^ CVR10V8 ABO irSEFTJI. tt^SSTIORS i ON K i ) THE BIBLE DESIGNED FOR 5UNDAY S^^HOOLrl AN^ FAtflLIBS Tbere ie no pasMire in the wt\ole Slble which mv not V>e coui,>?ircd to a f-nlt-tree, from which, if one lLD«r# how to shake it, abandanoe of refre«hi&g and enlireaitts fruit will fall doirii — Mabtik Litthsb, PUBLIBHKl) BT •cSS C. BAPTIST BOARD OF MISSIONS. aOLI>SBORO*, N. 0. ^ N. TO CURIOUS AND USEFUL QUESTIONS ON THE BIBLE, DESIGNED FOR SUNDAY SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES. ^.There is no passage in the wU"^o Biblo which '^^^J not be compared "^ a fruit-tr^e, f « 'vbich, if one knew hoyr to shake it, abundance of rpfivshing aiid euliveuiug fruit will lall down.]— Martin Luthkb. KE- PUBLISHED BY THB N. C. BAPTIST BOARD OF MISSIONS. GOLDSBORO'. N. U. 1864. i. C. " STANDAKD TKINT. CURIOUS A-ND USEF17. QUESTIONS ON TflE BIBLE. 1. Wn read of a great a=;.qeml.]y o:at1.ered from tha east and the w(»si, the nortli arul the south. With whom will they sit down ? 2. Where will they be gathered together? 3. Of what persons will i\\\?, assembly be eora. posed? 4. In what will they all agree? 5. Can you tell me ihe names of any who will be there ? 6. Who will be there, that wore, on eartli, a crown ? 7. Who that while on earth was bound in chains? R. Who that breathed his last amidst a shower of stones ? 0. Who that languished in a dungeon ? 10. Who that left the earth in a fiery chariot? 11. Who that chosQ to suffer afiliction with the people of rjod ? 12. What patient man will there find that his Re- deemer liveth ? 1 o. What thief will rejoice over his one prayer of faith ? H. Who will look back upon a whol.3 life ^pent in Cod's service ? l*). What shepherd will be there ^ 4 • CURIOUS ANA USEFUL QUESTIONS • 16. What Jewish warrior ? 17. What Roman soldier ? 18. What aged prophetess? 19. Will this multitude be assembled for war ? 20. What warfare do Christians maintain on earth ? 21. Will there be any tears there ? 22. What will this multitude rest from ? 23. They will s'.t down — at what marriage- supper? 11. .. 1. Elijah, by prayer, brought water from the clouds — where did Elisha get it from ? 2. Where did Moses ? 3. Where did Samson ? 4. Where did Hagar find it ? 5. To what fountain are we all invited to come ? C. What is promised to the giver of a cup cold water? 7. What is the smallest gift of money perhaps ever recorded ? 8. What commendation was bestowed upon the giver ? 9. Unto whom was said, " Thy money perish with thee ?" 10. Why was this said ? 11. What is more blessed than to receive ? 12. May we not all enjoy this blessedness ? 13. What may you give besides your money ? 14. What else? 15. What else ? 16. Are you employing tmy of these talents in your Master's service ? • 17. A man once buried his Lord's talent in the earth ; how was he punished ? 18. What was he called? 19. How may we be exposed to a like condemnatio- OS' THE BIDF.E. 5 20. Can vou not find some nev5^ way to be U3efui that you have not before tried? 21. From what four diminutive things may man learn wisdom ? 22. What lessons do they teach him ? 23. What may he learn from the ox and the ass ? 24. What from the stork ? 25. What is said of the young raven ? 26. Wtat pf the death of a sparrow ? III. 1. When was Ihe use of flesh first allowed to man ? 2. What is the first account we have of meat for breakfast and supper? 3. Who spoke on Mars'Hill ? 4. Unto whom did he speak ? 5. His text was not written— where did he find it? C. What great man trembled under the preaching of the gospel ? , 7. Did he receive it in his heart ? S. For what was he waiting? 9. Did that season ever arrive ? 10. From what fact may we infer that it did not ? 11. What other ruler was almost persuaded to be a Christian ? 12. Will it profit any to be almost, .if they are not altogether, Christians? 13. What must we do in order to enter in the str^t gate ? 14. WKat will many seek to do ? 15. There was a king who feared a prophet because he was a holy man, and did many things, and heard him gladly. Did all t!iis avail him aught? 