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The Bible Story

Chapter 123: Temptation
By Newton Marshall Hall
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The volume serves as a practical guide to using a multi-volume retelling of biblical narratives, offering concise methods for parents and teachers to present stories, encourage memorization, foster character development, and relate biblical life to its historical land and artistic heritage. It supplies discussion questions, lesson plans for different age groups, geography and literary connections, and classroom suggestions, along with a pronouncing dictionary and an index to the set. Emphasis is on making reading accessible, integrating the Bible with literature and daily living, and adapting lessons to varied occasions and temperaments.


Zechariah

After the reign of Jeroboam II, what largely determined the succession to the throne? 402 T.J.
What word was fulfilled by Zechariah's short reign? 402 T.J., 398 T.J.

Shallum

What terminated Shallum's reign? 403 T.J.

Menahem

To what nation was Israel tributary in Menahem's reign? 404 T.J.

Pekahiah

How did Pekahiah come to the throne? 407 T.J.
How did Pekahiah fall? 407 T.J.

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Pekah

What nation invaded and overran Israel in Pekah's reign? 408 T.J.
How was Pekah's reign terminated? 408 T.J.

Hoshea

How did the capital city, Samaria, fall? 411 T.J.
What were the great sins of this people? 411-413 T.J.
Into what land were the people of Israel carried captive? 413 T.J.

Tales of the Maccabees

Who were the Maccabees, and why were they so called? 418 T.J.
What great general conquered Palestine? 418-420 T.J.
How did Antiochus try to force Greek religion and customs upon the people? 420-422 T.J.
Tell the story of the first revolt of the Maccabees 422 T.J., 423 T.J.
Tell the story of the disaster which befell the Jewish army because it would not fight on the Sabbath. 425 T.J.
What counsel did Mattathias give his sons before his death? 426 T.J., 427 T.J.
What son of Mattathias took command after his death? 428 T.J.
How did Judas win his sword? 431 T.J.
On what famous battlefield did Judas overcome his foes? 431 T.J., 432 T.J.
What stratagem did Judas use in his campaign against the Syrians? 432 T.J.
How did Judas defeat the Syrians under Lysias? 437 T.J.
How did Judas purify the temple? 438 T.J.
Describe the great army which the king brought against the Jews. 439 T.J.
How did Eleazar die for his country? 443 T.J.
How did Judas defeat Nicanor? 443 T.J., 444 T.J.
With what great empire did Judas make a treaty? 445-448 T.J.
Who took Judas' place as leader? 451 T.J.
How did Jonathan and his men escape from a superior army? 451 T.J., 452 T.J.
What large city was taken by Jonathan? 452 T.J., 453 T.J.
How did Jonathan and his captains stand against a host? 459 T.J.
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How was Jonathan caught at last by his foes? 460 T.J., 463 T.J.
Who took Jonathan's place as leader? 463 T.J.
How were the foes of Israel delayed by a snowstorm? 464-467 T.J.
How did Jonathan die? 467 T.J.
What memorial did Simon build for his valiant father and brothers? 467 T.J., 468 T.J.
With what king did Simon make a treaty? 468 T.J., 471 T.J.
What great city did Simon capture and what citadel did he take? 471 T.J., 472 T.J.
Tell the story of Israel's prosperity in the days of Simon. 475 T.J., 476 T.J.
What great captain was defeated by the sons of Simon? 479 T.J.,480 T.J.
How were Simon and his sons betrayed and murdered? 481 T.J., 482 T.J.
Name two things which the Maccabees' valor secured to the spiritual life of the nation. 482 T.J.
Who was the last of the line of the Maccabees? 482 T.J.
Give the history of the collection of books called the Apocrypha. 489 T.J.

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THE LIFE OF JESUS

The Nativity

Where was Jesus born? 37 L.J.
Tell three things about the shepherds. 37 L.J.
What two signs did the angel give regarding Jesus? 37 L.J.
What was the angels' song? 38 L.J.
After the angels departed, what did the shepherds do? 38 L.J.
How did Mary treat the words of the shepherds? 38 L.J.

The Wise Men

What question did the wise men ask on reaching Jerusalem? 41 L.J.
What was the effect of the question on Herod, the king? 41 L.J.
When they saw Jesus, what three things did the wise men do? 42 L.J.
What popular stories has fancy woven about the wise men? 485 L.J.

