The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-09-28
IMPROVED UMFORM INTERNATIONAL
LESSON
By REV. p. B. FITZWATER, d. D.,
Teacher of English Bible in the Moody
Bible institute of Chicago)
Copyright, 1918, Western Newspaper
Union.)
LESSON FOR SEPTEMBER 20
REVIEW.

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SELECTION FOR READ1No-1 John
3:1-24.
GOLDEN TEXT-My little children, let
US not love in word, neither m tongue;
but in deed, and TRUTH John 3:1S.
Perhaps the best way to review the
lessons of this quarter will be to take
the several lessons and note their bear
ing on the subject chosen for review;
namely What it means to be a Chris
tan. In order to get the best results,
assignment should be made of the sew
eral lessons to different parties to come
prepared to give the teaching of the
particular lesson on the subject. The
following is suggested as a possible
way Of presenting the matter.
Lesson !. 1t means that each indi-
vidual must exercise faith in Jesus
Christ as a personal Savior. One may
have his heart opened by the Lord
while listening to the Word of God at
a stated meeting, like Lydia, or be
convinced through the manifestation
of the mighty power of God, as the
Philippian jailer. In all cases 1t is
the one Savior and the one faith.
Lesson II. 1t means that those who
have really exercised faith in the Lord
Jesus Christ will attentively read Gods
Word. Even a great statesman like
the Ethiopian Eunuch will be blessed
in its reading, for the Word of God
converts the soul, makes wise the sim
pie, puts gladness into the heart, en-
IOhfnno fhn nr-aC cnNf.la1 A. Loo
ing soul, warns against dangers, and
brings reward to those who obey it's
precepts.
Lesson III. It means a life of per-
sonal prayer and communion with God.
The one who has become a child Of
God has the glorious privilege of COM
ing to him with his needs with the as
surance that God will supply them.
God is more willing to give to his chill
dren than any earthly father is to his
children.
Lesson ~. It means a life of obedi-
ence to the Word and will of God.
Prompt and definite obedience will be
rendered, even to the separation from
business, and the ties of nature, when
such stand in the way. Peter, Andrew,
James and John obeyed, and it meant
to them great spiritual blessings. From
fishing for fish, they were promoted to
fishing for men. Obedience to God
pays. The disciple Of Christ will treas
ure up his words.
Lesson v. 1t means growth in grace.
Jesus himself grew In wisdom and in
stature, and in favor with God and
man. Merely accepting Christ is not
enough; there must be growth.
Lesson vi. 1t means a life Of help
fulness to others. One who has been
will, like his master, give himself in
helpful service to others. He will be a
neighbor to the needy and unfortunate,
eve as the Good Samaritan. Being
good in himself, he will be doing good
to others. He will use every opportu-
nifty to do good.
Lesson VII. 1t mean attendance at
the place Of worship, receiving the
teaching Of the Word of God, partak-
ing of the communion, and rendering
service In some capacity In the church.
Lesson VIII. 1t means confessing
Christ before men, and waiting with
expectant hope for the coming of Je-
u Christ from Heaven. The grand
incentive for faithfulness in witness
ing for Christ is the assurance that
he will come again.
Lesson TX. 1t means that we will
give Of our possessions TO the poor and
needy, love our enemies, and refrain
from censorious judgment. God esti-
mates our gifts, not by their size but
by what we have left.
Lesson X. 1t means that one will
strive to conquer his evil p~ropensities,
not allow c~ovetousness to master him
as did Ahab, and separate himself
from those who walk in darkness. He
will exercise great caution lest he be-
come overcome by the devil.
Lesson XII. 1t means being holy and
true, in order that we may preserve
from corruption the great mass of men
and enlighten those in darkness,
preaching the Gospel to every crea-
ture, conscious that the presence and
power of Christ will abide.
Lesson XII. 1t means that every
talent entrusted to us will be put to
use, so that when the Lord comes we
can make an account to him which will
secure his commentator and reward.