SUGGESTIONS 1. Read Deut., and note 2. Read Deut. and note Occasion:-A new Generation. Leader about to depart. People about to enter upon a new era. This a renewal of covenant the emphasis put in it on the Love of God. The N. T. does 3. Look up passages in other 4. Fill in blank chapter DIAGRAM XI Outline Study of the Book of Deuteronomy Note: 1. "The title Samuel does not II 12 II titles Joshua, III denote authorship, but like the Ruth and Esther, commemorates the prominent actor in the events recorded in the book. Its adoption shows a true insight into the connection of the history it contains. It stands as a monument of the greatness of the Prophet who was Jehovah's instrument for establishing the Kingdom of Israel, and guiding the chosen people through a crisis in its history second in importance only to the Exodus. The book begins with the account of his birth: and his direct influence extends to the close of it, in the reign of the king whom he anointed as Jehovah's choice."-Kirkpatrick. 2. The books of Samuel are distinguished for simplicity, minuteness, and every indication of fairness and truth. 3. The period covered by 1 Sam. is little less than a century and nearly coincides with the life of Samuel. The chapters which contain records of Saul's wars are indicated by daggers above. |