Flight into Egypt

What was the reason for the flight into Egypt? 45 L.J.
When and why was Jesus brought back to Palestine? 46 L.J.
To what city was he taken to live? 46 L.J.

Boyhood of Jesus

To what great feast at Jerusalem was Jesus taken when he was twelve years of age? 49 L.J., 491 L.J.
What happened on the trip home? 49 L.J.
What was Jesus' answer to his mother when she found him in the temple? 49 L.J.
What was the home life of little children of Nazareth? 50 L.J.
Describe the school life of Nazareth. 50 L.J.
What glimpses of the outer world were possible to the residents of Nazareth? 50 L.J.
Describe a journey to the great feast at Jerusalem. 53 L.J.

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Baptism of Jesus

What was the great message of John the Baptist? 65 L.J., 485 L.J.
How does John the Baptist speak of the superiority of Jesus? 66 L.J.
What did John the Baptist say to the multitudes, the publicans, the soldiers? 66 L.J.
Tell the story of the baptism. 66-69 L.J.

Temptation

Where did Jesus go after his baptism? 70 L.J.
What was the first temptation? Give Jesus' answer. 70 L.J.
What fact made this temptation exceedingly keen? 70 L.J.
What was the second temptation? What did Jesus answer? 70 L.J.
What was the third temptation? 70 L.J., 73 L.J.
Give Jesus' answer. 73 L.J.

First Disciples

What reason did John the Baptist give for his coming? 74 L.J.
In what words did John the Baptist introduce Jesus? 74 L.J.
Who were the first disciples that followed Jesus? 74 L.J.
Whom did Andrew introduce to Jesus? 74 L.J., 77 L.J.
How did Philip become a disciple? 77 L.J.
Whom did Philip bring to Jesus? 77 L.J.
Find six names by which Jesus is addressed. 74-77 L.J.
How many disciples were found in two days? 74-77 L.J.
Name the great men in history who have had disciples and give the meaning of the word. What was the difference between Jesus' disciples and other like groups? 487 L.J.

First Miracle

What were the occasion and place of Jesus' first miracle? 78 L.J.
Describe the miracle. 78 L.J.
Name an important result of this miracle. 78 L.J.

At the Passover

What two classes of business men did Jesus find in the temple? 79 L.J.
Why was this called "Herod's temple"? 491 L.J.
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From Nicodemus' first sentence, what would you judge was his attitude toward Jesus and his estimate of him? 79 L.J.
What was Jesus' statement to Nicodemus and how did he explain it? 79 L.J., 80 L.J.
What does the gospel writer say of the nature and object of Divine Love? 80 L.J., 81 L.J.

Jacob's Well

What brought Jesus to Jacob's well? 82 L.J.
Why was the Samaritan woman astonished at being addressed by Jesus? 82 L.J.
What did Jesus say about living water? 82-85 L.J.
What did Jesus say about worshiping God? 85 L.J.
What were Jesus' words about himself? 86 L.J.
Describe the woman's work in the city. 86 L.J., 87 L.J.

The Good Samaritan

In the story of the Good Samaritan, what is brought out about the law of right living? 88 L.J.
How does Jesus reply to the question, "Who is my neighbor?" 88 L.J.
What three travelers met the unfortunate man by the wayside? 88 L.J.
Describe the actions of each traveler upon seeing the unfortunate man. 88-91 L.J.
Which man proved himself a neighbor? 91 L.J.

Jesus and the King's Officer

What event of Jesus' ministry had occurred previous to this time in Cana? 92 L.J.
Where was Capernaum, in relation to Cana? 24 L.J.
What words of Jesus, in regard to his departure into Galilee, bear out the proverb, "Familiarity breeds contempt"? 92 L.J.
For what purpose did the king's officer come to Jesus? 92 L.J.
By what words did Jesus test the king's officer? 92 L.J.
How was the officer's persistency and faith rewarded? 92 L.J., 93 L.J.

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Choosing the Disciples

From what occupations did Jesus choose the Apostles? 94 L.J.
For what purposes did Jesus say he appointed the Twelve? 95 L.J.
Name the twelve apostles and note some interesting facts of their lives 96 L.J., 97 L.J.

