S the conduct. Holiness
is o/hol~ess for God; it is the er;tire surren;!er of head ~:m~~'Cl'1lT6
, J;.
1a the indweHng orthe princfpTes oT l'ieaven." D, A. 55~A ~'"

10. To 'whom does~ True Witness a~eal when H

that His counsel is not accepted by the church? Rev.
d
: 20.
NOTE: "To theJIDllJy, the suffering, the faithful, the patient,
who are alive to their weakrleSsCi'nd insu~cy, are given

:;z.::."";/ $:;;:1
wordS of encouragement: 'Behold, 1-- stand at the door, and
MY!;"!"" and "p,n 'h, d""<. I will

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come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me."
Vol. 5. p. 484.
11. What will result when many reject the counsel of the
True W,itness. while some accept it? Amos 3 : 3. ~
NOTE: "I asked the meaning of the shaking I had seen~~
and. was shown that it would be caused by the' straight tes '. 0<'
many called forth by the counsel of the True WjtnesS- a th
Laodiceans. This will have its effect upon he heart of the
receiver, and will ~ead . to exalt the standard and pour
forth th~traight trut. So. ill not bear this. straight testi-
mony. TheY'\wi~' . gainst it, and this is what will
cause a ~among God's people." E. W. p. 270.
12. 'Under whose power/is e work of refo ation to go
forward? Zech. 4: I
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reformation must take place
',.jIIoI.!.!.!e~~~~~~llil"'-~~·Ori,"," 'Review and Herald'
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13. Unde,!' the direction of which angel will th ~ O~l-_&~ '\

alion be gloriously finished? Rev. 18: ~~
14. Does the Reform Movement represent th~i<jhth
:hurch or
with what name does the Lord design;ate those who call
the professed people of God back to the old pglh s?
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• - ANSWER: "God's remnant people, standing before the
world as reformers, are to show that the l~ of God is the
~ of all e.nduring.,reform." P. 1t"'p. 678.~

Lesson No. 7.-Sabbath. August 16. 1952.

1.
$_, F 1I!-~L ~NR UNFAIT~U~ ~E~VANTS
)/% ~., {,Qu~stionsl
How ~any classes of servants~re
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return of the Lord? Matt. 24 : 45- . ~ I.~..

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)~ fl;
bore th ~/.'
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2. What distin~~es t~e gi:0d nd fai se :z:nt?L e
12: 35·40: V ~ -.,:;J
3. Through how many peri Cis must faithful arvants be
found watching? Lukel2: 37. 38. With what may we com-
pare the three periods of watching? Rev. 14: 6-12.
 NOT~: "I was shown~-the i'irst, second, and
third angels' messages. Said my accompanying angel, 'Wbe
to him who shall move a block or stir a pin of these messages.' .,
E. W. p. 258.
4. In what condition were those who under the first angel's
message waited for the return of the Lord in the year 1843?

. ANSWER: "All who found peace in Christ longed to see

others share the blessing.~he hearts of parents were turned
to their children, and the hearts of children to their parents.1
The barriers of pride and reserve were swept away. Heartfelt
confessions were made, and the members of the hcii:iSel1oid
~d Tor tile sahahon of those w 0 were nearest an dearest.
"t:l1i'ei1was ne@'crffie sound of earnest intercession. Everywhere
were souls in deep an.guish, pleading with God." G. C. p. 369.

5. What counsel was g~ven to the waiting ones when the

Lord did not appeal! in the first watch? Hab. 2 : 2. 3. What
message was now made plain to themrn-ev. 14: B.
6. What call was sounded at the beginning of the second
/~gel's message? Metl,~~2~~~~'n~2t w.as the condition: of
1'1>\ 1./.1. ~ho~ited for ~:fu in 1844?
I ~r--r ANSWER:"~ of solemn and earnest rayer was
everywhere felt by the saints. A holy solemnity was resting
upon them. Angels were watching with the deepest interest
the effect of the message, and w e r e ~
ceived it, and drawin.g them, from _~t~y ~s to obtain large
'Si:i'PPIieS from salvation's fountaIn. ~
3 ~ ~m. Jesus looked upon them with pleasure, for
ills imagewasreflected in them." E. W. p. 239.

7. Upon what message did the waiting ones receive light

when the Lord did not appear in the second watch on
October 22, 1844? Rev. 14: 9·12. --------
8. Under what message will the work of God be finished?

ANSWER: "The third angel of Revelation fourteen is

represented as flying swiftly through the midst of heaven
crying, 'Here are they that keep the commandments of God.
and the faith of Jesus.' . . . . . This is the~~s_a2e. There
are no more to follow; no more invitations olmercYtope iven
~er this"pessa~shall have on~ i s work.' Vol. 5, pp. 206, 201.

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 9. What attitude concerning the Lord's appearing is taken
by the evil servant? Matt. 24: 48, 49. Whom does he
represent?

ANSWER: "That evil servant who said in his heart, 'My

Lord delayeth His coming: professed to be waiting for Christ.
He was a 'servant' outwardly devoted to the service of God,
while at heart he ~d. to.. Satan. ~
scoffe~ den t e h but reveals in his life the senti-
~-that the Lord's com~ing is elayed." Vol. 5.

10. In what condition will the remnan ch e found when

the Lord shall retu;rn? Eph. 5.: 27 . ~~
NOTE: "Those who are Iivin upon he earth when the
intercession of Christ shall cease in the sanctuary above aTe
to stand in the sight of a holy' God without a mediator. Their
robes must be spotless, their characters must be purified from
sin by the blood of sprinkling. . . . . W'he this work shall
have been acomplished, the followers of ~ be ready to;:
~earmg.Ji G. C. p. 425.

11. What does ther Lord pronounce upon those who ette ready
for His return in the third watch? Luke 12: 38.

Lessollj No. 8.-Sabbath, August 23, 1952.

AN APOSTATE AND A TRUE CHURCH

~~ Questions

1. What beautiful symbol does the Lord use to show th} /

relationship that exists between Him and His churc1'i?
2 Co!:. 11 : 2; Eph. 5 : 24-27.

NOTE: "In the Bible the sacred and enduring character

of the relation that exists between Christ and His church is
represented by the union of marriage. The Lord has joined
His people to Himself by a solemn covenant, He promising to
be their God, and they pledging themselves to be His and
His alone." G. C. p. 381.

2. Upon what foundation is this union between Christ and

His church established? Hos. 2 : 19, 20; Mal. 2 : 5, 6.
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 ~. What is said 01 those who do not keep the covenant 01
the Lord? Jer. 11 : 1-3.

4. What will the\Lord do with the church when she chooses.

another husband and unites herself with the world? Rev.
3 : 16: Mal. 2: 11, 12: 2 ehron. 15: 2.

5. What does the Bible say concerning those who are the
friends of thei world? James 4 : 4.
NOTE: "The unfaithfulness of the church to Christ in
permitting her confidence and ~ti~ to be turned from
Him, and allowing the love of worldly things to occupy the
soul, is likened to the violation of the marriage vow." G. C.
p. 381.

6. Against what has the churc~ been faithfully warned?

ANSWER: "The world must not b introduced into the

church, a n ~ h , forming a ..9...na of untiy.
Through this means the church will become indeed ~u.l?t, and
as stated in Revela~age of every unclean and hateful
bird.''' Test. to Min. p. 265.
7. When the church unites herself with the world, what does
the church become? Isa. 1 : 21.
NOTE: "It was by departure from the Lord, and alliance
with the heathen, that the Tewish church beca e ~ harlot; and
Rome, corrupting herself in like manner by seekmg the support
of worldly powers, receives a like condemnation." G. C. p.
382.
8. Did the Seventh-day Adventist church, by following in the
foofsteps of ancient Is;rael, receive a like condemnation?
Eccl. 1 : 9, 10.
NOTE: "'How is the faithful city become an harlot?' My
Father's house is made a house of merchandise, a place w 6ince
the divine presence and glory have departed!" Vol. 8. p. 250.

9. Wha~ does Jesus call those who for the sake c:>f worldly
advantages forsake His commandments and unite with
the world? Luke 22 : 48.

NOTE: "It is no other than hetrayin _ Him with a kiss, to

..-....,... .....
talk of His blood and take away His crown; to set light by any
,.,

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 ~ under the pretence of advancing His gospel."
G. C. p. 263. .
10. To what synagogue do those who unite with the world
belong? Rev. 3: 9.
11. Is the Seventh-day Adventist church courting the friendship
of the world?
ANSWER: ~e 'pro~secLloll~ of Q.hri~ n~
separate and peculiar eo Ie. -rhe line emarcalion is
I. IS mc . e people are su ordinating themse ves to the
world to its practices. its customs, its selfishness. The church
has gone over to the world in transgression of the"1Ciw, wfi"en
~ over to the church in obedience
to the law. D ily the hurch is being converted to the world."
C.O.L. pp.
12. Whaf will the honest in healt do wheI\ the c
with the world in transgression? 2 Cor: 6: 17;

13. W:hat iff-promised to the remnant who remain faithful to

Christ until the end? Rev·. 19: 6·9.
NOTE: "The little remnant who love God and keep His
commandments, and are faithful to the end, will enjoy this
glory. and ever be in lh es ce of Jesus, and sing with (he
holy angels." E. W. p. 66.

