zp^***^* ~^~;^XdTi$pd') ;r. CHILD'S / / Squestion book ON THK FOUR GOSPELS. to * § FOR PRIMARY CLASSES IN SUNDAY SCHOOLS. BY I?. MANLY, Jb PART I- UNDAY SCHOOL BOAHD OF SO. BAPT. CONVENTION. GREEN VI M.E, 8. C. 18*4 0. E. ELFORTl's PRESS, GRBENmiE, 8. C. I THE CHILD'S QUESTION BOOK OK TOT FOUR GOSPELS. DKSIGXKD FOR PRIMARY CLASSES IN SUNDAY SCHOOLS. BY B. MANLY, Jb. PART L SUNDAY SCHOOL BOARD OP SO. BAPT. CONYIXTIOff. GBEENVILLE, S. C. 1864 PREFACE. To meet the wants of children who are beyond the sphere of the Infant Class, and yet hardly competent to nee question booka without answers, such as are adapted for more advanced classes, this little work has been pre- pared. It follows the order of events in the Gospel History, and aims to give a concise summary of these things most important and meet interesting to young persons, which occurred in our Saviour's earthly pilgrimage. The skilful and earnest teacher will see that his duty is not limited to seeing that his scholars have been care- fully taught the lesson by some one else at home. This is important; but he is also a teacher. And in order to discharge his duty, he will seek to acquire for himself, and to communicate to them, additional information, which he can give them with all the freshness and life of li conversation, while securing the advantage of having the scholars already acquainted with the chief facts. This will make what he says more impressive and more likely to be remembered. The divisions are made according to subjects. Each teacher must make the length of lessons suit the advance- ment and readiness of his pupils, always requiring that whatever they do undertake shall be learned thorouglily. A little book sometimes does great good ; if this might do so, it would amply reward the author and fulfil his humble prayer. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON THE FOUR GOSPELS. SECTION I.— INTRODUCTORY. The Four Evangelists. 1. What does the word • Gospel mean? Good news. 2. What is an Evangelist ? One who writes or epeaks the godd news of salvation. 3. How many Gospels have we ? Four. 4. Who wrote them? Matthew, Mark, Lake and John. 6. Which of them wrote 6rst? Matthew. 6. IIow long after our Saviour's death ? Prob- ably about thirteen years. 7. Which of them wrote last ? John. « 8. How long after Matthew ? Probably about fifty years. 9. Which is the longest, and which is the short- eat of the Gospels ? Luke's is the longest, and Mark's is the shortest. Matthew. 10. What was Matthew's business before he be- came a disciple ? He waa a publican ; that is, t tax collector. 11. How did he become a disciple ? Jesus found him sitting and receiving taxes, and said "Follow me" — and he arose and left all and followed him* 6 CHILD 8 QUESTION BOOK. 12. What did Jesus afterwards appoint him to be ? One of his Apostles. 13. By what other name was he known ? Levi. 14. For what people was Matthew's Gospel spe- cially designed ? For the Jews. Mark. 15. "What other name did Mark have? John. 16. What excellent man was his relative ? Bar- nabas. 17. With what Apostles was he particularly in- timate? With Paul and Peter. 18. To whose house did Peter go, when he was miraculously released from prison in Jerusalem ? To the house of Mary ^ the mother of Mark. 19. Why was Paul once much displeased with Mark ? Because he left him while engage^ in his first missionary journey. 20. Is there any proof that he restored his con- fidence and love to Mark? Yes; he tells Timo- thy — " Take Mark and bring him with thee, for he is profitable to me for the ministry." 21. What are the peculiarities of his Gospel? It describes actions rather than words, and relates more little circumstances, gestures^ and the like, than the other Gospels. Luke. 22. What is known of Luke? That he was a physician, a well educated man, and the faithful companion of Paul in his travels and imprison- ments. CIIILDS QUESTION BOOK. 7 23. For what people specially was his Gospel composed? For the Gentiles. 24. What other writing of his have we ? The Acts of the Apostles. John. 25. Whose son was John the Evangelist? The eon of Zebedeo and Salome. 26. What was his occupation? lie was a fish- erman on the sea of Galilee. 27. By what other names was he sometimes known ? He is called "the beloved disciple," and Jesus called him and his brother James " Boaner- ges," or sons of thunder. 