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I've Lesson and Where 1t May be
Found--A Learned and concise Re-
view Of the Same.
Lesson for September 20-Qmartcriy
Review.
/. July 4. First Converts in Europe.
Acts 10; 6-15.
2. July II. Paul and the PhiIipplan
Jailer. Acts 10: 22-34.
8. July IL. Paul at Thessalonca and
Berea. Acts II: 1-12.
4. July %. Paul Preaching in Athens.
Acts IL: 22-34.
8. Aug. 1. Paurs Ministry in Corinth.
Acts IS: Ill.
G. Aug. 8. Working and Waiting for
Christ. Thes. A: o to 3: 2.
z. Aug. Is. Abstaining for the Sake of
Others. ] Cor. 8: 1-13.
8. Aug. %. The Excellence OF Christian
Love. Cor. 13: 1-13.
o. Aug. 20. Paul Opposed Mt Ephesus
Acts 10: 21-34.
10. Sept. 5. Gentiles Giving for Jewish
Christians. Cor o: Ill.
IL. Sept. IL. Christian Living. Rom.
IL: 021.
IL. Sept. 10. Paurs Address to the
13. Sept. 20. Review.
The quarters lessons cover the second
and third missionary journeys Of Paul,
extending from 80 to 5S They include
probably the most important work of his
life, and the writings of the cpistles to the
Thessalonians, Corinthians, Galatians
AMI Romans. The review may be taught
in several ways. The narrative Of the
two journeys may be simply reviewed,
giving attention to the routes and TO the
events which happened ut each place.
That 10 the most obvious plan, and prob
ably the poorest, though in skillful hands
with the aid Of map, it may be made IN
structive. Two other plans are, however,
suggested, as follows: a. A study Of
PauPs character, as revealed i'll these les
sons-as "Christ's Ambassador to The
World" (2) a study of the most impoi t.
ant fields where Paul worked during
these years, early Centers Of Christian
ity."
Lesson Paul was infinitely depend
ent on the leading of the divine Spirit. In
beginning his second journey he literally
CROPPED about, not knowing whittier to
turn, until at last the word came to him in
Troas, Come over into Macedonia and
help u.s." AS Christ's ambassador, Paul
was wise in choosing his audiences. The
splendid results showed the wisdom of
his decision.
Lessen 2.-Indomitable courage and
cheerfulness marked Christ's ambassador
even under severe trial. While iii The
Philippian Jail Paul and Silas sang
praises to God. Always ready, was Paurs
motto.
Lesson 3.-At Tbessalonica and Berea
Paul, the ambassador of Christ, suffered
the varied fortunes that his master had
experienced before him. The steady per-
Torrance of duty was his chief delight.
Lesson 4.--As Christ's ambassador,
Paul employed at Athens the most deli
cate tact, combined with absolute SINGER
Inequalities seldom found in diplomats.
An ambassador of Christ can not afford
to be anything less than genuinely cour-
teous.
Lesson 5.-At Corinth the sight of the
great city and the message brought by
Silas and Timothy from Macedonia caus-
ed Paul to be pressed in the spirit or,
as the revised version has it, 'constrain-
cd by the word"
Lesson Gin his letter to the Thessa-
lonians, Paul delivers just the message
needed and no more. An ambassador
does not reveal his whole mission at orcc.
Lesson For the sake of his mission,
that he may successfully deliver his mes
sage to weak men and women, Paul, the
ambassador of Christ, abstained from
things harmless in themselves, and eX-
horted others to do likewise for SINH
lar end. This sort of self-denial which
Paul exercised is essential to any true
setting forth Of Christ to men.
Lesson S.-The grand secret of Pauls
mission, the motive power Of his life, the
keynote Of his preaching and his letters,
was Christian love Of the high sort about
which he wrote to the Corinthians. Here
is the center of the lessons for the quar-
ter.
Lesson 9.-At Ephesus Paul's message
met with opposition arising from ,.uman
greed and fanaticism. 1t is so even to-
day. Everywhere the Christian teacher
goes, he meets this argument, TT will
spoil my business" In his fearless oppo-
sition to this commercial estimate of
truth. Paul showed himself true man Of
God.
Lesson 1O.-Paul's arduous work in col
lecting funds for the poor of the church at
Jerusalem-the very church where he had
been and was misrepresented, where he
was looked upon by many rs an upstart
and dangerous person, proves the SINGER
ity of his devotion.
Lesson 11.-Paul's message to the Ro-
mans was long and intricate, for it in
volved deep mysteries of grace not to be
lightly passed over. But all the doctrine
led up naturally to plain, practical exhor-
tations rs to Christian living, which he
delivered as he only could.
Lesson 12.-Paul the ambassador, did
not work from n mere official sense of
duty, or even from any general and ;ndis-
criminate regard for humanity. He loved
men, the men with whom he had lived;
he loved them with genuine personal af-
lection, and when he must part from them
the grief was mutual. Thus Papl show
ed himself during these eight years good
ambassador of Jesus Christ; sure Of his
commission, master Of his message, ser
want OF his brethren, and patient toward
his enemies. He deserved well the re-
ward which came ten years later, when
he was called to report his embassy at
the high court of heaven.
Next Lesson:-"Pauls Last Journey to
Jerusalem" Acts 81: lilo.
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