MONTH 1
Theme for the month: LESSONS FROM THE PERIOD OF THE UNITED KINGDOM

Lesson 211.1--David--The Standard of Kingship
This lesson shows the excellence of the reign of David, and how all succeeding reigns of Judah's kings were judged by comparison with his high standards.

Lesson 211.2--The Permanence of David's Dynasty
The promise of a continual dynasty which God made to David is shown in this lesson, and how that Jesus is the ultimate heir of this promise.

Lesson 211.3--David Learns a Lesson in Bible Interpretation
The experience of David in moving the Ark of the Covenant serves as a lesson on respecting the exclusive nature of specific commands.

Lesson 211.4--David's Sin and Its Consequences
The sin of David brought continuing evil consequences, even though he was forgiven in the fashion of forgiveness promised in the New Testament.

Lesson 211.5--David's Plan to Build the Temple
This lesson shows that God approved the building of the Temple, even though he did not allow David to build it. The church is compared to the Temple.

Lesson 211.6--Solomon's Reign: From Glory to Ruin
The good and evil traits of Solomon are shown in this lesson, and how his failure to repent brought his glorious kingdom to ruin.

Lesson 211.7--The End of the United Kingdom--Rehoboam vs. Jeroboam
This lesson shows how the kingdom became divided through the foolishness of Rehoboam, son of Solomon, and Jeroboam's exploitation of this opportunity.

MONTH 2
Theme for the month: FOOLISH AND WISE KINGS OF JUDAH

Lesson 212.1--The Folly of King Asa
This lesson shows how King Asa, after gaining a victory over one nation by trust in God, used human tactics to try to gain a victory over another nation.

Lesson 212.2--The Folly of King Joash
This shows that Joash was faithful to God, but only as long as his spiritual advisor lived. Then he turned away from righteousness to commit evil.
Lesson 212.3--The Folly of King Amaziah
King Amaziah tried to gain military advantage by hiring mercenary soldiers. When he is rebuked, he trusts God to help him, and wins a great victory over Edom, then he foolishly adopts the gods of the Edomites, who were impotent to help them.

Lesson 212.4--The Folly of King Uzziah
This lesson shows how a good king can be ruined by pride, which causes him to presume that he can do something which God does not authorize.

Lesson 212.5--The Reformation of Jehoshaphat
This lesson shows how King Jehoshaphat served the Lord faithfully, even though he was rebuked for being too tolerant toward the wicked kings of Israel.

Lesson 212.6--The Reformation of Hezekiah
This lesson reviews the very thorough reforms led by King Hezekiah, but shows also the mistake he made in revealing his wealth to the Chaldeans.

Lesson 212.7--The Reformation of Josiah
This lesson shows how the great reforms Josiah led fulfilled a prophecy of God. However, like the other reformer kings, he also made a tragic mistake.

MONTH 3
Theme for the month: LESSONS FROM THE KINGDOM OF ISRAEL

Lesson 213.1--The Tragedy of the Prophet Who Came From Judah
This lesson shows the tragic mistake made by the "man of God out of Judah," after he successfully fulfilled his mission to speak against the altat of Jeroboam. It illustrates that we cannot always trust the word of self-proclaimed prophets.

Lesson 213.2--Trying to Convert Ahab
This shows the extraordinary efforts of God to convince him that he needed to turn from Idolatry back to the True God. All of God's efforts were fruitless.

Lesson 213.3--When God Permitted His Prophet to Lie
This lesson is based on the incident when King Ahab of Israel persuaded Jehoshaphat, King of Judah, to fight a battle with him, and how the prophet of God repeated the lie of the false prophets, so that Ahab would be killed in the Battle.

Lesson 213.4--"Ye Are the Salt of the Earth"
This lesson illustrates the teaching of Jesus in the Title, by recalling the incident of the prophet helping a wicked king because of the presence of a good king.

Lesson 213.5--The Benevolent Miracles of Elisha
This lesson compares the benevolent miracles recorded in the first few chapters of 2 Kings to those performed by Jesus in His day.

