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The Christian Home: Sabbath School Lessons
The Christian Home: Sabbath School Lessons
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SENIOR DIVISION
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THE FAMILY
KEY TEXT: Gen. 18:19. Lesson Help: PP 28.30; AH 25-28.
1 Who is the Maker and Head of the gre3i't human family'? Who per.
formed the first marriage? Eph. 3:14,15; Heb. 13:4 (first palrt).
NOTE: "God celebrnted the first mnrriage. Thus the inst.itution has
for its originator the Creator of the Universe. 'Marriage is honorablo'
(Hehrews 13 :4); it was one of t.he first. gifts of God to man, and it. is
one of the two institutions tha.t, aftor the Fall, Adam brought
wit.h him beyond the ga.tos of Paradise. 'Vhen the divine principles
nre recognized and obeyed in this relat.ion, marri·ngo is a blessing;
it. guards t.he purity alid happiness of the l:nee, it provides for mnn's
soeinl ne!,ds, it elevates the physical," t.he. int.elleetu'n.l, and' the mornl
nature." -PP 46.
2. 'What two fundamental instJitultions were created for tpe benefit
of the human race? Are >they equally immutable and bindin:g for all
'time upon men? Luke 16:17,18.
NOTE: """Vhen t.he Pharisees aft.erwnrd quest.ioned Him concerning
the Inwfulncss of divorce, Jesus pointed His henrors'hnek to t.ho mnrrklg'e
institution as ordained at e.reat.ion. 'Because of t.he harrJness of your
he:nrts,' He sain, Moses 'suffered yon t.o 'put nway your wives; .hut.
from t.ho beginning it was not so.'· ]\{atthew 19 :8. He referred t.hrm
hnck to the blessed dr.ys· of Eden, when· God pi'ollOunced all t.hings
'very good.' Then marriage and thp Sabbath h,~d their origin, twin
instit.ut.ions for the glory' of. God in the benefit of humanity.. Then,
as the Creator joined the' hands of the ho.l~> pair in wedlock, saying
A man shall 'leave hi.s father .ani!- his mot.h~r, ang s.hall.c.le:we unto. his
wife: [mil t.hey shall be one' (Genesis 2:24), He cnune.int.ee] the la.w of
lllal:ringe for all the children of Aililm to the close' of time. That 'which
I',ho Eterllnl Fnther Himself h:~d pronounced good ,vas the law of highest
hlessing nnd development for man.'" -MB 63,64. '
3. Under what obligaltion is mankind placed in relationship' to the
Oreator? 'Ps; '95:1-5; Rev. 14:7;
4.. ]n whait- w.ay is, the..family on earth·a ,symbol· of, the heavenly
family? .'What connection ·exists between ·:the earthly family' and
the heavenly? Eph. 3:14,15.
NOTE: "The effort. to .milke the home ,,·hnt. it. should. be-a svmbol of
the home in hcaven-prep~res us for work in a larger sphere:.. The
church ne('(lR nll the cult.ivated spir'itual forc(' wllichcnn be obt.ained,
thnt all, and especially. the younger members of tho Lord's famil:'
m~y h(' eftl'l'fully guarded. Tho t.ruth lived at. home makes itsclf
fp]t, in diRilltl'T'cst.ed labor abroad. He who lives Christ.ianit.~' in the home
"'ill ill' a hright :lnd shining light. e"ery",hel'e." -AH 38,39.
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5. Whait kind of church will result from the associaltion of well.
disciplined famiLies? 1 Sam. 2:30.
NOTE: "Fathers and motherll who make God first in their households,
who teach their children that the fear of the Lord is the beginning
of wisdom, glorify God before angels and before men by presenting
to the world a welLordered, well.disciplined family; a family that
love and obey God instead of rebelling against Him ... " -5T 424.
6. When families ate undisciplined what kind of church is the result?
Wha1t influence will it have in the community? Luke 13:6-9.
NOTE: "J esus did not in the parable tell the result of the gardener's
work. At that point His story was cut short. Its conclusion l'osted with
tho generation that heard His words. To them the solemn warning
was given, 'If not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.' Upon
them it depended whether the irrevocable words should be spoken.
The d,ay of wrath was Ileal'. In the calamities that had already be-
fallen Israel, the owner of the vineyard was mercifully forewarning
them of the clestruction of the unfruitful tree." -COL 216.
7. Wha.t is the cleaJrest demon.'lwaition of practical Christianity?
Genesis 18:19. .
NOTE: "A welLorclcred Christ.kln househoH! is a powrrful argument.
in favoUl' of the reality of the Christian religi.on-an 'lI'gulllrnt. thilt.
the infidel cannot gainsay. All can see that there is ,an influence at
work in the family that affects the childr.en, and that the God o.f
Abrah,am is with them. If the homes of professed Christiilns hacl a right
molcl, they would exert a mighty influence for good. They woulcl inclerd
he the 'light of the world' . . . " -pp 144.
8. What inspiring example of a. true Chris1lia.n family is found in the
Old Testament? Gen. 12:1.3; Gal. 3:8.
9. Does the Lord require less of us today than in the days of Abra.
ham? Wha't principles that ruled in Ablraham's family, should
apply in the homes of God's children 'toda.y? Gen. 26':4,5.
NO'rE: "'He will command Iris .. , .. household.' There would llE'
no sinful ncglect to resh'ain the evil propensities of his children, no
weak, unwise, indulgent favoritism; no yielding of his conviction of
(lut" to the claims of mistflken ,affection. Abraham woulll not onlv
give right inst.ruction, hut he woul(l maintain thr authority of jus"t
and righteous laws."
"How few there are in our day who £ol1ow thUi example I ... Ii
PP 142.
