Page 55 - Bible History

The Cha­ nmil
GOD PROMISES AN A REDEEMER
was nally broken when, together with a number of other nations, they tried to invade Egypt. They were defeated, and only a remnant of them survived, to be swal­ lowed up by the other peoples.
The Hittites sent colo­ nies into Palestine, and it is to them that the name
Chanaanite is usually given. There they built cities and produced metal weapons, ornaments and very ne pottery. Those who lived on the coast be­ came traders, while those who lived in the mountains were herdsmen. They were all idolaters, and wor­ shiped the gods Baal and Astarte. Their territory ex­ tended from the Mediterranean Sea to the Jordan River, and from Gaza in the south to the Leontes River
in the north.
THINGS TO KNOW AND TO DO
I. Goo. ORD S NOE TO Bun AN ARK
1. Why did God send the Flood to destroy the people?
2. Why was Noe chosen by God to build the Ark?
3. Why was such a large Ark necessary?
4. Why did the people ridicule Noe for building the Ark?
5. Write a composition showing how the Ark is a gure of the
Church.
2. NOE Is SA OM THE FLOOD
1. What does the Great Flood teach us about sin? 2. Describe the Flood as you imagine it happened.
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A HITTITE WARRIOR