SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSON QUARTERLY °* 13
LESSON IV. Visit of the Shepherds— The
Dedication.
APRIL 24, 1909.
1.EssON SCRIPTURE: Luke 2:8-39.
Lesson HELPS: ‘Desire of Ages,’’ ‘chapters 4 and §;
‘Spirit of Propheey,’’ Vol. 2, pages 14 to 19.
TIME: B.C. 4.
Praces: Bethlehem, Jerusalem.
Persons: The shepherds; Mary, Joseph, the infant Jesus;
Simeon, Anna.
Questions.
VISIT OF THE SHEPHERDS.
1. Who were in the same country when Jesus was
born? Luke 2:8. : Co
2. Who came to them? How did his appearance
affect them? Verse 9.
3. What assuring message did-_the angel bring?
Verse 10. y
4. Why was it good tidings? Verse 11. Note L
5. What sign was given by which they might recog-
nize the promised Saviour? Verse 12.
6. What did the shepherds then behold? Verse 13.
7. What song did the angels sing? Verse 14.
8. What did the shepherds say and do? Verses 15-17.
9. How were the people and Mary affected? Verses
18-20,
THE DEDICATION.
10. What name was bestowed upon the child?
Verse 21.
11. What ceremony followed this? How was the