10. What is the first duty of parents in respect to div;ine au1;hority?
W~at impoI'tallit lessons must be imparted to the Irl$ing generation?
1 Peter 5:5·7.
NOTE: " ... LiJ'e Abraham, parents should command their household
after them. Let obedience to parental authority be taught and en-
forced as t.he first step in obedience to the authority of God." -pp
H2,143.
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'5. According to the Bible what should be the experienee 01' '1;ne l1rst
year of marlriage? Deut. 24:5.
?\O'l'E: , The first ye:1r of married life "is a year ot cxpenonce, a
ycar in which husband and wife le.:lrn each other's clifferent traits of
dUll'actel', ,~s n 'chil<1 ll'f!l'lls lessons in school. In this, the first year
of your maniecl life, let there be no chapters that will Jllar your tuture
lw ppiliess. " -7T 45
D. What influence should be exercised by 'the husband to make his
w.ife happy and to have 'the blessing of the angelS ill ms nome'l
11 ,Cor. 2:15,16,; 3:2.
NO'J'B: ":My brotller, your wife's time and' stl'ength ami lw ppllles8
arc now bound up with yours., YOUI' influence over Iler Illay be
:1 ~':lVOI' of life unto life 01' of death unto death. Be vcry careful not
to spoil her life." -7T 45.
7, Should a hUi'lband allow his wife'to share in his work? Should
the father allow the children to remain idle while the mother 1s
almost killing herself with work? Isa. ,41: 6 (firgl~ part).
10. Wha1t important duty will the true husband faiJtihfull~ ful.f\il
along with his wife and children? Heb. 4:16; 1 Tim. 2:8.
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No.'l'E: « By sincere, earnest prayer pall/JIlts should make a hedge
about their children. They should pra~' with full faith that God will
a.bide with them and that holy angels will guard them ol\lI..Q their children
from S6tan'5 cI'uol power.
« In e~'L'ry fa)nily thore should be a fixed tiD;~ fol' mOl'llillll: ~
iilg ·wol:ship. How appropriate it is for paronts t'o gather their c ren
about them beforo the fast is broken., to thank the heavenly Pather for
Hi~ protectioll during the night, and to ask Him for His help and
guidanfe and w:ltehcare during the llay- How fitting, also, when the
evening comes, for parents and childrell to gather once more before
Him and thank Him for the blessings of tha day that is past!" -7T
42,43.
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Lesson No.3 8a.bbath, October 21, 1972.
2. Why do the Scriptures recommend the wife t.o respe.clt and obey
her husband? If they are both Chri:;tians will this ()obedience bo
spontaneous olr compulsory? 1 Tim. 2:14; Eph.5:23,24; 1 Pet. 3:6,7.
]'\0'1']<;: "From 0\'01')' Christian hOl11o a holy light shouhl shine forth.
leove sho·uld 1'0 l'Ovealed in action. It should flow out in all hOl11e
illtercoUl'so, showing itself in thoughtful kindness, in gentle, unselfish
courtesy. :There arc h0l11e3 where "chis principle is carried out-homa,
where (Jod is worshipped lind truest love reigns. From these homes
morning and evening prayer ascends to God as sweet incense, and His
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mercies al,,1 i)]essillgs df'seolld upon the suppliants like the morning
dew," -pp 144. ~ ~~# '
3. Wba1t 'is th~the home where the Wit''is~arrelsom.e,
jeaJous, and unreasonable? What e<nmple does she giVle to .her
children ~nd J;he neighbours? LEJ:m7. 19':13; 2!:9. ~ ~ ~
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4. What les~on may we learn from J~ot's wife and the relationship
between her husband and Abraham, her uncle? What was her
purpose? Luke 17:32. •~,e.<4;-~.
NO'1'E: "'The wife of Lot was a selfish, ,irreligious wonwn, and
her influence was exerted to separate her husband from Abraham.
But for her, Lot would not have remained in Sodom, deprived of the
c,,)11nse] of t.he wise. God.fearing patriarch. The influence of his wife
and the ass')ciations' of tlmt wicked city woulc1 have led him to apostatize
hom God had it not been faT the fa:ithful instruction he had early
received f"om Abraham. The ma)')'iage of Lot and his choice of Sodom
for a home were the first links in a chain of events fraught with evil
to the world for Immy generations.
"No aile \l"ho fears God can without danger COllnect himself with
onc \l"ho fears Him not. 'Can two walk together, except they be
agl'eedP Amos 3:3 . . .. -pp 174
5. WhaJt wonderful examples of faithful wives and mothers are
found in both the Old and New Testaments- What grealt influence
did they have on future generations? Ex. 6',:20; 1 Sam. 1:8,15,
16,20-22'; 11 Tim. 1 :5.
:\O'1'.E: "God had heard the mother's prayers; her faith had been
rewarded. It was with deep gratitude that she entered upon her noll'
safe ·and happy ta.sk. She faithfully improved her opportunity to
educate her child for God. She fe-It confident that he had been pre-
served for some great wol'le, and she knew that hc must soo,n be given
nl' to his royal mothcr, to be surrounded with influences tllat would
tC'nd te lead him :m'ay from God. All this rendered her more diligent
"lid careful ill his lnstTuction than in that of her other children. She
l'ndeavomed to imbue his mind with the fear of God and the lovc of
tmth and justice, and eamest]y prayed that he might be pl'eserved
from every corrupting influence . . . " -PP 2'43,244
6. If the wife has all unbelieving husband, ,how should she behave
Itowards him? Should she a.llow her zleal" fOlr the truth to be di·
lnin'ished by hi:; unbelief? 1 Peter- 3:1-5.
