
This guide invites anyone who wants more than a casual read of the New Testament to dig deeply into its two central themes: the earthly ministry of Christ and the rapid rise of the early church. By treating each topic as a series of outlined studies, it encourages readers to move beyond narrative and engage directly with Scripture, discovering the “treasures” that lie hidden in the text. The approach is practical, urging learners to keep their Bibles open, locate every reference, and let the passages speak for themselves.
The book’s structure is intentionally clear‑cut. Each lesson begins with a broad overview marked by Roman numerals, followed by detailed subdivisions that point to specific verses. Rather than presenting a continuous story, it offers a roadmap that helps teachers and students build their own coherent picture of Christ’s life and the church’s early expansion, incorporating the latest scholarly insights.
Designed especially for Sunday‑school instructors and aspiring teachers, the work serves as a reliable companion for those who wish to guide young minds through the foundational events of Christianity while fostering disciplined, hands‑on study habits.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (197K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Emmy, Mark C. Orton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2012-12-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1843–1930
A Methodist minister and prolific religious writer, he helped generations of readers explore the Bible through clear, accessible books on Scripture, church history, and Christian teaching.
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