Frank Nelson Palmer

“ After the pupils present the names of these chapters in class, one must be agreed upon, so that the names will be uniform. When the names of chapters are given in the outline, require the pupils to glance over the chapters and verify them. Under No. 13 the foreshadowed facts of Christ are given, so as to manifest Him as the living center of the Book. Only the leading ones are selected. The teacher or pupil may add others. For convenience sake they are classified as follows: (a) Symbol; (b) Type; (c) Analogy; (d) Prophecy. ”

“ CHART OF THE SIXTY-SIX BOOKS OF THE BIBLE INTRODUCTORY LESSON. CHART OF THE SIXTY-SIX BOOKS
NOTES ON THE CHART
1. The sixty-six books are divided into ten groups, according to their relation to the Kingdom. In this connection the word Kingdom is not used in any restricted or technical sense. It is used to designate the Kingdom of God instituted to redeem the race from sin, under whatever form manifested.
2. Several of the books are not located in their exact places. Esther is located in Division Six because it is Captivity narrative. The Kings and Chronicles technically overlap two divisions. ”

“ Give the author's recipe for causing the devil to flee. Give the author's recipe for securing the presence of God. What phrase must a believer use when speaking of a future act, and why? Give James' definition of sin and state how it differs from John's. (See I John 3:4, Authorized Version.) Chapter 5 What two illustrations are taken from Old Testament history? What is meant by the phrase, "the end of the Lord," in verse 11? What command resembles one in the Sermon on the Mount? What are the sick exhorted to do? What two results occur when one turns a sinner to Christ? ”

“ The books in each division are arranged in chronological order. In Division Nine the fourteen epistles of Paul are placed first, in the order of their composition, then the seven general epistles in the order of their writing.
4. Where the books of a division are separated into two groups by a dash, those above the dash are historical, those beneath the dash are biographical, or poetical, or legal, or prophetical, or epistolary.
5. The teacher may exercise his own judgment in requiring the committal of this chart at the start, or part by part as the study proceeds. ”

“ The teacher can apply it. Give every pupil a certain definite Search task. The teacher can adapt it to every age, and to every degree of Biblical knowledge. This series of text books will suggest plans of applying this basic method of Bible study in becoming acquainted with the rich contents of the verses, the chapters, the books of this most practical Word of God. ”

“ The teacher should provide for reference, to which the pupils should have constant access, a copy of the Rand-McNally Bible Atlas, by J.L. Hurlbut, D.D., a copy of Young's Complete Analytical Concordance, and a copy of a large and complete Bible Dictionary.
4. Suggestions to Teachers
To secure the best results the following plan, tested by experience, is suggested: Let the assigned lesson be wrought out and recorded by the pupil in the cheap tablet. At the next recitation let this recorded lesson be read and corrected. ”

“ But the record of the work by pencil in a cheap tablet should be insisted upon as absolutely necessary for the best results. In the academy and college classes the painstaking record in ink has been found by experience to be a most valuable portion of the study.
Let the teacher review constantly. Drill the students, singly and collectively, in the recitation material. Emphasize the avoidance of mechanical study. Secure as much consecutive reading of the Word as possible. Feed upon rich truths. Make practical and personal applications of the Word. "All Scripture is profitable." ”

“ Locate and give the substance of Judah's plea. How many of the house of Jacob went down into Egypt? Notes on the Questions
These questions must needs be few in number. If the time permits, let the teacher add others. They are designed to be mere surface questions, to secure acquaintanceship with a few of the great facts. In assigning the questions on each book of the Bible let the teacher go over them with the class, seeking their knowledge (or imparting it) as to the chapters in which the answers may be found. ”

“ Locate and commit Job's two sublime statements of faith. (See Chapters 13 and 19.) Name five kinds of people that Job helped. 29:12-16. Name six classes of people who spurned him in his trouble. 19:13-19. What two general statements about man does Job make? 14:1. Select any six phrases that serve to indicate the life and customs of Job's time. What writers of the Bible refer to Job and what is their estimate? Read Chapter 38 and write out your impressions of it in concise statements, using fifty words. Give three general reasons why the narrative of Job is to be received as an historical fact. ”