28. What marks of special affection did Jesus show him? He selected him, with Peter and James, to witness some peculiar miracles ; he lean- ed on Jesus' bosom at the Last Supper ; and Jesu3 committed his mother to his care on the cross. 29. How long did he live? About a hundred years. SO. What is it related that he used to say to the Churches, when he became too old and infirm to preach at length ? lie would lift up his hands and say : " Little children, love one another; this is what Christ commands; and this, if you doit, is sufficient." 31. What are the peculiarities of his Gospel? That it contains scarcely any of the matter found in the others ; and it gives more of the words of Christ than of his actions, 32. What other writings of his have we ? The Revelation, or Apocalypse, aDd three Epistles, 8 child's question book. section ii.— birth and childhood op jesus. Predictions of John and of Jesus — I/uke 1 : 6-38. 1. What is the great subject of the New Testa" merit ? Jesus Christ, our Saviour. 2. How long a time was there between the close of the Old Testament and the birth of Christ? About four hundred years. 3. Who was King of Judea when Christ was born ? Herod the Great. 4. Who was our Lord's forerunner? John the Baptist. 5. Who were John's parents? Zacharias and Elizabeth. 6. Who foretold his birth to his father ? The angel Gabriel. 7. What sign was given of the truth of this prediction? Zacharias was to be dumb until it was fulfilled. | 8. Where, was Zacharias at the time he saw this angel? At Jerusalem, in the temple, offering incense. ■ 9. To what other person was the angel Gabriel sent? To the Virgin Mary. 10. Where was she living? At Nazareth, in Galilee. 11. What did the angel tell her? That she should bring forth a son, and call his name Jesus. 12. What is the meaning of Jesus ? Saviour. 13. What is the meaning of Christ ? Anointed. Birth of John — Luke 1 : 89-80. _ 14. Where did Mary go, after this? Into the hill country of Judea, to seo her cousin Elizabeth, CHILD S QUESTION BOOK. W 15. When Elizabeth's son was born, what d*d her neighbors wish to call kirn ? Zacharias, after the name of his father. 10. now was his name decided on? They made signs to his father how he would have him called. And he asked for a writing tablet, aud wrote, " His name is John." 17. Why did he do this? Because the angel had told him so. 18. What then immediately happened? His dumbness departed, and he could speak plainly. 19. What did the people say, who heard of all these things ? What manner of child shall this be ? Birth of Jesiis — Luke 2: 1-7. 20. To whom was the Virgin Mary e?pou?ed, or engaged to be married ? To Joseph, a descend- ant of David. * 21. What was his occupation ? He was a car- penter. 22. Where was Jesus born ? In Bethlehem. 23. How did Joseph and Mary his mother come to be there ? There was a decree for all to go to their uwu cily to be enrolled ; and so they went to Bethlehem, the city of David, their forefather. 24. Where is Bethlehem ? Six miles south of Jerusalem. 25. How far from Nazareth ? About three days' journey. 26. W 7 hen Jesus was born, where was he laid ? In a manger. 27. Why was he laid in a manger? Because there was no room for them in the inn. 10 child's question book, TJu Angels appear to the Shepherds — Luke 2 ; 8-20. 28. Who were in the same country ? Shep- herds. ' 29. What were they doing? Keeping watch over their flock by night. 30. What happened to them ? The angei of the Lord appeared unto them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them. 31. How did they feel when they saw this? They were sore afraid. "32. How did the angel quiet them ? He said, Fear not : for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 33. Who, did he say, was born unto them? A Saviour, who is Christ the Lord. 34. How were they to know him? They should find him in the city of David, wrapped in swad- dling clothes, and lying in a manger. 35. Who were suddenly with the angel? A multitude of the heavenly host. 26. What were they doing? Praising God. 37. What did they say? Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will tuward men. 38. When the angels were gone away, what did the shepherds say to one another ? Let us go into Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass. 39. When they had seen Mary and Joseph and the babe in the manger, what did they do ? They made known abroad the -saying which was told them concerning the child, BOOK. 11 40. How were those that heard affected ? They wondered. 