NOT'E: /' You en in your course toward your husband. You need
tp cultivate mare gentleness and deference toward hin). You are
cx,act'ing. You carry matters to extremes and do harm to your own
soul und to the truth. You make the tl'uth repulsive and cause souls
to be afraid of it. Let love soften your words and give tone to your
actions, anfl you will find a change in those with whom you associate.
'rhere will be peace, union, a.ud harm OILY, instead of strife, jealousy,
and discord. Let love and tenderness be exercised, especially in your
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.f~al11ily,. and :);'ou receb~ a .blessing~' ~ 2'1' ~39~
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'7:--tf the husband has some particulaJr defects 0 character, what
should be lfihe attitude of the wife toward him? What should be
her !response to others in regard to them? Ecc. 3:7 (last 'yart);
Provo 31:26. ~.L..-.~ 4V1l( ~4-....- <\ (,j....,. J,4
NOTE :~~n-;"",~ here fam'ily troubles, or com-
plains of her husband, to another man, she violates her marriage vows;
sho dishonors her husband and breaks down the wall erected to preserve
the sanctit~, of the marriage relatio,n; she throws 'wide open the door
:wel invites Satan to onter with his insielious temptations. This is
~ a n would ha~("""","~~J,I.v.~ ;f ~
8. What 1tu~"the wife have in the responsibility fo~ educalt~g
and tralining of the children? How can she share. this responsi·
bility wilth heir husbalJ.d? Ps, 128:1-4; Tsa. 41:6 (first part).
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9. Wti'iVt""slioilld II;he wife do W'he11" iinnpted to speak to her hus'band
in the pre'sence of the children in a hatrsll domineering tone of voice
to reprove or rebuke him? Col. 4:6. .J~~ ~.;~
NO'l'E: ere You m'e no\\' begiJlllllg to see in your elder ch ilciren the
rc'~ult,$of this tra'inini<.: yet you are doing the same work, to fl grcnt
cxtent, witll the childrCll thnt God has since entrusted to your care.
'(our inconsistent, uncontrollable spirit 'is like nn hlsielious poison
t,nkcTI into the system ,anel its bitter results will appeal' soone'r or
lateI', Its maJ'k is be'ing made, not on sand, but on rocl,; flJl(l in
flfter yem's it will testify of your work,') --4'1' 500,501.
10. What are we told of 'the impor'tance of the w'ork of the wife
who must Iremain at home alone to bring up and educate the
ch'ildren for the Lord? What principle, revealed in the Old Testa·
ment, would apply? 1 Sam. 30:24, .40 tv1QJ, ¢ "''''14(/)''-
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KOTE: e If mfll'l'ied men go into the work, lea ,-in,< their wives to care
for the children at home, the w;;e and mother is doing fully ns great
:Ind important a work flS the husbanil mld father. Although one is in the
Illissiollnry f'ield, the other is a home mission:ny, whose cares nllel
flllxietie~ and hurdens frequellt.ly far exceed those of the husband nnd
fnthel'. Hcr wo·rk is a solemn fllld imnortant one-to moW t.he mindR
nlHl fnshion the characters of h~r ch'ildren, to t.rain them 'fol' uRefulness
bpn' aILrl fit them fOr the fut.ure, immo!'t,n] life. The husl'fllHl in tho
open missionary field llIay receive the honors of men, while the home
toiler may receive no em·t.hly crerlit fOr her lahor. But if she works
f(ll' the hCRt interest of her faMily, seeking to fashion t.heir chnrnrters
nfter the rlidnr Model. t.he l'eeorrling nllgel write'S her nflme :IS one of
the grentest missionnries in the world, , ," -5'1' :194,
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Lellstn No. 4 ila.bbath, October 28, 1972.
PARENTAL AUTHORITY
KE,Y '1'EXT: Ps, 127:3; L,ecsson HeIP:~-32J~ ~1v9()~.
1. According Ita the Scriptures what are our children called'? Wlla1;
symbol is used to describe t)l.em? ~. 127:3; 128:3. ~ ~ T,:a!ff
2. WIlat reward is offered by the Lord to 'those who like Jochebed
try dil~cwtly to educa!~ their <j1iIdren to serve 6-od? Ex. 2:9.
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NOTE: n1fow far-reaclung 'fn'1ts results was the influence of that
one Hebrew woman, and she an exile and a slave! The whole future
life of Moses, the great mission which he fulfilled as the leader of Isr.ael,
testifies to the 'importance of the work of the Christian mother. There
is no othel' work that can equal this. To a very great extent the mother
holds in her hand.s the destiny of her children. She is dea.ling with
developing minds and c!J,aracte,rs, working not alone for time, but for
etern'ity. She is sowing seed that will spring up and heal' fruit, either
for good or for evil. She has not to paint a form of IDeauty upon
0ltnVaS or to chisel it from marble, but to impress upon a human soul
the image of the divlIle . . . " -PP 244.
3. W!hat s0~ow is brought to parents by ch'ildre'll who are disobedient
and without l!;h'e fear of the Lord? Prov. 29:15; 17:25; 15:20.
NOTE: "In no way can the m.embers of the church more effectively
second the efforts of the managers in our institutions than by giving
an their homes an example of right order and discipline. Let parents
in thE/ir words and deportment give to their children an example
of what they desire them to be. Let purity in spe,ech and true Christian
courtesy be constantly maintained. . . . " -7T 186.
4. W]b.at rEllft and peace of mind do pll/rents have as a result of Itheir
diligence and care in training their children properly? Provo 29:3;
4:1.9.
