IV. The Church a Kingdom.
1. David.
2. Solomon. — Building of the Temple.
3. The kingdom broken up.
V. God promises to set up a New Kingdom.
Part II. THE GOSPELS.
VI. Introductory.
VII. Christ the King. — The Kingdom of God.
VIII. Parables on the Kingdom of God.
1. The Hidden Treasure.
2. The Pearl of Great Price.
3. The Wheat and the Cockle.
4. The Drag-net.
5. The Leaven.
6. The Mustard Seed.
7. The Good Shepherd.
IX. Jesus calls Disciples.
X. The first Miraculous Draught of Fishes.
XI. Peter’s Confession of Faith. — The Foundation of the Church of Christ.
XII. Christ promises that Peter’s faith shall not fail.
XIII. The second miraculous Draught of Fishes. — Christ makes Peter Chief Shepherd.
XIV. The Mission of the Apostles.
Part III. HISTORY OF THE CHURCH AFTER OUR LORD’S ASCENSION.
XV. The Opening of the Church.
XVI. Peter cures the Lame Man.
XVII. The First Christians.
XVIII. The Apostles work miracles; are imprisoned &c.
XIX. Conversion of St. Paul.
XX. Peter visits the Churches.
XXI. Peter’s vision. — Cornelius.
XXII. Peter imprisoned and set free by an angel.
XXIII. The Council of Jerusalem.
XXIV. Primacy of St. Peter. — Summary.
In a word, the Scripture History should be grouped round [the central doctrines of our faith.
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A subject largely discussed in Catechetics is the method of teaching Bible History. Catechists are now agreed that five factors go to make up the teaching of Bible History: 1. narrative, 2. explanation, 3. repetition, 4. commentary, 5. application. Not to be needlessly prolix, I assume that this is also the order in which they are to be taken. A few words must be said on each.
