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MPRGVfD LWOktf NTDMA'nONAI | Sunday School i » Lesson ’ ht\ I- B FITZWATER. DO. !>••• v s Uv bcbwwl, mbit »■• •mu'* U Chi u« > , v tjj l».i Wtt rrn N«wtp*p«r I > Lesson tor November 29 PAUL BEFORE AGRIPPA LESSON TEXT—Act* 2Z !•»« S> FKXT—“I WM »*t obedient u;.to the he er.ly Vlelon — Act* 2S.l:'. PRIMARY TOFIC--F»ul T#H» He Obeyed Jeeue. I I*lO—Paul Tail* * King About Jeeue. INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC— Obedience to the Heavenly M»ion YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC —Paul's Defense of Hie MlsitoH. More tb.wti two years had elapsed tinee I* • i hern tried before Felix. Juriug nl.u i time Jewish hatred for Mui had tint abated. Ah soon as Festus. the new governor, went to Jerusalem he «»t besieged with accusations against Paul. His aeeuaers desired (but he be brought to Jerusalem for trial, intending to He in wait and kill him on the way. Festus refused their request, but agreed to give them an opportunity to accuse Paul if they would go down to Caesarea. They were unable to prove anything against Mid. Festus, willing to please the Jews, proposed to send him to Jerusalem for trial. Paul rebuked Festus for this, declaring that tie knew very well that be was innocent. Seeing that it was impossible to get justice before Festus, Paul made use of his right as a Roman citizen and appealed to Caesar. This surprised Festus. His failure to release an innocent man placed Mm In un awkward position for he could give no explanation as to why an innocent man should go to Rome for trial. __ I. Paul Bsfore the King (25:13-27). T he occasion of his appearing before Agrippa was the visit of Agrippa and Bernice to Festus. Upon their arrival they expressed a desire to hear Paul, whereupon Festus told them of his perplexity. So It was arranged that Paul be brought before them for examination. The gospel should be preached to all regardless of wealth or station in life. 11. Paul’a Defense Before Agrippa (26:1-27). 1. The Introduction (vv. 1-3), He expressed his delight that he now could speak and tell his case to one who was able to follow his line of argument, for Agrippa was an expert in questions concerning the Jews; but most of all he was now happy in witnessing to him of the Savior, and per haps leading him into ttie light of God. 2. His Manner of Life (vv. 4-12). This he showed had been in strictest accord with the moat rigid sett of Jews. He possessed the name hope. 1. e . that of a coming Deliverer, and reminded them of the fact that formerly he was most bitterly opposed to Christ as hts seal would prove. 3. His .Supernatural Conversion (vv. 13-15). Jesus Christ appeared to him on the way to Damascus and revealed Himself to him. 4 Jesus Christ Commissioned Him for His Work (vv. 16-18). He was sent unto the Gentiles: (1) To open their eyes so awfully blinded. (2) To perform the blessed work es turning them from darkness to light. (3) To turn them from the power of satan unto God. (4) That they might receive forgiveness of sins. (5) And that they might obtain an inheritance among the salute 5. His Consecration (vv. 19-23). As soon as he received his commission, lie obeyed. Every man should instantly obey the call o f God and devote bis life to carrying forward the work entrusted to hluo. The vigorous prc-ecutlon of Ms work brought Mm into • onfllet with the Jews, for which they sought to kill him. 0. The Interruption by Festus (v. 24). Seeing how thoroughly in earneat Paul was, Festus attempted to account for it by calling him a crank, attributing it to the ravings of an unbalanced mind. 7. Paul’s Appeal to Agrippa (vv. 25-27). Still maintaining ids courage, he appealed to Agrippa's knowledge of the work of Jesus and of the prophets, for they have an intimate connection. 111. Agrippa Almost Persuaded (vv 28-32). Whether Agrippa's answer wag a contemptuous sneer or not. It is quite evident that bls soul was wrought upon. He saw the claim of Christ upon him but was unwilling to yield. Bad, indeed, that a man should be sc near to eternal life, and yet lost! Paul took Agrippa seriously. Hlg heart longed that Agrippa, and all concerned, might accept Christ and be saved. For Religious Peace It would make greatly for religious peace !n this country if we all learned io rejoice when we hear of others finding God in any way, aad eeased te Insist that our own way is the beat,— fit. Herbert Gray.