16. How did he treat this prophet ? 17. What wa'=! hi^ own end ' 6 CURIOUS AND USEI-'UI. QlJI-.SriONtS, IS. What is said of the triumphing of the wicked P 19. What of the lamp of the wicked ? . 20. Is the good man's light put out when he dies ? 21. What is said of the arms of the wiclied ? 22. What of the desire of the wick ? 23. What of the dwelling place of the Tricked ? 24. What of the way of the wicked ? 2^. What of the sacrifice of the wicked ? IV. " . 1; Children are very fond of hearing wond^rfal stories. In what book will you find the most wonderful things told ? 2. Many stories we hear and read are not true — - how is it with those we find in this book ? 3. It tells you of something 7ery wonderful madt> of dust — what was it ? 4. What beautif.ul* object was ^lade of a bone ? 5. The walls of a city fell at the blast of rams' horns — what city was this ? 6. It tells us of a man giving orders to the sun iind moon — what man was this V Y. Where was he? 8. Were his orders obeyed ? 9. It tell us of a little shepherd-boy slaying a strong giant— what boy was this ? 10. It telm us of a weapon that slew a thousand men — in whose hands was this ? 11. A rock struck by a man's rod poured forth streams of water. Who was this man ? 12. Why did'this water gush forth ? 23. Why was he wrong in striking tlie. rock? 14. What ought he to have done ? 15. A man was taken away from Che earth in a chariot of fire, drawn by horses of fire. Who W^B thus lionorrd !•' UN rUL ClBLK. i IG. Many people walked through the sea, while the ^waters were piled up on either side of them. Who were they ? 17.: Many thousand people made a plentiful mefcl on tivc loaves and two small fishes. How were these enough for so many ? 1. A man lived forty days wUl^out eating or drink- ing anything. Who was this? 2. God, m an audible voice, made known hia ^Ul to a little child. Who was this favored child? 3. What words of the Lord Jesus illustrate this? 4. Fire from heaven fell, and consumed company after coutpany of soldiers. Why did this punishment come upon them ? 5. Bread, daily bread, came down frotn heaven, and nourished a multitude of people. Who were they ? 0. Iron floated on water. At whose command ? 7. A whale swallowed a man, and after three day.s cast him forth on dry land. Why was this ? 8. IJirds of prey supplied a man with his daily food. Who was thus ministered to ? 9. Bitter waters were made sweet by the branch of a tree. What waters were these? 10. An unpalatable brackish fountain was paade pleasant and healthful by salt. Where was this"? 11. Prison doors opened of themselves, and chained prisoners were set free. What prisoners were these ? 12. A barrel of meal remained undiminished, though it supplied the wants of a family. What family ? 8 CUJilOL'b AND UStFL'L QUESTIONS 13. A scarlet cord saved a household from death. WhoBo houshold ? 14. A man's liand, belonging to no visible form, wrote words of doom upon a wall. What gay feast was thus interrupted? 15. A man remained all night unharm<>J in a den' of hungry lions. Who w«>«fic? 16. Why was he cast into iiic den ? 17. How was he prooerved ? VI. 1. When was flesh rained from heaven ? 2. A rod was changed into a serpent, and the ser- pent changed into a rod. When was this done ? 3. A boy sent with some bread and parched corn to his brothers, was the means of deciding a battle in favor of his country. How was this? , 4. Some young men \valked in the midst of a fir© without having even their clothes singed. Who were they ? 5. Why were they cast into a furnace ? 6. Who walked with them there ? 7. What punishment awaited their enemies ? 8. Deep darkness overspread a land for three days, but in some dwelling there was light. Where was this ? 9. A multitude of people were guided through a trackless desert by a cloudy and laery pillar. Who were thus guided ? to. Water was changed into wine. Where was thii done ? 