9. What then took place? The girl opened her eyes and sat up.

Lesson XV. The Death of John the Baptist.

(Tell Stories 18 and 19 in Part Sixth.)

1. Where was Jŏhn the Băp´tĭst, while Jē´s̝us was preaching in Găl´ĭ-lee? In prison.

2. Who put Jŏhn the Băp´tĭst in prison? The wicked King Hĕr´od.

3. What did Jē´s̝us say of Jŏhn the Băp´tĭst while he was in prison? "No greater man than Jŏhn has lived."

4. What other wicked deed was done by King Hĕr´od? He put to death Jŏhn the Băp´tĭst.

5. Where did Jē´s̝us go with his disciples, when he heard that Jŏhn the Băp´tĭst was dead? To a quiet place by the Sea of Găl´ĭ-lee.

6. Near what city was this place? Near Bĕth-sā´ĭ-dȧ.

7. What great work did Jē´s̝us do at this place? He gave food to a great company.