41. What did Mary do? She kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. Simeon and Anna — Luke 2 : 21-S8. 42. "When they brought Jesus to the temple to present him to the Lord, who was there ? Simeon. 43. What sort of man was he? Just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel. 44. What had been revealed to him by the Holy Ghost? That he should not see death be- fore he had seen the Lord's Christ. 45. What led him to the temple just at that time ? He came by the Spirit. 46. When he saw Jesus what did he do? He took him up in his arms and blessed God. 47. What did he say? "Lord, now thou let- test thy servant depart in peace ; for mine eyes have seen thy salvation." 48. Who else came in at that instant? Anna, a prophetess, about eighty-four years old. 49. What did she do ? She gave thanks, and spake of Jesus to all them that looked for redemp- tion in Jerusalem. The Wise Men from the East— Matt. 2 : 1-12. 50. When they had returned to Bethlehem, who came to Jerusalem? Wise men from the East. 51. What did they ask? They said, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? 52. Why did they wish to know ? They had 12 seen his star in the East, and had come to worship him. 53. Who was then King in Judea? Herod. 54. How was he affected when he heard these questions of the wise men 1 He was troubled. 4 55. Whom did he gather? The chief priests and scribes. 56. What did he ask them? Where Christ should be bom. 57. Whom did he mean by Christ? The an- ointed one, or Messiah, predicted in the Old Tes- tament. 58. What did they tell him ? In Bethlehem. 59. How did they know that ? Because the prophet Micah had said so. 60. What did Herod then do ? He called the wise men privily, and inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. 61. What did he tell them to do? To go to Bethlehem and search for the young child. 62. Why did he say he wished them to bring him word again? That he might go and worship him. 63. What was the true reason ! That he might try to destroy him. 64. How did the wise men find Jesus? The star, which they saw in the East, went before them, till it came and stood over where he was. 65. How did they feel when they saw the star? They rejoiced with exceeding great joy. 66. When they were come into the house, what did they do ? They saw the young child with 13 Mary his mother, and fell down and worshipped him. 67. What gifts did they present to him ? Gold and frankincense and myrrh. 68. Did they go back to Herod, as he had told them ? They did not. 69. Why not? Because they were warned of God in a dream. 70. Where did they go ? They returned into their own country by another way. The Flight into Egypt— Matt. 2 : 13-23. 71. When they were gone, what happened to Joseph ? The angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. 72. What did the angel tell Joseph? Arise, take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt. 78. Why must he go into Egypt? Because ITerod would seek the young child to destroy him. 74. IIow long did he remain in Egypt? Till the death of Herod. 75. To what city did he then return ? To Na- zareth, where Mary Lad formerly lived. ' 7G. When Herod found that the wise men did not return, how did he feel ? Exceeding wroth. 77. What did he do? He sent forth and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, from two years old and under. Jesus at the Passover — Luk« 2: 41-52. 78. Where did the parents of Jesus go every year ? To Jerusalem, 14 child's question book. 79. For what purpose? To keep the passover. 80. llow old was Jesus when he went with them ? Twelve years old. 81. What happened as they returned ? The child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem. .82. Where did his parents suppose him to be ? In the company. 83. How far did they go without him ? A day's journey. 84. When they did not find him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance, what did they do ? They turned back to Jerusalem, seeking him. 85. How long before they found him? Three days. 86. Where did they find him ? In the temple. 87. With whom was he sitting? With the doctors. 88. Who were the doctors? The teachers of God's law. 89. What was Jesus doing there ? Both hear- ing and asking them questions. 90. What did those who heard him, think? They were all astonished at his understanding and answers. 91. What did his mother say ? Son, why hast thou dealt thus with us ? Behold thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 92. What did he answer ? How is it that ye sought me ? Wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business ? 