Blackboard efficiency; a suggestive method for the use of crayon and blackboard . s that the Valley ofAchor, the scene of Achans sin, became the Door ofHope for the people of God in the days which fol-lowed. Has sin blocked our way in life? We cannothope for progress, peace, or joy, until the sin has beenremoved and we get right with God. Let us plead withGod that our sins may be taken away and that He willgraciously save the sinning ones. Remove every stumbling-block and make the remem-brance of our past wrongs a Door of Hope for fu-ture blessings. Suggestions:—Draw a picture of a landscape &


Blackboard efficiency; a suggestive method for the use of crayon and blackboard . s that the Valley ofAchor, the scene of Achans sin, became the Door ofHope for the people of God in the days which fol-lowed. Has sin blocked our way in life? We cannothope for progress, peace, or joy, until the sin has beenremoved and we get right with God. Let us plead withGod that our sins may be taken away and that He willgraciously save the sinning ones. Remove every stumbling-block and make the remem-brance of our past wrongs a Door of Hope for fu-ture blessings. Suggestions:—Draw a picture of a landscape >vith apathway leading to the crown of life. In the way pic-ture a huge block blocking lifes way. Remove the blockmarked SIN, and in its place make an archway or a doorbearing the word Hope. BETHELS VISION AND PROMISE Topic:—Jacobs Vision and Gods Promise.—Gen,28: 1-5, 10-12. (Read chapters 27:46 to 28:22.) Golden Text :— Behold, I am with thee, and willkeep thee in all places whither thou goest (:15)- OLD TESTAMENT SKETCHES AND NOTES 61 jacobs-VisionAt Bethel-. rJ^Ti^^THERE Let MyW^yAppear~ Steps UNTO Heaven Lesson Story :—Tell in order the events noted in thelesson of the day. Jacobs bargain, Esaus anger, Ja-cobs flight from home; the wanderer, wayward, weary;the beautiful vision; the comforting voice; the preciouspromise. Central Truths:—Though sin must be punished,the sinner may be saved. The way may be dark beforeus, but it may be bright above us. Every truly penitentheart finds a Bethel. Illustration :—Travellers tell us that the countrythrough which Jacob was passing is rocky and hilly, andas the hills rise, one above another, they suggest the ideaof steps. This little picture suggests the thought thatfrom earths valley there are steps unto heaven. It may be that Jacob realized that he was far awayfrom God, and understanding well the steps necessary tobe taken to secure the favour and blessings of the heav-enly Father, he saw these steps in his visi


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