11. Water was turned into blood. Why was this done? 13. A poisened dish was changed to he»Uhfw often had God appeared to hin: in his youth ? 18 CURIOUS AND USEFUL QUESTIaNf? 18. What permission did God then give him ? 19. What did he ask ? 20. What did God give him ? 21. May we not consider this gracious permii^sion extended to as ? 22. What should we ask ? 23. IIow should we ask ? 24. Is not God ready tq. give more than we desire or deserve ? XVf. The German watchueix have a very pretty song, a verse of which they sing at every hour of the night, as that hour reminds t^em of some Scriptu- ral truth or fact. The first lines are :-^ ** Hark, ye neighbors, and hear me tell. (97ie now strikes from the belfry bell." By the different hours you may thus be reminded of Scriptural incidents: — 1. Of what way of access to God might one remind you ? 2. What one event will happen to us all ? 8. Of what choice would two remind you ? 4.. Of what covenants ? 0. Of what incident in, Peter's life would three t&' mind you ? 6. Of what in the life of Jonah ? 7. Of what meeting on the plain of Tabor ? 8. Of what visit to.one of the patriarchs? 9. Of what exploit of three mighty men? 10. Of. what fiery trial? ' 11. Of what house of entertainment near Ro^xie ? 12. Of what period in the early history of Moses ? 13. Of what incident in the life of Daniel ? 14. Of what vision beheld by one of the apostles ^ ON -iUV: BIBLL. li^ 15. Of what choice offered to David ? IG. Of what walk of Isaiah ? 17. Of what vision of Daniel would four reihifid you ? IS. Of what vision of Ezckicl? 19. Of what lepers? XVII. 1. Of what battle fought by Joshua would /r« re- mind you ? 9j. Of what sufrcrings of St. Paul? 3. What miracle would it recall? 4. With whiit stripling's victory might this number be associated ? 6. Of what cities in the HolyLand does 8ir remind you ? 0. Of what young ^ing who was hidden six years ? 7. Of the fall of what city would seven remind you ? . 8. Of the daughters of what priest? 9. Of what Churches? 10. Of what eandlcstick? 31. Of what miracle wrought by Peter would eight remind you ? 12. Of what persons saved'from destruction? 13. AVhat king of Israel began to reign at eight years old ? 14. Of what solemn event w^ould nine remind you ? 15. Of the vision of what Roman officer ? 10. Of what journey would if ?i remind you? 17. Of what miracle of our Lord ? 18. Of what parable ? 19. How \s-ould it remind you of the Mosaic law ? 'JO. How of the support of tiic temple service ? 21. Of whatvisiun of one of the patriarchs would eleven remind you T 20 CURIOLS AND LSEFUL QUESTION? 22. Of what in the parabh of the ho'jseliolcler and the vineyard ? - . 23. Of what in the life of Jesus would twelve remind. you? 24. Of whose sons would it remind yotr? 25. Of what precious stones? 26. Of what baskets ? 27. Of ^hat glorious company? XVIIT. 3. What king set up a carved image in the temple of the Lord ? 2'. What did he build in the courts of the Lord's honse ? 5. How was he punished for his idolatry ? .^. In his affliction what did he do ? ^ '5. How did the Lord show his abundant compas- sions? . ; 6. How was the sincerity of his repe-ntahce proved ? T. What did his son do with the idols which were cast down, but not burned and destroyed ? 8. What law rpquircd'tlyat they should be burned ? 9. To what sin did the Israelites continually tend? 10, Whose example did. they, follow? 11.- What god ot'the Moabites i& mention^/d in the Bible? 12. What god of the Babylonians ? 13. What of the Zidonians? 1^. W hat f th e P i 1 i 1 i s f.i n es ? 15. What of the Syrians ? 16. What idols did the Egyptians worship ? 17.* What did God Si»v he would'do with all their idols? 18. What idol fell before tue/ark of God ? 19. When the day of the Lord comes what will rasn do'with their idols ? O.N lilL BIBLL. 2l 20. "VThat denunciation is uttered against Ephraim ? 21. How might this be applied to" men in these days ? XIX. 1. How did JesQs teach the people ? 2. Unto what did he liken the kingdom of heaven ? 