“ Name the three commands given to Jonah. What two things did the sailors do when the storm was severe? The waking of Jonah recalls what incident in the New Testament? According to the sailors, what caused the tempest? What plan was used to find the offender? What words of Psalm 139 are recalled by Jonah's attempt to flee from God? What four things do we know about the boat? Who suggested the plan for calming the sea? Name three results of the calm upon the sailors. Give a name to the second chapter. In what direction did he pray and why? What phrase in Psalm 42 did he use in his prayer? ”

“ Select from Chapter 16 one proverb on divine guidance, one on the worth of self-control, and one on business honesty. Select the three most helpful proverbs on friendship. Name eight animals used in illustration, giving references, and give reasons for the author taking so many illustrations from the animal kingdom. Where might the author have received the thought of 24:19 and 24:20? Name the lesson for business men in 27:23. In Chapter 11 mark with the letter "B" the verses whose truth may affect one's business success. ”

“ Under No. 16 let the teacher assign at least one chapter rich in contents for individual search upon the part of the pupils. Let the pupils record and number their individual finds. This in accord with the fifth article of the Creed. The purpose is to cultivate the "seeing eye" and to develop originality in Bible research. ”

“ State Pharaoh's last three words to Moses. Describe in full the host that went out of Egypt. Note 12:37 and 13:18. Name the things the people of Israel took with them, out of Egypt. Describe manna in full and name three purposes for its giving. Describe in full the tables of stone on which the commandments were written. Name God's expressed purpose for having the Tabernacle built. See 25:8. Name the various articles that the people were to offer for the construction of the Tabernacle. Name the men set apart for the oversight of its construction and their qualifications. ”

“ See Bible Dictionary. Also 1:1, 2. Omit. Prophecies of Earthly Kingdoms: Chapters 1 and 2. Draw full-page map, numbering in order and locating the eight cities and countries against which prophecies are uttered. Name the prophecy common to all. Prophecies against Israel. Name three sins. 2:6-8. Name the class of people to whom the prophetic word is especially directed. 3:11 and 15 and 5:11. Name three reasons why this people should obey God's law. 2:10; 2:11; 4:6-11. Name the punishment prophesied. 5:27. None. Prophecies of Christ's Kingdom. ”

“ What is the body called? Chapter 7. What strong position does Paul take about the eating of meat? State the principle in other words. Chapter 9. How does Paul act in order to win people to Christ? What two Grecian games does he use as illustrations? Chapter 11. Why does Paul record the teaching regarding the Lord's Supper? Chapter 12. What comforting truth to the Christian worker in verses 12 to 25? ROMANS Brief Description of Roman People. 1:16 and 17. Chapters I to II: Doctrine. Chapters 12 to 16: Practice. To prove that sinful men are saved not by works, but by faith. ”

“ In the following diagram of steps supply a verb after the pronoun "I" that sets forth the thought of each respective book:
Are there any signs in this book of the "Boanerges" remaining? If so, mention them. Name the two definitions of God and state why John would be enabled to record them. ”

“ Name the three strange happenings in nature. Verses 4 to 8. Name final result. Verse 11. Name the two plagues to be visited. What one of the feasts is to be kept and why? Give words and meaning of the placard in verse 20. VIII THE KINGDOM'S TRUE KING
THE FOUR GOSPELS I. Brief Introduction Name five portions of Scripture that are repeated. Four reasons why the Lord's life is recorded four times: (1) To emphasize its importance. (2) To multiply the testimony to His life in the flesh. (3) To present the different aspects of His character. (4) To reach different classes of people. ”

“ Note.—Verify these, as well as names of all leading chapters, by glancing over them and noting the correctness of the naming. This prevents mechanical committal, and fastens the location more firmly.
5:33. The keeping of the law means life and prosperity. 8:18: "It is He that giveth thee power to get wealth." 32:47: "It is no vain thing for you: because it is your life." 33:25: "As thy days, so shall thy strength be." 5. 34. One. God's Guidance in Human History. God's Anxiety for Obedience. Symbol. None. Type. Moses, prophet, 18:15. Name five regards in which Christ was like Moses. ”

“ I Peter 1.
Verse 3: "Inheritance." See Matt. 19:27. "What shall we have?" Verse 5: "Guarded through faith." See Luke 22:31, 32. Verse 6: "Manifold trials." Name Peter's tests. I JOHN In the introduction, 1:1-4, record under the three following topics the words of the writer: John's Personal Experience with Christ. John's Sharing this Experience. The Purpose of Sharing this Experience. Name the books written by John. Name the purpose of this letter. Chapter 5:13. Select five tests in Chapters 2 and 3 by which we may know that we are the Lord's disciples. ”

