Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-21
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
A REVIEW OF THE THIRD
QUARTER.
Golden Text-Let Your Light So Shine
Before Men. That They MAY See
Your Good Works, and Glorify Your
Father Which Is in Heaven-Matt.5.l6.
HINTS TO THE TEACHER.

HINTS TO THE TEACHER.
1. All the places prominently named in
these lessons are located around the
Aegean Sea. If a map could be drawn
upon the blackboard or on sheet OF
manila paper. embracing the western Pc
ninsuia OF Asia Minor and the eastern
half OF Greece, the places might readily
De indicated upon it. and the events con-
nected with each place might be named
Eight pupils in turn might point out
the places (each naming oue), and might
state the facts of the lessons associated
with each place. |. Troas, the site OF old
Troy, in Asia Minor From this place
Paul and Silas started upon their voyage
TO Europe, taking with them Timothy ana
Luke Uesson -. 2. Phlppi in Macedo-
MIA blossoms /. IL. Here was planted
the first church in Europe begun with
the conversion of Lydia: and here Paul
ana SilaS sang in the prison were freed
by the earthquake, and told TO their
Jailer the way of salvation. ). TnesSa-
lonica. in Macedonia, was the place where
Paul preached in the synagogue and won
many disciples among the Gentiles. but
was driven out of the city by jewish
mob uesson lid. To the church in this
city were written his two earliest epis-
ties. First and Second Thessalonians
Lesson VD. 4. Berea, in Macedonia, was
the home of the noble Bible students VINO
heard Paul preach, searched the Scrip
lures diligently, and believed i'll CHRIST
(Lesson lid. B. Athens, in Greece. was
the most illustrious city of the ancient
world, the home of literature. art, and
philosophy. Here Paul preached on Mars
Hill (Lesson lV). g. Corinth, in Greece,
was the city of commerce, as Athens was
OF learning. Here Paul preached for
nearly two years. working meanwhile as
tent-maker tLesson W. To this church
two of his letters were addressed, First
and Second Corinthians lessons VII.
VIII, X. 4. Ephesus, in the province of
Lydia, was the greatest city of Asia Mi
nor. Here was the splendid temple OF
Diana, one or the worlds wonders. Here
Paul labored for three years, and estab-
lished a church, which afterward became
center Of power NLesson IX). s, Mile
tus. was near to Ephesus, and was a sea-
port on the Aegean Sea. Here Paul, on
his last journey to Jerusalem. summoned
the elders of the church at Ephesus. and
gave to them his farewell counsels u.es-
son KID.
III. There are seven noble names in the
lessons of the third quarter. 1. Paul the
apostle stands now as the leader in the
church and the noblest figure in the his
tory or the time. These lessons tell the
story of his labors in the second mission
AIRY journey and part of the third. 2. ST.
las was Pauls companion upon the second
missionary journey. He shared the apos-
ties triunphs and trials in Philippi and
Thessalonica and Corinth. g. Lydia, the
purple-seller OF Philippi holds the honor
OF being the first Christian convert on the
continent of Europe. 4. The Philippian
Jailer, though unnamed, deserves a place
among the worthless of this history. He
fell down at the feet of his own pris-
oners, sought the mercy of God, found
forgiveness and peace. was baptized az
a disciple of Christ, and showed his sim
certify by kindness toward the apostles.
OF the apostle Paul at Corinth. who opened
their home and workshop to him. and
remained steadfast in their faithfuluess
70 the end of his life. T. Timothy was
the young helper who left his home and
his mother at Lystra to share in the suf-
ferings and tolls of the apostle. He was
Pauls companion and assistant even to
his last Imprisonment in Rome.
III. AS we look through these lessons
we find in each one a trait of the Chris
tian worker. Lesson i. First Converts in
Europe. The worker for Christ is ODE
dent TO the Splrit-silent where the Spir-
il forbids him to speak and ready to en-
ter new fields when the Spirit points out
his way. Lesson III. Paul and the Philip
plan Jailer. The worker for Christ is pa
tient in trial-enduring persecution, UNI
complaining under Violence singing songs
in the night and always ready to point
a soul in the way of salvation. Lesson
III. Paul at Thessalonica and Berea lie
is persevering in labor-when driven out
of one city. working anew in another. and
never renting his diligence in the work
of the Gospel. Lesson " Paul Preach
ing in Athens. In this lesson We observe
that the worker is tactful in method He
approaches the wise men of Athens In
works that blend compliment and rebule.
praising them for their reverence while
showing them the folly of idolatry. Les
panl'S Ministry In /;
broad in sympathy, holding Jews and
Gentiles together in his heart, and aim
ing for the salvation OF both. Lesson VI
Working and Waiting Tor Christ The
Christian worker is ever looking for
Christ, ready for his appearing. and
awaits his Lords coming, not in idle
ness. but in constant work. Lesson VII.
Abstaining for the Sake of Others. He
is self-denying in life-willing to sacrifice
his own desires. his own enjoyments, and
even his own rights. rather than place
any stumbling block in his brothers way.
Lesson VIII. The Excellence Of Christian
Love. He Is perfect In Understanding
charity the highest of all the Christian
graces. and the one that endures forever
Lesson TX. Paul Opposed at Ephesus The
worker for Christ is fearless of men. for
he knows that the Lord is with him and
no harm can come to him while he Is In
the way of duty. Lesson X Gentiles Civ
ing to Jewish Christians. He Is generous
in giving. for he recognizes all men as
his brothers, and is ready to aid those
who need, especially those who are of
the household OF faith. Lesson XII Chris
tian Living. The worker for Christ is
righteous in conduct-just and upright In
ing evil with good. Lesson XII paurs
Address TO the Ephesian Elders. He Dos
Sesses a spirit OF caring for the Church
He bears its burdens: he works FOR its
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