The Brinkley argus., 1918-07-12
LESSON FOR JULY IA
READING GODS WORD.

LESSON TExT-Psaims 19:7-1l; Acts 8: 2s-s9.
 GOLDEN TExT-Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free John 8:32.
 ADDITIONAL MATERIAL FOR TEACHERS-Psalms d:31; 119:9-1s: Pro- verbs 1913: Isaiah 55:S-11; John 5:3s- -46-47; Romans 15:4.
 DEVOTIONAL READINa-Psalms 11s: e-1s, g-105.
 1. Characteristics Of Gods Word {Ps. 19 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
 i. Title: The Law Of tho Lord" {v. D.
 By this Is meant the fundamental principles which God as moral being reveals to the consciences of men as binding upon the soul.
 2 Quality: "Perfect" (v. D.
 1t Is free from omissions and re- dundancies. It Is perfect as a moral code. and 1t perfectly accomplishes mans salvation.
 8 Effect: "convertins tho Soul" (v. ?.
 The practical effect of the law of God Is to turn men to God himself, righteousness and holiness. SECOND GROUP
 i. Title: "The Testimony Of tho Lord" (v. D.
 It Is the witness which God bears as to his attributes, and against mans sins.
 2. Quality: "Sure" (v.7)
 It Is plain and infaIIible We can repose in 1t our interests for time and eternity. 3. Effect: Making Wse tho Sim pie" tv. D.
 The simple are those who have hum- ble, open and teachable minds. THIRD GROUP
 i. Title: "The Statutes of the Lord" (v 8.
 These are the principles or charges which the Lord gives to us all, to fit us to rightly perform the duties which lu0 uIucTcuL ICAdltOhb OA lAAo uuuhO obligatory upon US.
 ?. Quality: "Rioht'' (v. 8).
 They are from the righteous God and are absolutely just and equitable. 3. Effect: "Rejolcing tho Heart" (v. S).
 The true heart rejoices in justice and equity. rnTyDrryI i. Title: "The Commandment of the Lord" (v. 8.
 This brings into view the personal God who stands back of his law to en- force it's demands-to require Obedi- ence to its precepts.
 2. Quality: "Pure" (v. 8.
 It is free from deceit and error. 8. Effect: "EnIiohtenng the Eyes" (v. 8.
 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" (v. 9.
 Reading the Word of God produces reverential fear in the heart of the reader.
 2. Quality: "clean" (v 9).
 It is not only clean In itself, but sanctifies the heart of those who re- ceive it.
 3. Effect: "Enduring Forever" (v. 9. The life and relationship founded ,tnon his faUV nhidp forpVpr SIXTH GROUP
 i. Title: "The Judgments of the Lord" (v. 9.
 By this is meant the sentences pro- nounced by Gods Word.
 2. Quality: True and Righteous" (v. 9.
 The penalties prescribed by God are true, conformable to the intuitive moral sense of man.
 8. Effect: Serve as Warnings and Bring Reward" (y. ID.
 If the warnings be needed, ship wrecks upon life's sea will be pre- vented. Besides God pays a wage for obedience to his laws. Godliness is profitable unto all, having the promise of the life that now Is, and that which
 
 is to come.
 II. A Notable Example of Bible Study (Acts :26-39}.
 i. Who 1t Was iv. 27).
 The Ethiopian eunuch, man of great authority. He was the secretary of the treasury of the Ethiopian queen. The wisest and best men and women of the earth have been reyerent stu dents of the Bible and have testified to it's beauty and power.
 2. The Circumstances of (v. 2S).
 It was while travelling that this great man was studying the Bible. This is a most excellent way to im- prove moments while on a journey.
 3. Doing Personal Work (vv. 29-3O.
 Philip was taken from hls great evangelistic work in Samaria and di- ,reetad tn o0 tO the desert The Spirit