The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-06-15

Second Quarter Of the Year
Golden Text, Acts 4:33 -Ques--
tons For Individual Review.
Golden Text-"With great power
gave the apostles witness of the res
direction Of the Lord Jesus Acts.
The lessons of the quarter are very,
rich in truth. We classify some Of
the teachings:
I. The Holy Spirit.
In Acts 1919 we havethe guidance
OF the Holy Spirit. In Acts 9:17 we
have the filing with the Holy Spirit
as preparation for service. In Acts
liza we have the fulness of the
Holy Spirit. In Acts 1872, A, we
nave the Holy Spirit guiding the
cnurch and calling men and sending
them forth to definite work. In Ia:
9-ll we have the Holy Spirit impart-
ing spiritual discernment and bold
ness. In 1928 we have the presiden-
cy of the Holy Spirit in the council Of
the church, bringing it into unity and
sound conclusions concerning ques-
tions under debate.
II. Jesus Christ.
The lessons of the quarter also con-
tain much precious truth concerning
Jesus Christ Indeed, He is the cen
tire of all the teaching.
In Acts 1886 we have Jesus Christ
IN the glory, shining with a glory
above that of the noontime sun. In
verses Is and 16 we have the Lord
Jesus as the head of the church ito be-
witnessed to before Gentiles, kings
and children of Israel Acts 1920
we nave the Lord Jesus as the centre
OF true preaching, and verse Ok we
see the power of His hand In Acts
1888, 80, we see Jesus as the One
through whom forgiveness Of sin is.
preached and in whom all who be-
lieye are justified from all things. In
Acts 14:1-3 we see Him as the Mighty
Deliverer from sickness. In Acts 49,
1-2S we see Him as the One who full
nils and brings to an end the law OF
Moses.
III. Prayer.
The lessons of the quarter are rich
IN teaching about the power of payer,
In Acts lola the prayer of Cor
nelius for light and leading is an
swered, and in verse the prayer of
Peter is also answered. In Acts 1871
ILL prayer opens the doors of a Ro-
man prison, strikes the chains from
the hands OF helpless captive and
overthrows the skilfully laid plans of
a powerful king. In Acts Oil prayer
Is seen as theproof of the genuineness,
OF Sauls conversion. In Acts 1924
prayer brings the guidance of the
Holy Spirit and preparation for mis-
sionary service.
For Individual Review of the Quarter.
The questions given below are for
personal testing of what you have
learned during the past quarter.
Lesson I.-What was the vision of
Cornelius?
What was Peters vision?
ions?
Lesson II.-What was the occasion
of the death Of James?
+ Why was Peter imprisoned?
what were the circumstances of
his deliverance?
Lesson III.-To what extent did
Saul prosecute the disciples?
What occurred on his way to DANE
ascus?
What service did Ananias render?
Lesson IV.-How did the church at
Antioch originate?
I What services did Barnabas render
at Antioch?
Why do Barnabas and Saul visit
Jerusalem?
Lesson What two public meet
ings were held at Antioch?
How did the apostles begin their
missionary work?
What occurred at Paphos?
Lesson VI.-Where did the Gala.
tan ministry begin?
What appeal did Paul make to the
Jews?
What were the results of his ap-
peal to the Gentiles?
Lesson VII.-By what route did the
apostles journey to Lystra?
What unique experience did they
have there?
What was the purport Of Paul's SER
mon there?
Lesson vIII.-What occasioned the
council at Jerusalem?
What occurred at the council?
What kind of letter was sent to An.
tioch?
Lesson IX.-Why is mere theoret-
lcal belief without value?
What kind of faith does God re-
quire?
What was the merit of Abraham's
ta1th?
Lesson X.--For what reasons should
the tongue be controlled?
How does self-control differ from
silence?
What metaphors are used to illus
trate the perils Of the tongue?
Lesson XI.--What is the nature of
faith?
What examples can you give Of per-
sonal trust in God?
What example Of moral heroism
due to faith?
Lesson XIII. - What duties does
love prompt Christians to perform?
What is the relation Of love to the
law?
What special motive does Paul APP
peal to?
God hides some ideal in every hui
man soul. At some time in our life
we feel a trembling, fearful longing
to do some good thing. Life finds its
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