PART II. FROM THE DEATH OF STEPHEN UNTIL THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A GENTILE CHURCH IN ANTIOCH: The Church Spread Abroad through Persecution. A.D. 34-44 (see Note 4). LESSON 7. A GREAT PERSECUTION IN JERUSALEM, AND ITS IMMEDIATE RESULTS. The Gospel Carried to Samaria, and the Ethiopian Eunuch Converted. (Acts, ch. 8. About A.D. 34.) LESSON 8. THE CONVERSION OF SAUL. An Apostle to the Gentiles Called (Acts 9:1-19a; comp. 22:4-16; 26:9-18; 1 Cor. 15:8-10; Gal. 1: 15, 16a. About A.D. 35.) LESSON 9. SAUL'S PREPARATION FOR HIS FUTURE WORK. His Experiences in Damascus, Arabia, Judea, Syria, and Cilicia. (Acts 9:196-30; 22: 17-21; 2 Cor. II: 32, 33; Gal. 1: 166–24. A.D. 35-42.) LESSON IO. LESSON 11. LESSON 12. THE CONVERSION OF CORNELIUS. The Vision of Peter, and the First Further THE ESTABLISHING OF A GENTILE CHURCH IN ANTIOCH. FAITH AND MORALS IN THE CHURCH AMONG THE JEWS. The LESSON 13. Review of PARTS I, II: LESSONS 1-12. SECOND QUARTER. PART III. FROM THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A GENTILE CHURCH IN ANTIOCH UNTIL THE CLOSE OF PAUL'S THIRD MISSIONARY JOURNEY: Paul's Missionary Journeys, and the Conflict Concerning the Relation of the Gentiles to the Jewish Law. A.D. 44-58 (see Note 4). LESSON 14. THE PERSECUTION BY HEROD. The Killing of James, the Brother of John, and the Miraculous Deliverance of Peter. (Acts 12:1-24. A.D. 44.) LESSON 15. CARRYING THE GOSPEL INTO CYPRUS AND ASIA MINOR. The Beginning of Paul's First Missionary Journey. (Acts, ch. 13. A.D. 45, 46.) LESSON 16. THE WORK IN ICONIUM, LYSTRA AND DERBE, AND THE RETURN TO SYRIA. The Continuation and Close of the First Missionary Journey. (Acts, ch. 14. A.D. 46–48.) LESSON 17. THE COUNCIL IN JERUSALEM. The Beginning of the Conflict Concerning the Gentiles and the Jewish Law. (Acts 15: 1-35; Gal., ch. 2. A.D. 50 or 51.) LESSON 18. CARRYING THE GOSPEL INTO MACEDONIA. The Beginning of Paul's Second Missionary Journey. (Acts 15:36-16: 40. About A.D. 51.) LESSON 19. PREACHING IN THESSALONICA, BERŒA AND ATHENS. Paul's Work Continued in Macedonia, and Begun in Achaia. (Acts, ch. 17; LESSON 20. THE FOUNDING OF THE CHURCH IN CORINTH, AND THE RETURN TO LESSON 21. Errors of the THESSALONIANS CORRECTED. The Expectation of the Church Concerning the Coming Again of Christ. (Selections from I and 2 Thessalonians. Written from Corinth, A.D. 52 or 53.) LESSON 22. THE CONFLICT CONCERNING THE GENTILES AND THE JEWISH LAW IN GALATIA. Paul's Defense of Christian Liberty. (Selections from Galatians. Written between A.D. 52 and 54; place uncertain.) LESSON 23. PAUL'S MINISTRY IN EPHESUS. The First Part of the Third Missionary Journey. (Acts 18: 23-19:41. A.D. 54-57.) LESSON 24. TROUBLES IN THE CHURCH AT CORINTH. LESSON 25. SPIRITUAL GIFTS IN THE EARLY CHURCH. Paul's Warnings and Written from Ephesus Eagerness for Miracu lous Gifts Rebuked, and the Value of Love Exalted. (1 Cor., chs. 12-14.) LESSON 26. REVIEW OF LESSONS 14-25. THIRD QUARTER. LESSON 27. PAUL'S SECOND TOUR IN GREECE. The Collection for the Saints in Jerusalem. (Acts 20: 1-6; selections from 2 Corinthians, written on the journey from Ephesus to Corinth, A.D. 57.) LESSON 28. PAUL AN AMBASSADOR FOR CHRIST. His Message to the World. (2 Cor. 4:16-5: 21. Written during the second tour in Greece. About A.D. 57.) LESSON 29. PAUL'S DEFENSE OF HIS APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY. Reply to his Jewish Opponents in Corinth. (2 Cor., chs. 10–12. A.D. 57.) LESSON 30. LESSON 31. LESSON 32. PAUL ANTICIPATING THE CONFLICT CONCERNING THE JEWISH Law IN ROME. His Description of the Universal Need. (Rom. 1:16–. 