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By REV. P. b. FITZWATER, D. D..
Teacher of English Bible in the Moody
Bible Institute of Chicago.)
lG. 1871, Western Newspaper Union.l
LESSON FOR OCTOBER z
PAUL IN coRiNTH.

/ Preaching in Corinth.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC
Teaching and Tentmaking in Corinth
/ YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
Paul. in Commercial Center.
The establishment of the church al
Corinth is an example of missionary
endeayor for all ages. The method
| employed, which resulted in success
then, will result In success now.
!. The True Missionary Method
| wv. 1-3). =
Paul came to Corinth stranger in
a strange city. He did not have an
Advance agent to do his advertising
neither did he have his photograph
put III the daily paper with sensa.
tional announcements, upon his arrival
in Corinth. He did not have trained
singer with him; neither did he have
his salary guaranteed. His method In
gaining fOothold in Corinth was as
follows:
1, Finding home ". p. This he
found with Aquila and Priscilla, Jews
who were recently expelled from
Rome by the cruel edict Of Caudius
Being Jews, he found natural affinity
with them.
2. He toiled for his daily breaC
". 81. He was of the same craft
with them, being tentmakers. Every
child among the Jews was taught
some trade by means of which he
could gain livelihood should occa.
sion require One of the rabbis said
that he who failed to teach his boy
trade taught him to steal.
II. Preaching in the Synagogue al
Corinth wv. 4-8).
1. Though compelled to toll for a
living while getting a fpothold in
Corinth, he did not lose sight of his
main work ". A.. He reasoned in
the synagogue every Sabbath, persuad-
ing the Jews and Greeks.
2. His activity was increased when
Silas and Timothy came ". 81. This
resulted from three causes: (1) They
brought good news from the church at
Thessalonica Il Thess. 3:6). To hear
of the steadfastness of those who had
confessed Christ under our ministry
puts new vigor into our labors. (2)
They brought pecuniary gifts from the
Macedonian churches (Philip. 4:15';
II Cor. II :9). Being relieved from the
necessity of toll for a living, they now
could devote more time and energy
to the preaching of the gospel (3)
Silas and Timothy became assistants |
to Paul In the work, thereby strength |
enfng his hands so as to enable him |
to eccentuate his efforts.
3. Paul opposed ". g.. His in.
creased activity was met with In
creased opposition. This can always
be expected.
4. Paul announces his purpose to
turn to the Gentiles ". g.. Because
Of their blashphemy and opposition he
ceased to work among the Jews.
There is time when good Judgment
causes one to abandon WORK where
efforts have been fruitless, but it is
difficult to know just when to do it.
5. He did not go far away ". y.
He remained sufficiently near that
those whose hearts God touched could
easily find him. 1t is likewise true
that although Christ is obliged to de-
part from the soul that refuses Him
entrance, He fingers with yearning
owe around that heart.
6. His success ". 81. Crispus, the
thief ruler of the synagogue, was con-
7erted. Perhaps the severity Of his
lction in turning away from them
moved Crispus to action.
I'll. PauPs Vision wv. 9-11).
His experiences since coming to Eu-
ope were very trying. He needed en-
enlargement at this time. 1t is Just
Ike the Lord to come at the time of
he servants greatest need. Note the
.ord's words to him:
1. "Be not afraid" When one is
the commission of the Lord
e need not be afraid.
2. Speak, and hold not thy peace"
NE one who has heard the voice of
Iod cannot refrain from speaking
annot be still. ,
8. II am with thee" The Lord is !
18th everyone who faithfully carries
ut his commission.
A. mo man shall set on thee to hurt .
lee." Tie one sent by the Lord to do ]
work is immune from danger and :
arm until his work is done.
5. 81 have much people in this CITY," 6
is most encouraging to know that !
the great cities the Lord has His !
wn people and that the one who goes :
His name shall have fruit for his !
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