T H E K I N G ’ S B U S I N E S S
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May, 1940
of spiritualty as adults are. 2. From this passage, note and ex plain the different ways in which youth may be an “example.” Illus.: What do the people of your church think of first when you are approaching? Are you characterized as a “ cut up,” a “clown,” "slangy,” “worldly appearing,” or a “consecrated,” "genuine,” “ r e a l ,” “spiritual” Christian young man or young woman? II. Youth may serve its denomination by developing and exercising its God- given gifts (vs. 14, 15). 1. Show that there is no place for jealousy in the Christian life, that there is no need for encroaching on another’s “job,” that there is work for all, and all are equipped for some work! Illus.: Each part of the . human body has its own function. A healthy church will be charac-' terized by the coordination and activity of all its members. 2. Note and apply 1 Corinthians 12; Romans 12:4, 5, etc. HI. Youth may serve its denomination by being careful of “what we be lieve” and “how we live” (v. 16). 1. These are the two big tests of the Christian life: a. “What.we believe” ascertains our own condition before God, and the orthodoxy of our de nomination. Illus.: Infallibility of the Scrip tures (2 Tim. 3:16), Deity of Christ (John 1:1 with vs. 14, 18), etc. b. “How we.llve” assures the real ity of our experience of salva tion, and justifies the existence of our denomination. 2. “Believing” right and “living” right will broaden the influence of pur denomination. Illus.: Others seeing reality in us will seek the immediate chan nel of our transformation (the church) and will find the orig inal source of it (Christ). For the Leader I. If time allows, investigate how oth er young people’s societies are serv ing their denominations. II. Invite your pastor or some other representative of your denomination to attend this meeting and give a brief response. / JUNE 30, 1940 YOU HAVEN ’T A CHANCE! E cclesiastes 9:11, 12 Introduction Most people today have the attitude that “all life is a gamble”—marriage, business, success, life itself! Even Solo mon in all his wisdom seems to express the same sentiment. Remember that
Illus.: A salesman, to be success ful, must know his product. Ulus.: A political campaign man ager, to gain votes for his can didate, must “know” his candi date. EC. The Challenge of Separation to Christ (1 John 2:15-17). 1. The accomplishment of a great purpose does not permit a di vided heart. In meeting this chal lenge we must “take sides” (cf. Matt. 6:24) for Christ, against sin. 2. Show how all great ventures have been accomplished by concentra tion on the one thing at hand. Illus.: Science, art, etc. (cf. Phil. 3:13; 1 Cor. 2:2; 9:24-27). III. The Challenge of Service for Christ. 1. The meeting and fulfilling of any challenge calls for activity and effort, hardship and privation, sacrifice and service. Illustrate with examples from the modem business, scientific, and professional world. 2. How much more then should we meet the challenge of Christ by serving Him—passionately, faith fully, fearlessly. Note Matthew 28:19, 20; Luke 9:23-26; Ephe sians 6:10-18. JUNE 23, 1940 MY DENOMINATION AND ITS YOUTH 1 T imothy 4:12-16 Introduction We realize that all who are truly Christ’s have become members of the one “church which is his body” (Eph. 1:22, 23). Nevertheless, various doc trinal interpretations have brought into existence many and various denomina tions. Through the years, some success ful attempts have been made to imite denominations. In some cases the re sult has been honoring to our Lord, but usually it has not been, because of the necessity of compromise on vital is sues. • Regardless of our individual opinions as to the merit of “un” or “inter” de- nominationalism, the fact remains that most of us are, and will perhaps con tinue to be, vitally connected with a “denomination.” Second in importance to our alle giance to the Lord Jesus is the respon sibility to our “home church” and to our denomination. They have done much for us. What can we, as a young peo ple’s society, do in return? For Those Who Have Topics I. Youth may serve its denomination by being an example to the constitu ency of the local church (1 Tim. 4:12, 13). 1. In developing this topic, .empha size the fact that Paul implies that young people are as capable
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