The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-02-11
THE NATIONAL qRlBU WASHINGTON d a. THURSDAY FEBRUARY 1897

G. OF Asia. VS. Reference is made specially
to Asia Minor. -
1t is to be noticed asio all the above region:
that there was therein great tendency to
speculative thought. Se Schools Of philosophy
kept thought boiling People met and dis.
/ cussed. Theology was the current subject oil
| debate. The argue-itch was contagious. II
! unfavorable TO the progress of Christian
thought this was also servceable, for it gave
the early advocates of Christianity grand
opportunity. which tits evident they improved
to the fullest extent. ,eEce V. 10.
+. People. W IL. 1t wns unusual for the CON-
mon people to lead off In opposition to Christ.
1t seems that even in thu case cited in Acts, q
~, they did not originate the resistance, but
wero :" stirred up" by false representations OF
their leaders.
q. Elders. V. 12. Literally, old men. Their
authority was q natural, outcome Of patriarchal
rule. Experience is valuable. but it requires
time and implies somewhat advanced years.
h. Scribes. Y. II. In early times when
there was no printing. documents were mritten.
Much such work was required, and hence
originated body of men whose profession was
to write. The Latin word for to write is
scribere. The scribes wrote copies of the Old
Testament. They thus became very familiar
with the Book, and were often counseled as to
its meaning. Hence, at times they were called
doctors of the law. Such men became in
fuential
l. Council. VIZ We understand the San
men of the jewish nation, representing civil
and religious government.
81. Stephen.
1. First Christian martyr - protomartyr.
Acts % 90
g Principal one of the seven deacons.
g. His name is Greek, a crown.
4. Full of faith.
s. Full of Holy Ghost. 6: 10; 1856.
g. Full of wisdom. 6:1O.
T. An Hellenistic Jew. See his name. 7:2.
g. Bold. 7:51, 50.
g. Vigorous in argument. 6: 10; Z: 81.
10. A miracle worker. 6:S.
II. Arrested. 6: IL.
IL. Made noble defense. 1888
Ii. Defense shows thorough knowledge of
Jewish Church history.
IA. Interpreted the Jewish, religion as pre-.
paratory in spirit for the Christan-not ex-
elusive as to Gentiles
10. Forerunner of St. Paul.
Is. Victim of mob--practically q case of
lynching.
II. Seeing his enemies acting from ignorance,
he begged they be forgiven.
IL. Was buried. 8:2
-. Much lamented. S:2
Suggestions on 1cts, 6 9-15
]. In argument it is necessary to maintain
great control over ones self lest he become an-
CRY and irritating. 10.
2. 1t is the duty of every Christian to defend
his religion in fair discussion. 10.
3. In all court proceedings the truth should
DO sought. False swearing is great crime
II, 13
a. Reverence for sacred persons, places, GUS
toms. ETC., should be cultivated. II. -. Ia.
D. 1t is much in the favor of prisoner if his
face, manners, general appearance strike the
court and jury favorably. Is.
Suggestions as to Acts, 7: $780,
]. Do not get angry at the truth. 54
2. Seek full measure Of the influence of the
Holy Spirit. 55. q III
3. Expect in great extremes divine iIlumina.
ton and inspiration. .55e56.
q. Persecution Of tho good is abominable, un.
reasonable. wicked. 81, 50, SO.
5. II men harm tile body, the spirit is be.
yond injury; it survives the body no power
of man can mar it. Body and spirit are differ.
ent. ds e
g. Prayer--commulion with Gods very
hitting at the final hoIir OF life. So
z BE forgiving. Consider evil hereditary,
bad environments, ersondous education, when
measuring others guilt. 4