The method of using this Lesson, must be obvious. Two little boys are called out-one to repeat the question, and the other the answers. The Teacher, afterwards, should by simple questious, endeavour to ascertain whether the children understand its meaning; and elicit Scripture texts from them, on the most important parts. We then 2 Kings v. 3. The Little Maid.-In Naaman's House Nehemiah.-In the King of Persia's Service Daniel.-In Darius's House ........ Dan. vi. 4. The Servant.-In the Centurion's House Luke vii. 2. This Lesson may be used after the manner of Note on Page 32. SINS TO BE AVOIDED IN THOUGHT, Sins. THOUGHT. References of Scripture. Atheism.-The fool hath said in his heart, there Enmity. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God, for it is not subject Hypocrisy.-That the triumphing of the wicked ..... Psal. xiv. 1. Rom. xiii. 7. Job. xx. 5. › Sins. References of Scripture. Infidelity. Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God Ingratitude.-Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat him Lukewarmness.-So then, because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my Pride.-Behold, I am against thee, O thou most proud, saith the Lord God Heb. iii. 12. Gen. xl. 23. Rev. iii. xvi. Jer. 1. 31. WORD. Flattery. He that rebuketh a man, afterward shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue .... • Prov.xxviii.23. Foolish Talking.-Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient; but rather giving of thanks Lying.-A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish Slandering. He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth slander Swearing. But above all things, my bre thren, swear not; neither by demnation Eph. v. 4. Prov. xix. 9. Prov. x. 18. James v. 12. ACTION. Cheating. When a wicked man dieth, his Prov. xi. 7. cies of the wicked are cruel.... Prov.xii. 10. Drunkenness.-Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers shall inherit the kingdom of God .... 1 Cor. vi. 10. Gluttony. For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty, and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags Laziness.-Slothfulness (laziness) casteth into Uncleanness.—In that day there shall be a ness Prov.xxiii.21. Prov.xix. 15. Zech. xiii. 1. For the manner of using this Lesson, see Note on Page 10. Guard me, O God! from every sin! Let heart, and tongue, and life, be clean : My soul will every lie detest, The drunkard's cup,-the glutton's feast,- F Th' injurious blow, the wanton eye,- And that which leads to every crime, LESSON ON THE NUMBERS THREE, Three Great Feasts of the Jews. 1. The Passover. In remembrance of the Israelites coming out of Egypt. 2. The Pentecost. In remembrance of the Law given on Mount Sinai. 3. The Tabernacles.-In remembrance of the Israelites dwelling in Tents. Three great Thrones mentioned in the Bible. 1. The Throne of Grace. 2. The Throne of Judgment. 3. The Throne of Glory. Three Sects of the Jews. 1. Pharisees. 2. Scribes. 3. Sadducees. Three remarkable Occurrences of the Sun. 1. It stood still at the command of Joshua. 2. It went back ten degrees at the desire of Hezekiah. 3. It was darkened three hours at the death of our Saviour. Paul's Three best Wishes. 1. That he might be found in Christ. 2. That he might be with Christ. 3. That he might magnify (glorify) Christ. Three Things that cannot be. 1. No man can be exempt from Death. Three Graces mentioned in Scripture. 1. Faith. 2. Hope. 3. Charity. Three Arks mentioned in Scripture. 1. Noah's Ark, which was made of Gopher wood. 2. Moses's Ark, which was made of Bulrushes. 3. The Lord's Ark, which was made of Shittim wood. Three Sons of Adam. 1. Cain, the eldest, who was a tiller of the ground. 2. Abel, who was a keeper of sheep. 3. Seth, whom God sent to comfort Adam and Eve, for the loss of Abel, whom Cain slew. Three Offices of Jesus. 1. A Prophet, to instruct or teach us. 2. A Priest, to atone for us. 3. A King, to rule and reign over us. Three Divisions of the Jewish Law. 1. The Judicial or Political Law, for the government of the Jewish nation. 2. The Ceremonial Law, prefiguring Jesus Christ, his church, and kingdom. 3. The Moral Law, such are the Ten Commandments given to Moses. Four Evangelists. 1. Matthew. 2. Mark. 3. Luke. 4. John, Four Jewish Watches of the Night. 1. From Six to Nine O'Clock. 2. From Nine to Twelve. 3. From Twelve to Three. 4. From Three to Six. Four Things we ought to mind. 1. To bridle our tongues. 2. To curb our passions. 3. To be humble in the sight of God and man. 4. To deal honestly with all men. Four Things we ought not to be proud of. 1. Of Health, for God may soon smite us with sickness. 2. Of Strength, for a fall may make us lame. 3. Of Wealth, for riches make to themselves wings, and fly away. 4. Of Honour, for we may soon fall into contempt. |