NOTE: " . . . Decide for yOurselves what is the gl'eat aim of life,
and then bend every effort. to reach that ai.m. You cannot with im-
punity neglect the propel' tra'ining of your children. Theil' defecti.vo
eh:ll'acters will puhlish your unfaithfulness. The evils that you permit
to pass uncorrectecl, the coarse, rongh manners, the disrespect and
disobediEnce, the hn.b'its of indolence and inattent,ion, will bl'ing dis-
honor to your names and bitterness into your lives. The' rlestiny of
YOUl' ehildrell l'ests to n grent extent in YOUl' hllnf1s . . . " -7'1' H:6.
5. Wliat was tJhe basic Ca'llSe for the curse Ithat fell on the house
of Eli? WIly could itt no longelr be atoned for by sacrifices Or
offerings? I Sam. 3:12,14; 1:22; Dent. 22:22.
NOTE: "Eli did not mnnage his household acco]'(lillg to God's rules
for family gov'8l'nment. He followed his own jurlgment. '1'he fond
father overlooked the faults and sins of his sons in theil' childhood,
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flattering himself that .after a time they would outgrow their eyi!
tendencies. Many are now making a s'imilar mistake. They thinl<
the)' know :L better way of training their children than that wllich
God h~~ given in His word . . . " -pp 578.
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6. What appropriate illustraJtion is used in the ScriptUres to show
parenlts how to maintain their autholrity and yet waJ. the hearts of
their children? Provo 31:26-28.
NOTE: " . . . 'fhe callSI' of reforlJl calls for n,en aIHl womcn whosc
life practice is an illustration of self-control. It is OUl' practiee of the
principles we inculcate that gives them weight. 'I'he wOl'lrl neerh a
pm.ctical demonstration of what the gracc of God I'm! rIo in restoring
to human beings theIr lost kingship, giving them mastery of thcmselvf's.
'I'henis nothing that the wO'l'ld npeds so much as a knowlerlge of tho
gospcl's Raving po\yer revcaled in Christlikc lives.') -MIl 132,133.
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NO'l'E: "You' !U:ly think, parents, that you have not time to do all~
this, but you must· take time to do your work in your family, else Satan '}UL---
\\'ill supply the deficiency. Cut out everything else from your life that
preven Ls this worl, from being done, and train your children a.fter His
order. Neglect anything of a temporal nature, be satisfied to live
economic-ally, bhld a bout your wants, bilt for Christ's sake do not neglect
the religious training of ypurselves and your children." -AH 324.
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NQf"E: ' 'Evcn afr.e~ -t.hey are \{f age, children are required to respect
their parcnts, and to look after their comfort. They should listen to
the ('ounsel of godly parf'nts, and not feel tha.t beca.use a few llloro
years arc added to their life, they have gl'own out of their duty to them..
10. What sin do paJrell.ts conunit mien they provoke their ohildrm.
to ,~rath? Eph. 6:4; OoL 3,:12. -"""0~ ~ ~.~ '-'-
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Le,gson No. 6 Sabbath, November 11, 1972.
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THE RESULT OF WRONG EDUCATION
KEY '1'8X'1': I Sam. 2:29; r Lesson Help: PP 575-580.
1. Why was th,e Priesthood\ removed from 'llhe house of Eli? To whom
was it given? I S,am. 2:27-34; Isa. 22:19-22.
NOTB: 'i Eli was priest and judge in IsraeL He helel the highest
,::Illd most responsible positions among the people of God. As a man
rlivinely chosell for the sacred duties of the priesthoorl, and set over
t.he land as the highest judicial authority, he was looked up to as an
example, and he wielded a great influence over the tribes of Israel.
But although he had been appointed to govern the people, he did
not rule his/own household . . . " -PP 575. ffWe ~1'1'>J) ~ k~
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2. Did Eli reprove his sons who were doing evil and what else
diid he do? Was this enough to ovenome the diffiCUlty? What /
more was necessary? I Sam. 2:23-25,35. '~ ",-tk..:J~
NOTE: " , .. Rather than contend with them Or punish them, he
would suhmit to their wi1l and give them their own way. Instead of
regarding the education of his sons as one of the most important of his
responsibilities, he tireated the matter ,as of little consequellee. '1'he
priest and judge of Israel had not been left in darkness as to the duty
of restrainillg alld governing the children that God had given to his
ea re. But Eli shrank from this duty, bec:lUse it involved crossillg
t.hc will of his SOliS, illl,d w~ld make it~leces~al'y t pu~ish and .
deny tljelU . , '." '-PP 075. 1<>rz;;;,....~,"1"'.k, -~~~
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3. If the parents do not counsel and correct th~jr children and
when needed rebuke and punish them, w1J,at will happen? I Sam.
3:13,14.
4. What was the objection of the Lord against Eli fOr perm,itting
his sons to continue in disobedience and dislreg~rd.of the div;;ine ,/ ~
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Oday than in Ithe tt~~Eli and~Uel? II Johll 8,9. ~ ~~
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OT1';: "Thel/e iH no 1lI0re IlIpuI·tant fll' ( of -11fi1!'~ tht~i that eorn-
mif;ted til the founder's and guardians of the home. No work entrusted
to hunWll beillgH involves greatcr or more fUl',rCo:tehing results than
<1oe8 the 1I'01'k of fathers nJld mothers.
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Lesson No.7 Sahbath, November ,18, 1972,
9. In our own education and so that vie may a~so properly educat~
OUr childtren what pa,rts of our being should receive equal con-
sider3,tiQn? I Thes. 5: 23.
10. Who is a good example of one w110 was diligent and industrious
and yet received his education in his home? Luke 2:51,52.
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Lellson No, 8 Sabbath, November 25, 1972.
