Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-30
LESSON FOR OCTOBER 2
PAUL IN coRINTH.

IS lesson TEXT-Acts 1919
@iOLDEN TEXT determined not to
BOW anything among you, save Jesus
& hrist. and him cruciied.-I Cor. %
WATERFALL Cor. 2:l-5;
NJ: II Co. u:7-9.
20 Urinary TOPIC - Terminating and
I'll aching,
&UNIOR TOPIC - Paul Working and
Efeaching in Corinth.
ID INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC
-NTeaching and Tentmaking in Corinth
HOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
Paul in a Commercial Center.
q The establishment of the church at
Esbrinth is an example of missionary
Bhdeavor for all ages. The method
Employed, which resulted in success
ben, will result in success now.
l. The True Missionary Method
~. 1-3).
81 Paul came to Corinth a stranger in
IL strange city. He did not have an
Mvence agent to do his advertising;
4either did he have his photograph
III III the daily paper with sensa-
Apnal announcements, upon his arrival
III Corinth. He did not have trained
#nger with him; neither did he have
8s salary guaranteed. His method in
aiming a foothold in Corinth was as
81 llcWs:
l, Finding a home w. y. This he
Kaund with Aquila and Priscilla, Jews
To were recently expelled from
Hpme by the cruel edict of Claudius.
Hfing Jews, he found natural affinity
III tn them.
81 2. He toiled for his daily bread
xy 81. He was of the same craft
N tn them, being tentmakers. Every
#ild among the Jews was taught
Is me trade by means of which he
8uld gain a livelihood should occa-
M pm require. One of the rabbits said
80 he who failed to teach his boy
trade taught him to steal.
IL. Preaching in the Synagogue at
Eprinth wv. 4-8).
81 l. Though compelled to toll for
vim while getting a foothoId in
orinth, he did not lose sight of his
b ain work ". y. He reasoned in
q e synagogue every Sabbath, persuad-
"a the Jews and Greeks.
Il , His activity was increased when
N las and Timothy came ". 81. This
#sulted from three causes: G) They
#ought good news from the church at
g hessalonica Il Thess. 800. To hear
81 the steadfastness of those who had
Monfessed Christ under our ministry
us Wv vigor into our labors. (2)
y ,svSrought pecuniary gifts from the
3lacedonian churches Philip. AIS:
Il Cor. 80. Being relieved from the
necessity Of toll for a living, they now
could devote more time and energy
70 the preaching Of the gospel 90
SilaS: and Timothy became assistants
10 Paul in the work. thereby strength
'ehing his hands so as to enable him
to accentuate his efforts.
3. Paul opposed w. 81. 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 ". 81. Because
of their blashphemy and opposition he
ceased tes~w 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 @hen to do 1t.
.. 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
love around that heart.
6. His success ". 81. Crispus. the
chief ruler of the synagogue, was con-
verified. Perhaps the severity of his
action in turning away from them
moved Crispus to action.
III. PauPs Vision wv. OLD.
His experiences since coming to Eu-
rope We're very trying. He needed en-
couragement at this time 1t is just
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the servants greatest need. Note the
Lords words to him:
1. BE not afraid" When one is
executing the commission of the Lord
ne need not be afraid
? Speak, and hold not thy peace"
lhe one who has heard the voice of
God cannot refrain from speaking
cannot be still.
3. Il am with thee" The Lord is
with everyone who faithfully carries
out his commission.
l. mo man shall set on thee to hurt
Thee The one sent by the Lord to do
work is immune from danger and
harm until his work is done.
.. Il have much people in this city"
It is most encouraging to know that
IN the great cities the Lord has His
own people and that the one who goes
.ln His name shall have fruit for his
Service.
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