Lesson No. 9.-Sabbath, August 30, 1952.

SPIES
~. Questio'ns
1. Whom did Moses send out when Israei approached the
borders of Canaan? Num. 13 : 1-3.
2. What report did ~ of )he spies give when they returned?
Num. 13 :27.33./...-1 . .I_~ /
3. What was the result ~ir evil t.::J
o "'? ~~o~
Israel wish to return? Num. 14: 1.4~ ~~:
4. What did Moses and Aaron do? Num. 14 : 6. ~hal re~ort ~ •
did Joshua and Caleb give? Num. 14: 7-9. 1/4 ,r. ~ /1I.;J.
NOTE:~he covenant of God~ the; lCIDd was insured to
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~~£~ort ~f the unfaithful spies was accepted,
~through it the whole congregation was deluded. The
traitors had done their work. If only the two men had brought
the evil report, and all the ten had encouraged them to possess
the land in ,the name of the Lord, they would still have taken
the advice of the two in preference to the ten, because of their
wicked unbelief. But there were only two advocating the right,

~•
i1e ten were on e side 0 reb ion.' P~P. . 390 .
~ . '~.r-H.4 ~,
5. 'What judgment did God' ponounce pon disobedient
Isr.ael? Num. 14: 28-35. :fh~Cap!!. red t~~efZJ~~~j'
spies? Num.14:36, 37.~ ~ /~
6. What pro,!]1ise;as q-ixen to oshua and aleb? Num.
14: 24,38.~ ~
7. ~ht did IsraeL contrary to the will of God, now try to do
a what h~ned to them m. 14 : 3
;;z:-~ ,
NOTE: "So terribly bli a had t become by trans-
gression. The Lord had ver commanded them to 'go up and
fight.' It was not His purpose that thei should gain the land
J:;: warf~, ~ by strict o~ence to Hi~ commands." P. P.
p.392.
8. When Israel had wandeled forty years in the wilderness.
who was chosen to lead them into the promised land?
Joshua I : 1-6.
, 9 Upon what firm platform did G~;:o nd Jo~~~.~
take his stand? Joshua 1 : 7, 8.~.g - • 7 I

10. Upon what was the new congregatirl! f Israel commanded

to f~x their eyes while crossing the Jordan? Joshua ch. 3.

II. What will the Lord w;Tite in the hearts cUAhose Who a..../ .
under the new covenant? Heb. 8 : 10. ~ ---.J ~~
12. What will b t st ndard of the remnant chur h? Isa. 8 : 2U

NOTE: "God has spoken to us through His word. He has

spoken to us through~to the church. ;;-nd through
the books that have helped to make plain ~r gre;;e!l! dulY and
~ n we,lihould now occu.£y." G. W. p. 308.

13. What will fully identify the remnant of Laodicea? Rev.

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 Lesson No. 10.-Sabbath, September 6, 1952.

FAITHFUL AND UNFAI~H~UL~N~

Queshons r

1. With what is the church of God compared? What is the

meaning of the hedae, the' winefat, and the tower? Mark
12: 1. ~ ---------- ~

2. What attitude was taken by the husbandmen when the

owner of the vineyard sent fo~to demand
the fruit of it? Mark 12 : 2-8: Matt. 23 : 34.

NOTE: "The husbandmen who had been placed in charge

of the Lord's,'iTineyard were ui'ilnrn-to-t.h~.illls.!:.......T he priests
and teachers were not faithful instructors of ~ople. ~11eY
arc! not keep before them the goodness and mercy of God and
His claim to their love and service. These husbandmen sought
their own glory. They desired to appropriate the fruits of the
vineyard. It was their study to attract~n andj;Qmage
.!9. thems~." C.O.L. p. 292.
3. Because of their unfaithfulness, what fate befell the hus-
bandmen, and what did the Lord do with His vIneyard?
Mark 12: 9,
NOTE: ~e the Jews had failed of fulfilling God's
purpose, and the Vineyard was taken from them. The privil-
'eges-they hacfCibused, The work Th~ Fiaa slight~were en-
'1i'liSred to others." C.O.L. p. 296. '¥'~~ 7.f<---
4. To whom does the parable of the vineyard also apply?
Rom. 15: 4.
NOTE: "The parable of the vineyard applies not alone to
the Tewish nation. ,It hgs a lesson for us. The church in' this

~
e ration been endowed by God with grea~, privileges and
b ssmgs, He}' cts 1 e u ns. C.O.L. p. 296.
. t:Yr"" ~

5. UIJ er what nditiO~,..

~ ~or¥2'intHimself to His
clfuTch? Ex. 19: 5 / . ,_ 6 ~~,J~
---.. 19-
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/ 0,
NO'FB: "Because the,,! failed- of fulfilling God's pu~pose,

(.9· ----
the children of Israel were set aside, and God's call was
-
extended to other peoples... cUf these, "too,
-
prove unfaithful, will
~ .they no.l.in like manne~be !:!i.ecte~?" C.O.L. p. 304.
f
6. Have the husbandmen of modem Israel been fait~ful to
the ill' trust?

ANSWER: "The ancient men, t}wse to whom God had

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;given ,great light, and who had stood as guardians of the
spiritual interests of the people,_!l.ad b~traLed the~."
Vol. 5, p. 211.

7. Because modern Israel: like ancient Israe~L

ed un-
h'
faithfuL whom does th~ Lor~ ,ri~;iz
, His
church? Zeph. 3 : 12, 13. 7~~
tru
.
NOTE: "The remnant churc{ will be brought into great
~- ......
trial and distress. Those who keep the commandments of God
and the faith of Tesus will feel the ~e of}he dragon and his
hosts. Satan numbers the world as his subjects, he has gained
control of.~aE9l'tate_ch~!:..ches; .but,2:ere is at little company
that are resisting his supremacy. If hel could blot them from
the earth, his triumph would be c«lmplete." Vol. 9. p. 231.

B. Will God have faithful husbandmen in this time of the end?

Iso. 62: 6. 7.

NOTE: "The Lord has faithful servants, who in the shaking,

toslin time will be disclosed to view." Vol. 5. p~

9. Will the remnant chu-rch be victorious and triumph in (he

I( end? fRey. 14 : 1'2. J

NOTE: "Satan viill sorely harass the faithful, but in the

name of Jesus, they will co~e off more than conqyerors. ~
~ the chur~ Christ appear 'fair as the moon, clear as the
sun; and terrible as an army with banners.''' Vol. 5, pp. 81, 82.

11a. IWllat· will me Iiord sdy 10 those 'who have been faithful
to the end? Matt. 25 : 21.

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 Lesson No. ll.-Sabbath, September 13, 1952.

FAITHFUL AND UNFAITHFUL HEALTH REFORMERS

Questions
1. What is closely connected with the third angel's message?
ANSWER: "I was again shown that the health referm is
one branch of the great work which is: to fit a people for the
coming of the Lord. It is as closely! connected with the third
angel's message as the hand is with _.the 0 y." Vol. 3:
p. 161.
2. W.hy is health reform so important for us? 1 Cor. 6 : 19, 20.
3. Of what did the diet of our first parents in the garden of
Eden consist? Gen. 1 : 29.

4, What is God's object for His remnant churcQ in regcud 10

healthful living? Jer. 6: 16........... 1, If I- •

NOTE: "I ha.Ye been shown that the principles that were
given us in the early days of the message are as important and
should be regarded just as consden.ti~usly todgy as they vrere
rlhen. There ar~ some who never followed thet light given on
the question of diet. It is n~w time to take the light from 'under
the bushel, and let it shiii"e f;thit" cl';'ar. brigTit'r;ys~ ~.
~
5. ,What wonderful example in oregard to h.ealth reform
should we' faithfully imitate? Dan. 1 : 11·17.
NOTE: "There are many who feel that they can not get
'along without flesh foods; but if these would place themselves
on the Lord's side, resolutely resolved to walk in the way of
His guidance, they would receive strength and wisdom as did
-'p~.ilI~.!Je.fellol'ls: Vol. 9. p. 157. - - "'"'-

6. What must those who have made a covencmt with God

be willing to do? Ps. 50: 5.
NOTE: "Those who have received instruction regarding
the evils of the use of fle~h foods. tea and coffee, and rich and
unhealthful preparations. and who are determined to make a
covenant with God by sacrifice, will not continue to indulge
their appetite for food that they know; to be unhealthful. God
demands that the appetites be cleansed, and that self·denial
be practised in regard to those things which are not good. This
is a work that will have to be done before His people can
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 stand belore Him a perfected people." Vol. 9. pp. 153, 154.
7. Have the professed people of God been faithful in regard
to the. principles of health reform?
ANSWER: "I am instructed to bear a message to all our
people on. the subject of health reform; for many have back-
slidden from their former loyalty to health reform prlnclples."
Vol. 9. p. 153.
8. What attitude does Laodicea take in regard to health
reform? Rev. 3 : 16.
NOTE: "A wonderful indifference .has been manifested
upon this important subject, by those, right at the heart of the
work. A lack of stability in regard to the principles of' health
re orm, is a true index of their character and their spiritual
strength" 0 . p. 487. -
,9. What should be our aim in regard to the principles of
healthl reform? 1 Cor. 10: 31.
10. In regard to health reform, what does God expect of his
frue people?
ANSWER: "As we near the close of time, we-must rise
h'gher and still higher upon the question of healt reform and
Cnristian temperance. presenting It in a more po&ilive and
decided manner. We must strive continually to educate the /
peopre, not only by our words, bur, by our practice. pr~ce ~:fJ
and practice combined have a telling influence." Vol. 6. p ~

Le:;:-F #~$~mber 20, 1952. I

ffl-_.THE FIVE WISE AND THE FIVE /"VIRzrrLi );PO})B~

~
'7#$/V. Questions (~("~)
• - - I( /1 ,i::t.. ~~.
• 1. With what ~ ~<0i co~pare~ingdo~ \e vt:n .
~tt, 25: 1. ~ ~. -~ ,.e.:-J W· J

~.
•
Wha'" .."""a.,d
carried? Ps. 119: 105;
by ,h, ,=.' wh',h th, t.a ,tt
Provo 6: 23: 2 Peter 1 : 19.
in' ...---
~- .. -
NOTE: "The~of~gtcher§.. represent the~
classes who p-rofess to be wmtirog for their Lord. They are

!-
_ called irgins bec~e they profess ,cr aure fai!!::: By the lamps
esented the' word of God." (;,'0.1. p. 406. ~

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 3. How C!)re the tell ~ described? What difference was
apparent among fuem?- -Matt. 25 : 2-4.

