Introduction Slips

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Jun 2, 1904

Introduction Slips

Work With the Family Bible Teacher

Made Still Easier

A FEW days ago one of our ministers, who is using the Family Bible Teacher quite extensively, wrote the following letter to the Southern Publishing Association, the publishers of these studies:—

“I am enclosing you a little circular [printed] which I prepared this week to be given out with the first lesson of the course for our use here. It saves doing much talking at the door in introducing the work; besides, it relieves the people from the impression that perhaps after a time a bill may be presented for payment, and at the same time it reminds all that they will be permitted to donate to the work if they choose to do so. I feel confident that good results will follow. . . .”

“We are busy opening up our work here, and are having some encouraging experiences.”

This is the circular,—

The Family Bible Teacher

This is the name of an important course of Bible readings embracing twenty-eight printed lessons for home study. Beginning with the foundation principles of Christianity, the lessons gradually advance in a systematic way until many of the most interesting and important Bible doctrines are covered.

A feature of special interest in the course is the study of the prophecies which relate to the second coming of Christ, eleven lessons being devoted to this inspiring and soul-thrilling subject.

The lessons are short and to the point, and afford a rare opportunity for busy people to avail themselves of the benefits to be derived from a systematic study of God’s Word.

That rich and poor might share alike in the benefits of this most excellent course of Bible study, the lessons will be given to each family free of charge.

Those who wish to help bear the expense of this work are invited to contribute to its support from time to time as they may feel impressed; all such offerings, be they ever so small, are most thankfully received.

The usual method is to study ONE LESSON EACH WEEK until the course is completed. To obtain the most permanent good, each text should be looked up and carefully studied from the Bible. Those who desire further information on any Bible subject, are invited to be perfectly free to ask questions. Should any desire full sets of the lessons to give to their friends, the same may be obtained from the distributor upon request.

Believing that this little announcement would be helpful to new workers especially, some are now being printed, and will be furnished at small cost to those who desire them. By using these introduction slips those who have had no experience whatever in missionary work can do effectual service in carrying the truth to others.

Wherever a tent is to be pitched during the summer, much better results can be expected if such efforts are preceded by the free distribution of the Family Bible Teacher. When people become interested in the message from reading, there is always greater interest in hearing the living preacher, and they are better enabled to understand the truths that may be presented from the pulpit. In circulating the Family Bible Teacher all may have a part.

Lessons may be ordered through your State tract Society. The price of the complete set, postpaid, is only 10 cents, with discount when ordered in quantities. When ordering, ask for circular, “Family Bible Teacher and Suggestions for Its Use,” which also tells how the work may be made self-supporting.