32, Matt. 1:16-17, that Jes^s was the Messiah. The Father's voice and the Spirit in the form of a dove. - He testi- fied that Jesus was " T h e Lamb of God.'' For 1500 years Israel had had the eye fixed upon the sacrifices, every one of which pointed to Him. The shell if held to the ear sings of the sea. The Bible signs of the Lamb of God. Tesns is God's precious lamb, Gen. 3:15, 22: 18, Isa. 53:7, Acts 8:32, 1 Pet. 1:19, Rev. 5:6-13, 12:11. He bears away the sin of the world, Isa. 53:11, Heb. 1:3, Rev. 1:5. school mates—seek them diligently, faithfully, prayerfully. (3) Individuality. Souls are won one by one. Many people are postpon- ing the work of dealing with souls un- til they can lead meetings or lead large numbers. Hand picked fruit is the best. Most souls are won by in- dividual effort. God spoke to Saul. Jesus spoke to the woman at the well, the man at Gaddara and to Zaccheus. Select some one person. Pray and la- bor until thatcone is won. (4) Qualifications. Know the Lord Jesus as a personal Saviour and know His Word. Be able to say "Come ami s e e ." We need a personal experience of our own salvation and why we are saved. John 1:12, Tohn 3:36, John 5:24. The woman of S ama ra learned how in a few moments, Tohn 4. In the soul's approach to^God we note her»' (a) Hearing the Message. ".Come and S e e ." They came and saw, vs. 39. (b) Seeking Personal Acquaintance. Abode with Him that day, vs. 39. (c) Meeting Evidence of His Deity. We have found the Messias, which is called Christ, vs. 41. (d) Obeying the Call. "Follow me." vs. 44. (e) Having Doubt Dispelled," vs. 46-49. Note: Make a list of the doctrines and teachings in this chapter.
of his being a true servant. He was unpretentious —clothed as a child of the desert. He was unceremonious— came unannounced and thundered his message into all ears. He was uncom- promising. He reproved ..publicans, Pharisees, Sadducees and soldiers alike. God needs men and women who will bear faithful and. loving testimony against sin in high and low places. The Fact to which He Testified. John had a revelation from heaven, vs.
LESSON III—JANUARY 15.
THE FIRST DISCIPLES. A Lesson on Soul Winning. John 1:35-51.
This is the beginning of the evangel- istic record. Here we have a study in the D i v i n e ' a rt of soul saving. .The business of every believer is to be a w i t n e s s for Christ and a winner of souls. True witnessing will result in soul winning. John was a sign post pointng to Christ—So should you be. The life of every child of God should be a voice speaking of the Lamb of God which beareth away the sin of the world. Let us note the manner of approach to a soul as illustrated here. (1) Simplicity. Behold the Lamb, vs. 36. Jesus said: " A n d If I be lift- ed u p , " John 12:32. John directs two of His followers to Jesus. It does not take great brains to win souls, but it does take brave hearts. There is no great thing to do. A child can tell the story of His love and point the' lost ones to Christ. (2) Proximity of Field. The one nearest to you; a brother or sister, a friend or neighbor. Commence at home; this is the natural order. John told two of His ¡followers. Andrew found Peter., Philip found Nathaniel and told him what a Saviour he had found. Young people shpuld seek their
Made with FlippingBook Online newsletter