3. Why is it like a mustard seed ? 4. Why is it like a net cast into the sea ? 5. Who are now casting that net ? 6'. At whose command v.- ill there be a largo draught? 7. Unto whom should those who cast the net look for assistance V 8. What is like a merchantman seeking goodly- pearls ? . ,. y. Where alone can v^e- Cnd the pearl of great price ? 10. How alone can we obtain it? 11. Why is it necessary for us to obtain it? 12. Have you found it ? 13. Did you ever bear of gates of pearl ? 1-i. Did you ever hear of streets paved with gold? 15. Who will enter those gates ? 10. Who will dwell in that city ? 17. Will the sun and moon shine there ? 18. Will there be any temple there ? 10. What tree will be there? 20. What river ? 21. How should those live who expect to be kings and priests in a city like this ? 22. What should their life and conversation plainly declare ? 23. Are you one of these strangers ani pilp:rims f . S t. What will become of these who make th'.s world their htmc, and seek no other ? XX. 1. What king was a sheepmaster ? 2. What tribute did he give to the king of Is- rael ? 3. What horrible sacrifice didiie offer up ? 4. Can you account for this action ? 5. What is said of the tender, mercies of the wicked? 6. There was a king who in hfs childhood was pre- served and protected by his uncle who was^ priest, and during the lifetime of this groo'd man he did what was right in the sight of the Lord. Into what sin did he fall after his death? 7. Why did he kill the son of his preserver ? 8. What were the words of the dying prophet? 9. How was the king punished for this murder? 10. What allusion did our Saviour make to it ? . - 11. What question did Jesus ask the Jews about the persecution of the prophet ? 12. A king fell from an upper room, and was much hurt by the fall. Unto whom did he apply for information as to his recovery ? 13. What stern reproof was sent to him? 14. What fearful punishment overtook the messen- gers whom he sent to apprehend the prophet of the Lord ? 15. How was the third company of messengers saved from destruction ? 16. Unto whom did the man of God then repeat the reproof anjd prediction ? OS THi-: muiAi. . 23 XXI. 1. Of whose unnatural crime wouW twenty remind you? 2. Of which of the judges ? 3. Of which royal gift? 4. Of what treason would thirty remind you ? • 5; Of what event in the life of David ? G. Of the commencement of whose public min- istry ? 7. Who at thirty years of age was njade ruler of a kingdom ? 8. Of what conspiracy does forty rsmind you ? y. Of what journey ? •" 10. Of what fast? 11. Of what two other seasons of fasting ? 12. Of what rainy season ? 13. Of the duration of what reigns memorable m Jewish history ? 14. Of what^ncident in the life of Joshua? lb. What two patriarchs married at forty ? 16.' Of what piece of gold Would Jifly remind you ? 17. Of what sudden destruction. 18. Of what act of mercy and kindness. 19. Of what instrument of death. 20. Of what great festival. • XXIT. h When did the Lord speak unto a fish. ^ 2. Who slew more people at his death than he slew in his life. 3. How did he do this. 7. An angel killed in one night one huncked. and eighty-five thousand men. What men were 24 CURIOUS 4ND USEFtir, QUESTIONS •^. Wha-t may we learn from' this of the strength and power of the angels. 6. What is the em^^loyment of angels in heaven. V. In what do we pra:y to imitate them. 8. In what respects may we 3o the will of God like them. 9. What may we learn from the Bible as to the number of the angels. 10. What will be the office of the angels at the judgment day. 11. To whom are they likened in some of the pa- rables of our Saviour. 12. Whose burdens does St. Paul exhort tis to bear. 13. What does he say in the same chapter ^tiiat every man must do. 14. How do you reconcile these two passages. 15. When did a prophet see an army of defenders which a great host of his enemies could not see. 16. Who said, " What meanest tliou, sleeper. Arise, and call upon God." 17. Unto whom was it said, and w^y. 18. Unto whom might these words now be ad- dressed. 