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We are happy to present the Web edition of The Twelve Apostles of the Lamb. Originally, this book on the lives and lessons of the Apostles was used as a series of Bible class lessons for children in the Columbus area and for the Indiana/Ohio Bible Students Convention Children’s Program. We pray that this endeavor to make the work available to more children will serve as a blessing to them, and that it will serve to honor our Heavenly Father. We have a few suggestions which might help you to enhance the value of the lessons. The primary emphasis of this book is to not only show events in the lives of the Apostles, but also to point out various character lessons appropriate to the growth of a Christian. The material is deep and not watered down, however, the lessons were shared with ages eight and up and were well accepted. The children were eager to hear the stories, and although some words and concepts were a little advanced, they found the lessons a challenge. Questions were encouraged, and where needed, the Bible class teacher would stop the reading to be sure all understood. We would like to encourage parents and teachers to either read the lessons aloud themselves or pick children who can read with ease. This will help the train of thought in getting across difficult concepts. In addition, since many experiences in the lives of the Apostles are included as very sketchy summaries, the Scripture citations are critical to understand the lessons. Reviewing the Expanded Biblical Comments book will give additional lessons if desired. For your information, the New American Standard and King James translations are used, and at times, Scriptures are paraphrased to help in understanding. We also suggest that even if the lessons are covered in Bible class, parents should also go through these with their children. This way the process of learning and respect will revert to the parent. Some of the thoughts presented were developed from various Bible dictionaries; however, the majority of the lessons shown in the Apostles’ experiences were gleaned from the Reprints. Although there are more Reprint articles involved than those noted, where there may be a question as to a particular thought, a reference is cited. A review committee of several elders from many ecclesias have submitted approval of these lessons as harmonious with the harvest message. We present this book with the hope that our children might be fortified for the times ahead. Children are fertile ground for planting the seeds of truth and righteousness. Many of them may walk hand in hand with the Ancient Worthies in bringing the world of mankind up the Highway of Holiness. Let us do what we can to prepare them for this. And if the Lord calls them to a position in the body of Christ, let us rejoice that we have witnessed His truth to them, and He has provided the increase. With Sincere Christian Love, Your Brethren in Christ, The Associated Bible Students of Central Ohio
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