The Bible for the Young: The Life of Our Lord
By J. Paterson Smyth (1904)
Paterson Smyth's tender and clear life of Christ: from Bethlehem's manger, the boyhood in Nazareth, the lakeside ministries of Galilee, the parables of the Kingdom, to the Cross and the Resurrection. Assigned on all P.N.E.U. morning programmes.
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Lesson 1: The Shepherds of Bethlehem and the Star of the Wise Men
The quiet hills of Judea; the glory of the Lord shining round about; the angel's tidings of great joy; the manger; the c...
### The Shepherds of Bethlehem and the Star of the Wise Men
**Living Narrative Summary**: The quiet hills of Judea; the glory of the Lord shining round about; the angel's tidings of great joy; the manger; the caravans of the Magi from the East with gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
**Charlotte Mason Discussion & Narration Focus**: Imagine the contrast between the crowded inn and the quiet stable where the Christ Child lay.
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Lesson 1: The Shepherds of Bethlehem and the Star of the Wise Men
The quiet hills of Judea; the glory of the Lord shining round about; the angel's tidings of great joy; the manger; the c...
Lesson 2: The Boyhood at Nazareth and the Temple Visit
The hill village of Galilee; the carpenter's shop; growing in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God and man; sitting am...
Lesson 3: The Baptism in Jordan and the Wilderness Temptation
John the Baptist preaching repentance; the heavens opened and the Spirit descending like a dove; the forty days in the d...
Lesson 4: The Calling of the Fishermen by the Sea of Galilee
Andrew, Peter, James, and John by the lake of Gennesaret; the miraculous draught of fishes; 'Fear not; from henceforth t...
Lesson 5: The Sermon on the Mount: The Beatitudes
Sitting upon the green mountain slope above the blue lake; the Beatitudes of the humble, the meek, the peacemakers; the ...
Lesson 6: The Stilling of the Storm on the Lake
A sudden furious squall down the mountain gorges; waves filling the little boat; Jesus sleeping on a pillow in the stern...
Lesson 7: The Parables of the Sower, the Pearl, and the Mustard Seed
Teaching from the boat to the multitude on the shore; the seed on the wayside, stony ground, thorns, and good soil; the ...
Lesson 8: The Feeding of the Five Thousand and Walking on the Water
The boy with five barley loaves and two small fishes; sitting down in ranks upon the green grass; fragments gathered; Je...
Lesson 9: The Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son
The road from Jerusalem to Jericho; priest and Levite passing by; the Samaritan's tender mercy; the far country, the swi...
Lesson 10: The Raising of Lazarus at Bethany
Martha and Mary in their grief; 'Jesus wept'; the stone rolled away from the cave; 'Lazarus, come forth!'; the joy of th...
Lesson 11: The Upper Room, Gethsemane, and the Cross
Washing the disciples' feet; the Last Supper; the agonizing prayer under the ancient olive trees; the arrest, trial, and...
Lesson 12: The Empty Tomb on the First Day of the Week
The women coming in the early dawn with spices; the stone rolled away; the white-robed angel: 'He is not here: for he is...
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