NOTE: "In the parable, all the ten virgins went out to
meet the bridegroom. All had lamps, and vessels for oil. -.E2r
~e there was seen n~..diffe~e between them. So with.J!!.e
• ..,s!:Illfc!l that live~.LO~ri~s~orap~,and ~o~­
~ .. fidently expect 'ris appear mg. But as m the PGraETe~
- ~ A time of waiting intervenes,..!s&thjs tried, an w en
'"'1'fi6 cry is heard, llehold, the Bridegroom cometh; go ye out
\ to meet Him: many are unready. They have no oil in their
vessels with their lamps. ~.we ,des,lituie of tbe Hpl.;r S,pi.W,."
C.O.L. p. 408.

~A( 4. What· happened while the bridegroom tarried? Malt. 25 : 5.

5. When was the cry heard, "B~o~h.e b21egro~£.meth?"

Man. 25: 6. ~~...e-e- ~.
NOTE: "The coming the 'bride'~om
was at midnight
-the darkest hour. So e coming of Christ will take place-llL
.th.~~~~o ..-.-
~
hifJ.. e2rtE'~ histor~." C.O.L. p. 414.
~

6. Being aroused out of their slumber, what did the foolish

virgins now immediately discover? Matt. 25: 8.
7. Wihat fully revealed the difference between the wise and
foolish vi-rgins?

ANSWER: ..'..;·I.......i~s-...:in.:....;~~~..;.:.~...;;.:~~~ ......~~~~:.:....

When the earnest voice proc aimed at mi night, 'Behold, the
bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him: and the sleeping
virgins were roused from their slumbers, it was seen who had
made preparation for the e'rent. ~
.l;!.!}Q.r'wes; but ~ was e.£.ared for the emergency, and the
other was found without preparati-;;n. S noY[ a sudden and
unlooked-for..s,.gLam& something that-bnngs e soul face to
face with death, w"TIf show whether there is..g~ re$i,1 Jaith in
the promises of God." C.O.L. p. 412. v .... r- ..
.fr ~£ ~ -, .,,"
8. Are those, represented by the foolish virgins, hypocrites?

ANSWER: "The class represented by the foolish virgins

are not hypocrites...Th~ ha~~for the try.,tij, they
ha~~d the Jr~ they are attr~edJo those wllo be-
'Tie"~ the truth, but they have 'mil yieldJtFi'emselves to t!fe
~v..<enrs-~ngs." C.O.L. p. 41 I.
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 9. What class do the five foolish virgins represent? 2 Tim.
3 : 5; Eze. 33 : 31.
NOTE: "The class represented by the foolish virgins have
been content ~ They do not know God.
They have not studied His character; they have not held com-
munion with Him; therefore they do not know how to trus hoVT
.12..1££~ li~, Their service t God de. en s . f~
C.O.L. p. 411.

10. In whom do those, who are represented by the foolish vir-

gins, put their- trust? Jer. 17 : 5
NOTE:"The great danger of our people has been that of
~ and m~ing flesh tJ1eir arm. Those who
have not been in the habit bt"setircnii'ig ffietliEla rar themselves, •
or weighi'li! evidence, ave on I en e in the eading men,·
Cirid accepTihe decTsron t m.ak..e; and t~ill r~ect the
very message God sends to His people, if these l';cidi;g brethren
~accepTthem~"T:"IVt"""pp"':'""flJtf.i'07.

Lesson No. 13.-Sabbath, September 27, 1952.

, THE FIVE WISE

THE FIVE FOOLISH VIRGINS A~
~ ~ (continued)
~ I." Questions
.~ ~r did the foolish virgins say to the wise when they
f eery" ~ered their lack of oil? Matt. 25 : 8.
~ But what did the wise virgins answer them? Matt. 25 : 9.
3. Who are represented by those that sell?
ANSWER: "The people turned.,.lWQI;J~r...~~with
bitter hate, and reproached them, saying, 'You have not warned
us. You told us that all the world was to be converted, and
cried~, ~a~'4- to quiet every fear that was aroused. You
have not told us of this hour; and those who warned us of it
you declared to be fanatfcs and evil men, who would ruin us.'
But I saw that the ministers did not escape the wrath of God.
Their suffering was tenfold greater than that of the people."
E. W. p. 282. .
4. What happened after a· separation of the two clalses had
taken place? Matt. 25 : 10.
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·5. When did' the foolish virgins arrive at the marriage feaste
What did they say? Matt. 2S : 11.
6. What answer did they receive from the bridegroom?
Matt. 2S: 12.
NOTE: "Those who have given God only half-hearted
service, allowing their lives to be conformed to the ways and
practises of the world, will hear the sad words, 'Depart from
Me; I know you not'" Vol. 9. p. 252.
7. What should we do in this waiting and testing time?
2 Peter 1 : 10, 11.
8. What message is given to those who go out to meet the
Bridegroom? lsa. 60 : 1.
NOTE: "Those who wait for the Bridegroom's coming are
to say to the people, 'Behold your God.' The rays of merciful
light, the last essa e of ercy to be given to' the world, is a
revelation of is character 0 ove. The children of God are to
reveal what the' grace of God has done for them." C.O.L. p. 415.
9. When should we be found ready to meet the Bridegroom?
Malt. 24: 44.
NOTE: "Be yeo always ready, in the evening, in the morn-
in.g, and at noon, nat when the cry is heard, 'Behold, the
Bridegroom cometh! go ye forth to meet Him: you may, even
though awakened out of sleep, go forth to meet Him with your
lamps trimmed and burning." Vol. 9. p. ,48.
10. For what should we e~nestly send our petitions to God?
Luke, 11 : 13.
NOTE: "There is grace for ul"7'we will appreciate it.
The Holy Spirit is waiting our dem~i we will only demand
it with i terGl . of purpose which i~...pr.sPPEti~~ to the value
of th 0 Jeel "j'e seek. Angels of ~etaEng notice of
all I' w k';" and! are watching to see how they can so min-
ister to each one that he will reflect the likeness of Christ in
character, and become conformed to the divine image." Vo1.6.
p. 175.
11. What will happen) when G od's children reflect the image
of Jesus fully? Luke 21 : 27.
NOTE: "When the character .of Christ shall be perfectly
reproduced in His people, He will come to claim them as
His own." C.O.L. p. 69.

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~tW)?';P_/~:/271Z. ~
.-a~aDDaocaaaaaaQOOOCacaa~
-Sabbath. October 4. 1952.

.-..~".._TRUE EDUCATION ~
h",~~- Questions

1. Who is the source of all true education? Job. 12: 13;

1 Cor. 1 : 30; Col. 2 : 2, 3. Whose spirit giveth man under-
standing? Job 32: 8.
NOTE: "In a know'1edge of God, all true knowledge and
real development have their source." Ed. p. 14.
~
2. Who is the greatest eacher of Ma~9-? John 3 : 2: Isa.
_ 9:6; John 7:46. . X~.
'-.£ ./
3. :Where did Get. fir~~Btliblish a place for the education
of man? Ge~,..-who stood in the centre of this system?
Gen l ' 2s.....28: Luke 3 : 38.
,r)~
OTE: "The system of education established in Eden
centered in the family. AdCUJ1, was 'the Son of God,' and it
;"as ~ ~ that the children of the Highest received
instruction. 'Theirs,-in the truest sense, was a family schoo!."
Ed. p. 33.

4. Wha~ knowled~~ulld~d~ti~ ~hI}l17 : 3:

Luke 2 : 49-52. 7~) y / .....~
5. What is the highest aim of true education? Matt. 5: 48.
What is the reward of faithfulness? Rev. 22 : 14.