Lesson 213.6--The King Who Needed More Zeal
This shows how King Joash of Israel lacked zeal in believing and implementing the promises of God, spoken by Elisha.

Lesson 213.7--Good People In a Wicked Nation
This lesson recounts the stories of some righteous people who lived in the northern breakaway kingdom of Israel, and of the existence of 7000 others.

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YEAR 2, QUARTER 2

MONTH 1
Theme for the month: LESSONS FROM THE CAPTIVITY AND RETURN OF ISRAEL

Lesson 221.1--Two Kingdoms of Israelites Fall
This lesson shows how the northern Kingdom of Israel was misdirected from the first, and soon fell. It also shows the reasons for the decline and fall of Judah.

Lesson 221.2--Prophets of Doom for the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah
This lesson shows the work of the prophets whom God sent to the two nations, and how they were rejected by those nations to their own destruction.

Lesson 221.3--Prophets of Doom to the Nations
This lesson shows how the prophets of God also spoke of the destruction of other nations, and applies the lesson the nations of today.

Lesson 221.4--Jonah: Prophet to Niniveh
The story of the book of Jonah is the basis of this lesson, and is applied to us.

Lesson 221.5--Ezekiel: Prophet to the Captives
The work of Ezekiel, who was commissioned by God to prophesy to the nation of Judah in Babylonian captivity, is the basis of this lesson.

Lesson 221.6--Daniel: Prophet to the Captors
The work of Daniel, as an advisor to the kings of Babylon and Persia, is shown in this lesson.

Lesson 221.7--The Prophets of the Return
The work of the post-exile prophets is told in this lesson, with their theme of faithfulness and courage.

MONTH 2
Theme for the month: LESSONS FROM THE "WISDOM LITERATURE"

Lesson 222.1--The "Messianic" Psalms
This lesson shows that the writers of the Psalms were also prophets, and that many of the Psalms predicted things concerning Jesus as the Christ.

Lesson 222.2--The Psalms of Praise
This lesson examines the variety and content of the Psalms with themes of praise contained in them.

Lesson 222.3--The Problem of the "Imprecatory" Psalms
This lesson examines the presumed "problem" of Psalms which petition God for violent physical punishment of the wicked, and how they can be interpreted.

Lesson 222.4--Wisdom in the Proverbs (1)
This lesson reviews the teaching of the treatise found in the first nine chapters of Proverbs, and of several of the shorter "dissertations" in the book.

Lesson 222.5--Wisdom in the Proverbs (2)
This lesson shows examples of Proverbs that address a number of different themes.

Lesson 222.6--Ecclesiastes: The Solution For Vanities (1)
This lesson covers the themes of the book found in the first six chapters, and offers a limited solution for the frustrations of life.

Lesson 222.7--Ecclesiastes: The Solution For Vanities (2)
This covers the themes found in the last six chapters, and the final spiritual solution for the frustrations of this life.

MONTH 3
Theme for the month: PROPHECIES--CHRIST, THE CHURCH, THE NEW COVE- NANT

Lesson 223.1--Prophecy Proves the Inspiration of the Bible
This lesson shows how fulfilled prophecies of the Bible offer proof of the divine inspiration of the Word. Three prophecies concerning Christ are emphazied.
Lesson 223.2--The Coming of Christ
This lesson emphasizes prophecies in the Old Testament that speak of the advent of the Messiah, His character, and His work.

Lesson 223.3--Kingdom (Church) Prophecies
This lesson shows how the prophecies regarding the coming of the Kingdom of God are fulfilled in the emergence of the church of Christ.

Lesson 223.4--Prophecies of the New Covenant
This examines those prophecies that predict the formation of a New Covenant, especially the prophecy of Jeremiah 31.

Lesson 223.5--Prophecies on the Inclusion of the Gentiles
This lesson shows how the Lord intended to expand His reign from the parochial nation of Israel to include all nations of men.

