New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-08-26

on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shai'
be saved, and thy house.-Acts 1851.
REFERENCE MATERIAL-Rom. bib
Il.
PRIMARY TOPIC-A Wonderful Dream
JUNIOR TOPlC-Paul Crosses over Into
to Europe.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC
beginning Work on "a New Continent
YOUNG PEOPLE AND TOPlC
Paul Carries the Gospel to Europe.
I. Forbidden by the Holy Spirit tc
Preach the Word wv. 6-S).
We have here a lesson on divine
guidance. The inclination of Paul
and his companions was to tarry in
the provinces of Asia preaching the
word, but contrary to their inclina-
ton they we're hurried along. There
were many people In Asia yet who
needed the Gospel. They might have
reasoned what difference would II
make as to where we preach, just
so the Gospel Is ~preached?' Though
seemingly small, the question as to
whether the Gospel should be
preached among the people In the
East or in the West has determined
the entire history of the church. HAD
they preached among the people In
the East, Christianity would never
have become worldwide. On the othei
hand, by laying hold upon the Greciar
intellect and combining with it the
push and energy of the Romans, II
became worldwide. In the guidance
of the Spirit we find Him just as ac
tive and as faithful in closing doors
as in opening them. "The stops as
well as the steps of n good nan are
ordered of the Lord" We ought Il
II truly recognize Gods hand in tht
'shut-ins" as well AS in the open
outs"
II. Called to Macedonia wv. 9-l2)
Being now hemmed in on all sides
a vision was given to Paul of a mar
from Macedonia pleading for help
This was the solution of the myster,
of closed doors about them. There II
a negative and a positive side to thu
Spirits guidance. If we will not
both we shall be able to determine
with a surety the proper course OF &c
ton. In order to be led Alright w
must be sure that we are willing Z
be led, pray definitely for leading, ant
then render willing obedience as fas
rs the light comes. As soon as tn
divine way was known they rendered
Immediate obedience.
~. The First Convert in Europ'
wv. IBID.
The missionaries went TO Philip
and spent several days studying tn
conditions there. The Jewish elemen
in this city was very insignificant
so much 50 that they could not affor'
n synagogue; therefore the devou
people were accustomed to WORSHIP
at the river side. To this humble
gathering Paul came and preached {
the women gathered there. A certaii
woman from Thyatira believed hi
message, and was baptized. The worI
of the Lord had n very humble begin
ming, but II was destined to Transform
all Europe and the world. Lydia wa
n woman of wealth. culture, and wild
experience, and Yet she had need q
Christ. The steps in Lydia's CONVEX
sion are worthy Of note:
|. Attendance at the place of praye
". 49,. This is the case with mos
people who are saved. The Spirit q
God puts il into the hearts Of the pee
ple To come to the place of prayer.
.. Listened TO the preaching of tn
word Of God wv. 12.lD. The lnstru
mcnt used by the Holy Spirit in tn
conversion of sinners is the word O
God. Faith cometh by hearing, an
hearing by the word Of Cod (ion
lO:1O.
3. Her heart was opened by tn
Lord (v. 1I). Regeneration is a 81
pernatural work. When the Gospe
is preached the Spirit of God make
IL living and active. opening the sir
ner's heart for the reception of Chris
4. She was baptized ". 49,. 1t
natural for the one who believes |
Christ to desire To be baptized.
:. Her household also believe
". l5). Thus We see that hers wa
A typical conversion.
~. A Spirit Of Divinstion Cast ou
wv. 1919.
As the missionaries went out fror
day TO day to the place Of prayer the
were ~accosted by a young woman po'
sessed by a spirit Of divination. Sh
was owned by a syndicate of men VIII
derived large gains from her SCOTT
saving. This act of the woman b.
came a great annoyance to Paul VIII
in the name of Jesus Christ. con
manded the evil spirit to come on
Here Is a case Of a spiritual medium
A fortune-teller. being freed from d.
moniacal possession. Many men t.
DAY are making money by the degr;
dhtion Of womanhood, and they reser
all efforts TO destroy their inferni
business. ever try to destroy thos
who Interfere with their bushes
Here as everywhere Satan blocks II
way as the Gospel of Christ is ca