The Dolores star., 1924-08-01
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Lesson for August 3
THE FIRST DISCIPLES OF JESUS

GOLDEN TENT-'JsSuS sAltD u7to
him. Follow me."-John I;43
PRIMARY TOPIC-Jesus Calls Four
Helpers.
JUNIOR ToPIc-Jesus First Fol-
lowers.
INTERMEDIATES AND SENIOR TOP
IC-What 1t Means TO Follow Jesus.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
Winning Others to Christ.
Through the testimony of John the
Baptist, his disciples were pointed to
Jesus. This same testimony he gave
the previous day. but he was not
ashamed to repeat his sermon. His
theme was the Lamb OF God. the sim
bearer of the world.
|. Two Of Johns Disciples Follow
Jesus wv. $3.50.
As result OF the Bnptist's testi-
mony two of his disciples left him and
followed Jesus. One of these disciples
was Andrew ". 40), and presumably
the other was John. When the Baptist
pointed out Jesus as the Lamb of God,
the long-expected Messiah. these dis
clples sought further acquaintance
with Jesus. In view of Johns request,
they looked upon the Lord. This look
was sufficient to induce them to follow
Jesus. They believed.
u. The Two Disciples Abiding With
Jesus wv. 3S. 39).
l. Jesus Question ". 3S). When
Jesus saw the disciples following He
most kindly inquired as to their object.
2. The Disciples Reply ". 30).
They answered his question by inQuir-
Ing ms to His dwelling place. Their
reply showed their desire to go npart
privately where they could disclose
their hearts to Him. Knowing their
hearts, He invited them to His place
of abode.
III. The Disciples Bringing Others
to Jesus wv. 40).
The very genius of Christianity Is
self-propagntion Tie usual method Is
to begin with those nearest us-home
folks and relativeS-and pass out TO
overwhelming circles. The disciples
who were with Jesus in blessed fellow
| ship go at once to tell others OF the
priceless treasure they have found.
l. Andrew Brings Peter wv. 4O-42).
This Is a beautiful sight of brotherly
affection expressing Itself in bringing
another to Christ. The best place to
begin our testimony for Christ ls
among our kinsfolk duke s :39). This
was great piece of work for Andrew,
for Peter became one of the pillars Of
the church of Sod.
?. Philip Bringing Nathaniel tvv.
1916. Christ found Philip the follow
ing day as he would go forth into Cali
lee. Philip followed Him in response
to personal invitation. AS soon as
Christ found Philip, Philip found Ma.
thaniel and witnessed to him concern
ing the messlahship of Jesus. He said
| unto him, 1--WE have found Him. of
whom Moses in the law, and the
prophets did write, Jesus of Nazareth"
| ". 45). Nathaniel was somewhat
| skeptical, but he was honest PhilIp
had the wisdom not to argue with him.
but brought him to Jesus The one
| who Is honest when brought into the
presence of Jesus will soon have all
doubts removed (John 7:-.D.
~. Nathaniel, Seeing and HEARING
Jesus, Testfies to His Divinity wv.
47-5D.
AS soon rs Nathaniel saw and heard
Jesus all his doubts rolled away. He
who acts upon the light given shall see
greater things wv. so. 51). Angels
ascending and descending upon the
Son OF Man with the open heavens
| shows that Jesus Christ Is the means
OF communication between earth and
heaven (Heb. 1919. 20: Eph. 2:l5:
Gen. 2S: :12).
ms narrative concerning the exne.
riences of the first disciples exhibIts
the following stages Of Christian expe-
riences:
l. Hearing About Jesus ". 3C,
How important 1t Is that the minister
ana teacher have proper conceptIon
OF Jesus as the sacrificiaI Lamb. the
sin-bearer Of the world.
z. Looking Upon Jesus ". 36). II ia
necessary that the sinner definItelv fx
MS attention upon Jesus.
3. Following Jesus ". 37). II Ia M,
enough to merely look upon Him
There must be definite efforts IN follow
after, to inquire of Him.
q. Abiding With Jesus ". 39). Those
VINO earnestly look upon Jesus and in.
qnire after Him He welcomes into
blessed fellowship.
o. Witnessing for Jesus wv a, Az,
The first thing the one does who hos
come to Jesus is to begin to witness
for Him.
u. bringing Others to Jesus. The
chief delight of the one who has come