19. Was there a town called No. 20. Which of Ih^ prophets describes its situa- tion. 21. What other prophets allude to it.- XXIII.* 1. What man tool- from another his silrer and his leprosy. ' ^ 2. Who followed, Jesus afar off. 8. Who came unto Jesus by night. 4. Why. ON liiE biblf:. -1^ 6. How did he afterwards manifest his attachment to the Lord Josiis more openly? 6. What other secret disciple was mindful of our Lord when his chosen ones had forsaken hi!a and lied? 7. Unto whom did the Lord say, "I have much people in this city ?" 8. In what city. 9. For what purpose was this said. 10. Unto which of the prophets were words of like comfort given. 11. Under what circumstance. 12. Who said, "Lord, to whom shall we go, thoU hast the words of eternal life." 13. What called forth this question. 14. Who 'had nothing, and yet possessed all things. 15. TTho were sorrowful, yet always rejoicing. ir». Who was poor, yet made many rich. 17. How could this be. 18. God abaseth the proud. Can you give an ex- ample of this. 19. Give another. 20. God exaltet*h them of low degree. What illus- tration can you give of this. 21. W^hom did he take from a sheepfold to sit upon a throne. 22. Whom did he take from a prison lo be a great ruler. 23. What poor fishermen did he especially honor. XXIV. « 1. Of what large contribution box have we a de- scription in the Bible. , 2. Who said, "I am a stranger in the c*"' ' What prayer did he add, and why 26 OUKIOLd AInD UbLl'Ll. QULSTIO^S 3. "Thou fool, this niglit shall thy soul be required of thee." Unto whom wsm this said. 4. Wiry. 5. What arraj' fled when none pursued them. 6. Who entered their tents, anil found them filled with treasure. 7. What caused their flight.^ 8. What prediction was by this means accornplisli- ed. 9. Who then died because of unbelief. 10. How had his fate been foretold. H. in what year did the land of Israel bring forth fruit lor three years. 12. Why was this abundant harvest. 1'6. What punishment came upon the Jews because they did not obey the Lord, and suffer the land to enjoy her sabbaths. How long did . the land then rest. 1 i. When the ark set forward in the journey through the desert, what did Moses say. 15. What did he say when it rested, IQ. When was water miraculosuly brought to sup- ply an army. 17. How did it terrify their enemies. XXV. 1. Who was the first gardener. 2. Who was the father of those who dwell in tents. 3. What is the beginning of wisdom. 4. How are we to pass the time of our sojourn- ing. 5. How are we to work out our own salvation. 6. With whom is the secret of the Lord. 7. Whose desire will he fulfill, whom did he take bis pleasure. a Into whom- is his salvation nigh. ox: iHL r.iBL2. 1^7 A.; 10. Why doc3 our Saviour tell his disciples not to fear ? 1.1. Whom doCvS.he tell ihehx not to fear? 12. What does St. John say about fear ? 13. Can you explain this? 1^. What fear does St. Paul say keeps men all thei/ life-time in bondac;e? 15. How can we be delivcrel from this fear? 16.^ If we fear God, need we Ivive any other fear } > 1<. What prophet loved the wages of unright- eou?4v^5s ? 13. Who forcpok the palh of life because he loved the present world ? 19. Who would not enter it becaiuse he had great possessions ? 20. What is better than t-lie riches of the un*odl^, 21. Where should we Ir.y up our treasure. 22. Why. 23. Of what is the man that lieapeth up riches igE>oran:t. 24. What protected the Israelites from th« burning sun in the desert. 25. What gave them light in the night. 26. Protection, illumination. What else was thus given them. XXVI. 1. When did Ood open the doors of heaven. 2. When the windows. 3. He opened the windows of heaven in judgment, when will he open them in mercy. 