2. Name, in their order, the places visited by Paul, so far as they are recorded in that chapter.
3. What are the places of labor mentioned in chapter 14?
4. What is the main feature of chapter 15?
5. Give an account of Paul's travels as recorded in chapter 16.
6. What places of labor are mentioned in chapter 17?
7. What is the chief place of labor mentioned in chapter 18?
8. Tell what other places are noted in that chapter as having been visited.
9. To what place is chapter 19 devoted?
10. Follow the course of Paul's journey, as narrated in chapter 20.
11. At what place did Paul heal a cripple? Where is the fact recorded?
12. Give an outline of Paul's discourse in the synagogue at Antioch.
13. Where do we find the account of Paul's being stoned? At what place was it? What was the cause?
14. Give an account of the conversion of the jailer at Philippi.
15. Give the substance of Paul's discourse in Mars Hill.
16. Where are we told that the Word of God is able to build us up and give us an inheritance among the sanctified?
17. Where do we find the account of the rebaptizing of twelve men?
18. Give all that is contained in the book of Acts about Apollos.
19. Where do we find the statement that “it is more blessed to give than to receive”? Who said it?
20. What striking things occurred during Paul's labors at Ephesus?
21. Where do we find a prophecy of apostasy?
22. Give a list of the miracles wrought through Paul, as far as they are recorded in chapters 13-20.
23. Where have we somewhat full accounts of Paul's talks?
24. Where are we told that the house of David is to be built up through the preaching of the Gospel to the Gentiles?
25. What striking examples have we of Paul's zeal for the work, and his forgetfulness of self?
26. Give a list, in the order of their occurrence in chapters 13-20, of the persecutions which Paul suffered.
27. Where do we learn that all men are the offspring of God?
28. What people furnish a good example of the proper reception of the Word?
29. Relate the various circumstances which show how Paul was under the guidance of the Spirit of the Lord.
THE HELPING HAND AND MEDICAL MISSION.
By S. N. Curtiss
SINCE our last report, a large number of encouraging letters have been received from various parts of the United States, and all indicate a hearty interest in the work for the poor, the needy, and the fallen, which has been undertaken in San Francisco. One letter says simply, “I inclose a draft for $75 for you to use in the rescue work.”
We are pleased to announce that the rescue work has begun, and is going on in a manner which touches the heart of every one who has to do with it. The first service was held in the mission on Sunday evening, February 27. There was a good attendance and excellent attention, and at the close four men came forward for prayers. On Monday evening two came forward, and on Tuesday evening four came forward, and a most solemn impression was made on all present, as the Spirit of the Lord moved upon these men and impelled them to confess their sins and seek for mercy. One poor fellow, partially intoxicated, cried out again and again, “Can God save a poor drunkard?” He felt that he must have help, and seemed to realize that it must come from God alone.
The attendance is increasing each evening, and, altho but little attempt has been made thus far to advertise the mission, the good news is being circulated, and much interest is being aroused. The restaurant is greatly appreciated, and all are surprised to be able to get such good, wholesome food at one cent per dish, and they say, “O, if this can only be kept up, what a blessing it will be to us poor men!”
The poor fellows also enjoy the good, clean beds, free from vermin, and are glad to take the requisite visit to the bath-room before going to bed. On the second night some 15 or more beds were occupied, and at present the prospect is that our beds will all be full very soon.
What the Mission Needs.
We still need sheets for the beds, as when we are running to our full capacity we will require about 800 sheets. These should be made from 54-inch sheeting, 2½ yards long. A good quality of unbleached sheeting will answer.
We also need potatoes and beans. These are both high in price now in the San Francisco market, and if the friends of the mission can help in this direction, it will be greatly appreciated just now.
We will also need a large quantity of cloth for bandages. Old sheets and pillow-cases are just the thing for this, and we shall be glad to receive a good quantity of clean, old sheets. A bundle could be made up in almost any place if some one will interest their neighbors and friends in the matter.
The following is the report of cash received up to March 1:—
Reported last week . . . . . . . . . . $1,198 60
Cash received this week . . . . . . . . 120 95
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,319 55
S. N. CURTISS,
Secretary and Treasurer
Review
Lesson XIII.—Sunday, March 27, 1898.
Review
Note.—We have been studying the life and works of Christ from His baptism in Jordan at the hands of John to the speaking of the parable concerning the tares and the wheat and the death of John at the hands of Herod. The first year of Christ’s work was a “year of beginnings.” The second year was a “year of development.” From the middle of the second year to the end of His ministry the opposition to His work grew constantly stronger among the Jews. Note the length of the work of preparation (thirty years) for the actual work of three and one-half years. Note the work of John in connection with Christ’s ministry, how it prepared the way, continued till the work of Jesus was well established, and then came to an end. The teacher will find it13profitable to take a map journey with his class from place to place visited by the Saviour, from the journey to Egypt down through Christ’s ministry as far as we have gone.
