Beverly banner., 1925-12-25
Lesson for December 27
REvIEW-FRoM ATHENS TO ROME

REVIEW-From Athens TO Rome.
GOLDEN TEXT - Therefore being
justified by faith. we have peace with
God through our Lord Jesus Christ
Rom 81
PRIMARY TOPIC-How Paul Helped
the Poor.
JUNIOR ToPIC-Helping others by
Our Gifts.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP
IC-Paul. the Missionary.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
IC-Paul the Christian.
The lessons of the quarter gather
about Paul. The review therefore will
have 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 4.
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. cali
ing upon all to repent because OF
Gods appointed day of judgment by
Jesus Christ.
October IL.
Though compelled to work for 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 1e.
The Spirits best gift is love. 1t is
best because of its essential qua'ltieS
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 1.
The Christian has a strong enemy to
fight a personal being called the
devil He must meet him in offensive
and defensive warfare. His strength
and armor 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 Pauls 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 20.
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 90.
Paul defended himself before .Agrip-
pa and so wisely and confidently used
the Scriptures as to almost persuade
Agrippa to become a Christian.
December 6.
Pauls behavior on the voyage and
during the shipwreck displayed his
sublime faith in God as well as his
remarkable bravery and common sense.
December 13.
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 hu-
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, | have finished
my course, l have kept the faith there
Is therefore laid up for me Il 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