The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1918-07-11
LESSON FOR JULY IA
READING COPS WORD.


LESSON TBxT-Psalms BILL, Acts 9,
$3.50.
GOLDEN TExT-Ye shall know the
truth, and the truth shall make you FREE
John 8:s2
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL FOR
TEACHERS-Pselms s7:s1; 119:9-1s; Pro-
verbs 1913; Isaiah S:s-1l; John s:sa-4e-T;
DEVOTIONAL RHAp1Na-puaims 1rs.
Gle, N-105.
!. characteristics Of Code Word
Cps. 1e: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. Titles 1.-THE Law Of the Lord"
". y.
By this Is meant the fundamental
principles which God as moral being
reveals to the conseiences Of men a.
binding upon the soul.
2. Quality: "Perfsot" (v.O.
| It Is free from omissions and re-
dundancies. It is perfect as a moral
code, and 1t perfectly accompanies
mans salvation.
8. Effect: "convertInp the Soul"
". y.
The practical effect Of the law Of
God is to turn men to God himself.
Righteousness and holiness.
SECOND GROUP
4. Title: "The Testimony OF che
Lord" ". y.
1t Is the witness which God bears az
to his attributes, and against mans
sins.
2. Quality: "sure" w.
1t is plain and infallible. We can
repose in 1t our interests for time and
eternity.
8. Effect: "MakIna Wise the Sim
pie" ". y.
The simple are those who have hum
BILE, open and teachable minds.
THIRD GROUP
I. Title: "The Statutes of the Lord"
VS..
These are the principles or charges
which the Lord gives to us all. to at
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
and are absolutely just and equitable.
8. Effect: "ReJolelno the Heart" ".
81.
The true heart rejoices In Justice
and equity.
FOURTH GROUP
1. 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 Its precepts.
2. Quality: "Pure" ". 81.
It is free from deceit and error.
8. Effect: "EnlIshtenIng 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: 1.-THE Fear Of tho Lord" ".
81.
Reading the Word Of God produces
reverential fear in the heart Of the
reader.
2. Quality: "cIean" ". 81.
J It Is not only clean in itself, but
; sanctifies the heart of those who re.
, ceive 1t.
8. Effect: "EndurIng Forever" ". 81,
!. The life and relationship founded
upon his law abide forever.
SIXTH GROUP
1. Title: "The Judgments OF the
. Lord' ", 81.
! BY this is meant the sentences pro
, nounced by Gods Word,
2. Quality: "True and Righteous
". 81.
The penalties prescribed by God
are true, conformable to the intuitivt
moral sense Of man.
8. Effect; "Serve az Warnings anS
Bring Reward" ". ~.
If the warnings be needed, ship
wrecks upon LIES sea will be pre-
vented. Besides God pays wag'
for obedience to his laws. Goodness Il
profitable unto all, having the promise
q of the life that now Is, and that which
Is to come.
n. A Notable Example Of BIbI,
Q Study (Acts 8:26-39).
1. Who II Was ". I'D.
The Ethiopian eunuch, n man o
= great authority. He was the secretar.
Of the treasury of the Ethiopian queen
The wisest and best men and womei