3:20.) PAUL DECLARING THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE GOSPEL. His Description of the Way of Salvation through Faith. (Rom. 3: 21-5: 21.) PAUL GLORYING IN THE NEW LIFE OF FAITH. His Description of the Blessedness of Believers. (Rom., chs. 6-8.) LESSON 33. PAUL'S RETURN TO JERUSALEM. The Close of the Third Missionary Journey. (Acts 20:7—21:16. A.D. 58.) PART IV. FROM THE CLOSE OF PAUL'S THIRD MISSIONARY JOURNEY UNTIL HIS DEATH: Paul's Imprisonment, and the Beginning of the Conflict with False Philosophy. A.D. 58-68 (see Note 4). LESSON 34. PAUL MOBBED AND ARRESTED IN JERUSALEM. The Failure of his Attempt to Conciliate the Jews. (Acts 21:17-22: 29. Pentecost, May or June, A.D. 58.) LESSON 35. PAUL'S TRIAL BEFORE THE SANHEDRIN. His Rescue from the Jews and Transfer to Cæsarea. (Acts 22:30-23:35. A.D. 58.) LESSON 36. PAUL'S TRIAL BEFORE FELIX. The Two Years of Imprisonment in Cæsarea. (Acts, ch. 24. A.D. 58-60.) LESSON 37. PAUL'S TRIAL BEFORE FESTUS, AND HIS DEFENSE BEFORE Agrippa. LESSON 38. PAUL'S VOYAGE AND SHIPWRECK. His Experiences on the Way to Rome. (Acts 27:1-28:15. From the Autumn of A.D. 60 to the Summer of A.D. 61.) LESSON 39. REVIEW OF LESSONS 27-38. FOURTH QUARTER. LESSON 40. PAUL A PRISONER IN ROME. The Gospel not Bound. (Acts 28: 1631; Philemon. A.D. 61-63.) LESSON 41. ERRORS IN THE COLOSSIAN CHURCH. The Supremacy of Christ Endangered by False Philosophy. (Selections from Colossians. Written during Paul's Imprisonments, either at Cæsarea or at Rome, between A.D. 58 and 63.) LESSON 42. JEWS AND GENTILES MADE ONE IN CHRIST. Paul's Defense of the Unity of the Church. (Selections from Ephesians. Written during Paul's Imprisonment, either at Cæsarea or at Rome, between A.D. 58 and 63.) LESSON 43. THE GOSPEL IN ROME. Its Progress Furthered by Paul's Imprisonment. (Selections from Philippians. Written during the Imprisonment at Rome, between A.D. 61 and 63.) LESSON 44. PAUL'S FOURTH MISSIONARY JOURNEY. His Last Words and Impending Martyrdom. (Selections from 1 and 2 Timothy, and Titus. Written between A.D. 64 and 66.) PART V. FROM THE DEATH OF PAUL UNTIL THE DEATH OF JOHN: The Closing Years of the Apostolic Period. A.D. 66-100 (see Note 4). LESSON 45. CHRISTIANS SUFfering for RIGHTEOUSNESS' SAKE. Peter's Exhortations to Patience and Well-doing. (selections from 1 Peter. Date uncertain.) LESSON 46. THE CHURCH INVADED BY NEW ERRORS. Warnings against Selfconceit and Lawlessness. (Selections from Jude and 2 Peter. Date uncertain.) LESSON 47. THE SEVEN CHURCHES IN ASIA MINOR AFTER THE DEATH OF PAUL. Commendations and Rebukes. (Rev., chs. 1-3. Probably written about A.D. 68.) LESSON 48. THE PASSING AWAY OF THE TEMPLE AND THE SACRIFICES. Jewish Christians Warned against Falling Back into Judaism. (Selections from Hebrews. Written about A.D. 70.) LESSON 49. CHRIST THE TRUE FULFILMENT OF THE OLD TESTAMENT. Jewish Christians Instructed in View of the Destruction of Jerusalem. (Selections from Hebrews. Written about A.D. 70.) LESSON 50. THE LAST WORDS OF JOHN. Love. (Selections from 1, 2 and 100.) Walking in the Light, and Abiding in and 3 John. Written between A.D. 80 LESSON 51. THE CONDITION OF THE CHURCH AS REFLECTED IN THE Gospels. The Relation of the Gospels to the Apostolic Age. (Selections from Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Written between A.D. 60 and 100.) REVIEW OF LESSONS 40-51; AND GENERAL REVIEW OF THE COURSE LESSON 52. DIRECTIONS FOR STUDY. For full Directions for the Study of these Lessons, see the Introduction to the first Quarterly. In particular, remember: § 1. That in its main features this is outline study, and that it is of much greater importance to get a comprehensive outline view of the lesson facts as a whole, than it is to study each incident minutely and as an event by itself; and § 2. That in the Lesson Teachings it is better to dwell earnestly on a few of the more important truths of the lesson, rather than to try to bring up everything that the lesson contains or suggests. In order to accomplish these ends: — § 3. Do not fail to give careful attention to the Written-answer Questions in the Lesson Outline. The object of this part of the lesson is to present the outline of facts referred to in § 1, above, and unless this part of the work is well done one of the most important and characteristic features of the lesson is mised. The teacher should ask all these questions in class, in order to ascertain what answers the scholars have prepared for them, but