The Green Forest tribune., 1916-09-22

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 A map is essential to an understand ing of Paul's labOrs and adventures especially preSent-day map, with its modern names of the places which he visited. It should be used in teaching this lesson, and New Testament his tory generally.
 It will cause the lessons to relate themselves more closely to the world as we now know it. During the past quarter they have extended over a pc fiod of about seven years, from ap- proXimately A. D. 50 to 57, ard are all eentered about the life and teaching of Paul. It is difficult to attempt a logical review. A number of lessons have been introduced from the letters of Paul. which are not chronological in the development of the church. It might be well, perhaps, to consider first the leading events in the life of Paul, and second the prominent char aeteristicS of Paul's life as we have had them presented to us, and also to consider six of the cities in which Paul founded churches in Europe, studying their modern names and con ditions and looking into the difficulties and dangers which he encountered In Lesson One we have the record of PauTs untiring activity. and his per sistent use of the Scriptures. Every one of his sermons was confirmed by the Word of God. Lesson Two pre- SentS his interest in those who were converted in his ministry; also q sug geStion as to his unceasing prayerful- ness on their behalf. Lesson Three presents his tact and wisdom in preaching the Risen Christ, and his emphasis upon the need of repentance. Lesson Four gives q suggestion of his untiring activity in the midst of great Encouragement and in the fact of bit ter opposition. Lesson Five reveals his persistent determination to know and to preach nothing save Jesus Christ and him crucitied. Lesson Six is Pauls panegvsic on love as the su- preme gift. Lesson Seven is an CX- position of the duty and blessedness of cheerful giving. In it is given new beatitude of Jesus, it is more blessed 10 give than to receive" which is nowhere else recorded. Lesson Eight, another suggestion as to his courage. Lesson Nine emphasizes humility compassionate love and fearless declaration of the whole coun- ,T,-9f ells Zen -2slesepts bis ! forgetfulness of himself and his eager ness to preach Christ even when threatened by an unrestrained mob. | Lesson Twelve again presents his for getfulness of himself. and his eager seizing of every possible opportunity to preach the Lord Jesus.
 Turning to the cities that Paul wis ited, we first encounter PhiIippi (now in ruins) This is the first city in Eu- rope where there was a Christian church, and it was one which Paul especially loved. Though he was driv- en from it by mob. and escaped by means of an angel, yet his letter to that church is d revelation of his feel ing toward his first European cOngre- gation. Thessalonica, the modern Salonili in Macedonia. formerly be- longed to the Turkish empire in Eu- rope. Here Paul founded q church. consisting of Jews and Greeks. Paul is accused of turning the world upside down, and teaching Jesus to be the Christians king. For this he was accused of treason against Rome. Two epistles were written to the church in which he does not record any fault finding. This church has been called the Church Beautiful" Athens was then, as now, the chief city of Greece, and one of the thre most renowned cities in the history of the world. Paul's famous address on Mars hill was treated with great indifference. His stay was short, and never after wards do we find him showing forth his learning but ever after he ex- presses his determination to know nothing save Jesus Christ and Him crucified." q. Cor. 2:1. 2).l Cornth was great commercial city. At pres- ent the original site is in ruins, but the new Corinth has been built three miles away. and is today q city of ap- proximately 15,000 population. Paul spent a year and a half here, preach ing and teaching, and supplemented this with period of three months of service. It was a worldly and wicked city. and yet Paul here founded his i largest church. converted from heath ] Dn, haG NF ~, 1 wisest, most glorious and heavenly and at the same time necessary truths 1 that have ever come from the pen of man to this church in Corinth. It is the great treatise upon church govern ment Ephesus was in the province of Asia Gin Asia Minor) and is now in ruins. although a small village is near by.
 In this city Paul formed a church, and here he worked for nearly three years.
 During this time we have the story of the burning of the books of magic, of the silver shrine of Diana, and of the Ephesian riot which compelled Paul to leave the city.
 Paul afterwards revisited the churches he had founded in Europe and about 62 A. D. wrote a letter to the Ephesian churches, some six years after he left them, and while he was a prisoner in Rome.
 The journey to Jerusalem, starting from Philippi (now in ruins) where Luke joined Paul with the Gentle