The Dermott news., 1916-06-29
LESSON FOR JULY z
PAUL AT ThESSALONlCA AND
 BEREA.

a Savior.--Acts s.Sl.
 To place a modern war map by the side of the ancient one will help to make the places Paul visited more real. In both of the events of this lesson reference is made to the read ing and use of the Scriptures. and teachers should use that to emphasize tho reading of the Bible by both old and young There is real patriotism as well as safety and a liberal educa- tion Tn Bible study. Paul reached Thessalonica about twenty years after the establishment of the Christian church. remained perhaps five or six months and then went on to Berea. Modern Saloniki has been since tho Roman days of Thessaloniea an i'm portant center. thriving and prosper ous of later years till the recent Bal kan-Turkish war.
 |. At ThcssaIonIca (vy. i-9D Gl Rea- soning lvv. l-5) ta) The place. On this second journey Silas and Timo- thy tv. IA were Pauls companions. Recently driven from Philippi l Thess. 2:1-21 they at once repaired to the synagogue upon reaching the city. knowing that there they could gain a foothold with both Jew and Gcutile. It was Pauls usual means W. ? Am R VI. Doubtless during the two weeks the disciples used every opportunity for discussion. Paul mado use of the Sabbath day of assembly al though Christians met on the first day of the week for their ewn distinctive service fActs o0.0 He also reasoned from the Scriptures which the Jews so highly revcred. The best agent for dong personal work is the word of God 6Fph. 6:l7; Jer. e3:29, Jas. lis: I Pet 1:23). (21 Tho method. Paul employed three. ta1 He req. soned that Christ must suffer. Why? lSee Isa. 53:6: Math. 26s22; Heb. 9.oe: John t9 &61 Paul had only the old Testament We have also tho New 10 bring 10 our aid. thlThat Christ must rise from the dead like Peter at Pentecost. Paul proved this from the Old Testament If We will allow the Holy Spirit to "Open tho Scriptures" to Us we will find things new and old ard exclaim that where as "onCe I was blind now I soc" tc) Ne alleged and affirmed" tset forthl. Q E. gave testimony that this Jesus whom l proclaim unto you ia tho Christ" Paul knew that the histor- teal Jesus was the gloritied Christ, for he had met him "in the way" to Da- mascus. Paul's manner of life in the city as he lived and preached Jesus was much that 1t contributed greatly to his success His manner of life was blameless" tAets 26: iA, he sup ported himself q Thes. 2:9: II Thes. S:S. (2) Reception ~. 6-l0). At first these men were received as from God by large numbers (v. 4 Sec I Thcss. .6-l0l. But the gospel then as now causes divisions. Not all pro- fessed followers of God know or ac- cept the gospel. Paul's success aroused the envy of tho Jews just as every successful servant is envied by those of lesser light. The charge brought against Paul and Silas (v. 6) WAS III IdIkt ultdNuit IT u's anu II "h' good testimony and tribute to their effectiveness. It was also in accord with Christs prophecy. tMath. lO;3A: Luke l2:53). It is the business of tho gospel to accomplish just such re- suits We need more Of such as shall turn tho wrong side down and the right side up. These men were ac- eused of saying that there is an other King. one Jesus.
 IT, At Berea. (v. l0.l5l. The dts clples' departure by night was an act of prudence tMath. l0.23l. and Paul continued his great interest in the con verts he had left See the two letters addressed to that church. Reaching Dcrea Paul began as usual to preach Jesus first of all 10 the Jews Tho citizens of Rerea were more noblo' and have CorTinued to this day as a great inspiration to Bible students twitucss the Korean series of lesson helpsl. Gl They received tho word with readiness of mind" There was a hunger for spiritual food and they partook of 1t with 0 rolish. some re- ceive truth under compulsion while others hunger for 1t. tSee Thess, IT. 3.lol. t9 Searched" texam- inedl the Scriptures daily. t2l Each day they sought the mind of God. l Much Of our present day Bible study is interesting and enlightcning, but is i not encrgizing nor eyangehstic be- cause it looks upon the Bible merely i as literature
 We need to study tho Bible as did the Bereans 10 know love and obey Jesus as our Savior and king.
 We need to study it as our guide and counsel through l!fe.
 Those who "beheyed" as the result of such preaching aLd study were well grounded q Thess S:1O.
 After several weeks of such blessed ministry tho Thessal5nian Jews in. terfered. stirring up aud troubling the multitude' ~. IA An. R. VI. and | Paul again moved or, this time to Athens fin Greece whils Sllas and Tim