EDUCATION IN THE HOME
ICKY TJ~X'r: Deut. 6:7; Lesson Help: AH 190-194.
1. W~at should be diligently taught to our children? What subject
of utmost importance should be the subjoot of daily study?
Deutero!llom~6:7-9.•~
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NO'!'E: ' "When their chi1dren shaull ask in time to como, 'vVhat mean
the testimonies, and the statutes, and the ;judgments, which the Lord
our God hath eommanded you 9' then the parents were to repeat the
history of God '8 graoious doalings with them-how the Lord h,ad
wrought for their deliverance' that thoy might obey His law-and to
declare to them., 'The Lord, commanded us to do all these statutes,
Ito fear the Lord OUr God, for our good always, that Ho might presorvo
us alive, as it is at t,his day. And it ilhall be our righteousness, if wo
observe to do all these commandments belore the LOjd our God as
He hatl!--comlJ1~n~led us.~" -~p 4~8. ''lUI'' ~~/.il-.. Ie>I/~trflYJ, '
/1n~,{;~ f!""~ " In d.4-t ~,,-~Ih l-tt en <uJ~.1HL1{F.J~ -kJ. ·4.{Y-
2. What words spoken at l\tount Sinai should be made part of our '/"'"
daily conveo:satic;m? DOIll1<. 4:9-13,.) I ? ., .j. ;
,A., /Jo~4t? tfh,~t/;.4 R:u A....o.A/~ 7J,... ~ ~I"'~)"~ L4/ ~ . /
3. What powell' is impar* to~tliestudej)jtwho diligently studies the ~
Word of God,?, eTim.3:).5-17,. .%";ff&'-;&--_A41MJ hv ,8l~7/r~
,!::JtUJivo ...., '-.-.<! '/4 ~ ;r'-
NOT1~: "Such was he trailllng of J\foses ill the lowly cabin home in
Goshen; of Samuel, by the faithful Hannah; of David, in the hill
dwelling at Bethlehem; of Daniel, lJcfore the scenes of the captivity
separated him from thc homc, of his fathors. Such, too, was the
early lifo of Christ at Nazareth; such the training by which tho child
Timothy learned from the lips of his grandmother Lois, and his mother
Eunice (2 'l'imothy 1:5; 3:15), the truths of Holy Writ." -PP 592.
4. For what kind, of usefulness does this knowledge of God's Word
prepare one? JI Timo1thy 3:16,17. r ~ ~ . ~
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5. Where does the uplifting and restoraition of hmnaflity beJgi.n?~ ~
Wh,at textbook should be the lruIe to safeguard the rights of IthEl.-1/,,4J ~
family, 'the society, and the nations? Deut. 4:39,40. ~...,~t,du?iJ<J~{
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NOT,I.;: ":'rho restoration and the uplifting of hUlllllnity lJegins in
tho home. ''l'he work of parents underlies every other. Societ.y is com-
posed of families, aml is what the heads of families make it. Out of
the heart are' the issues of life' (Proverbs 4:23); and the heart of
,the community, of the church, and of the nation is the household. The
"'elLbe'ing of society, the success of the church, the prosperit,1; of the /
nfl.tion, depend UIJOlJ home in£Juences." / -..MH 349. ~ ~ ~ K2.J,.-
~~ ~~~/'1k~,;U"ch60 ~~.1!.<!
6. W'halt prominent, historic inllividuaI htid the solid foundation for
e famil~life? Luke ,,2:4~1. f..k.".. ~/'(!~ ~k1.ko 44~
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NOT : "J esus is OUr example. There are many who dwell w'ith
interest upon the period of His public ministl'y, while they paes un-
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noticed the teaching of His early yem·s. But it is in His home lifo
that He is tllJl pattern for all children alld youth . . . " -DA 74.
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7. Where did Jesus commence His ministry? What respect did He
show for the new home that was being establ~shed? John 2:1.12.
No.T};: "The SC~'i]Jtures shlte that both Jesus and His disciples
'!Vere called to this marriage feast (at Calla). Christ has given Christians
uo sanction to S':IY when invited to a ma.l'l'iage, We ought not to be
present on so jOy()U$ all occasion. By attending this feast Christ taught
,J ,that He would hnvt' us rejoice with those who do rejoice in the ob-
scrvance of His statutes . . . " -All 100.
8. What did Jesus S?-,y was the basis fOr a solid Chr:istian education
ill the home? Maitt!lew 13:52, ~.~.1;1' ~r
I). When Christ is dwelling in the hear~, w.Il<tt is introduced into
the family? 'What powerful influence is felt in the fam!lly envilron-
men't?
j\O'l'I~: "When Chl'ist is ill the heart, He i~ brought into the family.
The fatlwr and 1lI0ther feel the import:l1lce of living iJJ, obedience to
t1' - I\" I::i irit so that the heHvel~ly angels, who milllster to those
who shaH be heirs of salvation, will minister to them as teachers in
the home, eaucating and training the'llI for the work of teaching their
children. In the home it IS possib e to have a little church which will
honol' :llid glorify the Redeemer." -AH 323.
NO'l'B: "Hollie rcli ion is l'eatly noeded, and our words in the home
should be of a right char.acter, or our testimonies in the church will
amount to nothing. Unless you manifest meekness, kindness, and eour.
I ~ your. home, your religion will be in va~n. If there were JUorc
herne... gelllllno rollglOn, there would he more powcr in the church." -MYP 327.
"Heligion 1lI the hOlllo-\\·!tat lI'ill it 1I0t H<,c,ol\li]llish. It will do
:.. .the very 1V0rk that God designed should be dOlle in every family.
Children wi II be brought up in the nurture and a'dmollition of t.he Lord.
