The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-09-03
September 5th, 1909.

| Copyright, 1909. by Rev. T. s. Linscott, DID,
Paul's Third Missionary Journey.
/ Farewells. Acts 20:2-3S.
Golden Text can do all things
through Christ which strengthened
me. Phil. Alb.
Verse, 2-What effect does Paul's
method of "exhortation" of the breth-
rem have, when practiced in these
days?
Verse 3-Do enemies in these days,
either in the flesh or spirit, constantly
lie in wait for the Christian?
Have our God formed plans, for the
future, sometimes got to be changed
to meet the tactics of the enemy?
Verses Att would look as if these
leading svangelsts of the new religion
would be needed elsewhere than with
Paul; say therefore, what advantage
It was to them. or Paul, or the cause,
that they were with him?
What help Is It to a preacher, or a
Christian worker, to listen for some
days to man like Paul?
Where were Philippi and Troas sit
uated?
Verses 7-12-Does verse seven in
dictate that 1t was the practice Of the
early Christians to "break bread" to-
gether on the first day of each week?
What can you say against or in
favor of the unmistakable demand
view Of this incIdent7 (ThIs question
must be answered In writing by men,
bers of the cIub.)
Why is 1t that church members will
listen, unwearied, for two hours to
political speech, and get tired of even
good sermon If it lasts longer than
thirty minutes?
Can you blame this young man
Eutychus, for going to sleep under
sermon several hours long?
Verses 13-16-As a geographical ex-
ercise look up on the map the places
mentioned in verses Is to 16, and say
where they are situated
Verses 17-21--Paul here opens his
heart, and gives his personal exper-
fence without any Of the art Of the
crater; would it be more Christian,
and mere practical. If modern preach
ers would constantly give their ex-
perience in their sermons, thus fur.
nishing concrete examples of the pow
er of the Gospel?
Verse 22-Would it help us to know
in detail, the things that are to hap
pen to us in the future?
What is the meaning of Ego bound
In the spirit to Jerusalem"
Must such inward convictions, as
Paul had. always be needed?
If we disobey these oughts Of the
SOUL what will be the effect upon our
spiritual life?
Verse 23-Is 1t usual, or common,
for God to give to spiritual men
glimpse into the outlines of the future?
Verse 24-Has each Christian as
distinct mission as Paul had?
Which should we rather sacrifice,
our life, or the accomplishment of our
mission?
Should our last farewells, to our be-
loved friends, be sad or glad?
Verses 2G-27-Is it improper boast
ihS III q man W Say IhdJ ITO
has done his whole duty?
Should every minister be able to say
as Paul said in verse 81?
Verse 2S-What is the proper feed"
for the church of God?
Verses 29-31--In view Of the fact
that EVOLVES" are always on our track,
what should be our attitude?
What are our present dangers from
within the church?
Verse 32-What is the only sure and |
certain protection for the Christian?
Verses S3-35-May any man "covet"
riches, and be well pleasing to God?
What is at once, the supreme duty |
and the greatest luxury of the Chris |
tian life?
Verses 36-3S-What lessons may we |
learn from this touching parting |
scene?
Lesson for Sunday Sept. 18th, 1909.
Close of Paul's Third Missionary Jour.
1ey-Acts M:1-17.