NOTE: "Our ideas of education take too narrow and too

Iowa range. There is need of a oader scope, a higher aim.
True education means more than the pursual of a certain
course of study. It means more than a preparation for the life
that now is. It has to do 'wltn'1ne Wh01~~g,. and with- the
~ d of existence possible to man. llis iliejlarmonig.l,!s
development of the physical, the mental,-cii1dthespTiitUcil
~ d e n tfor!heijoy[ of servic;;;-'in this
~ and for the higher joy of wider' service in the WGrld to
come." Ed. p. 13. .
6. How many teceive the benefit of a godly education?
1 Tim. 2: 4.
 ~~·~~~~z
/~~~
~-e,~ ~.
~
'1. What positlion do men generally take toward the Source
of true education? Jer. 2 : 13.
NOTE: "In the prevailing systems of education, human
philosophy had. taken .the ,place of .divi.lle re~on. ~d
~aren:--J.ve - I d of truth, men had accepted a
standard of their own devising." Ed. p. 74.

8. Whom did God the Fathet" send for our education? Luke
9 : 56: John 8 : 15. 16: 3: 16.
NOTE: "He who had created man, understood the value
of humanity. Evil He denounced as the foe of those whom He
was seeking to bless and to save. In every human being,
however fallen, He beheld a son of God, one who might be
restored to the privilege of His divine relationship. . . . rooking
upon men in their suffering and degradation, Christ perceived
ground for hope where appeared only despair and ruin."
Ed. p. 79.
9. 'Wlhat is the reward of true education? Rev. 21: 1-7:
22 : 1-6: Isa. 35: 10.

Lesson No. 2.-Sabbath. October 11, 1952.

BIBLICAL EDUCATION
Questions
1, What position should the educator take toward the word
of God? Josh. 1 : 8: Deut. 6 : 6.
NOTE: ~ver~art of the Bible is given by .i~spiratio of
God, and is prolr~ The Old Testament no ress than the
New should receive attention. As we s ud the Old Testament,
we shall find living springs bubbling up where the careless
reader discerns only a desert. The Book of Re~n
co~ with t"lie book of Daniel, especially demands study.
Let every God-fearing teacher consider how most clear! to
co prehend and to present the gos el th~r Saviour c~
in person to make known to His servant John." Ed. p. 191.
2. Whom should parents especially instruct in the word of
God? Deut. 6 : 7.
NOTE: "Let the youth, then, be taught to give close stud
to the word of God. Received into the soul, it~ ~il1'y!ove-'!..

~ ~ ~ o n . " Ed. p. 190. .1

<" I %3..~'~h8Y)
 3. What position shoulcL be taken toward Bible truthll? John
7 : 38; Rev. I : 3; Provo 7: 1·3.
NOTE: "The great motive powers of the soul are faith,
hope, and love; and it is to these that Bible study, rightly
pursued, appeals. The outwardJ;;;uty of the Bible, the beauty
of imagery and expression, is but the setting, as it were, lor its
real treasure-the beauly of holiness. In its record 01 the men
who walked with God. we may catch glimpses of His glory.'''
Ed. p. 192.
,wit. 'Mhat is the best method of searching the Bible? Isa. 34 : 16.

t
~ "v'f~~ OTE: "In daily study the verse-by-verse method is often
r I mosi helpful. Let the student take one verse, an concentrate
the mind on ascertaining the thoughi"ihat God has put into that
verse for him, and then dwell upon the thought unlil it becomes
his own. One passage thus studied until its significance, is
clear. is of more value than the perusal of many chapters with
no definite purpose in view, and no pos'live instru i n alned."
Ed. p. 189. -
f. •
5. What means may be employed to impress Bible truths
more deeply home upon our hearts? Hab. 2 : 2.
J Ie • , J

NOTE: "The use of object-lessons, blackboards, maps,

and pictures, wil~ be an aid in explaining these lessons, and
fixing them in the memory, Parents and teachers should con-
stantly seek for improved methods. The teaching oP the Bible
should have our eshest haught, our best methods. and our
most earnest effort." Ed. p. 186.
6. On w!}pt occasion especially should the Bible be read?
Ps. 63 : 2-7. What time should be the mos~blessed in the.

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A
. J ' ANSWER:
.~'t
amily? Who should take part in reading the Bible at
family worship?
"The hours of mar ing and .evening worship
should be the w.ee~esJ and most helpful of the ay. Let it
be understood t at - into these hours no troubled, unkind
thoughts are to initlliie; that parents and children assemble
to meet Jesus, an to invite into the home the presence of holy
angels. Let the services be brief and full of life, adapted to
the occasion, and varied from time to time. Let all join in the
Bible reading, and learn and otfen repeat God's law. It will
add to the interest\ of the children if they are sometimes per-
mitted to select the reading. Question them upon it, and let
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them ask questions. Mention anything that will serve to illus-
trate its meaning. When, the service is not thus made too
lengthy, let the '!tle ones take part in ra er, and let them
'0 0 i~ iI It b. bo'. a ,iogl. V",.:'
Ed. p.186. ~
7. .W~at
help is received through the W~Of~~
't
. IS In our heart? Ps. 19: 11; 17 :4, 5. ~ '-
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B. On whdt path s the ord of God lead us? .:;
Ps. 119: 105. _ 0<-() ~ ~of.Ncn:;~1?[;

What should we ea.·nestly pray to the Lord. wl)o is;~

S.
foundation ~,of tr~e education? Ps. 86: ~~ 1 . /
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Lesson N6.3.-Sabbath, October IB, 1952. ~
EDUCATION THROUGH BIBLICAL EXAMPLES
Questions
1. What part of the Bible Ili ~special1y of educational value?
~TOTE: "As an educator, no part 0f the Bible is of ea.ter
~~ than me .its~e~ These biographies di! e am
a o.h0l:s In
.. -
that ll1ey-areaT5SOlutely true to life."
~ - Ed. p. 146,

2. What truth has God clearly revealed in His word? Isa.

3: 10, 11; Provo 26: 2.
NOTE: "No truth does the Bible more clearly teach than
~t we do is the resulLDf lIIhat we....SF~. To a great de ree

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the expE;>rie ces of life are t~ fruition <2.L 0llr own oughts and
deeds." Ed, p. 146.
.. ~ ~~

3" What is brought to our rememberance through sacred

history? What men are presented to us in Bible His.tory?
ANSWER: ;'Sacred history presents many illustrations of
the results of true education. It presents many noble examples
of men whose characters< were formed under divine direction;
T;1en whose lives were a blessing to their fellow-men, and who
stood in the world as representatives of God." Ed. p. 51.
4. What report is given US concerning Joseph? What was
the mystery of his godly life? Gen., 49 : 22-25.
,
NOTE: "In the crisis of his life, when making that terrible
journey from his childhood's home in Canaan to the bondage
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which awaited him in Egypt,\ looking for the last time on the
hills that hid the tents of his kindred, Joseph remembered his
father's God. He remembered the l e s s ~
~ e d with the resolve to prove himself true-ever to
act as became a subject' of the King of heaven. In the bitter
life of a stranger and a slave, amidst the sights and sounds
of vice and the allurements of heathen worship, a worship
surrounded with all the attractions of wealth and culture and
the pomp of royalty, Joseph was steadfast. lk. Awi 1~tl!.E:.d the
lesson of o~dience to ~. Faithfulness in every station,
~he most 10wTy to t e most exalted, trained every power
for highest service." Ed. pp. 52, 53.
S. What report does the Bible give us concerning Daniel?
Dan. 1 : 8. What instruction is herein found for the children
and the youth of our day?
ANSWER: "Daniel and his companions had been faithfully
instructed in the principles of the word of God. They had
learned to sacrifice the earthly to the spiritual, to seek the
highest good. And they reaped the reward. Their habits of
temperance and J.heir s~ of res-eonsibiJ.!.!y ~Le~ge!1tatives
of God called to noblest development the powers of body, min;r,-
~ul . . . . . The same mighty truths -that were revealed
through these men, God desires to reveal through the youth
and children of to-day." Ed'. pp. 55, 57.

S. Whose son was Elisha? What qualif~cations did he

possess, and how was he prepared for a great work?
1 Kings 19: 19-21.