4. For what gods were the apostles once taken, and why. 5. What honors did the people wish to pay them* f; How did they r'^-j^'^r th^se honors. ^28 CUBIOUS AND USEFUL QUESTIOKS 7. How was one of the apostles treated by the same people who had just before wished to worship him, 8. What was the triumphal song of the multitude when Jesus entered into Jerusalem riding on an ass. 9. What was their cry a few days afterwards. fO. A judge trembled before a prisoner in chains. Who was this judge. 11. Who the prisoner. 12. What prophet was himself the subject of pro- ■' phecy. ' ' 13. AXeast was proclaimed in a capital city, and • posts went with letters throughout the length and breadth of the land, to invite the people to come up. How was this invitation re- ceived. 14. What parable of our Saviour describes a similar reception of gracious invitations. 15. There were two men who had a glorious vision of God, and who were soon after over- taken with a swift destruction. Who wero they. 16. What may w.e learn from their history. 17. Who jras the first vagabond. XXVII. 1. What is the first account of a company of gold- smiths. 2. What other companies are mentioned in con- nection. 3. What does Isaiah say of the goldsmith. 4. How did the silversmiths oppose the progress of the gospel. 5. Whence proceeded their opposition. 6. Who insH^ated it l)M THE BIBLE. 29 7. Some men, clothed with sackcloth, and with ropes around their necks, came before a king. "Whose messengers were they. 8. To what king did they come. 0. Did he grant their requect. 10. What induced him to do it. 11. Why was he wrong in so doing. 12. How was he punished. 13. A man was driving his oxen in tho field, and another man came forward and threw hi-j mantle over him. Who were these men. 14. What v;as the meaning of this action. 15. Some fishermen were busily employed mending their nets on the shore of a lake, when a strcflfTcr approached and called them. How did thir. affect the history of the world. 16. Can you tell me the names of any children that were dedicated %> God from their birth, ' XXVIII • 1. " Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." "Who were thus described. 2. Are there any such in these days. 3. Do you know the names of any missionaries who have lost their lives in their Master's ' service, 4. What is said abouk him that loseth his life for Christ's sake. # 5. Will it be said of you, "She hath done what she could." 6. Of whom was this said. 7. What can you do for the cause of missions. 3U CLTKIOUS AND USEFUL QUESTIONS 8. Why are ycu bound; to take an interest in thi-^ great work. 9. What are you doing for this cause. 10. What vision had Paul in Troas. 11. Was he obedient to the heavenly vision. 12. Whence does this cry come to Christians and Christian ministers in these days. 13. Have any answered the call. 14. In what parts o( the Heathen world are mission- aries now preaching the gospel. 15. Can you tell me the names of some of the most eminent missionaries. Ig. Who were 'the first female missionaries from' Ai^ierica to the heathen. X7. What d^yoted missionary went to Greenland. 18, Who 4ied in aS apple:0i:chard of Tocat in Persia. 19. What missionaries have lost their lives, in Africa, XXIX.^ 1. Wer« any ever saved from death by a stain on the door-post. 2. What did Job say of Adam. 3. What was the prayer of Jabez. 4. Did Moses bring the dead as well as the living from the land of Egypt. 5. Why did he do this. 6. Where did the children of Israel bury the dead they brought out ^f Egypt, Y. In how many places in tlie Bible is Melchize- dek mentioned. 8. Who was called to leave his own land for a strange country. 9. Had he any knowledge of the land in which he was rornraanrled to sojourn. ON lilt BlRLt. Ml 10. Why tlicn did he leave his own country. 11. What country are wc commanded to sffek. 12. What description is given of it. 13. What will be the consequence, of neglecting this command. ^ M. Row did the high priest present the names of the children of Israel before God. 15. Were they inscribed on more than ofic part of his holy garments. 