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more than two thousand separate passages. 5. Because of the superhuman charac ter of its formation over a period of two to three thousand years. 6. Because of the superhuman charac ter of its preservation in spite of every attempt which has been made to destroy it. 7. Because an age of unparalleled hu man enlightenment is unable to im prove upon it. 8.. Because of its remarkable civilizing power and influence over men and nations. 9. Because its message meets every need of the human heart. 10. Because it has made scores and scores of prophecies which seemed impossible of fulfillment, but which have found their fruition in literal reality. 11. Because of the superiority of its teachings and ethics over any code which is capable of conception by the human mind. 12. Because of the character of the men and women who believe in its in spiration arid follow its teachings. 13. Because daily discoveries of arch aeological research are verifying, beyond all question, the historical , events which it records. 14. Because it contains depths of truth inexhaustible for the most profound intellects, and at the same time re cords a message capable of being understood by the simple faith of a little child. 15. Because its difficult passages and apparent contradictions are always clarified in the light of a complete knowledge of the facts. 16. Because Israel bears constant testi mony to the truth of its teachings about that race. 17. Because at every point where it touches the realm of natural science, it is found to be scientifically ac curate when properly understood. 18. Because it has a literary value un paralleled in the uninspired writings of men. 19. Because of the unquestioned and in disputable fact of the resurrection of Jesus Christ: 7 :00—Closing Message—“Applying the Truth of the Bible to your Life” (Talk by leader, pastor, or selected speaker). — o — May 31, 1931 ' A Feature Missionary Meeting 5 :15—A Song or Two. 5:25—A Little Devotional Time (A de votional period with a few verses of Scripture, a prayer song, and a large number of sentence prayers). 5:40—And then the Word (Scripture reading). 5 :50—In the Land of the Cherry Blos soms. A missionary presentation with the set ting of a mission station in Japan. 6:45—Old Familiars (Informal singing of a number of old familiar hymns). 6:55—Heart Searchings (Life work re cruit message or definite missionary talk by some member of the de partment, or by the pastor, or a special speaker). 7 :10—Benediction and Piano Postlude.
“Thè chastisement of our peace” (Isa. S3:5). “Seek peace” ' (Psa. 34:14) . ‘T have spoken . . . that ye might have peace” (John 16:33). “My peace I give unto you” (John 14:27). ' “Follow after the things which make for peace" (Rom. 14:19). “Follow peace with all men” (Heb. 12:14). 4. Longsuffering. 5. Gentleness. 6. Goodness, etc. Part II— Some Weeds 1. Bitterness. “Let all bitterness . . . be put away from you” (Eph. 4:31). . “If ye have bitter envyings , . . glory not” (Jas. 3:14). 2. Envy. “Laying aside all . . . envies” (1 Pet. 2 : 1 ) . “Let not thy heart envy sinners” (Prov. 23:17), . “Love envieth not” (1 Cor. 13:4). “Let us walk , . . not in strife and envyings” (Rom. 13:13). “Where envying and strife is” (Jas. 3:16). 3. Hypocrisy. “Wherefore lay aside . . . hypocrisies” (1 .Pet. 2:1). “Thou shalt not be as the hypocrites” (Matt. 6:5). “Woe unto you . . . hypocrites” (Matt. 23:13-29). * 7 :00—The Garden of Your Heart (Clos ing remarks by leader, pastor, or a selected speaker). 7:10—“Into my Heart” (Closing song). 7 :12—“Let the words of my mouth” (Benediction). 7:15—Garden Music (Postlude). 4. Lying. 5. Anger. 6. Foolish Talking, etc. , ‘‘Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” (Psa. 119:105). P rogram 5 :40—Pre-prayer Period. 6 :00—Praise Period. Choose hymns and songs about the 1. Scripture memory verses about the Bible. 2. Silent prayer. 3. Five short prayers. 6 :30—Discussion Period. Have different members each select one of the following topics for discussion of the question : “Why I Believe the Bible is the Superhumanly Inspired Word of God.” 1. Because of the testimony of Jesus Christ to that effect. 2. Because of its marvelous unity throughout in testimony to the per son and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. 3. Because its historical trustworthi ness and authenticity has been es tablished by reverent investigation and genuine scholarship. 4. Because it claims to be such in Bible, as far as possible. 6 :20—Devotional Pèriod. — o — May 24, 1931 A “ Bible” Meeting
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