7. VI/hat was Elisha's 1irade when he was called to be a

prophet of God? What did he realize? 1 Kings 19: 20.
NOTE: "When he was first summoned, his resolution had
been tested. As he 1tlrned to follow Elijah, he was bidden by
the prophet to return home. _H.~..!!1~.§.ls:Q.u!:!t1h~. ~~-decide ior
himself to accept or reject tFle call. Bu%liaiili,ciers!2.Q.d the,
....
vqlUEL of h~ opportunity.
'" .... ~~
Not for any worldly advantage
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would he forego the responsibility of becoming God's mes-
senger, or sacrifice the .!;p~r;..iv~i;..le;.;g",~;;,.-_.;:o~f.....:a:.:s;,;:s~o..;c;;ia::;,t:.:.io;;,;n;;.......;'L
..{-.;it.:.;h H=i~
~erv~ant." Ed. p. 59. ---- ~
8. To what company in Is,ael did Elisha belong? What
mission was he to perform? 1 Kings 19: 16-tB.
NOTE: "In a time of almost universal apostasy, his fath r's
househoj were among the'rii::imEer who ~nor owea t e
Knee to Baal. Theirs was a horne where God was honored,
and where faithfulness to duty was the rule of daily life.
Elijah, the man of power, had been God's instrument for the
overthrow of gigantic evils.. As successor to Elijah was
needed one who by careful, patient instruction ~d guidEt
Israel in safe paths. For this work Elisha's early training under
(:;;d's ~irection had pepared him." Ed, pp. 58, 60, 61.
9. Howald was Moses when he was separated from his
parents?
NOTE: "Younger than Joseph or Daniel was Moses when
removed from the sheltering care of his' childhood's home; yet
already the same agencies that' shaped their lives had moulded
his. ~ s did he spend with his Hebrew kindred;
but during these years was laid the foundation of his greatness;
it was laid by the hand of one little known to fame." Ed. p. 61.
10, What did Moses obtain while in Egypt? But what didl he
rather choose, and where was his education completed?
Heb. 11 : 24-26.
NOTE: "From the humble home in Goshen, the son of
~ passed to the palace of the Pharaohs, to t ~
princess, by her to be welcomed as a loved and cherished son.
In the schools of Egypt, Moses received the highest civil and
military training. Of great personal' attractions, noble in form
and stature, or cultivated mind and princely bearing, and
renowned as a; military leader, ~ r the !:Lallon's pride
. . . . . Not yet was Moses prepare or his life-work. He
had yet to learn the lesson of dependence upon divine power,
. . . . In the wilds of Midian, Moses spent forty years as a
keeper of sheep. Apparently cut off forever from his life's
mission, he was receiving the disci]1lline' essential for its ful-
fillment." Ed. p. 62. _..-

11. Where do we find two' self-denying men? Wht',rein did

their self-deriial consist? 1 Sam. 19: 1-7; Matt. 3 : 4.

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 NOTE: "On the record of those who through self-abne-
gation have entered into the fellowship of Christ's sufferings,
stand-one in the Old Testament and one in the New-the
names of)~ and of John the Baptisl. jonathan, by
birth heir TO tne- throne, yet~owinghimself set aside by the
divine decree; to his rival the most tender and faithful of
friends, shielding David's life at the peril of his, own .. ,fohn
the Baptist, at his appearance as the Messiah's herald, stirred
the nation. From place to place his steps were followed by
vast throngs of people of every rank and station. But when the
One came to whom he had borne witness, all was changed.
The crowds followed Jesus, and John's work seemed fast closing.
Yet there was no wavering of his faith." Ed. pp. 156, 157.

·
12. In what manner did the world receive great. biessings
through faithful women? Heb. 11: 23: Matt. 1: 20, 21.·

t
NOTE: "Jochebed was' a woman and a slave. Her lot
in life was humble, her burden heavy. But through no other
woman, save Mary of Nazareth. has the world receIved greater
blessin~
13. In whose school must the instruments of God for His
service and for heaven, be educated? 1 Peter 5 : 10: Heb,
12 : 6: Rev. 3 : 19: Provo 3 : 12.

I,esson No. 4.-Sabbath, October 25, 1952.

,..J.A--..._L......Y.-.SUCATIO~
Questions
1. Where was the first school of education established?
Gen. 2 : 8-15.
NOTE: ''The system of education in~tituted at the begin-
ning of the world, was~q mo~: for man throughout..gJJ
~ . F.s an 'i'I'tu';;'tration of its principles. a model school
was established in Eden the home of our first parents. The
garden of Eden was he' sc loom, nature was the l e s ;
.00 , t e reator imself was the insiru'Cior, a~s
Oi'i11e hu1i'iaillafnily were tFie students." t:d. p. 20':"'"""' - -
2.
.......--....--
Where is the centre of education since the fall of man?
Gen. 18: 19: Deut. 6 : 6-9.
NOTE: ';The education~nSl in the family was that
which prevailed iIT. the days of the patrimdis. F"ill"the school
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 thus established, God provided the cOllditions most favourable
for the develo ment of characte~d.p:3r

3. What book is of greatest educational value?

John 5 : 39.
NOTE: "The Bible contains all the principles that men
need to! unJej.stan'(I"ir;" ordert~ b~ this l~ or
for the life to come." Ed. p~---
~ .........
..,.~
..
4. Of what doeJ!,)he esponsibility of )he parents .~~ ,
Ps. 78: 1.8~ ~v ..J'--,-e-:.A"7'_
NOTE: "What the parents are, that, to a _great extent. the
children wil~e In si~f~nditio~ theparents, their I-
J
~9:iro..P3vand appetites, t e~@19, a'nd mo~al teJ].~e!1~. • •
J' are, to a -greater or less degree, reproaucecl' in their children....--
~ : /~~'. the higher the mental and spiritual en-
~~iS""an t e elter develo ed the physical owers of the
parents, the better'wii'MJe t e l i ' - nt they giv~ their
children. . . . Fathers and mothers need to understand their
responsibility." M. H. p, 371.
5. What is un~ortunately neglected by some educators?
John 5 : 37.39.
NOTE: "I saw that young and old neglect the Bible. They
do not make that book their study and ~i.r Rfi~as they
should. Especially are the young gu~ty-' of t is neg ect. Most
of them are ready, and find plenty of time, to read almost
any other book. But the word that points to life, eternal lif'e,
is not perused and daily studied. . . . .,tareps~~O~:
bu~th~J£!le tales of the 22,y and the ~vels ~~~!!l~m!£>
elr fi"ouses:-1'iVi.QpJa;p; g mercy 0 t e QIi[qrep ... Parents,
lSay-tfiCii.- unless you wake to the eterrrol interest of your
children, they will surely be lost through your neglect. And
the possibility that un!aithful parents will be saved is very
.-;.:. Vol. 1. pp. 134, 135. -..
6. Who is the child's first teacher?, 2 Tim. 3 : IS: Acts:' 16 : I:
2 Tim. 1 : 5: 2IJohn 1 : 1.
NOTE: "Especially does the responsibility 'rest upon the
mother. She, by whose life-blood the child i. ourished and
~ts ~hysi?al frame built up, imparts to.it al il~~n a~and
<.§.w~l mfluenc~that tend to the..;Eal';..n.£L9~rcmd char-
~' M. H. p. 72. ....--
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<;V~. ~,
1itf.'H' ~.~A~.
/ '7. Wha. laws should the educators also understand? Judges
13: 3-7.
NOTE: "In.~dy' of ehysiolojD', pupils should be led
to see the value or
phYSICal energy, and how it can be so
preserved and developed as to contribute in the highest degree
to success in life's great struggle. Children shQuld be early
t~, i~irnI?le, ex
~SSOtS' the rudirnen~y
an~giene. The work shou CI be ~ e
horne, ~ould be faithfully carriedl forward in the school."
Eel. p. 196.
B. What qualifications must parents possess to be true edu-
cators oV'fFt~ children? Ps. 12B; Provo 31 : 26-30; 1 Tim.
6 : 14. Oe:q-: r>V >,(
9. In what should the children also be insftucled from their
early youth?
ANSWER: "In the horne training of the youth,~
o~ co-operation is invaluable. From their earliest years children
'''S'llo"'u'id~d to feel that. thID" are a-rart of the hOIT...l.e Iirm.
Even the little ones shouldb~ trained. t~ s1}.gre in the daily

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work, and should be made to feel that tfi'STr help is needed
~ is appreciated." Ed. p. 285.
.......
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10. What else has God instituted for the education of the
.family? Ex. 20 : B-ll.
NOTE: "The value of the S~as a means of education
is beyond estimate. . . . ~~£1 and ~ y were
alike instituted in Eden, and in God's purpose they are indis-

.solubly Ji~c:L.tosr.<illler. On this day more than any other, it

is possible forill
t;; [ve he lif of den." Ed. p. 250.
11..;:,.....--What is the first lesson a child needs to learn? Ex. 20: 12;
Eph. 6: 1·4.
~
t ~

,
';'.-f-
j NOTE: "One of the JjI;st lessons a child
the lesson~, ~r.
he may be ~
e he is old n u
By ~e, er 's
habit should be establishe ' Ed. p. 287.
(j
~/'
"...

titude toward God, and also be shown through practical

examples? Ps. 111 : 10; Provo 9: 10; 2: 1-5; Rev. 14: 7.
NOTE: "Another precious grace that should be carefully
cherished~. ~ for God is inspired by
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 (t1 sense of His infinite greatness and a realization 01 His
presence. With this sense of the Unseen the heart of every
) child should be deeply impressed. The hour ang place..£t
\ prayer and ~vices of public wo~Shouldb,e

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~ to regard as sacred ~ there. Ed. pp. 242,3.

Lesson N0I 5.-Sabbath, November 1, 1952.

