Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1921-09-29
LESSON FOR OCTOBER 2
PAUL IN CORlNTH.


GOLDEN TEXT determined not to
know anything among you. save Jesus
Christ. and him Crucified.-I Cor. 2:2.
REFERENCE WATERFALL Cor. 2:1-5;
4:12; II Co. 11:T-9.
PRIMARY TOPIC - Tentmaking and
Teaching.
JUNIOR TOPIC - Paul Working and
Preaching in Corinth.
INTERMEDIATES AND SENIOR TOPIC
Teaching and Tentmaking in Corinth.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
Paul in a Commercial Center.
The establishment of the church at
Corinth is an example of missionary
enGeavOr for all ages. The method
employed. which resulted in success
then, will result in success now.
|. The True Missionary Method
wv. 1-3l.
Paul came to COrinth a stranger in
a strange city. He did not have an
adyance agent TO do his advertising:
neither did he have his photograph
put III the daily paper with sensa-
tiOnai announcements, upon his arrival
in Corinth. He did not have a trained
singer with him; neither did he have
his salary guaranteed. His method in
gaining a f0Othold In Corinth was as
follows:
L, Finding a home ". p. This he
found with Aqui1a and Priscilla, Jews
who were recently expelled from
Rome by the cruel edict of Claudius.
Being Jews, he found natural affinity
with them.
=. He toiled for his daily bread
". -. 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 a 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 at
Corinth wv. 4-S).
1. Though compelled to toll for a
living while getting a foothold in
Corinth, he did not lose sight of his
main work ". ~. He reasoned in
the synagogue every Sabbath, persuad-
ing the Jews and Greeks. In this re-
spect he was like William Carey, the
| cobbler. When Carey was asked what
| his business was he replied that
preaching the gospel was his business,
| but that he cobbled to make expenses.
| While the missionary should not be
above honest toll when necessity
arises, he should not allow tell to
| interfere with the preaching of the
gospel
,. His activity was increased when
Silas and Timothy came ". 81 This
resulted from three causes: ~ They
brought good news from the church at
Thessalonica Q Thess. 500. 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. AIS;
II Cor. IL 80. 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
ening his hands so as to enable him
to accentuate his efforts.
3. Paul opposed ". 81. His in
creased activity was met with in
creased opposition. This can always
be expected.
4. Paul announces his purpose e
turn tc the Gentiles ". 81. Because
Of tlleir blashphemy and opposition HI
ceased to work among the Jews
There is time when good judgmen
causes one to abandon work wher,
efforts have been fruitless, but it /.
difficult to know just when 70 do it.
5. He did not go far away ". y
He remained sufficiently near tha
hose whose hearts God touched cOult
easily find him. It is likewise tru
hat although Christ is obliged to de
part from the soul that refuses Hin
entrance, He fingers with yearnin;
love around that heart
6. His success ". 81. Crispus, tn
chief ruler of the synagogue, was con
verted. Perhaps the severity of hi
action in turning away from then
moved Crispus to action. Pressur
for immediate decision is helpful +
sOme-they realize it is now or never
Many others followed the example o
Crispus. Paul varied from his usua
custom and baptized Crispus q Coz
~.
III. PauI's Vision tvv. 9-1D.
His experiences since coming to Ell
rope were very trying. He needed eT
couragement at this time. It is jus
like the Lord to come at the time G
the servants greatest need Note til
Lords words to him:
l. BE not afraid" When one
executing the commission of the Lor
he need not be afraid.
.. Speak. and hold not thy peace.
The one who has heard the voice Q
God cannot refrain from speaking
cannot be still.
8. 81 am with thee" The Lord /
with everyone who faithfully carrie
out his commission.
; 4. mo man shall set on thee to hui
a thee" The one sent by the Lord to
a work Is immune from danger an
harm until his work is done.
5. 81 have much people in this city
s 1t is most encouraging to know this
in the great cities the Lord has HI
r own people and that the one who gOe
in His name shall have fruit for hi
: service.