Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-24
RE7R0YED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL
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' Lesson '
(By REV P b FITZwATER, DID. Dean
Of the Evening School. Moody Bible In-
stitute OF Chicage.)
&c. 1926. Western Newspaper union.b
Lesson for December 27.
REvIEw-FRoM ATHENS TO ROME

REvIEw-Frem Athens TO Rome.
GOLDEN TEXT - Therefore. being
justified by faith, We have peace with
God through our Lord Jesus Christ
Rom. S:l.
PRIMARY ToPIc-How Paul Helped
the Poor.
JUNIOR ToPic-Helpinr Other. by
Our Gifts
INTERMEDIATES AND SENIOR TOP
IC--Paal. the Missienary.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
IC-Psul 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 az
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 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 vision
God always comes to the help of His
servants in their greatest need.
October 49,
The Spirits best gift is love. It is
best because of its essential qualities
and also because every believer can
have and exercise it.
October 25.
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 Duslness.
| November 1.
The Christian has a strong enemy to
fight. personal being called the
| devil. lie 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
flict is by prayer 10 God.
| November 8.
Paul with undaunted courage pressed
on toward Jerusalem. knowing that
| bonds and affliction awaited him. As
| he took leave of fhe Ephesian elders
he warned them of the false teachers
who would arise among them, and az
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 a
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 Christian.
December 6.
Paul's behavior on the voyage and
during the shipwreck displayed his
| sublime faith in God as well as his
| remarkable bravery and common sense.
December 10.
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
fellow ship.
December 20.
If the summary Of Pau's life was
| the lesson used on this Sunday the