93. What did he then do % He went dowu with them to Nazareth, child's question cook. 15 94. ITo\y did he act* towards Lis parents ? Ha was subject unto them.. 95. What is said of him after this ? lie in- creased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. SECTION III.— CHRIST'S ENTRANCE ON HIS MINISTRY. Preaching of John the Baptist — Luke 3: 1-18. 1. "Who was the forerunner of our Saviour? John the Baptist. 2. Where did he preach ? In the wilderness of Judea. 3. What did he say ? Repent ye ; for the king- dom of heaven is at hand. 4. With what was he elothed ? With raiment made of camels' hair, and a leathern girdle. 5. What did he eat? Locusts and wild honey. Jo. Who went out to him ? Jerusalem, and all Judea, and the region round about Jordan. 7. W T hat was then dooe to them ? They were fill baptised of him in the river of Jordan, confess- ing their sin?. 8. What did John tell those who came to be baptized of him ? Bring forth fruits worthy of repentance. Baptism of Jesus — Matt 3 : 13-17. 9. Who came, among the re^t, to be baptized? Jesus. 10. What did John say? I have need to be baptized of thee ; and comest thou to me ? 11. What answer did Jesus give ? Suffer it to be so now ; for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. 16 child's question book. 12. When Jesus was baptized, what did he do ? He went up straightway out of the water, prajiDg. 13. "What happened then? The heayens were opened unto him. 14. What did he see? He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting upon him. 15. What was then heard? A voice from hea- ven. 16. What did it say ? This is my beloved Sod, in whom I am well pleased. 17. How old was Jesus at thi3 time ? He be- gan to be about thirty years of age. Temptation of Jesus — Matt. 4 : 1-11. 18. Where was Jesus then led? Into the wil- derness. 19. By whom ? By the Spirit. 20. For what purpose ? To be tempted by the Devil. 21. How long did he fast? Forty days and forty nights. 22. Who then came to him? The tempter. 23. What did he say to Jesus ? If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. 24. How did Jesus answer? It is written, Man shall not live bv bread alone ; but by every word of God. 25. Where did the Devil then take him ? Into the holy city, Jerusalem. 26. Where did he place him ? On a pinnacle of the temple. BOOK. If 27. What temptation did Le then suggest? If thou bo the Son of God, cast thyself down. 28. What Scripture did the Devil quote to per- suade him to do this ? For lie shall give his an- gels charge over thee to keep thee in all thy ways. 20. With what Scripture did Jesus reply ? "'it is written again, Thou shalt not t^mpt the Lord thy God. 30. Where did the Devil next take him ? Into an exceeding high mountain. 31. What did ho show him in a moment of time ? All the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them. 32. What did he say ? All these things will I give thee. 33. On what condition did he promise this? If thou wilt fall down and worship me. 34. What did Jesus then say ? Get thee be- hind me, Satan. 35. What Scripture did he quote in conclusion ? It is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou s.rve. 36. What happened then 1 The Devil departed from him for a season. 37. Who came and ministered to him ? Angels. John* 8 Testimony to Jesus — John 1: 19-24. 38. What did some people think about John the Baptist ? They thought perhaps he was the Christ. 30. When they asked him, what did he say ? I am not the Christ. 40. Who did he tell them he was ? The voice 18 child's question book. of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord. 41. Who did he tell them was standing among them?' There standeth one among you, whom you know net, whose shoe's latchet I am not wor- thy to unloose. 42. What did he say the next day, when he saw Jesus coming to him ? Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. 43. What else did he say of him ? This is the Sou of God. JesuS? First Disciples — John 1 : 35-51. 44. What two disciples of John's were led by these remarks to seek and follow Jesus ? Andrew and another, who- was probably John the Evan- gelist. 45. WLsn Andrew had found the Lord, what did he do ? He first found his own brother Simon, and brought him to Jesus. 4G. By what other name was Simon afterwards called ? Peter. 4V. "What other disciple did Jesus call to follow him, before he returned from Jordan to Galilee ? Philip. 