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FINESToftheWHEAT EDITED BY WM. CARSON LANTZ, M.A., Chairman, Dept, of Speech, Biola Bible College
2. The Wrestling of Prayer: a. Meet God alone (Gen. 32:24). b. Exert real effort (Gen. 32:25). c. Persevere until God answers (Gen. 32:26). 3. The Victory of Prayer: a. It changes the person as well as the circumstance (Gen. 32:27, 28). b. It blesses the person (Gen. 32: 29) . c. It preserves the life (Gen. 32: 30) . d. It marks the person (Gen. 32: 31, 32).—/.M . Christ in E v e r y P a rt o f Life John 2:1-11 A. Social life (v. 1, 2). 1. Marriage. 2. Friends. 3. Social Events. B. Supplications (v. 3). 1. Situation committed to Him. 2. Result of situation committed to Him. C. Service (v. 7, 8). 1. His directions: a'. Sometimes hard to understand, b. Always the best. 2. Our obedience: a. Unquestioning. b. Complete. Discussion Questions: 1. Would the consciousness of the presence of Christ with us at a party improve the party? Why? 2. Should we pray believing the an swer will be ours or the Lord’s? 3. Does our service always have to bring immediate fruit? 4. Are there sometimes things to do that we can see no reason for do ing? —J.T. Tem p ta tions James 1 A. Problem : Christians are tempted many times and cannot understand why these temptations come up. 1. Job was tempted (Job). 2. Jesus Christ was tempted (Luke 4:2). 3. Everyone is tempted (James 1:14). B. Solution: Christians can over come this temptation. 1. God does not tempt us (James 1: 13). 2. God provided an escape for us (1 Cor. 10:13).
3. Results of victory over temptation (James 1:12).—W.S. A T rip to the P rom ised Land A map-study showing that God leads His children and provides for them 1. God provides protection (Ex. 15). 2. God provides water (Ex. 15:22-27). 3. God provides food (Ex. 16). 4. God provides laws (Ex. 20). 5. God provides punishment (Num. 11 ) . 6. God provides clothing (Num. 11- 20 ). 7. God provides victory (Num. 21). Visual Aids: Provide each person in the group with a blank map of Egypt, the Sinai Peninsula and Pales tine. Also have a larger map at the front, either on a blackboard or a paper large enough for all to see. ILLUSTRATIONS The thing that makes a painter great is his individuality in choice of subject, color, shading, or brush stroke. No truly great artist tries to copy the style of another but uses the tools he has to create from his own personality. Many Christians have never learned this lesson in their Service to God. They do not realize that God does not want from them an attempt to preach, sing, or witness just like another but rather to be good stewards of the talent.— G.A. Sometimes as I’m driving down the road, I hear, or “feel” , a slight varia tion in the motor, which tells me that all is not well. On asking others riding with me if they hear anything strange, I receive the answer invar iably that everything seems to be in order. This was the case a few days ago, when I heard a slight hissing sound, imperceptible to the others. I pulled over and found that an oil line had broken, and the last drop of oil had just squirted out. What made the difference between the other riders and I? It is something that developed over a long period of time, by constant association with the car by traveling with it, and by consciously and subconsciously “ tim ing my ear to it.” This is a picture of our relationship to God, spending time with Him, walking with Him, and tuning our spirits to His will. It is not by the crack of the whip that He directs us, but He guides us with His Eye.— K.P.
SERMONETTES The act of obedience supplies the power for obedience.— K.P. When in Rome do as the Chris tians do.— J.H. Some people that think they are hard-boiled are really only half- baked. (Hosea 7:8)— J.H. The strength of the “ salt of the earth” will often decide the amount of thirst the sinner will have for God. —R.C. God is in the moving business; His specialty: mountains.— R.B. There must be a war in order to have a victory.— G.A. OUTLINES W isd om F rom on High Proverbs 2:6 A. Problem : People are seeking a satisfying knowledge through secular education without finding real satis faction from the fountainhead of all wisdom—God. 1. Men without God speaking words without wisdom (Job 38:2). 2. He who thinks he knows much really knows little (Job 38:3-41). 3. An increase in wisdom causes an increase in sorrow (Eccl. 1:18). B. Solution: Since God created all things, learning must come from Him in order to obtain a knowledge that really satisfies. 1. Fearing God is the beginning of wisdom (Prov. 1:7). 2. Declaring Christ to the lost is the sign of wisdom (Prov. 11:30). 3. Studying from God’s Word results in His approval of your wisdom (2 Tim. 2:5).— R.B. F ea r H ot Gen. 27:41, 45; 32:9-12, 23-32 A. Problem : Some Christians fear their enemies. 1. The tragedy of a self-made enemy (Gen. 27:41, 45). 2. The fear for personal safety (Gen. 32:11). 3. The fear for the safety of loved ones (Gen. 32:11). B. Solution: Christians need to meet God in prayer. 1. The Statement of Prayer: a. Remind God of His past prom ises (Gen. 32:9-12). b. Pray in humility (Gen. 32:10). c. Ask God for mercy (Gen. 32: 1 1 ).
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