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To Knou> Christ Philippians 3:10

1. He goes to suffering helpless hu­ manity, v. 6. 2. The failures of this man touch His heart, v. 7. b. The challenging Christ. 1. Do you really want a better life, v. 8. 2. There is a better life for each of us, v. 9. c. The commanding Christ. 1. The impossible becomes possible through power of Christ, v. 11. 2. The value of obedience, v. 13. ' d. The conquering Christ. 1. Man goes his way rejoicing and takes his place in society, v. 15. 2. Lives a life glorifying God, v. 16. S. E. N. Contending for the Faith Jude 17:23 a. By giving heed to the W ord of God, w . 17-20a. b. By praying in the H oly Ghost, v. 20b. c. By keeping a - close communion with God, v. 21. d. By having compassion on lost souls, v. 22. R. B. W h y Should W e Praise the Cord? Psalm 92 He does great works for us, w . 4-6. a. They should make us glad. b. -They are great works. c. The wicked do not understand His works. He vindicates the' righteous, w . 7-9. a. The wicked may flourish now, but destruction is coming. b. God is eternal, so their destruction is guaranteed. He makes the righteous flourish, w . 10-14. a. W e w ill see the end of our enemies. b. W e w ill prosper in the things of the Lord. c. It w ill be a continuous prosperity. He provides a solid foundation, v. 15. D. C. A Threefold Responsibility 2 Timothy 2:1-4 a. Be strong in grace, v. 1. b. Be a reproducer, v. 2. c. Be a good soldier, w . 3,4. H. W .

b. Those who are saved hear H im only. c. A n y may enter b y Him. Abundant life, w . 10-12. a. He gives life; others give death and destruction. b. He gives abundant life through His death. Fellowship, w . 13-15. a. Others do not care for their charges. b. Christ knows His own. c. His own know Him. d. The same relationship exists between H im and the Father. D. C. The miracle Christ performs in the life of every sinner who comes to H im is seen in: The need for salvation, v. 11. a. Unprofitable in present state. b. Sin was committed against his Mas­ ter. The e x p e rie n ce d salvation, v. 10. Steps of Salvation Philemon 1-25

a. Power of His resurrection. b. Fellowship of His sufferings. c. Conform ity to His death.

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The Song of the Redeemed Psalm 66 W e can rejoice as the Israelites did in the salvation of the Lord because of: Power of God, w . 1-11. a. Power over man, v. 3. b. Power over nature, w . 5-7. c. Power over, circumstances, w . 8-11. Provision of God, w . 8-12. a. Provision against falling, v. 9. b. Provision for testing, v. 10. c. Provision for deliverance, w . 11,12. 1. From taskmasters, v. 12a. 2. T o the promised land, v. 12b. 3. W ith great abundance, v. 12b. Presence of God, w . 13-20. a. He is present when I offer sacrifice, v. 13. b. He is present when I speak for Him, w . 14-17. c. He is present when I pray to Him, w . 18-20. E. J. Behold the Glory of the Cord Isaiah 6:1-8 a. Realize own unworthiness, v. 5. b. Experience God’s perfecting, w . 6, 7. c. Be prepared for God’s service, v. 8. J. T. The Goodness of God Psalm 34 Some things in life we can be sure of: a. God’s goodness, v. 8. 1. What God did for the writer, v. 4. 2. What God did for others, w . 5, 6. b. The nearness of God, w . 15,18. 1. The angel of the Lord. 2. This was written in the springtime of life— but in the winter of life we hear H im again, “ The Lord is m y shepherd, etc. . .” c. God is not limited to any one age. 1. He w ill help you and stay- by your side through the dark valleys of life. 2. God is sufficient when all else fails, w . 9,10. S. E. N.

a. Paul the instrument. ■b. A complete change. The outcome of salvation, v. 11. a. Profitable in new life. b. Sought restitution.

R. K.

The Formula for P rayer Psalm 143 A perfect prayer should be asking God to: Cause me to hear His loving-kindness, v. 8. a. In the morning draw nigh to God. b. Because I trust in thee. Cause me to know the way, v. 8. a. The way in which I should walk. b. Because I lift up m y soul unto thee. Teach me to do T h y w ill, v. 10.

a. Thou art m y God. b. T h y Spirit is good.

R. K.

V o / Ashamed Romans 1:16,17 Why was Paul not ashamed of the Gospel?

a. It is an effectual gospel. b. It is a universal gospel. c. It is a unique gospel. d. It is a revealing gospel.

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Purification of the Temple John 2:13-21 a. Jesus’ discovery, v. 14. b. Jesus’ action, v. 15. c. Jesus’ command, v. 16. d. Jesus’ authority, w . 17-21. R. J.

The Good Shepherd John 10:7-15

The Challenge of the Conquering Christ John 5:1-16

As a shepherd, Jesus provides: The door to salvation, w . 7-9. a. He is the only door — others are thieves and robhers.

Four views of Christ, a. The compassionate Christ.

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