APPENDIX B BOOK LIST

The Expositor’s Bible. Rev. W. R. Nicoll, editor.

The New Century Bible. W. H. Bennett, editor.

These are both commentaries, though the first, as the name implies, gives an exposition of the truth rather than an explanation of the text. The New Century is a small volume. The Expositor’s Bible is larger. For these lessons one would need the volume on Genesis.

The One Volume Commentary. Rev. J. R. Dummelow, editor.

This is a most remarkable one-volume commentary containing 1,092 pages, and any teacher who cannot gain access to one having a volume for each book should by all means get this one if possible.

Old Testament Characters. Cunningham Geikie.

These are well written character studies and will be a help in getting in mind a rounded picture of the various characters.

A Dictionary of the Bible. One Volume. James Hastings, editor.

A Dictionary of the Bible is well nigh indispensable for a Sunday school teacher, and this is as complete as one could be made within the limits of a single volume.

History for Graded and District Schools. Ellwood W. Kemp.

Besides the chapter referred to in Lesson 8 the one on “How the World Came to have Books” and many other stories would be helpful to a Sunday school teacher.

Psychological Principles of Education. Herman H. Horne.

The section on Religious Education, pages 333 to 527, is worth the price of the book.

Talks on Psychology and Life’s Ideals. William James.

The chapters on Laws of Habit, Association of Ideas, Interest, Attention, Memory and the Will are specially valuable.

Stories and Story Telling. Edward P. St. John.

The best Sunday school teachers in the Junior and younger grades are those who know how to tell stories well. This little book will be a great help if carefully studied, and its precepts practiced.

The Unfolding Life. Antoinette A. Lamoreaux.

It is impossible to teach effectively unless one knows his pupils. This book will be an aid to the teacher not only as it outlines the characteristics of the period, but as it presents the attitude which every teacher should have toward his work.

A Chart of Childhood. E. P. St. John.

In this chart the main characteristics of the different periods are concisely stated and carefully grouped.

The Pupil and the Teacher. Luther A. Weigle.

This book should be owned and read by every Sunday school teacher. It is not a large volume, but there is a great deal of information in it. The teacher who studies it cannot fail to understand his pupils better and teach them more effectively than he otherwise would.

Telling Bible Stories. Louise Seymour Houghton.

This book is written primarily for mothers, but is of equal value to teachers. It is written “in the light of to-day’s science and exegesis,” and shows how the children may be helped to get the great truths of the Old Testament Stories without learning anything which must later be unlearned.

Books for Juniors to Read

Sunday-school teachers are often asked by parents to suggest gift books for the children at Christmas time. The following are all books that Juniors will find pleasure in reading, and will delight to own:

The Other Wise Man. Henry van Dyke.

The First Christmas Tree. Henry van Dyke.

This Way to Christmas. Ruth Sawyer.

Joel, a Boy of Galilee. A. F. Johnson.

APPENDIX C LIST OF STEREOGRAPHS

Lessons 1 to 7. No Stereographs.

Lesson 8

“Four Thousand Years Unchanged; Patriarchal Life in Palestine To-day”

This big, grassy plain is in a part of Galilee which Abraham and his emigrant party probably crossed when they were moving into Palestine. These people whom we see now are Bedouins. They live in almost the same way as Abraham’s family, moving from one place to another, wherever they can find plenty of pasturage for their animals. The Bible tells (Genesis 12:16) how Abraham owned camels like these. Abraham’s wife, Sarah, used to spin coarse yarn out of the wool of her sheep and the hair of her goats, and then weave the yarn into cloth for clothing and tents. These tents before us were made in that way by Bedouin women. In the nearest tent we can plainly see a piece of striped cloth hung up so as to divide the tent into two rooms. Abraham’s camp home was like that, and one of the two rooms was specially for Sarah. The clothes of these Bedouins are much like the ones that Abraham and his men wore. Notice how each Bedouin has, instead of a hat, a large piece of cloth to protect the top of his head and the back of his neck from the hot sun.