'rhe.\, will be educat.ed :.llId trainod, not to be soeiety devotees, but
Illl'l\l bel'S of the Lord's family." -AH 322.
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that ch'ildren should have for God and the respect that .they ~/1"".
should~J1ave toward. their Barents? ~l}a. 3:4,5; Ecc. 10:16. ttI'~/~JiZ.;;../Pt~:
. v.........-/"'.
.cICIt"l'. 1'4.;H~/ if-(-"/ P4 .n.#.. "-7 u<~7nu~'-;;? ~4Ttff4..ob~ft'7-r~4-<
NO'l'E: "Satan { enmity a.gainst Gg,cr's 1(;"1' had impelled him tu war
against every precept of the Decalogue. To the gre.at prinriple of love
and loyalty to God, the Father of aU, the principle of filial love and
obedience i8 closely Telated. Contempt for parental .authority will suon
lead to contempt for the authority of God. Hence Satan's efforts to
lesson the obligation of the fifth commandment . . . " -pp 337.
5. Why did Satan become a murderer from the beginnirlg? What did
he wish to do to place himself above God? 1$a. 14:12.14.
6. What punishment d,id Satan receive for his daring rebellion against
Ithe autholrity of God? lsa. 14:15,16.
7. What terrible conflict has been going on since that time? 'What
is the reason? Against whom is Ithe final battle direc1ced? Rev.
12:12,17.
No'rE: "From the very beginning of the great controversy in heavcn
it has been Satan's purpose to overthrow thc law of God. It was to
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accomplish this that he entered upon his rebellion against the Creator,
and tliough he was cast out of heay!'n he has continued the same w,u,
fare upon the earth, '1'0 deceive men, and thus lead them to transgress
God's Jaw, is the object which he has steadfastly pursued. Whether
this be accomplished by casting aside the law altogether, or by rejecting
one of its precepts, the result will be ultimately the same; "
-GC 582.
8. Why does Satan especially try to deceive the 'youth? I John 2:14
.J (last palrt); II 'Dim. 2: 2'1-23 .
N,OTE: "W'here there is a lack of home religion, a profession of faith
is valueless .. ' Many are deceiving themselves by thinking that the
character will be transformed at the coming of Christ, but there will
he no conversion of heart at His appearing. Our defects of character
must be repented of, 'and through the grace of Christ we must oveL
eome them while probation shall last. This is the place for fitting up
for the famil)' above." -All 319.
9. Where will the young people be sent w1ho are educated accolrding
to the plans of God? Gen. 45:7,8; Rom. 10:14-,15.
NOTE: "With such an :ll'my of workers as our youth, rightly trained,
might furnish, how soon thl' messRge of a r.rucifierl, risen, anrl soon-
coming Saviour might be carried to 'thl' whole world! How soon might
the em} come-the end of suffering and sOrrow and sin! .. " -Ed. 271.
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NO'l'E: "'I'll(' Bible declares t.hnt hefol'e the coming of thl' Lorrl
tlll!!'l' will pxist :l stntp of religious r1ce.l('nsion similar t.o thnt. in the
first Cl'ntmies. (2 'I'im. 3:1.5; 1 Tim. 4:1 f]uoterl). Sat:\11 will work
'with all powcr :ll1rl signs nm1 lying wonders, :lJ;d with all r1ee.eivnllll'nesi;
of U111'ightl'ou~lless.' AmI nil thnt 'r(,Cl'iveil not the love of thl' truth.
that. they might he sl1ved,' "'ill hc left t·o a('cept 'strong delusion, that
they should helieve n 1ip." 2 'J'hessalonimls 2:fJ-11. When this stat.e
(If 1l1lgorllinpss shall b(' l'('achpil, thl' saml' results will follow ns in the
fi.rst centuries." -GC 444.
NO'I'E: "Vie nl'(' living in perilous times, when thosp who profr~s
to lo\'l' nad ohe~' Gorl rlPllY Him in their (lail~' livps. (2 Tilll. :l:2_5 ,eluotl'll).
Gncl rlors not want yon to l)p fonnel mnon/; this e1l1ss, elp:'!1' youth, In
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hiB word you mlty learn how to shun these evils and in the elld be over-
comers . . . " -lIIYP 1\-17.
7. What was the purpose of God When He inspired Malachi Ito recOird
V'er~es5 and 6, of chapter 4? What important work is vitally neces·
sary in these last da.ys? Mal. 4:5,6.
NOTE: " . . . Here the prophet describes the charncter of the work.
Il'hose who nre to prepare the way for the second coming of Christ are
TepI'esented by faithful Elijah, as John cnme in the spirit of Elijah
J
to ]Jl'epnl'e the way for CIll'ist's first ndvent. The gl'cnt sub:nd of reform
is to he agit.nterl, anrl t.he public mind is to bC' stirl'C'!l ...• ' -3T 62.
8. Wha,lt was the work of .John the Baptist in this regard? For what
was he appealing? Luke 1: 1j&,17.
9. What young people in the Bib1le ca,n serve a,s examples fo,r our youth?
w;hat may be learned today flI:om 'those who have gone before?
a) .Joseph, Gen. 39:2,3;
c) Josiah, II Chron. 34:1~;
b) The little girl in the houie of Naaman, II Kings 5 :1.5;
d) Daniel, Dan. 1: 8;
e) Ruth, Ruth 1:16;
f) Timothy, II Tim. 1 :5; 30:14,15.
10. Wha1t boy was a good example of perfect obedience to his parents?
Luke 2:51,52.
