The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-03-17
March 81. Review of the Quarters

March 81. Review of the Quarters.
Lessons.
The lessons Of the past quarter have
been most interesting. They have
been more than that. No christian
could read and study them without
being stirred with zeal for the cause,
of the gospel Of Jesus, and admiration.
for the early preachers and teachers,
like Peter, Paul, Stephen and Philip
What they did cannot fail to arouse
those in harmony with the bible. to-
renewed efforts to spread the gospel,
with either personal work. or the
money to support others in doing it..
Thus to our mind the lessons OF the
past quarter have been of utmost value
to the christian world.
The studies for the quarter began
with an account of the ascension OF
Jesus to heaven and the promise that.
He should come again. We have all
ways felt that Jesus came again to
YOU and at the time of death. Some
have the experiences of Stephen ana
see the heavens open and Jesus ready
ta meet them. Mrs. Plimpton whose
demise we commented upon last week
went to her death firm and triumph-
ant the way being bright and clear be-
fore her. The nature of the last illnesa
| has much to do with the expression to.
friends as to what the near future,
give assurance of. But death has no.
terrors for the person who truly be-
lieves in Jesus Christ.
The lessons have brought to mind
the greatness of Peter after he was
indeed converted and saw things in
their true light. 1t some times seems
as If Peter WAS only known in bible
histoy because of his denial OF the
Master. He atoned for this by his
fearless preaching after the ascension
and readiness to endure any hardship
for the sake of the gospel. Twice
in his trials before the Jews he put
the question. ''Shall l obey God
rather than man." He ever answered
lit in favor of being true to the bible
and its teachings rather than to .,Av.
J fear of what man might do 60 him,
. His example and fearlessDesa should
decide each person to sand for right
4 things at Whatever cost. This is an
other of the good points of the etudiee
of the past three months.
The lesson should not be overlooked
which shows that one cannot deceive
, God. This was brought out when the
man and woman attempted to deceive
as to the value of the property the
money Tor which they wcre abaat to
give to the common treasury. 1ka
truth can be gained that Gods eve
10 upon US. The bible says that We
must give an account of what We have
done, even as to our thoughts. and
SO it IS best to ever act with this
time OF accounting in view.
The remarkable picture of the death
OF Stephen must never be forgotten.
1t stands out with a brilliancy and
promise to us which makes it most
precious. From the accounts, Steph.
en- was the first christian to die after
the ascension of Jesus and therefore
what happened is most importane.
He forgave his prosecutors and look
ing up to heaven saw jesus and died
saying. Lord Jesus receive my spir-
it," This is the death that all should
try to have.
The activities Of Philip both at
Samaria. and the talk with the Etheo-
plan encourage US to like activities
both with people in masses and in
dividually. Finally the good deeds of
Dorcas show what practical christian
living is. to visit the poor and be
known for good deeds. Therefore as .
whole the studies of the past three
months have been intere sting and
helpful