Lesson 9

“Hebron, the Home of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob”

This town whose little stone houses are crowded so close together is the place which the Bible calls Hebron. It was an old town even when Abraham first came here. Abraham settled down near the village, and his cattle, sheep, and goats were pastured on hills like those we see beyond the town. We can read in our Bibles all about how Abraham bought a certain part of this very land that we see now, and how he paid for it in silver (Genesis 23:3-20). Look in the part of Hebron which is farthest toward your right hand, and you will see a tall stone tower. The field that Abraham bought of Ephron is around where that tower now stands. Part of it has been built upon since Abraham’s time. The trees between us and the town are olive trees.

Lesson 10

“The Jordan’s Main Source, at Dan”

This is up among the hills in the northern part of Palestine. A high and beautiful mountain stands close by, though we cannot see it in the picture; those trees are in the way. Over beyond the trees there is a great spring, where clear, cold water comes pouring out of an opening in the earth at the foot of the mountain. These bubbling, splashing waters are hurrying away from the spring to make room for more that rush out to take their place. When Abraham and his men chased the robber chiefs to rescue Lot and save Lot’s property, they came away up here. They found the camp of the robbers on a hill beside this stream, and attacked the enemies in the night. Here they set Lot free, and here they recovered the stolen goods—probably things like silver and jewels, woven cloth and leather bags full of olive oil. All such things were very valuable. Here they packed the property in bundles, ready to be carried home again on the backs of camels and donkeys.

Lesson 11

“Ancient Tree, Traditionally Known as Abraham’s Oak, Near Hebron”

This is a very old tree. It is a kind of oak different from those that grow in America. There used to be groves of such trees in Palestine long ago, but now they are very rare. It was near a big tree of this sort that Abraham pitched his tent when he first settled down to live near Hebron. The Bible story (Genesis 18:1-8) tells how three visitors once came to see him, and how he asked them to rest “under the tree” while Sarah got dinner ready. And the Bible tells also (Genesis 15:5) how God one night called Abraham to look up into the sky and see the countless stars sparkling and twinkling there. It may have been near this very tree that Abraham looked up that night.

Lesson 12

“Church of the Nativity at Bethlehem, Built Where Jesus was Born”

This open space where the men are standing and talking is Bethlehem’s market square. For hundreds and hundreds of years men who have had barley or wheat, sheep or donkeys or cloth or firewood to sell have brought them here to find customers. It was so at the time when Joseph and Mary came to Bethlehem on Christmas Eve. That big stone building at the farther end of the square (it is really a church, though it does not look much like our churches) had not then been built. The ground where it stands was then a “khan” or camping-place, with a wall around it, where strangers could rest over night and feed their tired camels. When Joseph and Mary reached this khan (which our Bibles call an “inn”) it was so full of travelers that they could not find a good, comfortable place, but had to stay in a part of it which was meant only for animals. The place where the Child Jesus was first laid to sleep is now under that stone church. People from all parts of the world make journeys to Bethlehem, on purpose to pray here where our Lord was born.

APPENDIX D AIDS FOR SUPERINTENDENT AND TEACHER

Junior Worker and Work

This book is of value to both superintendents and teachers. In it there are seven chapters that deal with various phases in the life of the junior child, at home, at school, at play, in the Sunday school and church. There are nine chapters that are concerned more or less directly with the teacher’s work in the school and between Sundays, such as: A Graded Course of Study, Correlated Lessons, Methods of Teaching, Story Telling, the Value of Handwork and Connecting Truth with Life. The superintendent will find help for problems of management, grading, organization, equipment, the department service of worship, the celebration of special days and in guiding the play life of the pupils.

Rainbow Bookmark

One of the first and most difficult of the tasks that a junior must perform is learning the names of the books of the Bible and its divisions. The bookmark, which has a ribbon for each division, is a help to the child, and it is of special value to the superintendent in varying the department drills and making them attractive.