Lesson 223.6--The "Remnant" Prophecies
This lesson examines the destiny of the nation of Israel, and shows how a "remnant" of them will be saved under the new universal covenant of God.

Lesson 223.7--Between the Testaments
This lesson traces the history of the 400 year period between the return of Israel from captivity, and the preparatory work of John the baptizer.

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END OF THE STUDY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT

YEAR 2, QUARTER 3

MONTH 1
Theme for the month: LESSONS FROM THE BIRTH AND EARLY LIFE OF JESUS

Lesson 231.1--The Pre-existence of Christ
This lesson shows that of all the people who have walked the earth, Jesus is unique in having a pre-existence. His divine part in creation and revelation are emphasized.

Lesson 231.2--The Birth of Jesus, The Messiah
This lesson deals with the prophecies regarding Christ's birth, and emphasizes the details of Micah 5:2.

Lesson 231.3--The Advent and Mission of Jesus
The credentials of Jesus as the Christ are discussed in this lesson, and the purposes of his first coming into the world.

Lesson 231.4--Worshippers of the Babe
This lesson examines the significance of the adoration of the shepherds and the Wise Men, and their examples as worshippers of the infant Jesus.

Lesson 231.5--The Flight Into Egypt
The significance of Jesus' escape from the threat of Herod is the theme of this lesson, and how the journey into Egypt fulfilled certain prophecies.

Lesson 231.6--The Amazing Child
This lesson draws on the incident recorded by Luke when Jesus' parents took him to Jerusalem at the age of twelve. It shows the wisdom he had at that age.

Lesson 231.7--"He Was Subject To Them"
The youth of Jesus is shown as an example of submission to godly parents by children. Even though he was the Christ, he pleased God and man by submission.

MONTH 2
Theme for the month: LESSONS FROM THE EARLY WORK OF JESUS

Lesson 232.1--The Testimony of John
This shows the significance of the appearance of John, before Jesus began to do his work.

Lesson 232.2--The Temptation of Jesus
This lesson examines the general problem of handling temptation, using Jesus as an example of successful resistance.

Lesson 232.3--A Visit To Nazareth
This lesson discusses the rejection Jesus experienced when He returned to His home village, and revealed to his neighbors there that He was the Christ.

Lesson 232.4--First Miracles
This lesson draws points from the first miracle (water into wine), and the first healings performed by Jesus.

Lesson 232.5--Jesus Chooses Disciples
The various ways Jesus used to call His disciples are discussed in this lesson, and shows the good qualities of these men who were later to be His Apostles.

Lesson 232.6--Jesus Cleanses the Temple
This lesson shows the indignation of Jesus toward those who would "make merchandise" in the Temple, contrary to the purpose of the House of God.

Lesson 232.7--A Visit From Nicodemus
The nocturnal visit of Nicodemus to Jesus is discussed in this lesson, and the lesson Jesus taught about being "born again."

MONTH 3
Theme for the month: LESSONS FROM THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT

Lesson 233.1--The Sermon on the Mount (Introduction)
This lesson gives an outline of the subjects Jesus discussed in His sermon, yet shows that it was only one of the several recorded sermons of Jesus.

Lesson 233.2--The Sermon on the Mount (Beatitudes)
This lesson examines the Beatitudes individually, and ties them to other teaching in the Bible on the same subjects.

Lesson 233.3--The Influence of the Righteous
This lesson of Jesus shows the meaning of his figurative descriptions of the righteous as "salt" and "light."

Lesson 233.4--Moses' Law Fulfilled By Christ's
This lesson discusses the contrasts Jesus taught between the Law of Moses, and His own teaching that would be a part of the New Covenant.

Lesson 233.5--Jesus Teaches About Sincerity
This lesson expands the thoughts expressed by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount on proper attitudes to be employed in benevolence, prayer and fasting.

Lesson 233.6--A Medley of Final Lessons
This lesson takes the material of Matthew 6:19 to 7:14, and discusses the futility of anxiety, the dangers of improper conduct, and the right manner of life.

