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standard of the Word of God simply be cause it is popular to do so today? (2 Tim. 2 : 22 .) 8. How can a young couple who get married guarantee the blessing of God upon their home? (cp. Eph. 5:22-6:4.) Note in this Scripture the proper relation of wife, husband and father and children. Discuss these relationships. Do so seriously because this is God’s way for happiness in the home. June 19, 1955 We Build Tomorrow's Homes Deut. 12:28; Prov. 3 :5 ,6 ; 2 Cor. 6:14 DAILY READINGS June 13 — Envy, An Enemy Gen. 37:3-11, 23-28 June 14 — Children, Gift of God Ps. 127:1-5 June 15 — Counsel for the Home Prov. 15:1-10 June 16 — Marriage Divinely Appointed Mark 10:6-9 June 17 — Manly Virtues 1 Tim. 3:1-6 June 18 — The Servant of the Lord 2 Tim. 2:24-26 HEART OF THE LESSON The church and the nation are no stronger than the home. When the home crumbles every worthy institution crum bles with it, for the home is the basic unit of all society. The Bible indicates its importance and demonstrates God’s will for those who plan marriage and the establishment of a new home. STUDY QUESTIONS 1. What is the standard by which men should build their homes? (Deut. 12:28.) 2. How does the fifth commandment protect the sacredness and the harmony of the home? (Ex. 20:12.) 3. How does the seventh commandment protect the sanctity of the home? (Ex. 20:14.) 4. How does the ninth commandment protect the sanctity of the home? (Ex. 20:17.) 5. What must be the attitude of each young person toward the Lord and His will if he is to know the mind of God in the choice of his life partner? (Prov. 3:5,6.) 6. Is any person capable of making his own choice in this important matter or any other matter? (Prov. 3:5.) 7. What does it mean to “ acknowledge Him” in all our ways? (Prov. 3:6.)
6. How can the believer demonstrate his friendship for others? (Gal. 6:2.) 7. What is the outstanding command ment of Christ to His followers? (John 15:12.) 8. What is the greatest proof of genu ine love for others? (John 15:13.) 9. How does the believer prove his friendship with Christ? (John 15:14.) 10. What great privilege belongs to those who are the “ friends” of Christ? (John 15:15.) June 12, 1955 Think Beyond "Going Steady" Mark 10:6-9; Prov. 18:22-24; 2 Tim. 2:22 DAILY READINGS June 6 — Ancient Divorce Law Deut. 24:1 -4 June 7 — The Folly of David 2 Sam. 2:1 -5 June 8 — A Prayer for Forgiveness Ps. 25:7 June 9 — The Way of Wisdom and Knowledge Prov. 2:10-22 June 10 — A Time to Remember Eccl. 12:1-7 June 11 — Putting First Things First Matt. 6:33, 34 HEART OF THE LESSON God is tremendously concerned that the one you marry be His choice for you. The Christian ought to be concerned about the same thing. The Bible makes crystal clear what kind of a person the believer ought to marry. The Bible also makes clear the conduct of the believer during courtship and also during marriage. The Bible is the most practical book in the world and no person goes wrong by read 1. Who performed the first marriage? (Gen. 2:21-24.) What does this teach us? 2. Where did the Saviour perform His first miracle? (John 2:1-11.) What does this fact teach us? 3. How do we know that the young couple to be married in John 2:1-11 were very wise young people? (cp. v. 2.) Be sure to invite Jesus to your wedding. 4. What is the teaching of Mark 10:6- 9? Why does God intend that every mar riage be permanent? List the reasons and discuss them. 5. What is the only ground upon which a divorce may be granted? (Matt. 19:9.) 6. Should a believer ever marry an un believer? (2 Cor. 6:14.) 7. Should believers let down the moral ing and obeying it. ' STUDY QUESTIONS
Helps for Christian Endeavor and Other Young People's Groups
By Chester J. Padgett, D.D. Associate Professor of English Bible Talbot Theological Seminary June 5, 1955 What Makes Friendship Click? Prov. 17 :1 7 ,1 8 ; John 15:12-17
DAILY READINGS May 30 —
James 3:13-18 Matt. 5:13-16 Sam. 2 0 :4 1 ,4 2 Ruth 1:14-18 1 John 5:1-3 Eph. 5:1-4
Wisdom From God
May 31 —
Your Influence
June 1 —
Inseparable Friends 1
June 2 —
Unquestionable Faith
June 3 —
On Loving God
June 4 —
Walking In Love
HEART OF THE LESSON Every Christian should he concerned about his relations with his fellow men. The Word of God is full of instructions concerning this subject. The next three topics will deal with some of the im portant truths of the Bible on the topic of human relations. STUDY QUESTIONS 1. What is one of the main traits of a real friend? (Prov. 17:17.) 2. How is this wonderful characteristic manifest in our Lord’s life? (John 13:1.) 3. How is the great mark of friendship evidenced by God the Father? (John 3:- 16.) 4. What is meant by the last statement of Prov. 17:17? 5. What “ adversity” were you in when the Lord Jesus befriended you? (Rom. 3:- 23; 5:6-10.) Note the titles given us when we were without Christ.
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