Junior Badge

The open book, which is the form of the badge, suggests the Bible, and the words “Hear” and “Do” bring to mind the junior motto, “Be ye doers of the Word and not hearers only.” The badge is silver enameled in the junior colors, blue and white. It is mentioned as an aid to superintendent and teacher because it has proved to be so great a help to the child in his character building. It appeals to his love of insignia; it enables him to show his colors without phariseeism, and is a silent monitor of great value in times of temptation.

Record of Credits

The average junior child must be stimulated by incentives if he is to form and fix in his life those habits which lie at the foundation of Christian character. Commendation for work well done is the highest type of reward, and to this reward every child who does good work is entitled. In order to be perfectly certain that credit is given where credit is due, an accurate record is necessary, and with this loose leaf record plan it is easy to keep accurately the credits of each pupil as well as of the class as a whole. Each leaf furnishes space for the pupil’s record for a year. Every class should have one leaf for each member and one for the record of the credits earned by the class. The leaves are so dated that the year’s work begins the first of October.

Honor Roll

In order that the boys and girls who are entitled to honor shall receive public recognition, a wall roll upon which the names may be posted every month is most desirable. It is possible to write the names on a blackboard or on a sheet of bristol board and so bring them into notice, but it is much better to add to the beauty of the room and at the same time make the honor seem more worthwhile by having the names inscribed in a framed Honor Roll, with the name and design attractively lettered and colored. In the best of these rolls the mat carries the name and decoration and this is fastened to the frame while the back is detachable, and there are many extra sheets provided so that a new one may be inserted whenever it is necessary to change the roll.

Promotion Certificates

The last day in September is always a promotion day for each pupil in every thoroughly graded school. In some cases the promotion is from one grade to another within a department, but it is quite as important that the fact of such progression should be noted as it is to give a diploma to the child who completes the junior course. A different card has been prepared for each year, with place for noting whatever honors have been earned in addition to the required work.

Diplomas

It is difficult for adults to realize how much a diploma given by the Sunday school is valued by the child who has earned it. The pupil who is honorably promoted from any one department of the school to the next should be given a diploma duly inscribed, rolled and tied with the junior colors, and publicly presented by the pastor of the church or the superintendent of the Sunday school. It is quite essential, where honors are given for extra memory or handwork, that these should be noted on the diploma. On some of the recent diplomas certain honors are designated giving an opportunity to star those that have been won by each pupil.

Temperance Pledge Wall Roll

Every Junior Department should have a wall roll upon which to place the names of the children who sign the temperance pledge. A wall pledge reproducing the wording of the Declaration of Independence pledge can be purchased from the National Temperance Society and Publication House in New York City. The Methodist Book Concern issues a pledge roll which has the name in a colored design and the portraits of Frances Willard and John B. Gough at the sides.

Birthday Cards

There are few ways in which the junior superintendent and teacher can create so close a personal tie with the pupils as by noticing birthdays either by letters or birthday cards. Beautiful birthday cards have been prepared for the four junior years. In the first year there is but one card intended for both boys and girls. These cards were designed and drawn by well-known artists, and are printed in attractive colors. The sentiments are such as will appeal to the junior children.

APPENDIX E COURSE IV

(Approximate age of pupils: Nine years)

GENERAL AIM

To help the child to become a doer of the Word, and to lead him into conscious loyalty to Jesus Christ.

STORIES FROM THE OLDEN TIME

AIM

To awaken an interest in the Bible and love for it; to deepen the impulse to choose and to do right.

I. STORIES OF THE BEGINNINGS

1. In the Beginning.

Teaching Material: Genesis 1:1 to 2:3.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 1:1-5.

Memory Text: Genesis 1:1.

2. The Garden of Eden.

Teaching Material: Genesis 2:4-25.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 2:9, 15-25.

