6. What does it mean to do the will of God “ from the heart” ? (Eph. 6:6.) Do you perform your work in this attitude? 7. What great incentive does Paul give for doing our work faithfully? (Eph. 6:8.) 8. What do you think our Lord means in His statement of John 5:17? What does this prove as to His Deity? (cp. v, 18.) 9. What is the Saviour’s greatest “ work” ? (1 Peter 2:24.) 10. In what spirit or frame of mind did the Lord Jesus do this wonderful labor for you and me? (cp. Heb. 12:2.) 11. What are the two channels of ex pression according to Col. 3:17? 12. What does it mean to speak and act “ in the name of the. Lord Jesus” ? (v. 17.) W ould this lim it the believer in his speech and actions? (cp. 1 John 2:6.) 13. In what frame of mind is the be liever ito do all he does in the name of Christ? (v. 17b.) W h y? 14. The reference to “ servants” in Col. 3:22, might well be paraphrased “ Mr. Laboring M an” . How is the employee to do his work for his employer according to this verse? Discuss the meaning of not with eyeservice, in singleness of heart and fearing God. 15. What does Paul mean by do it heartily in v. 23? H ow can this apply to us in our relationship with those for whom we work? 16. Briefly discuss v. 24. Sept. 12, 1954 Forward With Christ Through Christian Endeavor DAILY READINGS Sept. 6 — Christian Sept. 7 — Endeavor Sept. 8 — Confession Sept. 9 — Service Sept. 10 — Loyalty Sept. 11 — Fellowship Matt. 16:24,25 ^ f e p h l l . 3:13, 14 — Matt. 10:32,33 — Col. 3:23, 24 — John 15:5-8 — 1 John 1:6, 7 HEART OF THE LESSON Ex. 14:13-18; Phil. 4:13 September is usually the time when the members of your Society w ill want to rededicate themselves to the task of Christ in the church. This is a good tiine to re-evaluate your society, the work you are doing, your program for the coming
Fall, W inter and Spring, your objectives and how to reach them. You w ill want to put our Lord Jesus Christ at the very center of your Society and in all that you plan to do. STUDY QUESTIONS 1. What is the setting of Ex. 14:13-18? . 2. Draw out some of the parallels in the situation of that day and today, i.e., who is the believer’s enemy? (Eph. 6:10- 12; 1 Peter 5 :8 ,9 .) W h o is the believer’s great Moses? (2 Cor. 1:9,10; Eph. 1:7, etc.) 3. What advice did Moses give the peo ple in Ex. 14:13? Discuss each item draw ing on the New Testament to show how these things apply to the believer today: freedom from fear (2 Tim . 1:7, e tc.); on standing still (Phil. 4 :6 ,7 , etc.); on the work of God for the believer (Rom. 3:23-, 31; 2 Cor. 5:21; 1 Pet. 2:24, etc.) 4. What is God’s command in v. 15? Discuss the timidity and fear on the part of many people to step out on the prom ise of God: some hesitate to accept Christ because they are afraid they cannot hold out (use Phil. 4:13; 1 Cor. 10:13; Acts 1:8, etc.) ; some are timid in using their talents for Christ; others are afraid of ridicule, etc., and w ill not witness for the Saviour, etc. 5. Discuss w hy the believer should go forward with Christ? How can he go forward? In what areas of his life and service should he advance? 6. In the case of Israel, who was it got them the victory? (Ex. 14:17,18.) Show that it is Christ in the believer who gives victory over the world, the flesh and the devil (Phil. 4:13; Gal. 2:20; Phil. 1 : 21 ). 7. How many things did Paul say he could do through Christ? (Phil. 4:13.) This means of course, all things God asks us to do. Sept. 19, 1954 Making Our Christian Endeavor Click 1 Cor. 14:40; 1 2 Tim. DAILY READINGS Sept. 13 — Speaking Boldly Sept. 14 — Singing Thankfully Sept. 15 — Working Unitedly Sept. 16 — Serving Humbly im. 3:12-16; 2:15 — M ark 5:18-20 — Eph. 5:19, 20 — Acts 4:32-35 — Phil. 3:7-1 1
Helps for Christian Endeavor and Other Young People's Groups By Chester J. Padgett, D.D. Associate Professor of Bible Biola Bible Collofo
Sept. 5, 1954 " A Workman that Needeth Not to be Ashamed" John 5:17; Col. 3:17; 3:22-24
DAILY READINGS Aug. 30 — Christ's Labor
— John 9:4
Aug. 31 —
Supreme Labor
— John 6:27-29
Sept. 1 —
Wise Occupation
— Matt. 7 :24 ,2 5
Sept. 2 — Commendable Labor — Prov. 31:13-20 Sept. 3 — Cooperative Labor — Phil. 4:1-3 Sept. 4 — Careful use of Time — Eph. 5:14-17 HEART OF THE LESSON The topic has been taken out of its context inasmuch as the text from which it comes (2 Tim . 2:15) has to do with diligent study of the W ord of God. There is, however, probably a legitimate appli cation of the truth of this text to the entire life of the believer. Certainly it is good, at this time when we think of the laboring man on Labor Day, to survey the Christian’s life to see if he is a good workman in all he does for the glory of God (cp. 1 Cor. 10:31). STUDY QUESTIONS Note: It is suggested that the leader of the discussion period study beforetime these questions using the Scriptures as his guide. He w ill no doubt wish to add other questions in the light of the known needs of the group. 1. Is there anything to be ashamed of in any line of legitimate work? 2. It is God’s design that every man should be engaged in some line of profit able and honorable employment, (cp. 4. Do you think the employee should be fair with his employer with regard to the quality and'quantity of work given? (cp. Eph. 6:5-8). 5. W ho should the Christian laboring man regard as his true “ Boss” ? (Eph. 6:5.) Ex. 2 0 :8 ,9 ; 2 Thess. 3:10-15, etc.) 3. W h y do you think this is so?
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