10. By whom are tho names of Christians now brought into the presence of God. 17. The high priest -approached tho altar in the name of Israel, surrounded by a cloud of fragrant incense. Of what was this incense ?. type. 18. When is bread flrst mentioned in the Bible. 19. When is water 20. Who was Bezaleel. XXX. 1. What was the first mcsscngcr-bird. 2. What was the first model for naval architec- ture. o. What great revivals of religion took place un- der the kings of Judab. 4. Why were they needed. 5. What feasts were kept. 6. What offerings were made. 7. What prayer for ihose who desired to seek God, but had not made the requisite preparation. What is said of the joy there was then in Je- rusalem. What will be the portion ot those who love the law of God. How did the people at that time show their zeal for the Lord of hosts. 3S C0(ilOU3 AND USEFUL QUESTIONS 11. How the rich«6 of their liberality. 12. There were twelve rods laid together, and one of theui budded, blossomed, and bore fruit. Whose rod was this. 13. Of what was this a token. 14:. Did any Greeks desire to see Jesus. 15. Unto whom did they express this wish. 16. What Greek woman .came to the Saviour. 17. How did she show her faith. 18. 'What is the fii'st mention of looking-glasses or mirrors in the Bible. 19. Unto whom did they belong. 20. Unto what use were they put. XXXI. • 1. When did an ass see what a prophet could- not. "^ 2. What prophet denounces the man who makes his neigbor a drp.nkard. 3. WhpJt class of'people commit that sin in these days. . 4. What did St. Paul say about eating meat if it caused his brother to offend. 5. May not the same principle be applied to wine. 6. What are some of the evils. of intemperance. 7.* From what place is the drunkard excluded. 8. Does he injure any one but himself. 9. Can we commit sin, and only injure ourselves. 10. What does the apostle say about a man living and dying to himself. 11. Are there instances of drunkenness in the Bible. , 12. One unhallowed feast preceded the downfall of a kingdom. What kingdom. 13. Another caused the death of a good man. T*. waE he. ON THE BIBLE. .^5 14. What deep Isaiah say of tliese merrv feaatw? 15. What is said of the plowing of the -wicked ? 16. What does this mean ? 17. Diseases \Terc cured bj handkerchiefs and aprons. When were these wonders wrought? 18. * God is not a man that he should lie nor th« son of man that ha sould repent ? Who said this ? 19. On what occasion ? 20. Can you tell me anything else thaf he iaici? .21 . Who was called an Israelite in indeed ia whom there is no guile? 22. What h he that will love life and lee good dftva exhorted to do ? 28. What is said of those who stood with tha La»b on Mount Zion ? 24. At whose faith did our Saviour marrtl ? XXXII. 1. What king went to meet an inrading forf*?, with a band of singers in advance of tk« army singing hymns of praise to God ? 2. Whose' help had besought? 3. What assurances had he received ? 4. IIow did he yhowhis gratitude ? 5. How did he find his enemies prepared to meet him? Instead of returning to their homes with the spoil, where did this army go ? For what purpose ? ^ 8. There was a good king who allied himsalf with a wicked king, and went out with bin to battle. What counsel was giveu tliem by a multitude of prophets ? 9. Did »ny one ipeak the truth to them ? 34 CURldUS AND KSEPUL QUflSTIOX?. 10. Why was this prophet hatedj by the wi»k©d km>,r ? ^ 11. What indignity did he receire? 12. How did he reprove the false prophets ? 13. How was he proved to be the prophet of tho Lord ? 14. How was the good king afterwards rebuked for this unholy alliance? 15. How did he suffer in his own family ? 10, Why should we noS associate familiarly with the wicked ? 17. How did Lot suffer for dwcUj.i^ with the un- godly ? ' ^ . 18, Whom should we choose for our companions ? XXXHL 1. Which was the long33t of oar Sariour's par- ables ? 2. Or. what occasion did he speak it ? 3. What truth does it illustrate ? 4. By what tcvo shorter parables does h«.als9 illustrate this truth ? 5- By what parable did he teach 1ot« to our neighbor ? 