The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-12-24
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CCHOOL Lesson
(By REV P. B. FITzwATER. D. D., Mem
Der of Faculty Moody Bible
Institute OF Chicago.)
"a. 1881. Western Newspaper Union.)
Lesson for December q
REVIEW: THE SPREAD OF CHRIS
TIANITY IN EUROPE

TlANITY IN EUROPE
GOLDEN TEXT-And the seventh
angel sounded; and there were great
voices in heaven, saying, the Kingdoms
of this world are become the king
dcms Of our Lord, and OF his Christ;
and he shall reign for ever and ever.
PRIMARY TOPIC-Giving the Cos
pei to Europe.
JUNIOR ToPIc-Giving the Gospel
to Europe.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP
1C-Christianity in the Roman World.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
1C-The Outreach of Christianity.
In connection with the quarters les
sons, the Golden Text may be mis-
leading for it refers to a time in the
future when Christ's kingdom shall
be established by his personal COM
ing and in mighty power, displacing
all earthly Kingdoms with the King
dom OF Heaven. It does not refer to
world converted through the gradual
dissemination Of the gospel.
The lessons for the quarter center
chiefly in Paul. A good method Of
review will be to study Paul the man.
A method also effectively used in
senior and adult classes is to sum-
Marie the facts and state the lead
ing teaching Of the lesson. Assign
ment in this case should be made u
week in advance. For this method
the following suggestions are offered:
Lesson for October q.
Being hemmed in on all sides, Wis.,
ion was given Paul of man Of Mace
donna pleading for help. Paul moved
forward in response to this vision. Our
visions should be translated into &C
tion.
Lesson for October II.
The casting out of spirit of divi-
nation from young woman resulted
in bringing Paul and Silas before the
magistrates on false charge. With
out opportunity for self-defense, they
were mercilessly beaten and remand
ed to Jail, from which they were mi
raculously delivered. The jailer was
converted. God will make fruitful the
ministry of those who are faithful.
Lesson for October 1s.
In Thessalonica and Berea Paul
preached a suffering and risen Christ
to the Jew first. The success of his
ministry so aroused certain Jews that
a riot ensued. Without fear Paul con-
tinued to preach Christ, and vigor-
GUS church was established.
> Lesson for October IS.
@ Alone, Paul came to the rich, cul-
tured, and ncentious city Of Corinth.
Here God gave him an encouraging
vision, assuring him of divine protec-
ton.
Lesson for November I.
In pressing the obligation Of tenn
perance, Paul shows that the believer
is linked to Jesus Christ by faith.
Being born from above, the man is
free from the power Of the flesh.
Gods way of destroying the works
Of the Devil is through the sonship Of
believers.
Lesson for November 8.
Preaching Christ and working mir
acles in Ephesus brought Paul face
to face with an opposing mob. De-
spite opposition glorious awaken
ing resulted and strong church was
established.
Lesson for November is.
At Jerusalem, Paul, in Difference to
the wishes of the elders, consented to
take vow in order to conciliate GER
This
ragged the unbelieving Jews, who at
tempted to kill him. Being rescued
by the Roman guard, Paul defended
himself and was encouraged by the
appearance Of the Lord.
Lesson for November %.
Not being able to get justice, Paul
appealed to Caesar. On the way to
Rome a great storm was encountered.
Storms as we'll as soft breezes await
Gods faithful ministers.
Lesson for November 20.
Philemon is a private letter to
fellow Christian on the occasion of
the return of a runaway slave who
had become a Christian under Pauls
ministry. 1t is one of the most tact
full and tender letters ever written and
the first anti-slavery petition ever
penned.
Lesson for December 8.
Nearing the close Of his ministry,
Paul calmly faced death. He looked
back over a successful career and for
ward with joyful anticipation to an
eternity with God.
Lesson for December IS.
The Book Of Revelation Is Gods
last message to man. 1t is the I'M
yelling of Jesus Christ in his personal
appearing in glory to judge the world
and establish his kingdom.
Lesson for December 20.
Love is Gods supreme gift. 1t was
personified in the incarnation of
Christ. Those whose lives have
touched the Lord Jesus Christ will
hOve.