-
;~";f 'EDUCATION FOR SERVICE
Questiops
II 1. To hat are we called? 1 Peter 4: 10. 11. Where should
we do service for God arid for one, another?
ANSWER: "Like our Saviour, we are in this world to do
service for God. We are here to become )lK;e GQd in character.
and oy a life of service to reveal Him to t~' M.H. p. 409.
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2. Who is our great example. in service? Mat\!. 20: 28.
3. Through whom does the Father in heaven minister to
mankind? John 3: 16: 2 Cor. 5: 18. 19. (1',
~.r
tI •

NOTE: "All things both in heaven and in* earth declare

that the great law of life ~ The infinite
Father ministers- to the life of e I'vl g t in ." Ed. p. 103.
4. In what condition should we always be found? Titus 3 : 8, 14. -;
5. Whe,e should the foundation' of service be laid?
ANSWER: "The home is the, child's first school, and it is
here that the foundation should be laid for a life of service."
M. H. p. ~ ~ ~
6. Who is also OUI' example in thiS' respect? Luke 2: 51. 52.
NOTE: ~slll?~ecured His education in the home. . . . . He
who had been~ommanderof heaven, was a willing servant,
a loving, obedient son. He learned a trade:C;nd~is own'
hands worked in the carpenter's shop-with"TOs'eph." M. H. p. 39~.
7. What responsibility rests upon parents as educators of
their children?
ANSWER. "With us as. parents and as Christians it rests
to give our childrel1;~-S&s1i£lE- They are to be carefully,
wisely, tenderly gUlded into paths of Christlike ministry."
. M. H. p. 396.

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 8. What feelings are sometimes manifested on the part of
children who olten do not undersfand the discipline of the
parents?
ANSWER: "Children are sometimes tempted to~_under
restraint; but in after life they will bless their parents for the
faithful care and~~.D.athat guarded and guided
them in their( years of inexperience." M. H. p. 394.
...- ..-""'* ........... .".i........,. ..,,-J-"

9. How should the husband and the wife help each other
in the training of fh'eir children? Gal. 6: 2.

10. What should be the motive f all actions for service? 2 Cor.
5 : 14, 15. ....:::-- r..(?,v:. . • n ...; ...·
I' ,
11. On what occasion: did Jesus serve His disciples once more
before His death? John 13: 3-5. What instruction fol' us is
found in this example? Verses 13-17.
12. Where is Jesus now? Phil. 2: 9-11.
13. What will be the reward of those who in this life have
given self-de~in5' service to their Master? John 12: 26;
17 : 2 4 . / . ) ;-

Lesson No. 6.-Sabbath, November 8, 1952.'

EDUCATION IN THE CHURCH
Questions
1. What other institution did God establish fo.. the education
of His children? 1 Tim. 3: 14, 15. ,f'-I
NOTE: "The parable of the vineyaY<{ applies not alone to
the Jewish n.alion. It has a lesson for us. The church in this
genell'alion has been endowed by God with great privileges
and blessings, and He expects corresponding returns." C.O.L.
p.296.
2. How thoroughly were the children. educated in organizat-
ion on their journey? Ex. 20: 18-20; Num. 11 : 16, 17; Ex.
19: S, 6.
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 NOTE: "From the outset of the journey from Egypt, lessons
had been givento~r"TrCri'nrng an<1"disci~ine. Even belere
they left Egypt a' tempo~ganiza'ITOn-ad"'beEtn·effecte'd,
~apI6'Wer"e arranged fi'i'd')IDJ?anies, under appointed
,leaders. At Sinai T'fle"""'a'iTc'i'rlg'ements for organization were
completed. The order so strikingly displayed in all the works
~as manilest in the Hebrew economy. God was the
centre of authority and government. Moses as His repre-
sentative, was to administer the laws in His na~~n ca~
'nle' cou'ircil of seventy; ilien the priests and the princes, under
these 'captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds,
and captains over fifties, and captainS:. over tens: and. lastly,
officers appointed for special duties." Ed. p. 37.
3. What is God's intention for the last church? What is her
• duty? Matt. 5: 13-16: I Pet. 2: 9.
'7 / / •
........ NOTE: "The purpose which God seeks to accomplish
through His people to-day is the same that He desired to
acomplish through Israel when he brought them forth out of
Egypt. By beholding the goodness, the mercy, the justice, and
the love of God revealed in the church the world is to have
a representation~~l. 6. p. 12.
When only is the church able to accomplish her educat-
'ional work? Upon what foundation must she sl'and?
I Cor. 3: 11: Col. I: 17,18: 2 Tim. 2: 19. t J ~~".
S. What must be the leading and working power in the
church? I C~. 12: 4-7. In what manner does the Holy
Spirit work in the church? 1 Cor. 14 : 33.
NOTE: "Has God changed from a God of order? No; He
is the same in the present dispensation as in the former... He
is as particular n~designsm-Jt-we should
lea~ les~s of order and or anizci Ion rom he perfed or er
mstituted in the 'crays of oses, or t e~n
~l." Vol. r. p.liS3.

6. What is the foundation of life and order? James 2 : 8-12:

Isa. 8: 20. I
NOTE: "He will not close up the period of probation
until the message shall be. mo~ ~ ~ ~ d . The
law of God is to be magnill'eCl;iiS claims must be presented
i:1 their true, saci~act;;;'-that the people may be brought
~d~or o;ag;;;n;j~." Vol. 6. p. 19.
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 ''0/0:/~ ~,4-;e' ~~
7. What characl;erizes the true chu,ch? Whose teachings
does she proclaim? John 8 : 31, 32; Jude 1 : 3.

NOTE: "During ages of spiritual darkness,J!1e ~ of

God has been as a city set on a hill. From age lo age, trough
successive generations, the pure doctrines of heaven have been
unfolding within its borders',", . ,"God's remnant people,
standing before the world as reformers, are to show that the
law of God is the found ti~urin reform, and that
e a ath 0 the fourth commandment is to stand as a mem-
orial of creation, a constant reminder of the power of God."
Q ~2; P. K. p. 678.
~~ 8. What solemn responsibility is resting upon ministers and
" ~:;.. educators in: the church? 2 Tim. 4 : 2-5.
~ 9. What should their lips always declare? Mal. 2: 7; Eze.
~.3:17-la.
~ ~ NOTE: "As divinely appointed messengers, ministers are
~ in a position of awful responsibility. In Christ's stead they are
to labour as stewards of the mysteries of heaven encoura in
the obedient and warning the disobedient.. .. The are not to
'Speak their own wordS, ""but iEe word;t'i;at One greater than
the potentates of earth has bidden them to speak." G. W. p. 150.
./ ,C,10. ~~om ~us~ every teac.her ~nd educat~r especie";:,w at;h?
~. _ 1 Tim. 4.16, 2 Cor. 6.3-10. 1 Cor. 9 .27(~ \ ~x
11. 'Of what importance for the minister is a right example
and right teaching? Acts 20: 26, 27.

12.
dP;
To what high standard should the members of the church
attain? Col. 1 :24-28: Eph. 4: 11-13:'~ v

Lesson No. 7.-Sabbath, Novembe, 15, 1952.

THE HOLY SPIRIT AS....E;;;,;D,...U~C~~~

$'lc4- ~ V· Questions
.,.:::;'--_--t;-~~'Jlg~~e~llP. did Christ promise tei send
after His ascension? John 15 : 26.

/I NOTE: ~' hrist promised~f thtLHolX S2.irit t~HiS

V "';J.
,church, and the promisehlqngs ~ rn,uchtO us a~e first
~ disciples," . W. p. 284.

V.-R~~ -" 3 e~ LJ{;

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2. What is needed by the true educator? Job 28 : 12, 23·28.
Where do we Hnd wisdom? 1 Cor. 2: 6" 7.
. ~ ~'~
3. How does a man receive it? 1 Cor. 2 : 10. ". 1>-.,[

4. Who is especially given us from God for wisdom and

understanding? 1 Cor. 1: 30. - __ , , - ~ ~
I
5. How much can we do without Christ? John 15 : 5 (last part). OJ<

In what manner does the Holy Spirit

cr" .
wdrk? Jo n 14: 26.
6.
Why does He reprove the world? John 16: 8-14·Q..'r A 'C.
7. How much does the preaching of the Word help witifout ~
the Holy Spirit?

8. What does the Holy Sp,irit perform in our heart? Eze.

36 : 26, 27; John 3: 5; 6: 63.

NOTE: "The ~~R~~9tjQI!..~'?We ..fu?l!;it)js the .impqr,talion

of «be ljf~of Cf1ns~ ose only who are ~aught of God.
tn;;e irJ'i~ho possess the jpiWmd wOwicig
of the Spirit, and in
wflo~e life the S-l:ri.!!t-lif~ is manifesfe , can st~n as rIJ,I.~
representatives of the Saviour." G. W. p. 285. I d ;:J <::
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9. Only by whom will the Holy Spirit be received? John
14 : 17, 21-24.
NOTE: "Christ promised that the Holy Spirit should abide
with those who ~res!le for victory over sin, ,!£....demoJ1s1rCi'leJhe
po~eJ;,., 0.L~ by endowing the hur;:;;-n agent with
.. ~naru::fcil~h and instlructing the ignorant in the
mysteries of the kingdom of God." G. W. p. 286.

10. What fruits are seen in the life of those who are led by
the Holy Spirit? Gal. 5: 22, 23, 16.
NOTE: "The Spirit that reveals, also works in him the
fru'ts 0 righteousness. . . . Those w h ~ are
earnest wor ers togel er with God; the heavenly intelligences
'mogyr,g,te with them, and they go w e ~ ot
e message that they bear. They speak words of solid sense,
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 and from the treasury of the heart bring forth pure, sacred
things, after the example of Christ." G. W. pp. 287, 288.
11. Realizing the great need of the Holy Spirit what should
we therefore do? Luke 11: 9·13.

