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THE BOOKS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT
IN STORY FORM

A MEMORY LESSON

It is of the highest importance that we teach our children the names of the books of the New Testament, and that they shall be able to recite them from memory in their proper order.

This is not an easy task as it requires some memory effort, but it is worth the while and the effort. All children love stories, and instruction by stories is always winsome to them. It is easy on their heads. This method puts life and movement into facts, and the little folks like it much because the story method of learning things turns labor into play.

In this chapter the names of the books of the New Testament have been put together in story form. Cause the children to commit to memory the story and then to recite it in concert frequently during the meeting. After they have learned it well, ask them to think of the story, but repeat out loud the names of the books. By this simple method the books of the New Testament will be nailed down in their memory for years to come. This is the story:

The Books of the New Testament in Story Form

Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John determined on Acts of discovery, accompanied by seven brave Romans, started on a pilgrimage to find the Temple of Truth. First and Second Corinthians gave them all two changes of raiment, and, as they were passing out of the city gate, they were met by Galatians and Ephesians who supplied them camels for their journey, and there the two famous sword-makers, Philippians and Colossians, gave them swords and shields for the conflict. As they journeyed on, they met First and Second Thessalonians seated at Jacob's well reading First and Second Timothy. With hearts stirred by the truth, they marched bravely on when they noticed the approach of a lone camel upon which was seated Titus, who was returning from a visit to Philemon, who he announced was keeping the true faith. They then passed through the encampment of the Hebrews, where they found James expounding the gospel to First and Second Peter, who announced to them that the Palace of Truth was at the end of the road leading out of the encampment, and that First, Second, and Third John had been watching for their caravan all night. When they arrived at the Palace of Truth, Jude the door-keeper gave them an open door and told them to enter in peace. As they retired to rest in comfort after their long journey, Revelation stood on guard in the tower, watching the signs of the times.

Ask the children to repeat this story in concert as an opening exercise for their meeting.