Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-07-12
LESSON FOR JULY IA
READING GODS WORD.

LESSON TEXT-Psalms 18Th; Acts 8:
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GOLDEN TEXT-Ye shall know the
truth, and the truth shall make you free
John S:32
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL FOR |
TEACHERS-Psalms 37:31; 1895; Pro- |
verbs 1913; Isaiah SSH; John 5:S9-46-47; !
Romans 15:4
DEVOTIONAL READING-Psalms 49,
9-16, 97-105
|. Characteristics of Gods Word
Cps. 9:7-1D.
The Psalmist here sets forth six de-
scriptive titles of Gods Word, six out
standing qualities, and six resultant
effects.
FIRST GROUP
1. Title: "The Law of the Lord"
". y.
By this is meant the fundamental
principles which God as a moral being
reveals to the consciences of men as
binding upon the soul. These are
everywhere discernible In the Bible.
2. Quality: "Perfect" ". y.
i 1t is free from omissions and re-
dundancies. Being perfect, there
should be no adding to or taking away
from. To do so is most perilous (Rev.
% :1S. 19). It is perfect as moral
code, and j perfectly accomplishes
mans salvation.
8. Effect: Converting the Soul"
". y.
Convert means to restore. Man is
continually wandering away from God.
The practical effect of the law of God
is to turn men to God himself, right
eousness and holiness. The mighty and
only instrument used in the salvation
of souls is the Word of God. 1t is
quick and powerful (Heb. 4:12). 1t
restores our backslidings also. The
daily study Of it is necessary.
SECOND GROUP
1. Title: "The Testimony of the
Lord" ". y.
1t is the witness which God bears as
sins.
2. Quality: "Sure" (v. y
1t is plain and infallible. We can
repose in it our interests for time and
eternity. In a world of doubt and un-
certainty, it is a blessed thing to have
that which is sure to rest upon.
8. Effect: making Wise the Sim
pie" ". y.
The simple are those who have hum
BILE, open and teachable minds. Things
which are hidden from the wise and
prudent are revealed unto babes. How
| true it is that those who with open
minds feed upon the Word of God are
fortified against the devices Of the
devil which sweep the worldly-wise
! from their feet.
THIRD GROUP
I. Title: "The Statutes of the Lord"
" 81.
These are the principles or charges
which the Lord gives to us all, to fit
us to rightly perform the duties which
the different relations of life make
obligatory upon us.
2. Quality: Fright" ". 81.
They are from the righteous God
who knows our nature and circum-
stances. They are absolutely just and
equitable.
8. Effect: "Rejoicing the Heart" ".
81.
The Word of God not only saves but
makes happy. The high moral prin-
ciples of Gods Word cause the heart
to exult. The true heart rejoices in
justice and equity. 1t rejoices when
the weak is defended and the oppres-
sor is rebuked.
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I. Title: "The Commandment of the
Lord" ". 81.
This brings into view the personal
God who stands back of his law to en-
force its demands-to require obedi-
ence to it's precepts.
2. Quality: "Pure" ". 81.
1t is free from deceit and error. On
every page is the evidence of straight.
forward sincerity. No sinister motives
are to be found or suspected. Every
demand made upon man is for his own
not Gods good,
8. Effect: "EnIightening the Eyes
". 81.
The effect of Gods law is to give
man ability, not only to under
stand his love and salvation, but to be
wise as to the things about him.
FIFTH GROUP
I. Title: "'The Fear of the Lord" "
81.
Reading the Word of God produces
reverential fear in the heart of the
reader.
2. Quality: "cIean" ". 81.
1t is not only clean in itself, but
sanctifies the heart of those who re
ceive it.
8. Effect: enduring Forever" ". 81
The life and relationship founded
upon his law abide forever.
SIXTH GROUP
1. Title: "The Judgments of tht
Lord" ". 81.
By this is meant the sentences pro
nounced by Gods Word.
2. Quality: "True and Righteous
". 81.
The penalties prescribed by Goo
are true, conformable to the intuitiv,
moral sense of man.
8. Effect: "Serve as Warnings ant
Bring Reward" ". ~.
If the warnings be needed, ship
wrecks upon life's sea will be pre-
vented. Besides God pays a wag
for obedience to his laws. Godliness
profitable unto all, having the promis
of the life that now is, and that whicl
is to come.
II. A Notable Example of BibI
Study (Acts 8 8:26-39).
I. Who 1t Was ". 2O.
The Ethiopian eunuch, a man O
great authority. He was the secretar
of the treasury of the Ethiopian queer
The wisest and best men and wome
of the earth have been reverent stT