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missionary, engineer, mechanic, and poli tician. The son of which man is most likely to prove satisfactory?” Syndicated in a newspaper chain, his an swer included this comment: “The mis sionary’s son, by considerable odds. Pro fessor Ellsworth Huntington of Yale has shown that missionaries’ sons by the votes o f their own classmates succeed above the sons of members o f any other profession in every type o f worldly success. He sub mits evidence that this is because the churches' require that missionaries be strong physically and of high intelligence, courage, and will power—in short, char acter. Furthermore—and this is true of no other profession in the world—the same qualities are required of their wives. All these factors combined insure both a good hferedity and a stimulating home en vironment. W e could work marked im provement in the race almost overnight if all parents had to pass these requirements.” Though the student o f heredity and en vironment could measure only by worldly standards o f success, yet even in this realm may be seen the Lord’s faithfulness to godly parents. Further, Professor Huntington’s report necessarily disregard ed another aspect of the situation—the great number of missionaries’ children who return to the fields o f their parents’ labor and render outstanding service in the cause of Christ.— S elected .
things peculiarly set aside for the service o f the living God. Lesson 5 (2 Ki. 25:1-12) teaches that the captivity o f Judah to Babylon was the Lord’s judgment upon Israel because of that people’s threefold inner wickedness: They had rejected God’s commands and disobeyed His W ord; they had rejected God’s authority and had rebelled against Him; and they had rejected God’s warn ings o f judgment and were indifferent to His righteousness. Lesson 6 (Ezek. 33:7-16) shows that God still cared for His people even in their captivity, and that He manifested His in terest by sending prophets to deliver His messages. The heart of this study is in the personal responsibility that rests upon God’s servants to faithfully deliver God’s message. Lesson 7 (Ezra 1 :l-6 ; Psa. 126) records the return from captivity according to prophecy. Lesson 8 (Hag. 1:2-8; 2:8, 9; Zech. 4:6-10) tells of the discouragements and opposition met by the people when they returned from captivity and undertook the work o f repairing the temple and of re building the wall which had been broken down. In the midst of their distress, they were encouraged again and again by the messages o f the prophets Haggai and Zcchciricih Lesson 9 (Ezra 7:6-10; 8:21-23, 31, 32) is occupied with Ezra’s mission to Jeru salem. The main truth presented in this lesson is that God’s people can never be contented or happy until, in willing obe dience to His Word, they are brought into full fellowship with Him. Ezra’s mission to Israel was to bring the people to this condition o f submission that would result in joy. Lesson 10 (Neh. 4:6-9, 15-21) tells of Nehemiah’s appointment to oversee the work o f rebuilding the wall, and o f how that work was accomplished in the face of many difficulties. The task was brought to a successful conclusion by means of prayer and watching—the people relying upon God and doing their work conscien tiously. Lesson 11 (Ezra 7:10; Neh. 8:1-3, 5, 6, 8-12) records the reading of the law to the people in Jerusalem. The Word was read, interpreted, and made plain to the people. And when it was understood, joy abounded. Lesson 12 (Mai. 3:1-12) contains Malachi’s message o f Israel’s future glor ious restoration when, after judgment and distress, her Messiah will come in glory, and Israel will then fulfill the purpose that was in God’s heart when He chose this nation. The significance o f the quarter’s lessons lies in three main truths: First, in the revelation of God’s righteousness—there is no respect o f persons with Him and sin must be judged; second, in the revelation o f God’s grace in providing a sacrifice for sin and in bringing Israel at last to her promised place o f supremacy on earth; and third, in the revelation of God’s provi dences which account for all the history of mankind. Golden Text Illustration “ And his righteousness unto children’s children,” is the promise o f the Lord. Evi dence of the outworking of this covenant appears in an investigation discussed by Albert Edward Wiggam in his reply to the question: “A business man has appli cations for a position from the sons o f a business man, lawyer, doctor, preacher,
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Memory Verse: “ The Lord hath done great things for u s; whereof we are glad” (Psa. 126:3). Lesson 1. “God’s Best Promise.” Isaiah spent his life telling people of God’s prom--' ise of a Saviour. Lesson 2. “The Story of Jertemiah.”
Jeremiah continued to prophesy e v e n though t h e people treated him badly and did not listen. Lesson 3. “What
^ V is v P * J e r e m i a h Said.” Jeremiah dared to tell the people that they were lying and stealing and mur dering and worship ing false gods and what would happen to them if they did not mend their ways. Lesson 4. “Daniel Solves a Riddle.” Daniel dared to tell the king God’s mes sage, although it was bad news for the king. Lesson 5. “A Black Man God Cared For.” God took care o f the man who helped save the prophet. Lesson 6. “ A Prophet Encourages His People.” Ezekiel reminded the people that God will receive the wicked who turn from their wicked ways. Lesson 7. “A New Song.” The people sang praises to God when they were al lowed to return to their home. Lesson 8. “ A New House for God.” Although there was much to discourage them, the people finally finished building the temple. Lesson 9. “Bringing Gifts for God’s House.” The people brought their gifts gladly. Lesson 10. “When Friends Work To gether.” Because everybody helped, a hard job was finished. Lesson 11. « “ Giving Thanks for God’s
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