48. Whom did Philip then find and invite to come to Jesus ? Nathanael, afterwards called Bar- tholomew. 49. What did Jesus say of Nathanael ? Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom there 13 no guile. The Marriage at Carta. 50. The third day after these things, what hap- J00K. 19 poncd in Cana of Galilee ? There was a marriage. 51. Who were among the guests invited? Je- sus and his disciples. 52. When they wanted wine, what did the mother of Jesus do ? She told him, They have no wine. 53. What did Jesus answer? Woman, what have I to do with thee ? Mine hour is not yet come. 54. What did he tell the servants ? To fill the six great water pots to the brim. 55. Afterwards what did he tell them to do? Draw out now, and bear to the governor of the feast. 56. Into what had the water changed ? It had become wine. 57. When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, what did he say to the bridegroom ? Thou hast kept the good wine until now. 58. What is remarkable about this miracle? This was the beginning of Jesus' miracles. 59. After this, where did Jesus go? To Ca- pernaum. 60. IIow long did he continue there? Not many days. SECTION IV.— FIRST TEAR OF OUR LORD'S MINISTRY. The Traders Driven out of the Temple— John 2 : 13-25. 1. Where did Jesus go, from Capernaum, scoa after the feast in Cana ? To Jerusalem. 20 child's question book. 2. Why did he go there ? Because the Pass- over was at hand. 3. What was the Passover ? An annual festival of eight days, to commemorate the deliverance of the children of Israel out of Egypt. 4. When Jesus came to the temple, whom did he find there ? Those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money. 5. What were the oxen and sheep and dovea there for ? They were used in sacrifice. 6. W&at use was there for money-changers? The people had to pay a tax to the temple of half a shekel ; and these men would change their money for them, 7. W T hat did Jesus do ? He made a scourge of small cord3, and drove them all out of the tem- ple. 8. What did he say ? Take these things hence : "make not my Father's house a house of merchan- dize. 9. When the Jews asked him for the sign or token of his authority to do this, what did he tell them ? Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. 10. What temple did they think he meant? The temple which Herod had been forty-six years rebuilding. 11. What did he mean! He meant the tem- ple of his body. 12.' Did he, at this time, give them other signs! Yes, he wrought miracles, and many believed in his name. 21 Nieod*mu9 — John 3 : 1-21. 13. While Jesus was in Jerusalem, who came to him by night? Nicodemus. 14. What was Nicodemus? A Pharisee and a ruler of the Jews. 15. What were the Pharisees? They were Jews, who were very strict to observe all the tra- ditions which had come from their fathers, as well as the law which had come from God. 16. Why did Nicodemus come by night? His faith was weak, and he was afraid of the Jews. 17. What did Jesus tell him? Except a man be born again, be cannot see the Kingdom of God. 18. Why do we need to be born again? Be- cause we have sinful hearts, unfit for Heaven. 19. What is it to be born again? To have a new and holy heart given to us by the Spirit of God. 20. What other important thing did Jesus tell Nicodemus? God so loved the world that he gave- his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth ia him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 21. What did he say of those who do not be- lieve? He that believeth not ia condemned al- ready. John the Baptist Imprisoned — Mark 6 : 17-20. 22. What did Jesus and his disciples do, after the Passover was finished? They tarried in the land of Judea, and baptized. 23. Where was John the Baptiat? He also was baptizing in ^Enon, because there was much water there. 22 child's question book. 24. How was John's ministry stopped? Herod cast him into prison. 25. Was this the same Herod that killed the children at Bethlehem ? No ; this was his son. 26. After John was cast into prison, did Jesus . remain in Judea? No ; he went to Galilee. The Woman of Samaria — John 4: 4-^£2. 27. On his way to Galilee, what country did he pass through? Samaria. 28. What did he do when he came to Jacob's well? He sat on the well to rest, being wearied. 29. While there, who came to draw vvater ? A woman of Samaria. 30. What did Jesus ask her to do? To give him a drink of water. 