WHY GO TO CHURCH? • * The Igicarno pact recently effected, I is u hopeful evidence tnat the leading nations of the world ure moving toward New Testament brotherhood and we are approaching a time when the angels' message of “peace on earth, good will towards men” may be history. Parallelling thi K significant event Is the recent Stockholm Universal Christian Conference of Lite and Work in which many denominational leaders of the world for the first time in many <enturies sat in conference that they might better understand each other land that each body might the better make the Christian life real to the world. If every world und international movement toward peace can be stabil. Izod by good will among men, war will cease as duelling ceased. All churches are moving toward the goal of universal peace and good will. Your movement toward the church next Sunday will help in this the greatest need of today. WHY NOT GO TO CHURCH NEXT SUNDAY? o ■ — isermo nograms ft k 1 Power grows by using it. « « * To have friends: be one. e. • • Faith can move mountains of fear. * • • Self-control is the best gear shift. • ♦ * Birds of a feather knock to gether. e e • A He i s legless but travels fast. • • • Kill time by working it to death. Trouble can be borrowed without security. * * • if not content with your lot. build on it. * * * Good home living should accompany regular church going * * * It costs io be stingy as well as to be proud. • * • Fray for your enemy; slay your enmity. * « * Apharaisee is a man who prays publicly and preys privately. * • * The- straight and narrow pathway is plenty w ide enough for its traffic. ♦ e • Another way to get along with the yellow races is to treat them white. ♦ ♦ «l A balance in the bank of character will outlast many another bank balance. ♦ ♦ * If you cannot master your circumstances, at least do not let them master you. ♦ ♦ ♦ One kind of enemy is a friend who does not oppose you when you are wrong. • * * No man can avoid his own company, so he had best make it as good as possible. * * * America’s greatest is due to America’s goodness. When America ceases to be good she will cease to be great. The Bible is so rich in life suggestion because it is woven from life. Read it because you want all it can give, and it never ceases giving. o • • * WEEKLY STORY OF EARLY * * • * EDUCATION IN THE HOMES * * The Boy Whose Conduct Changed Others “Here comeg the fisherman! Bet’s have some fun with him! He is given to profanity at. the least provocation. Suppose we hide and throw stones at him as he passes by,” suggested one of a group of boys. No sooner was the suggestion made than done, and as expected, there poured out a volley of profanity such as only fishermen can produce. Later, this group of boys was joined by Harry to whom they told their experience of ftiu but Harry would not join tn even laughing with them. When quiet followed he spoke after this manner; “I know that old man; I know something of his history; he bad no home when a boy, such a s we had, no one to guide him and help him. Being thrown out into the world he fell into bad habits, and I feel sorry for him. We who have been favored ought

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Ito help him rather tltuti wake life harder for him." "Well, whai could we do that might help?" "I would rugegst that w<> ull plan a happy surprise on him by going to his hut with some refreshments, take possession of hlg place, clean it up und have a feed with him —what do you say?’ They ull egreed to the plan of Harty who had Un- coitfug'- to frown down on a bad joke enjoyed by the bunch, and they made the old man the hap piest person on the coast that day. —— o— - — COMMENTS ON THE J • SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON ’ • • Paul Before Agrippa-Act, 25:1-26:32 —for Sunday, November 29. The occasion of Paul's appearing before Agrippa was the visit of Agrippa and Bernice to hear Pat|l. so it was arranged that he be brought before them for (lamination. Before a dignified assemblage- he makes his defense. It made no difference to him for he must witness to both small und great. The Gospel must be preached to all. regardless of wealth or station. Lynn H. Hough says, “This lesson is.really a study in the eloquence which character brings.” It is significant that thise address was. as it seems, pointed in particular directly at one individual. Agrippa. “The longer 1 live,” said Henry Ward Beecher, “the more confidence I have In those sermons. .. .where there is no question as to who is meant; where the preacher says. "Thou art the man.". The gospel like sunshine, is scarcely noticed when it falls broadly; but concentrated on one spot, it soon burns." Paul had a vision and a programme. He saw ninety-nine hundredths of the world completely changed in religion, politics, ideals, civilization, by the message of the Christ that he was