“ Individual Finds.
Chapters 5, 11, 16, 21.
RUTH Read the book through thoroughly, thoughtfully, and record the length of time required. Name the eight leading characters. Name seven interesting facts gleaned from the book. Prepare three questions upon the material of each chapter. Give a phrase name to each of the four chapters. Record what you regard as the best verse. Questions: Why, according to your opinion, is this story of Ruth recorded in the Bible? What two large modern problems would be solved by living as indicated in this book? ”

“ What book of the New Testament should be studied in connection with this book and why? Items of Special Interest.
Select five.
Individual Finds.
Chapters 1, 11, 23.
DEUTERONOMY Pictorial Device: Map.
Draw outline map of Palestine. This includes the Mediterranean shore line, Jordan River, the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea. Locate Jericho and Mount Nebo. Draw in miniature, opposite Jericho, the Tabernacle and twelve small squares representing the camps of the twelve tribes, three on each side. (See Numbers 2.) Place on map as key thoughts the words "Remember" and "Seven Speeches." ”

“ The Wide Influence of One Sin. The Lord Fights the Believer's Battles.
Note.—Let the teacher question as to the basis of these leading lessons, also explain the thought, and render the same practical in every-day life.
Symbol. None. Type. Joshua. See derivation of word Jesus, also Matt. 1:21.
Note two likenesses between Jesus and Joshua.
Analogy. None. Prophecy. None. Questions: In Joshua's commission, name the three promises of God. 1:1 to 1:5. In what verses of the Bible does the word "success" occur? See concordance. Name the three conditions of "good" success in 1:8. ”

“ Author: Moses. Beginning and Ending Dates: 4004 B.C. to 1689 B.C., making 2315 years. Outline of Contents: 1 to 11. God's Dealings with the Human Race. 12 to 50. God's Dealings with the Chosen Race. Key Verse: 1:1 in part: "In the beginning God—" Leading Thought: God before all and in all and over all. Leading Phrases and Verses: 4:9—"Am I my brother's keeper?" 15:1—"Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward." 18:4—"Is anything too hard for Jehovah?" Leading Chapters with Names: 1. The Six Days of Creation. 3. ”

“ Individual Finds:
Chapters 1, 2, 6.
ISAIAH Class. Commission: Chapter 6. Analyze carefully. Biography: 1:1; 8:1 and 3; 7:3; 20:2-4; II Chron. 26:22 and 32:32. Title. Historical Place: 1:1. Add the lengths of the reigns. Outline: Dark Prophecies regarding Earthly Kingdoms. 1 to 35. History of an Earthly Kingdom. 36 to 39. Bright Prophecies regarding Christ's Kingdom. 40 to 66. Prophecies of Earthly Kingdoms: Babylon, Moab, Damascus, Egypt, Tyre.
Name the vivid descriptions, the predictions, fulfillment.
Prophecies of Christ: Name the predictions found in the following references. ”

“ Note.—Select a phrase from the psalm, or state the reason, upon which the name is based.
1. The Two Ways. 3. A Morning Hymn. 4. An Evening Hymn. 8. The Glory of the Creator in the Creature. 15. A Citizen of Zion. 16. The Blessings of the Believer. 22. A Psalm of the Cross. 23. 27. The Tonic Psalm. 32. 42. From Depths to Heights. 45. A Marriage Song. 46. A Battle Hymn. 51. A Sinner's Open Confession. 65. The Farmer's Psalm. 84. 90. The Funeral Hymn. 91. The Safety Psalm. 100. The Doxology. 103. God in Grace. 104. God in Nature. ”

“ Tongue. (2) Chastity. (3) Society (4) Business. (5) Wisdom. (6) Home. (7) Character. (8) Law.
Select and record one proverb under each of the above topics, giving location. Outline of Contents: 1 to 24. The Proverbs of Solomon. 25 to 29. The Proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah copied out. 30. The Proverbs of Agur. 31. The Proverbs of King Lemuel. Number of Solomon's Proverbs: How many proverbs did King Solomon write? See I Kings 4. Find the number of his proverbs in the book. Add the number in each chapter, omitting introduction and titles. Leading Contents: 1 to 6. Introduction. 7. ”