should not linger on them longer than is necessary to see that they are correctly answered, and that the outlines of the truths or facts they contain are clearly presented. If teacher and class alike come with the answers carefully written out, this part of the lesson need rarely occupy more than fifteen or twenty minutes. §4. The teacher will then have the remainder of the lesson hour for the discussion and practical application of some of the great truths suggested in the lesson. This part of the work affords the greatest opportunity for independent work by the teacher. He may use the Lesson Teachings and questions in the Quarterly, or may bring up others which he thinks more important, or better still may discuss such as are suggested by the class. The essential thing for each class is not to discuss some particular subjects, but to discuss those subjects which are most useful for that particular class. § 5. In a word: In teaching the lesson seek (1), by means of the Written-answer Questions, and such oral questions as may be necessary, to present to the class a clear outline of the Biblical material of the lesson, and (2) to press on their attention one or two of the more important truths found in it. § 6. All teachers and older scholars should have THE BIBLE STUDY MANUAL, which adds much to the interest of the lessons, and gives all needed aid in studying and teaching them. Special Directions for Scholars. § 7. Write answers to all questions having space left under them for that purpose; study the others carefully so as to be able to answer them orally. Read and study thoughtfully. Note down all questions on which you would like information, and bring them up in class. Study to learn. Always bring your Bible to class. As a member of. CLASS PLEDGE. class, I promise to study the lessons faithfully, and to do all that I can to make the lesson recitations and discussions interesting and helpful to the class. Signed,..... [H. A. C. Prog. 2. Rev. Ed.] ON THE HISTORY OF THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH IN FIVE PARTS PROGRESSIVE GRADE PART III. FROM THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A GENTILE CHURCH IN ANTIOCH UNTIL THE CLOSE OF PAUL'S THIRD MISSIONARY JOURNEY: Paul's Missionary Journeys, and the Conflict Concerning the Relation of the Gentiles to the Jewish Law. A.D. 44-58 (see Note 4, Abstract of Lessons, Introduction). Note 21.-CHARACTERISTICS OF PART III. (1) It was the Period of Mission ary Extension. In contrast with Part I of this history, when the church was confined to Jerusalem, and with Part II, when the church was extended through persecution, Part III is marked by direct efforts to spread the gospel through missionary operations. This missionary impulse originated in the church at Antioch, and resulted in the three journeys of Paul by which the gospel was carried into Cyprus, Asia Minor, and southeastern Europe. The history of this period centers chiefly in the work of the apostle Paul. (2) It was the Period of Conflict with Judaism.- During this time occurred the beginning and culmination of the violent conflict over the relation of converted Gentiles to the Jewish law. Notwithstanding the decision of the church at Jerusalem, this controversy was carried into the Gentile churches, and for a time endangered their existence. (3) It was the Period of Paul's Leading Epistles. - Two groups of Paul's epistles date from this period: The missionary group — 1 and 2 Thessalonians; and the great controversial group-1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, and Romans. Lesson 14. THE PERSECUTION BY HEROD. The Killing of James, the Brother of John, and the Miraculous Deliverance of Peter. Acts 12: 1-24. A.D. 44. Note 22.-After the persecution which broke out at the death of Stephen had spent its force, the church in Jerusalem enjoyed peace and prosperity for seven or eight years. The reign of Herod Agrippa I, grandson of Herod the Great and brother of Herodias (Mt. 14:3), covered nearly the whole of this time. Though a heathen at |