Golden Text: “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.”Matt. 16: 16.
Lesson 1.—Jesus and John. Matt. 3: 7–17. Golden Text: “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”Matt. 3: 17. This quarter’s lessons began with the preaching of John and his warnings to the Pharisees and others to flee from the wrath to come. John tells, in the scripture of the first lesson, with what and unto what he baptized, and foretold the work of Christ and the baptism of the Holy Ghost. Jesus was baptized at this time, and God bore witness to His Messiahship.
Lesson 2.—Jesus Tempted. Matt. 4: 1–11. Golden Text: “For in that He Himself hath suffered being tempted, He is able to succor them that are tempted.”Heb. 2: 18. The lesson includes the three temptations by Satan: bread to appease the hunger of a forty-day fast; the temptation of presumption, to cast Himself from the pinnacle of the temple; and the temptation to receive the kingship of this world in another way than God designed. Christ triumphed over all, and was then ministered to by angels.
Lesson 3.—Beginning of the Ministry of Jesus. Matt. 4: 17–25. Golden Text: “The people which sat in darkness saw great light.”Matt. 4: 16. “From that time began Jesus to preach, and to say, ‘Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” The lesson records the call of Peter and Andrew, James and John; Christ’s teachings in the synagogs in regard to the kingdom of heaven; and His work in healing the diseases of all who came to Him, great multitudes following Him to hear the Gospel.
Lesson 4.—The Beatitudes. Matt. 5: 1–12. Golden Text: “Ye are the light of the world.”Matt. 5: 14. The lesson contains one of the most beautiful and comforting portions of the Bible.
Lesson 5.—How to Pray. Matt. 6: 5–15. Golden Text: “Pray to thy Father which is in secret.”Matt. 6: 6. The Saviour’s instruction upon this subject of the attitude, publicity, and object of prayer, are of vital importance to the Christian, and should be studied carefully. The lesson scripture includes the Lord’s prayer.
Lesson 6.—Our Father’s Care. Matt. 6: 24–34. Golden Text: “He careth for you.”1 Peter 5: 7. In this wonderful sermon on God’s care for His creatures, Christ shows by illustration of the birds of the air and the lilies of the field, how tenderly attentive He is to the needs of His children. It is a good lesson on the folly of worrying.
Lesson 7.—The Call of Matthew. Matt. 9: 9–17. Golden Text: “Follow Me.”Matt. 9: 9. Matthew heeded the Saviour’s call and followed Him. Soon after, the Saviour sat at meat in Matthew’s house, where had gathered many of Matthew’s old associates. This aroused the animosity and criticism of the Pharisees who looked on. The lesson also includes the visit of John’s disciples to Jesus, and their question in regard to fasting, and closes with the forcible illustration in regard to putting new cloth upon an old garment, or new wine into old bottles. The illustration shows the futility of attempting to be a Christian while still clinging to the world.
Lesson 8.—The Twelve Sent Forth. Matt. 10: 2–15. Golden Text: “Freely ye have received, freely give.”Matt. 10: 8. The lesson scripture opens with a list of the apostles, and contains the instruction which He gave them in regard to their work, how they should conduct themselves in the different circumstances in which they would be placed. They were not to go to the Gentiles; their message was first to be given to the Jews.
Lesson 9.—Warning and Invitation. Matt. 11: 20–30. Golden Text: “Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.”Matt. 11: 28. Christ foretells the woe that shall come upon the cities in which He had done His many mighty works, but whose inhabitants had refused to repent. The section closes with Christ’s statement of His knowledge of the Father, and how that knowledge may be received by others,—through the revelation of Christ.
Lesson 10.—Jesus and the Sabbath. Matt. 12: 1–13. Golden Text: “The Son of man is Lord even of the Sabbath day.”Matt. 12: 8. The lesson opens with the criticism of the Pharisees in regard to the action of Christ’s disciples when passing through a field of grain. The Saviour uses the opportunity to brush from the Sabbath the dust of error and tradition which the Jews had heaped upon it, that the Sabbath itself might stand out clearer than it ever had before. He came to “magnify the law and make it honorable.” He did not change it (Matt. 5: 17, 18), nor did He “merge” the Sabbath day into some other day. Let not the teacher who would teach the truth as it is, advocate that Christ changed the Sabbath from the seventh to the first day. It is not true; neither did His apostles ever teach such a thing.
Lesson 11.—The Wheat and the Tares. Matt. 13: 24–30, 36–43. Golden Text: “He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man.”Matt. 13: 37. The Saviour here gives the parable of the wheat and the tares, and afterwards explains it to those who sought the explanation.
Lesson 12.—John the Baptist Beheaded. Matt. 14: 1–12. Golden Text: “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”Prov. 4: 23. The martyrdom of John is the main subject of the lesson, but it also includes incidentally a temperance lesson, and directly a lesson upon the folly of making rash vows.
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