Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-06-25
Lesson for June %
REVIEW

nesses unto me, both in Jerusalem and
in all Judea aud in Samaria, and unto
the uttermost part of the earth.-Aets
rs.
PRIMARY TOPIC-The Boy Jesus at
the Temple School.
JUNIOR TOPIC-Jesus Asking and
Answering Questions
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP
IC-The Growth OF the Early Church.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
IC-How. the Gospel Spread.
AS usual, the methods employed in
the review largely depend upon the
teacher and the class Two methods
are suggested:
First: The biographical. This is a
method which can nearly always be
used to advantage, since pupils of all
ages are interested in the study Of
persons. Peter. Paul, stephen, Philip
and Barnahas are very prominent
characters in the quarters lessons,
These may be assigned to members
of the class the week before with
view of "A brief biographical sketch
being prepared ana read to the class
Second: The summary method
This method calls for the review Of
the principal facts Of each lesson with
statement of the leadinsss teachings
thereof. The following is suggested
Lesson I.-On the Day of Pentecost
the risen and assembled Christ sent the
promise of the Father causing the
Holy Ghost to descend upon the dis
ciples to qualify them to be witnesses
of His death and resurrection to al
the world.
Lesson 1.-THE healing Of the lame
able to make strong man who was
born cripple. The man who wa
healed thoroughly advertised the
miracle Those who hive experience
the life of God canno, help but mat
ii known.
Lesson llI.-The church is Gods
dwelling place. Since it is His dwell
ing place il is as holy as tho hola
place in the sanctuary. The Judgment
which befell Ananas and Sapphire
proves that God VIII not allow the
hypocrite to escape His judgment
Lesson IV.-1'he behavior of Ste
phen proves that the risen Christ II
able to sustain His witnesses, even
while they are sealing their testimony
with theirsblood. His standing shows
His active interest in His disciples
and that lie welcomes home to heaven
those who are faithful.
Lesson V.-The experiences Of
Daniel and his companions show that
total abstinence pays
Lesson Philip, the only man in
the New Testament called evangelist
is in the energy of the Spirit preach.
ing the Word and winning men to
Christ
Lesson Vli.-The conversion of
Saul the bitter enemy of Christ, is an
illustrious example Of what the reve
lation of Christ in His glory can do.
ana also illustrates the method Of theV
conversion ~ islaci.
Lesson VlIl-After Saul's CONVEX
sion, he straightway preached Christ
as the Son Of God Those who are
really saved know whom they have
believed.
Lessen lx.-The stupendous miracle
wrought by the risen Christ at the
hands Of Peter proved that the gospel
lost none Of It's power by being
preached abroad.
Lesson x.--When Christ woul,
break down the middle wall OF par
tition between the Jews and Gentiles,
He gave to Cornelius and Peter each
vision. When the gospel was offered
to the Gentiles. the Holy Ghost came
upon them as at Pentecost.
Lesson xi.-Before the foreign mis-.
s8nary enterprise was launched
new center Of operation was estab-
lished at Antioch. The Holy Spirit
established this strategical center and
sent out the missionaries
Lesson XIl.-The risen Christ hears
the prayers Of the church and sends
His angels to deliver His faithful ser
wants