Those Bible Readings by Mrs. L. D. Avery-Stuttle

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Mar 3, 1909

Those Bible Readings

By Mrs. L. D. Avery-Stuttle

By Mrs. L. D. Avery-Stuttle

206 Pages, Cloth Bound, 75 Cents Postpaid

“‘O mother!’ began Elsie, the teacher said to-day that only a part of the Bible was inspired, and—”

“‘Yes,’ interrupted John, ‘and she didn’t take the trouble to tell a fellow which part was all right and which wasn’t.’”

“‘She said it was foolishness to believe the story about Jonah and the whale,’ said Mattie.”

“‘Yes,’ added Elsie, ‘and she teaches the class in geology that the world wasn’t made in six days at all—that it took many millions of years—and, O mother! she doesn’t believe the Bible account of the creation of Adam and Eve.’”

This and similar questions from the members of the Hartman household led to a weekly study of various important Bible topics, among which are—

Inspiration of the Bible. Christ’s Second Coming. Signs of Christ’s Second Coming. The Fourth Commandment. The Sabbath Changed. The Memorial of Christ’s Resurrection. Grandma Hartman’s Story. A Home Talk on the Sabbath. Is the Soul of Man Immortal? Are the Dead Asleep? Tithing. The Spirit of Prophecy. Justification by Faith.

As these studies progressed, neighbors began to drop in until a goodly number of interested students of the word eagerly drank in the truths upon these great questions. The closing chapter presents a beautiful picture of the results of these home Bible-readings by giving us a view of the Hartman family and their neighbors ten years afterward. In reading this chapter, one’s mind is carried forward to the time when “He shall see the travail of His soul and be satisfied.” There is a charm about the personality of the Hartman family and their friends, and an attractiveness in the arrangement and presentation of these readings that will hold the interest to the end. An especially good book for young people.