1. What is the beginning of wisdom?

wisdom for those who possess it? Provo
, 2. Which wisdom improves our character? James 3: 17.
\. ~ • From whom does this wisdom come? James 1 : 17.
~.• How important is character-building?
ANSWER: "Character-building is the most im ort nt wor
ever entrusted to human beings; I?mtl ever efore was its
a.iligent stu y so important as now. Never was any previous
generation called to meet i'Ssi:i'eS'So momentous; never before
were young men and young women~b.v ~r~ ~
~ as conhont them to-day." Ed. p. 2 .

4. Upon what motives is education often based? 1 Tim.

S : 9, 10.
NOTE: "At such a lime as this, what is the trend of the
education given? To what ~t'u...is appeal most often made?
-To self-seeking. Much ~ the education given is perversion
~true education the selfish ambition, the greed
for power, th disre ard for the ri hts and eeds f humanil ,
that are the rse 0 our wor d, lind a counter-inlluence."
Ed. pp. 225, 226.
S. Only upon w at foundation can a true character be
~ ~.~developed? 1 Un. 6: 6-8.
i~~-NOTE: Gnselfish esJunderlies~,ll true dev~opm~.
- - - - Through unselfish service we receive the. ~ of.
every- faculty. More and more fully do we'becom-e partClkers
~ tfif3'divi'ire nature. We ar f'tted for heaven; for we receive
he~en into our-~rts." Ed. p. 1 .
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 S. What is the best virtue and characteristic that man ma'!
possess? 1 Cor. 13: 1-3.
7. How is love revealed and what will it not do? 1 Cor. 13 : 4-7•
.e:>
~ 8. Who is our example in character? I John 4: 9-16; Ps.
103 :6·13.
9. In whom is the godly character revealed? Joh, 11: ~
14:9. ') ~~
./~ D
10. How does a true character manifest itself?'" .I.
(a) toward God? Matt. 22: 37.38. tD-''J.}?
(b) toward men? Matt. 22: 39, 40. • /" •
11. What else is manifested in true character? ~a. 33: 6
What decision will manry therefore make? Deul. 4: 6-8.
( . 2. What influence must our youths meet today? What is the
'GiG~ source of worldly education and worldly character? 1jArhn J.
4 : 5. From what does\ the Bible warn us? Col. 2 : 8~
J.-::.. •
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NOTE: "What are the works on which. throughout sus-
ceptible years of life, the minds of the youth are led to dwell?
In the study of language and literature, from what fountains
are the youth taught to drink?-From the wells 0 paganis .
from springs fed by the corruptions of ar, ~ien om. . . .
Sucli arethe In Juences 0 e met by the youth of to-day. To
stand amidst such upheavals they are now to Jay the foundatiGn
of character." Ed. pp. 226, 228.
13. How does the Holy Spirit picture the chen 'Xcter of those
living in the last days? 2 Tim. 3 : 1-5. 9. What will be the
e of the wicked? Mal. 4 : 1; Rev. 21 : 8.

J ,14. What will be the inheritance of those whose character has

been chan ed into t e image of God? Ps. 15; Rev. 22 : 14.

Lesson No. 9.-Sabbath. Novembe.r 29. 1952.

'LJz. FAIT ~ ~~~ PRAYER~!2!L

" •• [/ Questions
1. How onlY) can we please God? Heb. 11 : 6. How is faith
revealed? Verses 1·4. What does it mean to practice faith'l
ANSWER: "Faith ~ ~ting God-believlnc;z ~
us, ~d knows eest what is for our good. Thus, instead of our
own, .u....le~ us tar choos~d. p. 253. •
" (. 7 (t-/ c., 4!~. f r 1,(
/~ r-l .. " r (. /Y?)(
 2. On whom will the faithful educator firmly hold? Heb. 4: 12.
How only can he be a blessing for others? John 7 : 38. In
what mann~ will he encourage his scholars? Heb. 3 : 12. 1:1.

NOTE: "These are lessons that £Ply he. ~h~i~lf has

l;;.aF can ~ach. It is because so many parents and teachers
pro ess· to :believe the ~ord..9f. g.od while ~e.Jr_Uv~ den! ili
~wer, thdt the teaching of Scripture has no greater effect upon
the y~:' Ed. p. 259.

3. How does the tlrue teacher come in contact with God?

When only does God work with him? Malt. 14: 23; Isa.
50 : 4, 5. ) • _ C. ,,:

;r r-
~~
'-1._A v
I ~t.:
- ,.. ~ 'I. /?
"It ~ hou~ 00 soht ry..,pra er (hatz)eslliVin
(HIS earth-hfe received wisd~'an power. Let ~he y th
follow I'hs example in fmd;'ng at dawn- and twJlight a uiet
season for communion with their Father in heaven." E 259

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,
4.
~ T' ;e: r~"
~nl what condition it.... the believing hectrt? ~IY
'\
62 : L 2; Isa. 30: 15. Why do many. even at worship.
receive no blessing from God?

6. Why is there so little powe;r in Israel? How often did

Elijah pray? James 5.: 17, 18.
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 NOTE: "I asked the angel why there was no mor~
t.n~~. He said, 'Ye let go of the arm of the
or 00 soon. ..r~~yo~r p_elilions t~ the throne, and hold on
)lljtr.9n2--faiU:.~~~W. p. 73.
, /
7. Wihen is prayer and faith especially needed?
ANSWER: '~~~e.I.Y.,I.i.w~ to exercise faith is when we feel
~ut~ of the "'S"piiirw'h;-n thick clouds of darkness seem
to hover over our mind, ~_is the lime to let ~
p;erce the darkness and scatter the clouds." E. W.15. 72. - ~......
8. For what should teachers and scholars especially p:ray? ~'
1 James 1 : 5. In what manner should this be done? Verse 6.·.cw· /
w'~ 'How much will those who ar}-wavering receive? Verses'1:,IJ. " )
- ( C\.. ~ / '- I r: 7'>.:;,'p-
9. ~hat dia Daniel and his' companions do when thet were-
'<;

I in danger of losing their lives? Dan. 2: 17, 18. How was

,- the power of faith and prayer revealed? What did God do?
1 Verses 19, 23. ~ ' ¥ \,J) 'It- ,

10. In whom only may we be really established? Col. 2 : 6, 7.

Through whom do we reach perfection'? Verse 10. if
II. For what did the apostle Paul pray, and what was his
desire for the believers ~hom God had committed un~_
his trust? Eph. 3 : 14·21. t:. t/' '7' __ /l - c,;; <'

Lesson No. 10.-Sabbath, December 6, 1952.

"
POETRY AND SONG AS MEANS OF EDUCATION
/f;t!t~~
1. Whati happened when the Lord created heaven and eQll:th?
,,/
M'/~
Job 38: 7.
. .
2. Where do we find~he'
i rst song mentioned in 'the Bib e? .
'What song was it? o. c~y~ho s g th
song? Ex. 15: 1·5. '7
;r~- -. - .
~ .' ~)...
3.• What did Miriam, the prophetess, and the women of Israel ~ •
do? What musical in~t..::J. they. use to the glory
of God? Ex. 15: 20, 2 •

4. Wb~
message did the King Jeh:a~hat
receive? 2 Chron / . -I ~
20: . What did the king and the people do? Verses 3'6~;:7I
/ Wh :t/~~selfin the congregation? Verses 13, 14.
(.y~. 43
o/~
 5, Whom did tho kin. th.n appoint?
these singers and all the people do?
V"'~~'t
Verne 2~.
did
What
happened to thei~ene . s? Verse 24. r
6. Upon what did A p he poet of salms even me Itats .
at night? Ps. 77: .~hat e p..salms? Ps. 92: 1-5;
33 : 3; 96: L 2. )€

7. Are all psalms songs?

ANSWER:....!is They express the ,impressions of the poets
in their dillerent conditions of faith, joy, prayer, repentance,
praise, etc. Therefore we have, Praise-p~alms,~!
repentance, psalms of sorroW, psal~salms of con-
~ot'Cil1"on, M~salms of prayer, etc.

. 8. What are we ad~s¥d to ,do?/ Col. 3 :..w. I"" A~"-

should we sing? ~ ~ ~ ':;C "
,
ANSWER: "The value a a means o ~ n
should never be lost sigh ' . Let there~g in the home,
iJ,
. ! ."""
of songs that are swey( and pure, and thjlr'i :v.1ll...1?e J~
words of censure, anC¥ m~e of cheer.fuln~ ho e and jo .
~ ~~ngln~ i~~OI, and tFie pupils wi J be drawn
t'/ closer to Goo,to lFie"lr'1eachers and to one another. As a part
oLrtlligious service singing is aSI much an act of worshi as
~s p\~r. In~d,~.a song is a'prayer." Ed. p. 68.
9. What will the children of God: do in the midst of thli last
great crisis? Isa. 24: 14-16; 26: 1-4.
NOTE: "Amidst the deepening shadows of earth's last
great crisis, God's light will shine brightesl, and the song at
hope and trus WI eard i n ~ a n d ~ "
Ed. p. 166.
10. What is accomplished through music and, song when it is
used to the glory of God?
ANSWER: '~oof the songs of the Bible is full of
suggestion as to the uses and benefits of music and song .
. . . But, rightly employed, it is a precious gift of God, de-
~ed to ~~.:.;;;~~ to high and noble theme0
'mspire an e v e e sou. '--rcr-p: 1 6 7 . - - - - -
~ b y the SeeT of Patmos about the
redeemed of the Lord standing on mount Zion? What song
do they sing? Rev. IS: 3. 4; 14 : 1-3. Where did they
'learn this song?
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 ANSWlER:
"As our Redeemer leads us to the threshold
~nfjrw-e, flushed with the or of Goe!.. we may catch
the themes of praise and thanksgiving from th<i. h,eavenly
choir round about the throne; and as th 'e.cllo~he a~
~ is awakened in our earthly homes~ar~be*CTr"awn-
'dOSer to the heavenTy Singers.• n ~ ~ m ~ ~
or. earth. ~ J U h e key~teof ITS praise.''''''- Eel. p. 168.