commissioned to bear to them. If you went through your church with a searchlight, how many persons could you find that have any sort of conception of having a ‘ mission” in life? Paul’s mission was a passion for humanity. That gets the hearts of men in all ages and. lands. It’ s an uhchanging theme, needing no interpreter or footnotes. Vs. 19-21 —Paul made this gathering a means of preaching the gospel to people whom he could (each in no other way. He again relates the story of his conversion. The remembrance of it had lasted more than twenty years: its meaning challenged him; the insipration of it energized him. We all love to hear tan old saint, tell of his conversion fifty years ago PROVIDED that experience was the beginning of an increasingly useful life. Personal experience tells in wintessing for Christ. Patil began this address with his usual courtesy. We forget our manners when we are tormented and nagged. Even the soft-voiced telephone girl, we are told, must be specially trained to insure that volety almost caressing tone in which she responds to our beliggerent demands. But with Paul this winsome address was not the result of professional training. V 22 —“I stand. . .testifying, both to small and great.” Al! is fish that comes to Paul’s net; 'small and great.” A king is only a lost sot(l needing salvation, and yon never know till you try; tackle Agrippa: kings have been converted. V 23 —"Out of darkness there came a light, and out of the silence of the tomb there issued a voice that echoes to this day.” V 24 —"Paul, thou art mad.” The age needs a few mad men like Paul. Lots of folks still think the man who comes with a new message is crazy. The real mad men are those who do not give first place to the great purpose of life and to spiritual truth. V, 25 —“I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but speak forth words of truth and soberness." When others say your ideas are insane your best defense is to "speak forth words of truth and soberness.” Christianity is the religion of facts; investigate all you please. V 26—"For the king knoweth these things.” The best appeal always is to what people know. V 27 —"King Agrippa, believeet thou the prophets? I know that thou believest." When you ask questions, ask them in such away that you will know what the answer must be. V 28 —"And Agripp a said, ‘with but little persuasion thou wouldst fain make me a Christian.” In other w ords, “I am not such, an easy mark as you think,” trying to turn off the whole thing in a jest, but the preacher turns the jest back upon the king and the whole company in a noble prayer to God that “must have penetrated as an arrow of eouvicliou to some hearts and given a sober gir to all their thoughts.”

■ V 29 —Paul wished to Cod that tlte king and ull who heard him might become such hr he was, with one thrill j iug exception "these bonds." To lie In chains for Christ’s sake Is not to h« > I compared with bondage to sin in the most exalted stations. What Paul wished for them was hi sown freedom In Christ; hi 9 own daily living, "by the faith of the Son of God;" his own ' sincerity of purpose and singleness of | heart; bis own 'oufidence in God's program for his life, and his own hope of victory. In hurt, his own "obedi-' ence." God help us clncerely to "let our lips and lives express the gospel' we profess." o ••• * • * RELIGIOUS NEWS GATHERED * • ALL AROUND THE WORLD • eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee The churches of America are now i supporting eighteen thousand missionaries in foreign lands at an annual expenditure of more than $40,000,000. The National Council of Congregational churches has voted, after decades of agitation, to merge into two groups iss tjhirtrten missionary societies which expended annually $5,000,000, and control property and investments totalling $50,000,000. I I The scientists of the University of Minnesota have asked the prayers of the churches for their guidance in a new field of medical research The Christian Century declares that it "marks a better day in the relations of research and religion.” Mrs. George McManus, wife of the ( creator of “Jiggs” and “Maggie”— well-known newspaper comic strip characters, is reported from Los Angeles to have entered the field es evangelistic work. It is said that Mrs. McManus will work under interdenoinational auspices. Charles P. Taft, second son of Chief Justice Taft, was elected president of the national Y. Mi. C. A. at its recent convention held in Washington. I) C- He is only twentyeight years of age but it is claimed he has the leadership qualities of his father. The Southern Baptists are preparing for an extensive evangelistic campaign this winter. They announce that during the five years past their baptisms have exceeded a million people. During the past twenty years they have established churches at a cost to their home mis-* sionary