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T H E K I N G ' S B U S I N E S S
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Q do ie s on CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR . . . B y M ary G. G oodner
that immeasurable little word, so short, yet so full. i;“ So . . . that he gave”—love always gives, but in this case, such a gift —“his only begotten Son” ! Who can ever fathom the greatness of that gift? Lastly, we have the benefits received. “Whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” In salvation, we have the promise of priceless blessings—deliver ance from the penalty o f sin, deliverance from the power of sin, and finally, deliver ance from the presence of sin. Dr. Chafer says, “ Salvation covers all that is past, all that is present, and all that is future in the out-working of the grace of God, for the one who believes. In the great promises of grace, there is no measurement as to time, nor any human condition imposed, other than believing.” Leader’s Helps I. T he O fficial D ancer Sir John Clarke, the devoted missionary to Africa, tells o f one remarkable native Christian, who formerly had been an offi cial dancer at his tribe’s horrible cere monial dances. He was so deeply mired in sin and darkness that he seemed hopeless. At the close o f one of his heathenish cele brations, the missionary walked up to him, and laying his hand on the native’s shoul der, said, “ God loves you.” The heathen man fled into the forest and stayed for many days, fighting against the call o f God in his heart. After weeks had passed, he came back to the missionary’s tent, and con fessed Christ as his Saviour, and went forth to tell others the marvelous story that God loves, and that God had a Son who loves, and that God sent His Son. Such good news as this had so gripped his heart, that he had to tell others. He won fifty-one souls to Christ on his first trip. Would that we all might be so stirred by the great truth that God loves us and gave His Son! II. B ible V erses on S alvation “He that believeth on the Son hath ever lasting life” (John 3:36). “Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out” (John 6:37). “ For I am not ashamed o f the gospel of Christ : for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth” (Rom. 1:16). DECEMBER 17, 1933 SUPPOSE THE W ORLD WERE W ITHOU T CHRIST L uke 2:1-7; E ph . 2:11, 12 Suggestions for the Meeting Hymn—“Silent Night, Holy Night.” Hymn—“No Room in the Inn.” Prayer. Scripture—Luke 2:1-7. Vocal Solo— “ It Came upon a Midnight Clear.” Leader’s Message.
5. The “blessed hope” (Titus 2:12, 13). 6. The sealing o f the Spirit (Eph. 1 :13). 7. Access to God (Eph. 2:18). II. W hen a R ich M an is P enniless A half-witted boy, watching the funeral o f a wealthy miser, remarked, “ There he goes, and not a penny in his pocket.” Con trast thè Christian’s reward for service— “Henceforth . . . a crown of righteous- neSS.” liPlCKERING. III. S eventy -F ive M illions Vanderbilt, the famous American mil lionaire, with his seventy-five millions ster ling, declared: “ Such wealth as mine is too heavy a burden for any man to bear. The weight o f it is crushing me and killing me. I have no pleasure in it, and no use for it.” Wealth, without divine wisdom in the use of it, is a burden instead of a pleasure.— S elected . IV. E verything for N othing An aged saint, on being asked to explain salvation, aptly replied, “ Something for nothing.” Another aged saint, who had weathered the storms for many a long year, and was nearing the heavenly har bor, on hearing this story related, ex claimed, “Aye, it’s even better than that. It’s everything fo r nothing!” Salvation comes the moment you cease trying, strug gling, and doing, and when you accept the free gift of God—eternal life.— S elected , DECEMBER 10, 1933 W H A T DOES SALVAT ION M EAN ? J ohn 3 :16, 17 Suggestions for the Meeting Hymn—“We Have Heard the Joyful Sound.” Hymn—“What a Wonderful Saviour.” Scripture—John 3 :16, 17, from memory. Prayer. Hymn—“I Love to Tell the Story.” Violin Solo—“Wonderful Grace of Jesus.” Leader’s Message. Testimonies. Quiet Hour. Hymn—“Grace Greater Than Our Sins.” Benediction—Psalm 19:14. Meditation on the Lesson The wonderful verse, John 3 :16, has been called the “Golden Text” of the Bible. Luther called it the “ Little Gospel,” be cause it contains the “good news” in such condensed form. Scores o f sermons have been preached from it, and tracts have been printed about it, and yet its truth and beauty have never been exhausted. Like an everflowing fountain, its refreshing waters still give life to thirsty hearts. The world is hungry for love, and this verse satisfies that hunger, by telling us, first, that God loves u s; second, how He loves us; and last, the benefits to be de rived from such love. It is difficult for us, in so-called Christian America, to understand the greatness o f the simple statement that God loves us, for we have always heard it, but to the heathen mind, it comes as a startling, blessed truth. Then follows how He loves—“so”—
DECEMBER 3, 1933 CAUSES AN D CURES OF POVERTY P salm 82:1-8 Suggestions for the Meeting Hymn—“ I’m the Child o f a King.” Hymn—“ God Will Take Care o f You.” Scripture—Psalm 82:1-8. Sentence Prayers. Hymn—“Fade, Fade, Each Earthly Joy.” Duet—“Oh 1 It Is Wonderful.” Leader’s Message. A Christian social service worker (if your city employs one) might be invited to visit your society and give statistics of his work. This would be the most graphic way in which you could show some causes of poverty. We know that crime and ignor ance are the usual accompaniments of pov erty. We cannot say that sin is the cause of all poverty, because some o f God’s choicest saints are very pdor. Meditation on the Lesson Instead o f a meditation on the “ Causes and Cures of Poverty,” we have chosen to dwell on the positive side o f the subject, and to think for a while about “ The Riches of the Christian.” All Christians are not rich in worldly goods, but all Christians have true riches. What a comfort it is, during this age of financial scarcity, to know that our treasure is in heaven! In the following passages from God’s Word, we find assurance o f the believer’s riches : “An inheritance incorruptible, and unde filed, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you” (1 Pet. 1 :4). “For ye know the grace o f our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich” (2 Cor. 8:9 ). “As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making, many rich ; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things” (2 Cor. 6:10). “He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things ?” (Rom. 8 :32). “ Therefore let no man glory in men : for all things are yours; whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come ; all are yours ; And ye are Christ’s ; and Christ is God’s” (1 Cor. 3:21-23). “O the depth of the riches both o f the wisdom and knowledge of God! how un searchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!” (Rom. 11:33). These are but a few o f the priceless possessions of every Christian. Leader’s Helps I. S ome of the C hristian ’ s R iches 1. Redemption (Eph. 1:7). 2. The supply of daily needs (Phil. 4:19). 3. Peace (Phil. 4 :7 ). 4. Assurance (John 10:28). Testimonies. Quiet Hour. Benediction—Psalm 19:14.
Testimonies. Quiet Hour. Benediction—Numbers 6:24-26.
Have a rousing testimony meeting, wit nessing to the power o f Christ in individual lives. If possible, have some visitors who have been saved in rescue missions. Ask
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