Lesson 233.7--A Warning Against False Teachers
Here Jesus identifies and warns against false teachers, and says that those who work unlawfully will be rejected in the Judgment.

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YEAR 2, QUARTER 4

MONTH 1
Theme for the month: LESSONS FROM THE PARABLES OF JESUS

Lesson 241.1--Why Did Jesus Use Parables?
This lesson is based on Jesus' explanation for the use of parables found in Matthew 13:10-17.

Lesson 241.2--Parables About Mercy
The parables of the Good Samaritan, the Unmerciful Servant, and the Rich Man and Lazarus are discussed in this lesson.

Lesson 241.3--Parable About Forgiveness
The parables of the Two Debtors, the Prodigal Son, and the Two Sons, are featured in this lesson.

Lesson 241.4--Parables About Prayer
The parables of the Pharisee and the Publican, the Friend at Midnight, and the Imploring Widow are examined in this lesson.

Lesson 241.5--The Kingdom Parables
Several parables concerning the Kingdom of God, or the Kingdom of Heaven, are mentioned and examined in this lesson.

Lesson 241.6--Parables About Opportunity
The parable of the Great Supper, and the parable of the Wicked Husbandman are taught in this lesson.

Lesson 241.7--The "Preparation" Parables
The parable of the Rich Fool, the Talents, the Pounds, the Ten Virgins, and others of this sort are used in this lesson.

MONTH 2
Theme for the month: LESSONS FROM THE HEALING MIRACLES OF JESUS

Lesson 242.1--The Purpose of Healing Miracles
This lesson shows that "healing" was not the prime mission of Jesus, but that He used such miracles to identify Himself, and cause His followers to believe.

Lesson 242.2--"He Healed Them All"
This lesson shows that Jesus healed many people, even though his purpose was to identify Himself, and to confirm His teaching.
Lesson 242.3--Faith's Part In Divine Healing
By citing examples, this lesson refutes the claim of modern "Faith Healers" that the faith of the one healed is essential to being miraculously healed.

Lesson 242.4--"The Dead Are Raised Up"
The significance of the three incidents of the raising of the dead by Jesus are discussed in this lesson.

Lesson 242.5--Conditional Healings of Jesus
This lesson shows the healings in which Jesus required some action on the part of those healed, and the relationship of that to our conditional salvation.

Lesson 242.6--Controversies Over Healing
The "Sabbath" controversies created by the healing miracles of Jesus, and other controversies are discussed in this lesson.

Lesson 242.7--Casting Out Demons
This lesson shows that demon possession was a reality in the time of Jesus, but that now it has been done away, in conjunction with the end of prophecy.

MONTH 3
Theme for the month: NEW COVENANT CONCEPTS TAUGHT BY JESUS

Lesson 243.1--The Mediator of the New Covenant
This lesson examines the role of Jesus as mediator of the New Covenant, and the significance of the change from the Old to the New.

Lesson 243.2--The Old Testament Messiah Becomes the New Testament Christ
The definitions of the words "Messiah" and "Christ" are discussed in this lesson, showing the fulfillment of Messiah prophecies in the work of Christ.

Lesson 243.3--Binding the Old--Previewing the New
This lesson shows that Jesus, while living in a time when the Old Covenant was still in force, yet taught the principles which would be applied in the New.

Lesson 243.4--The New Atonement Sacrifice
This lesson shows how the single death-sacrifice of Christ is the fulfillment of the long string of annual Atonement Offerings under the Law of Moses.

Lesson 243.5--The Universal Covenant
This lesson shows how Jesus, though He said His mission was to save "the lost of the house of Israel," also expanded His work to embrace the Gentiles.

Lesson 243.6--Other Sacrificial Images
This lesson pictures Jesus as the fulfillment of the offering of the "Passover Lamb" in the Old Testament. It is significant that he was crucified on Passover.

Lesson 243.7--Now Is The Time For Salvation
The connection with the advent and death of Christ with the prophecies concerning the coming "day" of salvation is discussed in this lesson.

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END OF YEAR 2 OF THE CURRICULUM