6. Unto whom did he give this les'^on ? 7. By what parable did he show the yanity of earthly treasures ? 8. What request suggested this parable? 9. $y what parable did he reprove Simon thi Pharisee ? 10, By what para'iles did he inculcate importunity in prayer ? 11, By what parable did he show the necessity of watchfulness ? 12, la what parable are the rich in this world's gosd's and tk© «cii in feitk contvasted ? • ox TITE IJIKLE. 85 12. In wlj?>t arc tbc self-righteous nrul the humhie man contrAsted I 14, What veree of St. Pefer announces the truth contained in this parable? IT). What docs Christ compare to leaven ? 16. Why in it like leaven ^ 17. AVhnt parable did he utter -u'hon eritertained in the houf-c of a rich man, ihe chief of the pul)]" ?ans ? • 18. Where did he go after he had spoken this parable ? 19. By what parable f^id he reprove the scribes and ehiers in the tcniple? 20. Did they make the application to theniselvep? 21. r>y whose example did he commend the duty of giving of our substance nnto tbc Lord? 22. In whatparalle did he describe the differeiit classes of hearers of the gospel? 23. Are any in these days here described ? 24. Does the sower still go fcrth to sow? 2"). Hqw docs the seed fall in your heiwt ? xxxiy. 1, What caiments did the high priest wear oa the c«V of atonement? 2, How did they differ from Kin ordinary priestly garments? 3, We re^d of three persons gathering; siicks : one was punhshcd, one was rewarded, one wus preserved. Who were they? 4; In what periods of the world's history did they live? 5. A captive, who had been kindly treated by a fellow- prisoner, forgot him in the hour of hie own prosperity. Who "^tr? this cap- tive ? eURTOUS AN^D U«EFUL Q¥ESTT©NS. &6 6. What confession did he make ? 7. What are we apt to forget ? 8 What, like him, should we remember ? 9, When ? 10. Has the body of ^pan ever been compared to a tent ? 11. Has it been to a sepulchre? 12? Has it been liken.ed to a temple ? 13. With what was the temple sprinkled? 14. AVhat was constantly barninp; in the temple? 15. What should ever ascend from our earthly temples ? 16. Who compared m.an's body to a house? 17. How was respect for old ago enforced by the Jewish law ? 18. What signal punishment overtook some young persons who violated this command ? 19. What is the first menticn of a lamp in the Bible? CO. Were lamps ever used in battle ? . XXXY. 1. What promise is often written^n the cloud ? 2. Can you find in God's word a premise to the wicked ? 3. Is it conditional or unconditional? 4. AVhat promise is there for the backslider ? 5. Why should you place unlimited Qonfidente inthe promit^es of God ? 6. W^hat promise is addressed to the mourner ? 7 What to the meek? ! 8.* What o the peace-maker ? y. What Uo the weary and heavy laden ? id. AVhat to those who keep the Sabfealh day holy? n. AT hat to thehuiWble pen tent ? • \ Ta£ BiBUS. } 12. What to the young ? .13. What to the widow? 14. What to the orphan ? 35. What to the aged? 16. What to the man who trusts in God ? 17. What to him who forsakes a!l for Chriat't sake ? 18. What to the minister of the gospel? 19. What to those who sow in tears ? 20. What to those who are faithful unlo deaih? 21. Is there any implied promise for our daily sus- tenance ? 22. What promise is there fer the relief of hun- f^er and thirst? 23. What for the hour of temptation ? 24. What for the day of trouble? 25. What for the hour of death? 26. What for the day of judgment ? 27. In whose name alone cun we claina all th«ee pr«ffiise«? Jl THE SUNDAY SCHOOL & PUBLICATION BOARD •f THE N. €• Baptist State OonTe?!l!ofi» IS LOCATED AT RALEIGH. They hare for sale at the Depository of the Board, the following Books for Sabbath Schools: "THE SABBATH SOHOOL WREATH,"- -A f collection of Hymns for Sabbath Schools. . Price $40 per hundred or 60 cents per single copy. — Postage 2 J cents. "THE BIBLICAL CATECHISM,'^— B- Pev. J. J. LanedeVi Price $40 per huttdred or 5<>cte per single cM^- Poptag