04 FOREWORD

FOREWORD

FOREWORD

After the earnest solicitation of many who have used Volume I of Scripture Studies, setting forth the teaching of the New Testament on the church of Christ and its work, I have decided to give to the reading public Volume II, consisting of twenty-four more lessons, mostly pertaining to the life and work of members of the church of our Lord.

These lessons are suitable for Bible drills, prayer-meeting topics, ladies’ Bible classes, and the regular classwork in Lord’s-day schoolwork. The lessons are so presented as to be easily comprehended, and may be used by all students old enough to be members of the church. The lessons are prepared primarily for members of the church to give them a better appreciation and understanding of the Bible as a book from above, and of the church as the most glorious institution on earth. These lessons were prepared for the purpose of enabling members of the church to present, in a more effective way, the teaching of our Lord, and are designed to help those who are not members in their search for the "Old Paths" wherein we are commanded to walk. It is the hope of the author of these studies that all who use them will be edified and encouraged to adorn the doctrine of our Lord with a life of real service in extending the kingdom of heaven among men, and that many who are not Christians who study these lessons will be led to Christ.

These studies are sent forth with a prayer that God’s name may be glorified and his Son exalted in the hearts of the people.

S. H. HALL.