Sermon on the Mount

What are the eight characteristics of men that Jesus pronounces blessed? 105 L.J., 106 L.J.
To whom does Jesus promise the exaltation of the kingdom of heaven? 105 L.J.
To which class, the gay or the mourners, does Jesus promise blessing? 105 L.J.
To whom does Jesus promise great inheritance? 105 L.J.
Whom does Jesus promise to fill, the satisfied Pharisee, or those that are hungering after a righteousness they have not attained? 105 L.J.
To whom does Jesus promise mercy, the oppressor or the merciful? 105 L.J.
What does Jesus promise those who are pure? 105 L.J.
What is the reward for the peacemaker as opposed to the warrior? 105 L.J.
How does Jesus explain that the persecutor is far beneath his victim? 105 L.J., 106 L.J.
In what words does Jesus condemn a personal righteousness that does not exert its force upon others? 106 L.J.
What command does Jesus give concerning our light? 106 L.J.
What does Jesus say about the law? 106 L.J.
What four sins does Jesus condemn? 109 L.J., 110 L.J.
What does he command in regard to these things? 109 L.J., 110 L.J.
Why does Jesus say we should love our enemies? 110 L.J., 111 L.J.
Give Jesus' striking words about the right way to do good deeds. 111 L.J.
Explain the Jewish custom in regard to the poor that made almsgiving a virtue. 487 L.J.
How does Jesus explain the right way to pray? 111-115 L.J.
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Repeat the Golden Rule. 115 L.J.
What does Jesus say about earthly treasure? 115 L.J.
For what reasons does Jesus say we may trust God to care for us? 115 L.J., 116 L.J.
How does Jesus explain the need for deeds, not words? 116 L.J., 117 L.J.
With what dramatic story does the Sermon on the Mount close? 117 L.J., 118 L.J.
How did the multitude receive the teaching of Jesus on the Mount? 118 L.J.

The Roman Soldier's Faith

Why did the Roman captain come to Jesus? 121 L.J.
What did the captain say of Jesus' power? 121 L.J.
What were Jesus' words in reply to the captain's faith? 122 L.J.

Days of Service

Tell the story of a Sabbath day at Capernaum. 125 L.J., 126 L.J.
What did the healing of the leper lead to? 126 L.J., 127 L.J.
How did the man sick of the palsy come to Jesus to be healed? 127 L.J.
What was the controversy between Jesus and certain scribes in regard to the man sick with the palsy? 127 L.J., 128 L.J.
Tell the story of Jesus and the two blind men. 128 L.J.
From what regions did people come to Jesus to be healed? 128 L.J., 129 L.J.

Miracle at Nain

How did Jesus help the widow at Nain? 130 L.J.
What report about Jesus was the result of the miracle at Nain? 130 L.J.

The Great Teacher

Tell Jesus' story of the Sower and explain the meaning 133 L.J., 134 L.J.
To what things does Jesus liken the kingdom of God? 134 L.J., 135 L.J.

The Tempest

What happened on the sea of Galilee one night when Jesus was crossing? 136 L.J.
What did the disciples say? 136 L.J.
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What reply did Jesus make? 136 L.J.
What did Jesus say to still the storm? 136 L.J.
What happened when Jesus came to the other side of the sea? 136-140 L.J.

Jairus' Daughter

Describe Jairus' work as ruler of the synagogue 141 L.J., 487 L.J.
Why did Jairus come to Jesus? 141 L.J.
What did Jesus do in response to Jairus' request? 141 L.J., 142 L.J.

Learning to Serve

What was Jesus' method of sending out the disciples and what were his instructions to them? 143 L.J.

Feeding the Multitude

Why did Jesus call the disciples apart to rest? 144 L.J.
What two things did Jesus do for the multitude? 144 L.J., 147 L.J.
How did a little boy help? 147 L.J.
What other miraculous supplies of food are mentioned in the Bible? 192 H.T., 114 T.J., 123 T.J., 175 L.J.
Why do you think Jesus was willing to satisfy the hunger of the multitude by miracle when he would not satisfy his own hunger by a miracle? 70 L.J., 144 L.J.

John the Baptist

What condition in the life of John the Baptist made him doubt Jesus? 149 L.J.
What unselfish words did John the Baptist say in regard to himself and Jesus? 150 L.J.
How did John the Baptist test Jesus? 150 L.J.
What was Jesus' reply? 153 L.J.
What great tribute did Jesus pay John the Baptist? 153 L.J.
What was the occasion of John the Baptist's murder? 154 L.J.