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Conference, nevertheless It is interest ing to note that while the world was preparing for war, 1,350 representatives of Christian young people’s groups were meeting to “bind Christians closer to God, to the church of Christ, and to each other,” Here are a few statis tics: 220 religious groups represented. 72 countries of the world. 325 from America (largest delega tion). 58% under 26 years of age. Over 50% students. It is with joy that we note that the desire of the Conference was to “ac knowledge God as revealed in Jesus Christ.” Each day was begun with a definite period of worship, prayer, and Bible study. Let us pray that the Chris tian youth movements of the world may be true to the Word of God and the precious blood of Christ in their pro gram and their message. Low, a well-known cartoonist on the staff of the Evening Standard of Lon don, in 1937 published a cartoon en titled “Foster Mother.” It was a blow against the practice of training chil dren for war and pictured a huge tiger (“The Spirit of War” ) crouched at the mouth of a cave fondling between its paws a baby. Other babies with savage countenances snarled by her side. In Italy military training begins at six; in Germany it starts at ten. Not only has European youth been challenged by the romance and excitement of militarism, but Nazism, Fascism, and Communism as idealogies have made their bid for the attention of these young people. But what of American youth? What challenges them? Many causes or groups have their followings, such as college fraternities, literary and scien tific societies, and, in addition, some youth groups which are subversive. But as yet no one cause has met with the enthusiasm of the majority of the youth of our land. Why not accept the challenge of a living Christ and make an impression on' an unbelieving world with our con stancy and fidelity and enthusiasm? For Those Who Have Topics I. The Challenge of Salvation in Christ (Rom. 10:9, 10; Acts 4:12). 1. Point out that the success of meeting any challenge is in aban* doning one’s self to it! If we are to take up the challenge ef “Mak ing Christ Known,” we must first know Christ ourselves: JUNE 16, 1940 W H A T CHALLENGES AMERICAN YOUTH? 1 T imothy 6:11-16 Introduction
JUNE 9, 1940 YOUTH IN THE WORLD-WIDE
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FELLOWSHIP R omans 1:8-16 Introduction
In this day men are talking much about the “Fatherhood of God” and the “universal brotherhood of man,” and are decrying the so-called “exclusiveness” of fundamentalism. “World-Wide Youth Fellowship” is a very beautiful and exciting prospect, but in thinking of it, we must visualize it Scripturally and take care that we are not too “inclusive.” Fellowship” must be based on sacrifice (Korn. 1:8-13). 1. Giving up nonessentials (not prin ciples) for the sake of unity. Illus.: At a recent conference of Christian youth in Amsterdam, Holland, in the summer of 1939, after a day of observing the Lord’s Supper at various hours to accommodate .those of dif ferent beliefs, a Negro speaker prayed, “Forgive us, Lord ■. . ., that we who call Thee Lord, cannot yet meet Thee at a com mon table.” ; 2. Praying (v. 9); journeying (v. 10 ); imparting (v. 11 ); harvest ing (v. 13).—Others. II. "World-Wide Youth Fellowship” must be indiscriminate in its scope (vs. 14-16). 1. Realize that Christ died for all (2 Cor. 5:14, 15; cf. Eph. 2:14). Illus.: At the Christian Youth Conference, the Chinese and Japanese delegates sat side by side. 2. Taking the example of Christ who died for the ungodly, we must be willing to present Christ to the unlovely, and embrace all who come unto God by Him! I H . “World-Wide Youth Fellowship” must be clefinite In its message—• it is a message of “salvation” (v. 16). 1. That salvation is in a Person! (John 14:6; Acts 4:12). 2. It is available by “believing” (Eph. 2:8, 9). 3. It is accompanied by assurance (“not ashamed” ). For the Leader The report and findings of the Chris tian Youth Conference, Amsterdam, Holland, July 24 to August 2, 1939, would be a good basis for discussion on this subject. Material may be found in your Public Reference Library, e.g., Missionary Review, Oct., 1939, p. 438; Nov., 1939, p. 513. u Although there might be some differ ence of opinion as to the value of this For Those Who Have Topics I. “World-Wide Youth
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