NOTE: "Jesus is our example, .. The Saviour condescended to pov-
erty, that He might teach how closely, we in a humble lot may walk
with God. HI' lived to please, lIonor, and glorify His Father in the
common things of life.. His work began in consecrating t.he lowly tradll
of the craftsmen who t.oE fOf their daily brend. He was doing God's
sC'fvice just ,:IS mueh when laboring at the car]Jenter's IJC'neh as when
working miracles fo·1' the multitude. Every youth who follows Christ's
C'xnmple of faithfulness and oberlience in His lowly home may claim
those words spoken of Him by the Fnther through the Holy Spirit,
'Behold My Sen'nnt, whom I upholrl; Mine Elect, in ,,,hom My soul
<lC'liglltC'th.' I~n. 42:1" -DA 74.
11. In the hour of His extreme agony, for whom did Jesus manifest
particular concell'll? To whose care did He entnlst her? How did
this one respond to the charge? John 19:26,27.
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Lesson No. 11 Sabbath, December 16, 1972.
NO'l'E: "Yon hnve not zen-lously performed your duty to your childl·Pll.
Yon have not d('voted sufficient time to fmnil~' pra:y!et·, nnd you hnve
not rl'qnired thc presencc of the entirl' household. " -2'1' 701.
NOTE: "And yd., in this time of fearful peril, soml' who profess to
be Christians have no falllily worship. 'rhey do not honor God in the
home: 'rhey 110 not taeh their chi](lrl'll toll)vc and fern Him .. ,"
-7'1' 42,
" . . . The meaning of "husband" is house band. All mem])Ns
of the family el'ntp1' in the fafliQi,. He is the lawma.ker, illustrating in
his own manly he-:U'ing the sterner virtues, energy, integ1'ity, honesty,
patiencc. coui'age, diligencc, amI prartical usefulness. "rhe father is
ill one SCIISI' the priest of tlJ(' household, layiJlg upon the altaI' of God
the morning and evening sacrifire. The wife and "hil,lrell shoul,l bl'
'encour'~gcd to unite i}l this offering and also to engage in the song of
praisl'. MOl'lling and evenillg the father, as priest of the household.
shaull] confpsR to Go,l tIll' sins committed hy himself and his chil,lrcn
throngh the day. Those sillS IYhirh hav(' romc to his knowledge, an,]
also thosp \\'hich aJ'e secret, of which God's eye alonc haR tal(en (log'-
ni7i~ncl', should 111' confessed. This rule of nrtion, zealously carried
out hy the fathpJ' \\'h011 he is present. OJ' h~' tlH' mother whell hI' is
ah~l'nt, will rl'sult in hlessings to the family," -2I'l' 701.
4. What example did JeRllg give coneel'llling pra,ye'r? W'hat was IfiI
instmetion and how did He put this into practiee? Malt,. 6:5,6: 14:23.
itt. I tJ.A4~ d('(A ) ~n?" ~,c is .u~ -6~& /.t'-flv
.:t.tf.!!:1;;'7 'l/ it;
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NOTE: "'rhe hearts of the listening dis~iples were deeply moved.
'rhe;' had marked how often He spent long hoUl'S ~i!I_solitude in com-
munion with His Father. His days were passed~iIf miniStry to the
nowds that pressed upon him, and in ullveiling the treacherou~
~ophistry uf the rabbis, and this ineessant labor often left Him sO
utterly wearied thaL His mother alrd brothers. ,!wd even His disciples,
had feared that His life would be sacrificed, But as He returned
from the hnurs of prayer that closed the toilsome day, they marked the
look of peace upon His f,ace, the sense of refreshment that seemed to
l.,en'Rde His presenCle. It was from hours spent with God that He
came forth, morning by mo,rning, to bri.ng_t1le-lig~1l.t of heaven to men .. "
-MB 102.
5. Which men are recdl'ded in t ~ e
Scri t,ures as being men of regular
praY,er? Dan._~:10; 9:3,4; Acts :11;' 10:9/'-;"A/Rc ~ A ~ ~
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KOTE: "In every family thcrc should be ':1 fix'ed time' for llIo~lIing
:wi! evening worship .. ," 7T 43.
6. 'WIhen Hannah was in deep distress what did she do? Wliat was the
consequence? I Sam. 1: 12..17,20. I
Nor1'~I<J: ,r r H:uLJlah uttere'd no reproach. '1'he burden which she could
share \\~ith no earthly friend she cast upon God. Earnestly she pleaded
that He would t,akc a\\'a)' her reproach and grant her the precious gift
of a son to nurture and train for Him " - P P 570.
7. What plromise did she make to God? How did she fulfill her
vow? I Sam, 1 :10,11,240{28.
NO'1'E: "Prom Shiloh, Hannah quietly returIled to her home at
Hamah, leaving the c,hild Samuel to be trained for service in the house
of God, under the instruction of the high p.riest. Prom the earliest
,1a\\'n of intellect she had taught her son to love and reverence God
:l1ld to regard himself as the Lord's. By every familial' object sur-
rounding him she had sought to lead Ids thoughts ujJ to the Creator.
When separated from her child, thc faithful mother's solicitudc did
lIot ceasc. Every day he was the subject of her prayers . . . " -pp 572.
S. When Israel was menaced by the enemy what did King Jehosaphat
do? In what w'onderful manner did the Lord reward the tirus't placed
ill Him? II Ohron. 20:12,17.23.
9. What did the Psalmist sajy a,bout having iniquity in the heart when
making prayer? What will ~ 'the respons'e from the Lord? P's. 66:18;
John 9:31~ "hi ¥a4-0tJ4't:aP4-f'e.o
10. What does the apostle Ja.mes say about the pl'aye!r of faith? Whose
prayer is pleasinlg to God? Jas.5:15; 1:6,7.
