the stories are true experiences. Chris tians differ about whether or not the story of the Good Samaritan is a para ble. This story was told by the Saviour to answer a lawyer’s question : “Who is my .neighbour?” Since we have had this story rather recently in our lesson, see if your class can tell it accurately from mem ory. Then, re-read it from Luke’s Gospel to see how many of the facts you have forgotten. Do you see how this story is an earthly experience teaching a heav enly truth? The Lord Jesus told a story about a man who owned one hundred sheep. When one of them was lost, thè shep herd left the ninety-nine sheep and searched for the one that was lost. When he had found the lost sheep, he laid it on his shoulders and carried it home where he called his friends and his neighbors to rejoice over the sheep that was found. Again, the Saviour told of a woman who lost one of her ten pieces of silver. She lit a candle and carefully swept her house to find the money. She, too, called her friends and neighbors to rejoice with her. Jesus told these two parables to compare earthly joy over the finding of a lost article with the joy in heaven over a lost sinner who receives the Saviour. The Lord Jesus knew that everyone liked stories. He wanted everyone to un derstand about God’s love. By telling these parables or stories, God’s Son helped even children to know God’s love for them and His plan for their lives. Religion in Britain «5* Not more than one in ten people are at all closely associated with any church in Britain. About two-thirds practically never go to church at all, yet a large majority are inclined to believe in God and definite disbelievers are only one in twenty. This is the state of religion in England today according to two reliable surveys of recent date. Sincere religious leaders over there are desperately wor ried over these facts. Nor is this condi tion attributed to the war, for the sur vey proves that those who were believers before the war are even stronger in their faith today. Faith in science and in the possibility of human progress are also weakening. The general attitude of people in that country today is one of profound skepti cism and hopelessness. Would to God there would arise another pair of Wes leys to point the masses in Britain to faith in God!
ONE MILLION Gospels of John
— for the soldiers and students of needy China
Alfrèd A. Kunz, Executive Director of PTL, with shipment of Gospels bound for China God has given the Pocket Testament League a tremendous oppor tunity in China. Through its ministry thousands of soldiers and civilians are being won to Christ, and a great demand has been created for the Word of God. A ’ few weeks ago 75,000 more PTL Gospels of John, printed in Chinese, left America for China. With their distribution, the Pcchet Testament League will have put one million of these Gospels to work for the Lord in that tragic land. To all whose gifts are making this achieve ment possible we offer our appreciation. Our task is far from finished. Will you help us, by your prayers and continued support, to keep the Water of Life flowing to those in dire distress.
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For the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ
“ 2 tetuarFof S f a l s o p r o p f y o t s Which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are revert- ing wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits.” (Matt. 7:15, 16.) A recent survey of the students of certain denominational seminaries dis closes the startling fact that only 4% believe the Bible to be free from legend or myth. In contrast, every one of the directors and teachers, and, as far as known, the graduates of F a it h fully believe the Bible to be verbally inspired and without error of any kind. No wonder that graduates of F aith , trained as true Vinder-shepherds, are increasingly serving many fields o f use fulness here and abroad. Already alumni are in missionary work on, four con tinents. Fourteen entered the chaplaincy, one of whom gave his life on the field of battle in the late world war.
Without specific material endowment, the Seminary looks to God in faith for support. For further financial de tails, address Roland K. Armes, Treas., P. O . Box 4299-K, Philadel phia, retina.
ANSWERS TO BIBLE RHYMES ( Continued from Page 21) 1. Babel—Abel
Dr. and Mrs. MacRae and Regis trar Harris at the main entrance of the Seminary. One of the dormitories assigned to married students and their families.
5. Og—dog 6. Baal—quail 7. hawk—cock 8. myrrh—fir
2. Job—robe 3. Tyre—lyre 4. spear—cheer
O C T O B E R , 1948
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