89
T H E K I N G ’ S B U S I N E S S
January, 1940
be received by faith (John 1:12; Eph. 2:8, 9). Only when one has progressed this far is he in a position to “keep on learning” in the sense of developing in Christian life. “To learn,” according to one diction ary definition, means “to make progress in acquiring knowledge or skill." It in volves much more than sitting in a classroom, or listening to a lesson or sermon, or reading a book. One may be living listlessly in the atmosphere of spiritual truth, without exerting the will to make progress by the grace of God. Growth, whether physical, mental, or spiritual, has its roots in desire. The healthy Christian will experience a de sire for development along at least four lines: I. Learning the Word of God (2 Tim. 2:15). Continuous, conscientious s t ud y yields multiplied delights. II. Learning the Fear of God (Deut. 31:12, 13). “Reverential trust” is the “fear” that is to be exercised—involving a blessed awareness of His. holiness, His justice, and His tender mercy. HI. Learning the Love of God (Matt. 11:29). Daily comradeship with the “meek and lowly” One will result in the enjoyment of daily rest. IV. Learning the purpose of God (1 Thess. 4:11, 12). Consistent Christian living must go hand in hand with Christian testi mony. When one considers all the means that (Sod graciously has provided for the Christian’s growth “in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” (2 Pet. 3:18), including the readiness of the Holy Spirit to “teach . . . all things, and bring all things to . . . remembrance” (John 14:26), no Christian has any excuse to offer if he does not “keep on learning.-’ Helps for the Leader I W illing to B e a S ervant When Robert Morrison was a mission ary in China, he wrote to the Mission ary Society in England that he greatly needed another missionary to help him. A young man from the country, poorly clad and rough of manner, came to offer himself. After talking the matter over with him, the members of the society concluded that the applicant lacked suf ficient education and culture for the mission post, but that he might serve very well as a servant in the mission ary s household. When the young man was told of this decision, he replied to the spokesman of the group: “Very well, sir; I will go as a servant. I am willing to be a hewer of wood and a drawer of water, or to do anything to help the cause of my heavenly Master.’’ Taking the place of a humble learner, the young
brought the response that put in first place among all other causes the fact that they have been shown kindness, courtesy, charity, and love by some Christian or Christians. “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee” (Psa. 122:6). —Donald Grey Bamhouse. n F uture B lessing T hrough the J ew Nothing is more unique than the glori ous destiny which awaits the Jewish people when finally they accept Jesus Christ as their Saviour and King . . . Paul, in his announcement of the great and glorious future of the Jews, sums it up when he says, “For if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead?” (Rom. 11:15). According to Paul, the Christian ization of the Jewish people will be a blessing to the world, and espe cially to Christians, for the Jews will then make another great contribution to the church. “Now if the fall of them be the riches of the world, and the diminishing of them the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fulness” (Rom. 11:12). —H. Rubenstein, in The Lutheran. Questions for Discussion 1. What should be the Christian’s at titude toward giving the gospel to Jews ? (Rom. 1:16; 10:1-4). 2. What might have been the fate of the Christian church if Jewish Chris tians of the first century had been as indifferent about evangelizing the Gen tiles as most Christians are concerning witnessing to Jews today? (Acts 8:26- 89; 10:23-48; 13:46-49; 14:27; 28:25-31). 3. Is it proper to make any distinc tion between Jews and Gentiles in the church of Christ? (Gal. 3:26-29). FEBRUARY 25, 1940 CHRISTIANS KEEP ON LEARNING 2 T imothy 2:15; 1 T hessalonians 4:11, 12 Meditation on the Lesson “Ignorance is a sin.” Ih a recently published article designed to interest prospective students in adult classes, these words stood out as an arresting caption. They have a message also for the would-be growing Christian. If it is needful and possible for mature indi viduals to keep their minds alert for secular pursuits by means of continual study, how much more necessary is it for the Chirstian to be a lifelong Stu dent of spiritual matters! In order to become a Christian at all, one must have learned certain truths: First, that “all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Rom. 3:23). Second, that salvation is provided in the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Cor. 15:3, 4; 1 Tim. 1:15). And third, that the Saviour is to
H ig h S c h o o l C o u r $ e at Home Many Finish in 2 Years Preparefor College or promotion in Business and Industry. Credit for High School subjects already completed. Diploma awarded. COLLEGE« If you are a H. S. Graduate, we can give you by home studycollege-grade vocational training in the important branches of Business and Industryand Liberal Arts. Free Bulletin. ■American School. H135 Drexalat 58th,Chicago A Whole Year for $1 .00 THE ILLUSTRATOR makes Sunday-school teaching: a pleasure! Write for Samples and Special Introductory Prices for Sunday Schools THE ILLUSTRATOR, Myerstown, Pa. DE-BUNKINC The News from Hades PROPHECY MONTHLY for JAN. shows how predictions of prominent Spiritist Mediums concerning Europe have all gone awry. Read also of meaning of recent scientific “ miracles.” Answer to atheistic book, “ Bible Unmasked’’ ; Photographing God; Arabs Cool Off; Spiritual Quackery; Herds of Jews in Poland; Does the Church Inherit Israel’s Promises? These and many other time!} topics' make this issue of great, value. You should have every issue of this publication ^of American Prophetic League. Inc. $1 year; 8 subs. $2; trial of fer 4 mo. 25c; current issue IQ stamps. Ask for Free Biblical Book Bulletin PROPHECY MONTHLY Box BB, Sta. E.R. Los Angeles, Calif. W A N T E D ; Manuscripts New York book publisher respectfully solicits worth while manuscripts fo r publication. FORTUNY’ S, Publishers 67 W . 44th St., New York, N. Y. C cm « tn union Clips Send for Folder and SPECIAL I OFFERat low prices. Glasses$1.00 I Dozen. Tray and 39glasst Beautiful.CHROMIUM-* . Aluminum, Wood and Silver-plated (_--------—_ — Services.Collection&BreadPlates,Pastor’8SickOutfits,etc. Thomas Communion Service. Box 1214 Lima. Ohio
1940
RA.TORREV Insist on the Original. Forty years’ Supremacy. Never equaled. Condensed Thought. Digest and Text of Lesson. Attendance Record. Other features. Flexible Binding. 35c Postpaid . FLEMING H. REYELL CO., 158 Fifth Ave., N. Y.
CK Too canlearnpractical Burning at home in sparetime. Courseeadtmsedbyphysi cians. Thousandsof graduatea. 41st yr One graduate has charge of l ft-bedhos pital. Another saved $400 white learn
ing. Equipment included. Men and women 18 to 09. High School not required. Easy tuition payments. Write new. CHICAGO SCHOOL OF NURSING Dept >21 300 East Ohio Street, OMeago, 111. x Please send free booklet and 19 sample lesson pages. Name ................. . ■ ■— City- State I»— —Age.
Made with FlippingBook Online newsletter