Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-08
Lesson for October II
PAUL IN coRINTH

and Pulpit.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP
IC-Pauls Experiences in Corinth
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
IC-Paul Plants the Church In Corinth.
I. The True Missionary Method wv.
1-3).
Paul came to Corinth a stranger In
a strange city, He did not have an
advance agent to do his advertising
His method in gaining a foothold in
Corinth was as follows:
/. Finding a Home (v. p.
This he found with Aquila and Pris-
ella, Jews who were recently expelled
from Rome by the cruel edict of
Claudius.
.. He Toiled for His Daily Bread
" 81.
He was of the same craft with
them. being a tentmaker. Every child
among the Jews was taught some
trade by means of which he could
gain livelihood, should occasion re-
quire.
H. Preaching in the Synagogue at
CorInth wv. 4-SJ-
/. Though Compelled to Toll for a
a Living While Getting a Foothold in
Corinth. He Did Not Lose Sight Of
His Main Work ". ~.
He reasoned in the synagogue every
Sabbath, persuadl.g the Jews and
Greeks. While the missionary should
not be above honest toll when ne
eessity arises, he must not allow toll
to interfere with preaching 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 Il Thess.
500.
To hear Of the steadfasness of those
who had confessed Christ under his
ministry, put new vigor into his la
horS.
(2) They brought peeuniary gifts
from the Macedonian church Phil.
4:15; II Cor. II :9).
Being relieved from the necessity
of toiling for living, he could now
devote more time and energy to the
preaching of the gospel.
(3) Silas and Timothy became as
sistants to Paul in the work.
g. Paul Opposed ". 81.
His increased activity was met with
increased opposition. AS the Lords
ministers become more aggressive in
their work, the ministers of Satan put
forth corresponding efforts in opposi-
ton.
4. Paul Announces His Purpose to
Turn to the Gentiles ". 81.
Because of their blasphemy and OPP
position, he ceased to work among
the Jews. There is time when good
judgment causes one to abandon work
where efforts have been fruitless, but
1t is difficult to know just when to do
it. Oftentimes lasting harm is done
to the work by pressing efforts when
people have turned against the
truth. Pau's declaration Il am
clean" was most solemn one
). He Md Not Go Far Away ". y.
He remained sufficiently near those
whose hearts God had touched that
they could easily find him. 1t is like
wise true that although Christ is
obliged to depart 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 syn
agogue, was converted. Perhaps Paul's
severe action in turning away from
them moved CrispUs to act
III PauPs Vision wv. GID.
His experiences since coming to
Europe were very trying. He needed
encouragement at this time II is
just like the Lord to come at the
time Of the servants greatest need.
Note the Lords words to him.
l. BE Not Afraid" When one is
executing the commission of the Lord
he need not be afraid
2. Speak and Hold Not Thy
Peace" The one who has heard the
voice of God cannot refrain from
speaking. He cannot be still.
8. 81 Am With Thee" The Lord
is with every one who faithfully car
ries out His commission.
A. mo Man Shall Set on Thee. to
Hurt Thee
The one sent by the Lord to do a
work is immune from danger and harm
until his work Is done.
5. II 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 in HIS name shall have fruit
for his service.
All Are His