31. Why was she surprised at his asking this? Because the Jews had no dealings with the Sama- ritans. 32. What great truth did our Saviour teach her \ God is a Spirit, and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. The Nobleman's Son — John 4: 46-54. 33. When Jesus had come again to Cana, who came for him ? A nobleman of Capernaum. 34. Why did he come for him ? To cure his son, who was at the point of death. 35. What did Jesus say to him ? Go thy way : thy son liveth. 36. How far was Capernaum from Cana ? About twenty-five miles. 37. What happened as the nobleman was re- child's question book. 23 turning to Capernaum? His servants met him, saying : Tby son livetb. 38. What was remarkable a3 to the time when the child began to amend ? It was the same hour that Jesus spoke to his father. 39. What was the effect of this miracle on the nobleman? Himself believed aud his whole house. Removal from Nazareth to Capernaum — Luke 4: 16-31. 40. To what place did our Saviour soon after- wards remove ? To Capernaum. 41. "Where was Capernaum? On the western shore of the sea of Galilee. 42. Why did he leave Nazareth? Because the people became angry at his preaching, and tried to kill kim. 43. How did he escape from them ? He passed through the midst of them and went his way. The Fishermen of Galilee — Luke 5 : 1-11. 44. One day, when Jesus was standing by the sea of Galilee, what did the people do? They pressed upon him to hear the word of God. 45. Where did Jesus place himself, so as to teach the people more conveniently? He entered into a little ship, or boat, and sat down and taught. 46. To whom did this boat belong ? To Simon Peter. 47. When ho had finished speaking, what did he tell Simon and his brother Andrew?. Launch out into the deep and let down your nets. 48. When they let down their nets what hap- 24 Child's question boos. pened ? They enclosed a great multitude of fishes, so that their net brake. 49. What did they do then! They called to their partners, who were near, in another boat, to help them, and tbey came and filled both the boats. 50. Who were these partners? They were James and John, the sons of Zebedee. 51. What did Jesus tell Simon and Andrew to do ? Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men. 52. Did he call any others to follow him ? Yes, he called James and John immediately afterwards. 53. What did they all do? They forsook all, and followed him. Miracles in Galilee, especially at Capernaum — Mark 1 : 21-45; 2: 1-12. 54. While Jesus was preaching in the syna- gogue at Capernaum, what miracle did he per- form ? He made an unclean spirit come out of a man. 55. What other miracle did he work, immedi- ately after returning from the synagogue? He healed Peter's wife's mother instantly of a great fever. 56. At sunset of that day, what did the people do? They brought to him all that were diseased. 57. What followed? He laid his hands on every one of them and healed them. 58. What did he do to those that were pos- sessed with devils f He east out the spirits with his word. child's question book. 25 59. The next morning, what did he do ? He vose up a great while before day, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. 60. When the people came to seek him, what did they beg of him ? Not to depart from them. ■61. Where did he go 2 Throughout all Galilee. 62. What did he go to do ! To preach in the synagogues and cast out devils. 63. While on this journey, what miracle did he perform which is particularly described ? He cured a leper. * 64. How did he do it I He touched him and said, Be thou clean. 65. When these works became known, what was the consequeuce? Great multitudes came to- gether from every quarter. CG. What did they come for ? To hear, and to be healed of their infirmities. 67. When he returned, after some days, to Ca- pernaum, aud many were gathered, so that there was no room, even about the door, what happen- ed ? The power of the Lord was present to heal them. 68.- Who came to the door, but could not get in, on account of the crowd ? Four men bringing one who had the palsy, lying on a bed. 69. What did they do ? They went upon the house top, and broke through the roof, and let the sick man down before Jesus. TO. What did Jesus say when he saw their faith ? Son, thy sins be forgiven thee. 71. What else did he say, to show that he had 26 child's question book. power to forgive sins ? Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. 