11. What assurance is given by' .:fes,us H~mself to anyone who prays in
faith? Mat. 21:22; Mark 11:24.
!.lesson .No. 12· .Sabba1th, December 23, 1972.
1. What should be the major devotional help for all workers in the
home and the Sabbath Slchool? John 5:39; : I Thes. 5:17.
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2. 'W'hat should all parents do diligently, not only to help tb,e children
but also tlh,emselves to become famillalr with the word of God?
Proverbs 8':4-6. '
3,. Wha,t should be the religious duty fOir both parent,s and chtildren
:toget!ler on behalf of the Sabbath school? Prov. 8:33. . /~~ ;- /.
~ ? d ~-19 I ~~/-4'~&IO i -y~.eto ~~=~ :P?-
Norl'B: "Par'cnts set Il'part a little time each day for the study of
tho Sahb'ath schOOl lessoll with your children. Give up the social visit
if nced be, rather than sacrifiee the hour devoted to the precious lossons
of sacred history. Paronts, as well as' chilc1J'OlI, will receive benefit
from "this study. Let the more important. passages of ScriptUl'e COIL
lIocted with the lesson be committed to memOry, not as a tRsk, but as
It privilege. Though at first the memory nuiy .he defeCtive, it will gain
by exercise, so that after a time you will ,delight tI\US to treasure up
tire .precious wQrds of tl'Uth. And the habit will I,'rove a mosi;.. valuable
aid to religious growth,'~' .,.' CSW 41,4·2.~ 11M ~~~v4
,__ 4.:-~14"d.R~- . '17 .
4. What admonition is given in tlfe ~pdrit of Prophecy concerning
activity on the Sabbath beside the study of the Bible? .Tob 27:11;
'Ps.'19:1. ~~~,.~vr4.~R;n
NQ,l'B: "During a portion of the day, aJI' should have an opportunity
'tlo be out o1'._c10.0rs. ,How can chilul'en ,reeeive a llIore co,rrect knowledge
of God, and their minds be bette I' impressed, than in spen'ding a portion
uf their tillle out of doors, not in play, but in compauy with their
parents? Let their young minds be assoeiated with God in the lleautiful
scenery of natme, let theil"attention be called to the tokens of His love
to man in His created works, and they' will be attracted and interestcd.
'l'hey will not be in danger of associating the character of God with
everything that is stern and severe; but as they view the beautiful
things which He has created for the ha.ppiness of mun, they will be
led to regard Him as a tender, loving Father . . . " -2J.T 583,584.
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5. Wha't influence will be exerted on the youth by Sabbath schools
that are well organized and properly conducted? Plrov. 22:17-49.
NO'!'E: "V cry much call lie done for the eduea tiou and moral and
rcligiom traiulllg of our youth by well-organized, properly eoudueted
Sabbath schools. Tim(' and attention should be given to this branch
o.f thc work; for its importance ill its iufluenec upou our yout~ .. I.
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6. Wllat m6thod should ~ y fue familly fdr Bible study?
.' What advantage may be 'taken of the spare moments so of1l&n
wasted? Provo 23:23; Mat. 13:44. ..sd ~ .-.....~ ~
NO'l'E: 'J Observe systcm in the study of the Seripturcs in your
families. Neglect anyth iug of a tcmporal natme; dispense with all
unneeessar;y sewing nud with ueedless provision for the table, but be
sure t.Iuif the soul is fe(l with the ]ncad of life. It is impos'llible to
estimate t,he good rcsults of olie hour or even half an hour each day
devoted iu a cheerful, social maImer to the word of God . . . "
CSW 42.
7. If visitors should arrive at the home a-t the time appointed for
WOIr$ip and Bib'1e study, should we "Postpone or in'terrnpt it to
visit with them, or wha-t should be done? PiS. 137:6; II Tim. 2:12
(last part). .
NO'!'.!!;: " . . . Do 1I0t break up your homc clnss for callers or visitors.
H they cOllie iu during the exercise, iuvitc them to take part in it .. "
-CSW 43.
"It is a (lenial of Uhrist to make ]>rc[.laratiou for visitors which
requi,'cs time thn t rightly belongs to the Lol'll. Iu this we commit
1'0 li bery of God. ' , --Qfl' 343.
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1. W;hat should be in ~ver home as the basis of true cha.racter
building? What part does the Law of God play in the molding
of character? Ps, 119:33,34; 19:7; Deut. 11:8,9.
NOTE: "In every gentll'Ution and in every la,lId the true fonlldatioll
and pattcrn for chal'3cter buildilLg havtl been the same. rrhe divinc
law, 'Thou shalt love thc Lord thy God with all thy heart; . . . and
thy neighbour as thyself' (Luke 10: 27), the great principle made
ma;n'ifest in the charac.ter and life of our Saviour, is the only secure
foundation and the only SUre guide," -Ed. 228,229.
2. WlIo is responsible for the molding of character during childhood?
Dent. &:20,.21;' 4:9,10.
NO'l'E: ".l<~athers and mothers should carefully ani! prayerfully study
the characters of tlleir children. They should seek to repress and Te-
stTain those traits that are too prominent, and to encourage others
which may be deficient, thns, securing hannOll'ious development. This
is no light matter. /rhe father may not consider it a great sin to neg.
lect the training of his chil'dren; but thus docs God regard it. Chl'istian
parOllts.,:pecd a thorough cOilVeraioll uP9JL tIlis subject . . . " -FE 66.
-raL~ ~ R"",- r"--Y o>~/ .
3. What is the t~rue objective to b'e reached in character building?
Eph, 4:13; I John 2:1 (first part),3,6; Prov. 6:20;2,2.
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