Memory Text: Genesis 2:15.

3. Hiding from God.

Teaching Material: Genesis 3:1-24.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 3:1-15.

Memory Text: Jeremiah 23:24a.

4. Cain and Abel.

Teaching Material: Genesis 4:3-15.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 4:3-15.

Memory Text: 1 Corinthians 13:4a.

5. Review.

Teaching Material: Genesis, chapters 1 to 4.

Pupil’s Work: Answering questions and reading Genesis 4:20-22.

6. The Building of the Ark.

Teaching Material: Genesis 6:5 to 7:5.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 6:5, 9, 14-22.

Memory Text: Genesis 6:22.

7. The Flood and the Rainbow.

Teaching Material: Genesis 7:6 to 8:22; 9:12-17.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 7:6; 8:6-20; 9:12-17.

Memory Text: Genesis 9:13.

II. STORIES OF THREE PATRIARCHS

8. The Call of Abram.

Teaching Material: Genesis 11:27 to 12:9; James 2:23.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 11:31 to 12:9; James 2:23.

Memory Texts: Hebrews 11:8a, c.

9. Giving Lot the First Choice.

Teaching Material: Genesis 13:1-18.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 13:1-13, 18.

Memory Text: Luke 6:31.

10. Abram’s Rescue of Lot.

Teaching Material: Genesis 14:1-24.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 14:8-24.

Memory Text: Proverbs 17:17.

11. Abraham Entertaining Angels.

Teaching Material: Genesis 15:1-6; 17:1-8; 18:1-33; Hebrews 13:16.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 17:1-5, 15, 16; 18:1-8; Hebrews 13:16.

Memory Text: Hebrews 13:2.

12. The Song of Mary (Christmas Lesson).

Teaching Material: Luke 1:21, 22, 26-55.

Pupil’s Reading: Luke 1:26-28, 46-55.

Memory Texts: Luke 1:46, 47.

13. Review.

Teacher’s Theme: Walking with God. Genesis 6:9; Proverbs 3:5, 6. See also Genesis 5:21-24; Isaiah 30:21; Amos 3:3a; Hebrews 11:5; 1 John 1:6, 7; 2:6; Revelation 3:4, 5.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 5:21-24.

14. Ishmael in the Wilderness.

Teaching Material: Genesis 16:1-15; 17:15-21; 21:1-20; 25:8-10.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 21:8-20.

Memory Text: Genesis 21:20.

15. Rebekah at the Well.

Teaching Material: Genesis 24:1-67.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 24:1-27.

Memory Texts: Proverbs 3:3a, 4.

16. Isaac the Peacemaker.

Teaching Material: Genesis 26:12-33.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 26:12-15, 18-22.

Memory Text: Matthew 5:9.

17. How Esau Lost His Birthright.

Teaching Material: Genesis 25:19-34; 27:1-40.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 25:27-34; 27:1-17.

Memory Text: 1 Corinthians 12:31a.

18. Jacob’s Vision of a Ladder to Heaven.

Teaching Material: Genesis 27:41 to 28:22.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 27:43-45; 28:1, 2, 10-22.

Memory Text: Genesis 28:15a.

19. The Meeting of Jacob and Esau.

Teaching Material: Genesis 32:1 to 33:20.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 32:3-21; 33:1-4.

Memory Text: Proverbs 24:29a.

20. Review.

III. STORIES OF JOSEPH

Memory Work for the Period. Psalm 121

21. Joseph Sold into Egypt.

Teaching Material: Genesis, chapters 35 and 37.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 37:12-36.

Memory Texts: Psalm 121:1, 2.

22. Joseph and the Butler and Baker.

Teaching Material: Genesis 39:1 to 40:23.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 40:1-23.

Memory Texts: Psalm 121:3, 4.

23. From Prison to Palace.

Teaching Material: Genesis 41:1-57.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 40:23; 41:1-16, 25-32, 41.

