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tBy REV. p B. FITZWATER. ID. Dean
OF the Evening School. Moody Bible In
stitute OF Chcago)
Lesson for December II
REViEW-FRoM ATHENS TO ROME

REVlEW-From Athens TO Rome.
GOLDEN TEXT - Therefore. being
justified by faith. We have peace with
God through our Lord Jesus Christ
Eom. ST..
PRIMARY TOPIC-How Paul Helped
the Poor.
JUNIOR TOPIC--Helping Others bv
Our Gifts.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP
GC-Paul. the Missionary.
YOUNG Pl.OPLE AND ADULT TOP
IC-Paul the Christian.
The lessons Of the quarter gather
about Paul the review therefore will;
nave to do with his character, service
and teachings. A good method of re-
view is to study the salient points
with the leading teachings of each
lesson. The following suggestions are
offered:
October a.
Paul took advantage of the oppor-
tunity to preach the gospel to the
Jews in the synagogue at Athens. and
to such OF the Gentiles and Jews as
were found in the market-place. call
ing upon all to repent because of
Gods appointed DAY of judgment by
Jesus Christ.
October II.
Though compelled to work for a liv-
ing while getting foothold in Corinth,
Paul zealously preached the gospel
even in the face Of violent opposition.
In this time Of his great need God en-
couraged him by giving him a vision.
God always comes to the help of His
servants in their greatest need.
October IS.
The Spirits best gift is love. 1t is
best because of it's essential qualities
and also because every believer can
have and exercise 1t.
October rs.
Paul with dauntlesS courage preached
the gospel at Ephesus, and here his
preaching resulted in a glorious awak-
ening. Where the gospel is preached
in the power of the Holy Spirit men
will believe in Christ and turn from
their wicked ways. even giving up
wrong kinds of business.
November l.
The Christian has a strong enemy to
fight, personal being called the
devil. He must meet him in offensive
and defensive warfare. His strength
and arnOr are from the Lord. The
way to get strength to wage the con-
fiict Is by prayer to God.
November 8.
Paul with undaunted courage pressed
ON toward Jerusalem, knowing that
bonds and affliction awaited him. As
he took leave of the Ephesian elders
he warned, them of the false teachers
who would arise among them, and as
sured them that he had declared the
whole counsel of God.
November IS.
Despite Paul's eagerness to concili-
ate the people in Jerusalem, he was
arrested. Because of his passion to
preach the gospel, he witnessed to the
angry mob which was striving to kill
him.
November %.
Though falsely accused and ar
raigned before the wicked governor.
Paul with becoming dignity and
courtesy defended himself in such
way as TO win the favor of Felix.
November 20.
Paul defended himself before Agrip-
wis nd Cd
the Scriptures as to almost persuade
Agrippa to become a Christian.
December 6.
Paurs behavior on the voyage and
during the shipwreck displayed his
sublime faith in God as well as his
remarkable bravery and common sense.
December IS.
Upon Paul's arrival In Rome he was
greatly heartened by the reception
given him by the brethren who came
to meet him. Paul was intensely hui
man. He, like his Lord, craved human
fellowship.
December 20.
If the summary of Paul's life was
the lesson used on this Sunday, the
review should be the vision Of the
veteran soldier of the cross. near the
close of his life. declaring, II have
fought a good fight, l have finished
my course, have kept the faith: there
is therefore laid up for me a crown
of righteousness which the Lord, the
righteous judge, will give to me at
that day."
If the Christmas lesson was used
for this day, the method of review
should be to picture the wise men
seeking Jesus, Herod seeking to kill
Him, and the finding of Jesus in Beth
lehem.