Absalom's Rise and David's Weakness Explored
The lesson traces Absalom's rebellion against King David, sparked by a mix of family sin and political ambition. It details Absalom's early displays of power, his tactful manipulation of Jerusalem and Israel, and the pivotal role of Ahithophel. The narrative links Absalom's ascent to David's sin, aging, and public sympathy toward the usurper, ending with implications for moral living and prudent leadership.
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Sam
Goven
Nathan
David
Sayce
Absalom
Maacah
Jordan
Tamar
Amnon
Jerusalem
Noone
Absolom
Israel
Hebron
Capitol
Judah
Joab
Ahithophel
Ahith
Great David as Teacher for Young People
A Young People's Meeting sermon presents David as Israel's greatest king, a life portrait showing humility from a shepherd’s origin, religious zeal, and human frailty. It teaches that sin brings suffering, urges uprooting sin, and highlights God’s great heart seeking penitence and forgiveness. It urges readers to seek God, confess, and turn from sin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
John
David
Israel
Sheep-Cote
God
Heaven
Hell
Great King Humble Before God Healed by Pills
A period piece ad claims Dr. King's New Life Pills cured a Cavendish Vermont man robbed of health by chronic constipation. The copy promises guaranteed relief and mentions a 25 cent price at Henry's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. LeQuinn
Cavendish
Dr. King
Henry
Great Western Railway Low Rates Ad and Sale Notice
The Chicago Great Western Railway promotes low rail fares to Montana and the Pacific Northwest with daily sales through November, plus a Fort Dodge Fort Omaha excursion. Also printed is a Great Western land sale notice for Wightman Iowa with special one fare round trips. A children’s poem by Sarah EE Eastman accompanies the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valeria
Chicago Great Western Railway
Chicago Great Western
J. P. Elmer
G.P.A
Chicago
Ill
The
Great Western Railway
Wightman
Calhoun County
Auth
Great Western
Fort Dodge
Omaha
Neb
Magill
Tewsite Department
Donkey Remarks Spark Newspaper Witty Sparks
A dialogue excerpt from Chicago papers features Mrs Stubb and Mr Stubb debating a horse not afraid of automobiles. Milkins and Birkins exchange quips about donkeys in a humorous exchange reflecting period press wit.
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Mrs. Cary
Jim
Buz
Aleck
Buzzy
Smoot
Avinkin
Big Brother
Ned
Mrs. Cary.Sunbeam
Milkins
Birkins
Chicago News
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Newington, Ont
Whiting
Lowell
Geo. W. Livingston’s
Monroe, Iowa
Cole & Langerak
Dr. Ellsworth
Oskaloosa
Mahasha Co
Geo. J. Thomassen
Park
Iowa
Pella
Pella Steam Laundry
J. C. Mitten
VanHemert
the Sunday School
R. W. Hobbs
Boone, Towa
David and
Young People’s Meeting
the Bible
Brother
Billings
Mont
Livingston Or
Hinsdale
Helena
Buttle
Portland
Oregon
Seattle
Tacoma
Wash
Victoria
Vancouver
B.C
Sarah EE. Eastman
L. Popma
T.lso
C. Rhynsbureer
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