~::n:-.1i '''"--,S.~ 'y~t7ft

r~~.~ N~:UR~~~
'''t" /1. .-J(:I.
AN ED ATOR
~ ~ ~..- ,.,,";1 Questio fra.· /1"7~ __
What do the works of Creatio r ea to us? Rom. I : 19, 20. ,.
Through wh we e all things created? Col. 1: 15-19::./;: .
Reb. 1:2.8·",.··· . ~/% U 'J

3. By what~e Creation accomplished? Heb. 11: 3: ---:Ll..tJ.j,

Gen. I : 3. Who sustains all things. and by what? Heb. I : 3. ,,~
What is the word of God? What should it accomplish on
the hearts of men? I Peter I : 23: Luke 8: II.
5. What happetls when natural see
How does it grow? Mark 4 : 28.
6. What object-lesson is herein found?
ANSVvER: ~'T~dual development of the plant from
the seed is an onject-Tessonin '"Chi1'a trai;:;ing. There is 'first
theSlgd.e, then the ear. alter that the~0I2! in the ear.' . . .
The httle ones shou be educated in childTike simplicity. The
should be tr~o be content ~ith' the small, helpful fu;'t;~
~lres and experiences natural to their years."
Ed. pp. 106, 107.
7. What else does the gr,owth i?fiature symb . e? Col
1:9·11: Jsa. 61 :11. ~~";;""•..A."- ~.;I'
NOTE: Jor.a tiI!le ,te;
good seed may lie unnoticed in the
heart, giving no evidence that it has taken root; but afterward,
as the Spirit of God breathes on the soul, the hidden seed
springs up, and at last brings forth fruit." Ed. p. 105.
8. What must happen with the seed before it begins to grow,
and what lesson is found herein for spiritual life?
ANSWER: "So~uWr~h is attained through co-
...............
operation with divine agencies.
~ "'~-'
s the plant takes root in the
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 soil, so we are to take root in Christ.. As the plant receives
the sunshine, the dew, and the rain, so are we to receive the
Holy Sp..\ri!... ..:.. The germinati~ of the seed <~~~e
beginning of spiritu~rrre~ the development of the plant
·~of~~h~er."Ed. PP~'5' . 6.' ,
9. Whal da" tho fa=.' .xp"l all" h. h~ ~ ~
/f j:. What promise has God given?, Gen. 8 : 22. A . ~ .,

~c;".I/~)10. What are we counselle~ to do? Eccl. 11 : 6. . - '4

.A C<r
~
r;/ 11. What other41esson is taught
'C,"",
~
the sowing 01 seed? 2 Cor.
~:6. ...- :;J~'~;" -' ,.
NOTE: "The Ie on of seed-sowing learch1l 'f' et~11
.. By casting '1 a ay the sower mUliplies his seed. So
by imparting we i. cr.ease our essings." Ed. pp. 109. 110.
• t'
12. What will one always r:eap? Gal. 6: 7, 8.
NOTE: "The harvest fs' a ~~roduction of the seed sown.
~ d y~t ~a1te;- itsina: So it is with the Iraits
of character~. Selfishness, self-love, ,yelf-esteem,
self-indulgenc'rroduce themselv~.l', and the end Is ~elched­
ness and rui]11 . . . . Love, sYI!1}'athy, and kindn~s yield fruit-
age of blessing, a harvest Ihar~imperish~" Ed. p. 109.

Lesson No. 12.-Sabbath, December 20. 1952.

NATURE AS AN EDUCATOR
(continued)
.::.:.;:-~. '__ " ,~" Quest~ons
1. In - whcr manner did Jesus present to His hearers the
mysteries 01 heaven? Matt. 13: 34. 35.
2. To what did He liken heave
the people? Matt. 13 : 44. (
 Jesus'!

6. W'hat should come forth from the ying rain of wheat?

How much see (fr .~'t':s~o)1ld be brought? Is)1' 53 ~;o- t,....,,:
John 15 : 8. , ~"" r' " ./' "ry
"~"...,J!
7. What teaching is herein found for us? r Peter 2: 21-24;,cy - II
John 3: 30; Rom. S· -S. What happens to the unfruitful
tree? Matt. 3 : 10. "";',K; cr,.... ~ ¥./
8. What should be our gain? Phil. 1 : £.,/ ~at shoul hqppen ~~ ,
to the outward man? 2 Cor. 4: 10-16. -... .• ..(
9. How often did Paul die (deny himself)? 1 Cor. 15: 31.
10. What must first pass away before we receive newness ot

0.J
life? 1 Cor. 15: 42, 43.
NOTE: 'J~ ~eed~dle~,. to spnng forth into ~w. life, • In
this we are talignt the TeSson of the resurreCTIon.' tao p. I ro.-
Lesson No. 13,-Sabbath, December '},7~.~~~:t~7
RELATION OF EDUC!T10 y:T~ REDEMPTIO"N
" <.. ~ , - J Questions ~ 'oj..
1. What should every scholcm- fully realize and understand?
Rom. 3: 23; 5: 12. - L ca.-1"
2. To what plan are we in our education to be pointed?
I Peter I : 10, 11: Eph. 3 : 10-12.. ;:p', ~ r ............ ~,(.
"r
NOTE: ~I man ~s!l.ut out...!;'om.. Qod; .J:;.xc~2! J.Qr..
"
,the pl~de!1illljon, eternarseparaTionlrOm~od,t1iedark-
ness of unending night, would~ ~ yeen'fis." Ed. p. 28,

9 : S; II: .
3. Who(!deSigne, this plan? "} o b3 : IS!
1, 2.
...,-.,- I
Rom. 3: 22:

NOTE: "I saw the lovely Jesus, and beheld an eJepression

Isa.

of sympathy and sorrow upon His countenance. Soon I saw

Him approach the exceeding bright light Which enshrouded
the Father. Said my accompanying angel, He is in close
converse with His Father. ... , He then' made known to the
angelic host that a way of escape had been made for lost man,
He told them that ~ H ~ ~ ~ t 1 JHis.!ather, and
had offered to giveffis'life a ransom; to take tFie' sentence ot
~'.i:Ilh u p = e J l , ha~hr04~gh Him man might find ;ardon;

ff- ~ (Y, .U/ ~ i4 -

 ·L II \

that through the merits of His blood, and obedience to the law
of God, they could have the favour of God, and be brought"
into the beautiful garden, and eat of the fruit of the tree of life."
E. W. p. 149.
4. With what! words does the apostle Paul express his ad-
miration over the wisdom of God as re'vealed in the plan
I~/ of redemption? Rom. 11 : 33·36. What was his commission?

- A ""
I. '.,(. Eph. 3: 8. 9. c:;:r -..D '"
5. To whom must every educator point? 2 Cor. 5: 19-21;
1 Cor. 2 : L 2; 1: 18.
6. What does the Lord impart inl the heart? 2 Cor. 4 : 6.. ;'":"7'
7. Through what power is our heart reached and changed?
fohn 3 : 5. 6. W~at will such a soul lay aside? Eph. 4 : 21·23;
Rom. 6 : 6. f '. -.: ~;. -L ,,~. ~
8. What does the "ible call a truly converted man? 2 Cor.
5 : 17; Eph. 4 : 24.
9. In what trelationship to God is man brought by being
born again? fohn 1 : 12. 13; 3: 1. 2.
10. Wlhat does a soul receive through the new birth? 1 fohn
1 : 2: 5: 11·13.
NOTE: "And~ilChrist open~heaven
to man. ~
which he imparts pens the heart of man to heaven.... As
~nns ever numan e ng a I e, so a so through
Him every soul receives some ray of divine light." Ed.
pp. 28, 29.
11. What principles will those who are born again reveal
in their life? Rom. 1: 16. 17. What do these principles
mean in the formation of our character?
NOTE: "These princip-les becom:{i living power 0 sha e
the character, through the acquaintance 0 t e sou With Crist;
't11roug an acceptance of His wisdom ps the guide, His power
as the strength, of heart and life. Uhis union formed, the
student has found the Source of wisdom. He has within his
reach th w r to e ze 'n Imsel is 'noblest ideals. The
opportunities of the hi hest education for i e in t IS world are
his. And in .t\i?training ere gained,""he is entering upon that
course which embraces eternitYVlll I~ hig~~ th 0
of education a~~ork of..L.e~~n::9re~ne~' Ed, p. 30.
12. What will be the benefit of such an education? Isa.
59: 19·21; Tit. 3 : 4-7; Rev. 21 : 7; Isa. 35 : 10.
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