Memory Texts: Psalm 121:5, 6.

24. Joseph’s Brothers Visit Egypt.

Teaching Material: Genesis 42:1 to 45:8.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 42:6-16; 43:16-34; 44:3-17; 45:1-7.

Memory Text: Psalm 121:7.

25. The Family of Israel Move into Egypt.

Teaching Material: Genesis 45:9 to 50:26; Revelation 3:21; John 14:2.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 45:9-13 (optional 16-20); 46:1-7, 28-34; 47:7-10; 50:15-21; Revelation 22:1-5.

Memory Text: Psalm 121:8.

26. Review.

Teacher’s Theme: Romans 8:28.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 39:2; 41:38-40; Isaiah 26:3, 4.

Memory Text: Romans 8:28a.

26. The Resurrection.

Teaching Material: Matthew 28:1-10.

Pupil’s Reading: John 20:11-18.

Memory Text: 1 Corinthians 6:14.

IV. STORIES OF MOSES AND HIS TIMES

27. The Early Life of Moses.

Teaching Material: Genesis 22:16-18; 26:3, 4; 28:13, 14; Exodus 1:1 to 2:15, 24.

Pupil’s Reading: Exodus 1:8-12, 22; 2:3-15, 24.

Memory Text: Exodus 2:24.

28. The Burning Bush at Horeb.

Teaching Material: Exodus 2:16-25; 3:1-14; 4:10-23.

Pupil’s Reading: Exodus 2:16-25; 3:1-14.

Memory Text: Exodus 4:12.

29. Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh.

Teaching Material: Exodus 4:27 to 6:1; 6:28 to 9:35.

Pupil’s Reading: Exodus 2:23; 6:28 to 7:25.

Memory Text: Psalm 32:10.

30. The Passover Night.

Teaching Material: Exodus 10:1 to 12:36.

Pupil’s Reading: Exodus 12:21-36.

Memory Text: Exodus 15:2a.

31. The Crossing of the Red Sea.

Teaching Material: Genesis 50:25, 26; Exodus 12:37-51; 13:17 to 15:21.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 50:25, 26; Exodus 13:19; 14:5-31.

Memory Text: Exodus 20:2.

32. Manna in the Wilderness.

Teaching Material: Genesis 2:1-3; Exodus 15:22 to 16:36.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 2:1-3; Exodus 16:1-31.

Memory Text: Exodus 15:11.

33. The Giving of the Law.

Teaching Material: Exodus 19:1-20; 20:1-21; 31:18 to 32:20; 34:1-9, 28.

Pupil’s Reading: Exodus 19:1-6, 16-20; 20:1-20 (optional Psalm 19).

Memory Text: Psalm 19:7.

34. The Tabernacle in the Wilderness.

Teaching Material: Exodus 25:1-7; 33:7-11; 35:4-29; 36:2-7; 40:17-38.

Pupil’s Reading: Exodus 33:7-11; 40:17-38.

Memory Text: Exodus 25:22a.

35. The Report of the Spies.

Teaching Material: Numbers 12:16 to 14:38.

Pupil’s Reading: Numbers 13:17-33; 14:1-10, 26-35.

Memory Text: Numbers 13:30b.

36. Troubles in the Wilderness.

Teaching Material: Numbers 20:1 to 21:9; Psalm 107:4-6.

Pupil’s Reading: Numbers 20:2-13; 21:4-9 (optional 1 John 1:9; John 3:14-16).

Memory Text: Psalm 107:6.

37. Baalam and Balak.

Teaching Material: Numbers 22:3-7, 11, 17, 18, 21-39; 24:1-9.

Pupil’s Reading: Numbers 22:3-18, 21-34; 24:5-7, 9.

Memory Text: Numbers 22:18b.

38. How God Honored Moses.

Teaching Material: Numbers 27:15-20; Deuteronomy 32:48-52; 34:1-12; compare Luke 9:28-36; Revelation 15:1-4.