society of over $15,000,000. | Rural life in America is to be entered more seriously by the lioman Catholic church. Recently the National Catholic Rural Life Conference announced its purpose to enter this field in a most elaborate manner. Out of 20.000 Catholic priests in service, fewer than 2,000 are now in rural parishes or missions. , The Presbyterian church in the United States is setting aside the period from November 22 to 29 as National Missions Week for the ‘serious and prayerful consideration of the privilege and the problems of evangelizing America. “Special sacrificial offerings are to be taken to further Home Mission worfk. Foremost members of the Society of Friends in the two principal divisions, Orthodox and Hicksite, are entering on definite plans to effect a union of Quakers in America by the year 1928. The date is the centennial of the separation which was due to something like the present theological views of modernism and fundamentalism. General Feng, known as China's Christian general, has opened a school of theology, and has applied to all Christian pastors to recommend men who will meet the high requirements of the school. Graduates will be appointed immediately as army pastors for two years, then assistant pastors for two years, then full fledged pastor:*. — o — Attend the G. E. Thanksgiving Dance and take home a turkev free. Masonic Hail, Wed. Nile, Nov. 25th. 27461 New Beauty Cream Gives Lovely Complexion Amazing new kind of cream quickly gives the texture and appearance of a wild rose petal. You’ll notice a startling change the moment you put it on. The effect is lasting—you cannot wash it off. Whitens, nourishes, purifies. Can be left on all night or used as a powder base. Not a bit sticky or oilyt Get this new wonderful beauty cream called Mello-glo and try it. The Holthouse Drug Co.

THE QUESTION BOX • I (Send problems lu question form; answers will appear in later Issue.) WHAT IS A JUNIOR CHURCH, and WHAT ARE ITS CHIEF FEATURES? A Junior Church Is an organization of boys and girls whose ages range from 9 to 13 and fourteen years for the propose of adapted worship programs serving their religious life in the same way that the regular church services do to the religious life of the adults. | The chief features are (a) a regular order of service und organization as much like the adult church as possible; th) Ushers, officials, leaders should he carefully selected and should ’serve very much as the corresponding I officers In the adult church; (c) One 'capable leader in charge of the service corresponding to the pastor, who is latgely responsible for the program and who in place of u sermon gives sermon thoughts in story form or by fitting illustrations: (d) Much can be made of music, having a junior choir, and a chorus leader who leads well in the singing of such songs “s best voice the experiences of children of this age. In most churches where there is I conducted a junior church, it meets at the hour of rhe adult church service so that the entire family may worship at the same time. The question ini'-diately arises. What shall be done with the younger children? The Sunday School classes for children under (twelve are often held during the 'preaching hour which makes possible a better use of the church holding. In other places the church maintains a nursery during the church period for the little ones. I o QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION » I • » QUESTION’S FOR EpSCUSSION ;.... Paul Before Agrippa—Acts 25:1-26:32 —for Sunday, November 29 I—What1 —What was the reason for the Jews' intense hatred of I*aul? What did he insist was the real question at 'issue in his case? | 2 —How does Festits resemble Pilate? Which was the fairer, juster man? What do you think Paul would have done if Festus had set him free? ( 3 —What difference between the sermons of Paul before Felix and before Agrippa? I 4—Why are earnest Christians often regarded by worldly people as not be-

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ing well balanced? 5- What are some of the chief vi nlons of life? |g there anything In our lives which corresponds <o the heavenly vision Paul had on the road to Da J mascus? 6— What good came of this address before Agriißtu? Lesson Prayer Ixxrd Jesus, pardon our cailessitess, our indifference, our tieakness that hus prevented our speaking for Thee when opportunity offered. Grunt that the devotion of Paul, which so inspired him, the courage which strengthened him. and the faith which sustained him. may so appeal to us that we shall seek from Thee those .same qualities. A men. -— sw — Book Review SHALL WE HAVE A CREED, by E. Hershey Sneath, The Century Company, New York City, sl.ttO, is a clearer vision of the great end of Christianity. The author makes a historical review of the arguments in favor

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