72. What was the effect of these words? The man arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all. 73. What did all the people say? We have seen strange things to-day. A Publican Called— -Mark 2: 13, 14. 74. As Jesus passed forth from thence, whither did he go 3 He went by the seaside to teach the people. 75. Whom did he see particularly, as he was passing? Matthew, also called Levi. 76. What was he doing? He was receiving the taxes. 77. What was a receiver of taxes called ? A publican. 78. Why were the publicans hated and thought badly of ? Because they often made the people pay more for taxes than was right 1 79. What did Jesus say to Matthew ? Follow me. 80. What did Matthew do ? He left all, rose up and followed him. SECTION V.— SECOND YEAR OE OUR LORD'S MINISTRY. * The Pool of Bethesda—John 5 : 1-47. 1. What caused Jesus to go up again to Jeru- salem ? There was a feast of the Jews. 2. What feast was this \ Probably, the Pass- over. CiIILDS QUESTION BOOK. 27 3. While Jesus wn9 in Jerusalem at this feast, what celebrated pool did he visit ? The Pool of Bethesda. 4. Who were lying there? A great multitude of sick, lame and blind people. 5. What were they waiting there for? Wait- ing for the moving of -ihe water. G. What made the water move ? At a certain season an angel went down and troubled the water. 7. What effect did this have ? The first one who stepped in after that was cured. 8. Cue man was there who had been sick for thirty-eight years — why had he never been healed? lie could hardly walk, aud had no one to put him in. 9. What did Jesus say to him? Rise, take up thy bed, and walk. 10. What was the effect? Immediately the man was healed, and did as Jesus told him. 11. How did this make the Jews feel? They became angry, and sought to slay Jesus ? 12. Why 3 Because they said he had done this on the Sabbath ? 13. Was it wrong to do works of mercy or ne- cessity on the Sabbath ? No. 14. Is it wrong to do ordinary work, or to seek our own pleasure, on the Lord's day. It is. The Liscijjles accused of Sabbath- Breaking— Matt. 12 : 1-8. 15. Soon after the Passover, where was Jesus passing on the Sabbath day? Through the fields of grain. 1G. What did his disciples do 2 They began to 28 child's question book. pluck the ears of wheat, and eat, rubbing out. the grain in their hands. 1*7. Was it not wrong to take their neighbor's grain so? No; it was expressly permitted in the law. (Deut. 23 : 25.) 18. Why did the Pharisees find fault with it? They said it was breaking the Sabbath. 19. How did Jesus answer them? He showed that the Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. 20. What power did he claim over the Sabbath 3 He said : The Son of Man is Lord even of the Sab- bath day. The Withered Hand Healed— Matt. 12: 9-14. 21. After this Jesus went into a synagogue on the Sabbath. Whom did he find there ? A man with his right hand withered. 22. What were the Scribes and Pharisees do- ing? They were watching Jesus, whether he would heal on the Sabbath day. 23. Did Jesus understand what they were about ? Yes ; he knew their thoughts. 24. What question did he ask them? Is it lawful on the Sabbath day to do good or to do evil ; to save life or to destroy it ? 25. What were these Pharisees then plotting on the Sabbath day to do ? To destroy Jesus. 26. Was not this breaking the Sabbath? Ye9. 27. What did our Lord say to the man with he withered hand? Stretch forth thy hand. 28. Had he been able to do this? Not before, CHILD 6 QUESTION BOOK. 29 29. Was he now able? Yes ; as soon as Jesus spoke, he stretched it out, and it was well like the other. The Twelve Apostles Chosen — Lulce 6: 12-19. 30. Jesus went up from the Sea of Galilee to a mountain. For what purpose ? To pray. 31. How long did he continue in prayer? All night. 32. What did he do, when it was day? lie called unto him his disciples. 33. When they came, what did he do ? He chose twelve of them to be with him and to preach. 34. What did he call them? Apostles. 35. What power did he give them ? To heal sicknesses and to cast out devils. 36. When he had come down with them, who were waiting to hear him and to be healed? A great multitude from Judea, and from Tyre and Sidon, as well as Galilee. [The teacher should show his scholars these countries on a map.] 37. When they saw him, what did they do? They sought to touch hira. 38. What good would touching him do? A power went out of him, and healed them all. The Sermon on the Mount — Matt. 5