Pupil’s Reading: Numbers 27:15-20; Deuteronomy 32:48, 49; 34:1-12.

Memory Text: 1 John 2:17b.

39. Review.

Teacher’s Reading: Psalm 107.

Pupil’s Reading: Psalm 107:4-6, 14, 15.

V. PARABLES OF JESUS

40. The Parable of the Sower.

Teaching Material: Matthew 13:1-23; Luke 8:1-15.

Pupil’s Reading: Luke 8:1-15.

Memory Text: James 1:22a.

41. The Good Samaritan.

Teaching Material: Luke 10:25-37.

Pupil’s Reading: Luke 10:25-37 (optional Deuteronomy 6:5; Leviticus 19:18).

Memory Text: Luke 10:27.

42. The Prodigal Son.

Teaching Material: Luke 15:11-24.

Pupil’s Reading: Luke 15:11-24.

Memory Text: Luke 15:18.

43. Earning the Right to Rule.

Teaching Material: Luke 19:11-13, 15-26.

Pupil’s Reading: Luke 19:11-13, 15-26.

Memory Text: Luke 16:10a.

44. The Two Foundations.

Teaching Material: Matthew 7:16-29; Luke 6:46-49.

Pupil’s Reading: Matthew 7:16-29; 1 Corinthians 3:11.

Memory Texts: Matthew 7:24, 25 (optional verses 26, 27).

45. The Wise and Foolish Virgins.

Teaching Material: Matthew 25:1-13.

Pupil’s Reading: Matthew 25:1-13.

Memory Text: Mark 13:37.

46. A Parable in Action.

Teaching Material: Luke 22:7-13, 24; John 13:1-17.

Pupil’s Reading: Luke 22:7-13, 24; John 13:1-17.

Memory Text: John 13:15.

47. The Last Judgment.

Teaching Material: Matthew 25: 31-46.

Pupil’s Reading: Matthew 25:31-46.

Memory Text: Matthew 25:40.

48. Review.

Teacher’s Reading: Matthew 7:28, 29; Luke 4:22; John 7:46; 2 Timothy 4:7, 8.

Pupil’s Reading: Luke 4:22; 2 Timothy 4:7, 8 (Review Luke 10:25-37; Luke 15:11-24 or Matthew 25:31-46).

VI. STORIES RETOLD

49. Story of Abraham.

Teaching Material: Genesis 12:1-9; 13:1-18; 14:8-24; 17:1-8; 18:1-8; Hebrews 13:16.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 12:1-9; 12:3-13; 17:1-5; 18:1-8; Hebrews 13:16.

Memory Texts: Hebrews 11:8a, c; 13:2; Luke 6:31; Proverbs 17:17.

50. Story of Joseph.

Teaching Material: Genesis 37:12-36; chapters 39 to 50 in brief outline.

Pupil’s Reading: Genesis 37:12-36; 39:1-6, 20-23; 40:1-23; 41:1-14, 25-43.

Memory Texts: Psalm 121:1-8; Romans 8:28a.

51. Story of Moses.

Teaching Material: Exodus 1:1 to 2:15, 24; 3:1-10; 5:1, 2; chapters 5 to 14 in brief outline; chapters 19, 20; Deuteronomy 34:1-12.

Pupil’s Reading: Exodus 1:1 to 2:15, 24; 3:1-10; 11:1-10; 12:29-36; 14:1-25; 16:1-3, 11-15; Numbers 20:2-13; 21:4-9.

Memory Texts: Exodus 2:24; 4:12; 15:2a; 25:22a; 1 John 2:17b.

52. Story of Joshua.

Teaching Material: Exodus 17:8-13; 24:12-18; 32:15-20; Numbers 13:1 to 14:10; 27:15-23.

Pupil’s Reading: Exodus 17:8-13; Numbers 13:17 to 14:10; 27:15-23.

Memory Text: Numbers 13:30b.