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w Improved || SUNDAY iHttfiMtfoifal || SCHOOL •;• LESSON •■ Bv HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST. D D. Os The Moody Bible Institute ot Chicago, released by Western Newspaper Union. Lesson for February 18 Lesson subjects and Scripture texts seJected and copyrighted by International Council of Religious Education; used by permission TREASURES OF THE KINGDOM LESSON TEXT—Matthew 13:44-44; 14: 1321. GOL DEN TEXT—Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and eometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.—James 1:1?. Hidden treasure’—there is something about it that catches our imaginations and stirs our expectancy of discovering great riehes. Men are constantly going on expeditions to seek out lost treasure. Others are engaged in study and research to bring out new treasures in nature or in the realm of learning or art. Why not stir up a little excite- j mcnt' about the unbelievably rich | which are hid in Christ J and in the life of faith in Him? It is not hidden, except to the eye of unbelief, but it is greatly neglected j and all but forgotten by many. The Scripture portions assigned for our lesson arc no/ as well adapted to it asjone couid wish, but we may make good use of them. We learn here: 1. The tost of Redemption (13:4446>. Undoubtedly the lesson committee . had in'mind the usual interpretation • of these parables, which presents the sinner as the one seeking the ticjstire and giving up all that he iray have Christ. While it is true that our redempti'in ’ft worth more than anything I c-’se <fh al! the world and that the ■ Christian would gladly set aside (or l v. uld he?) everything for Christ's ! sake, yet that does not fulfill the i thought of this parable. After all, what |ias a sinner (whose own right- I is described in Scripture j as "ffllhy rags") to sell in order to ’ obtain redemption? And is it for sale?. (See Eph. 2:8). Obviously, we here have the Saviour with His all-seeing eye and loving heart noting in fallen humanity the pearl of great price. His own Cliurch. He then gives up all the 1 glory He had with the Father, < comes to the earth, and even be- i comes sin for us that He may bring us to God. Salvation in Christ is no little , thing, not something which was purchased with gold or silver, but with , the precious blood of Christ. We . ought to value it highly, and be- , cause tfe are bought with such a price we ought always to glorify God . <1 Cor. 6:28>. 11. The Heart of Compassion (14: ‘ 13-16). The One who was willing to die that men might have eternal life ( was not unmindful of their need of His mercy and grace for their • daily problems. Jesus not only died < that we might have redemption frpm s sin, but He lived (yes. and lives « now!) with tender-hearted com- ( passion toward these in need. t He who is the living Bread was r not willing that men should hunger for their daily bread. The disciples ] saw only one solution—to send them ; away, but Jesus said, "They need , not depart." £ One is fearful that the church has , been aft too quick about sending the t needy Sway to some social agency ‘. or community charity, when it ] should have won their confidence by ' its compassion, and then brought them to. Christ. ] Little is much when God is in it, ‘ and by the divine touch of Jesus the multitude was fed. Could we not . do far more for Christ if we would only use the little we have, with His blessing, for the help of our fellow men? HI. The Miracle of Provision (14: ( 17-21). j We pray, “Give us this day our daily bread.” and it is only as God . provides it that we have it. He gives life to the seed, and multiplies it ’ in rich harvest, and we eat, we ' trust, with thankful hearts. That is a miracle—so oft repeated 1 that we have kist a bit of the wonder and glory of it. Here in- the story < of the feeding of the five thousand and mere (v. 21) with five loaves i and two fishes, we have such a miracle of provision taking the little and 1 making it enough for the multitude. The Lord may not work in exactly the same way today, but do not God’s servants see Him multiply their meager store as they give it out in His name? That is true whether the gift be of material or ; spiritual things. God can and does bless those who trust Him. Letting what we have pass through the hands of Christ results in transformation and multiplication. Try it! Men and women are value-con-scious tn our day. While money is plentiful goods of real quality are scarce.' and one must look for that which has durability and worth. T' e treasures winch Christ offers are en- ; during. . He says, “Lay up for your- i selves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through npr steal” (Matt. ,6:20). By contrast, “the things Satan offers are temporary. In a few years most Earthly, honors and wealth must be laid aside. But the treasures df the kingdom are treasure! , which God tattfnds that wd should ' possess RWdver. ‘ *

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: | Creamed comments on the SunI day School lesson. “Treasures oi 1 j the Kingdom’”- Matthew 13-44-46; : 1 14:13-21 for Sunday, February 18. | This lesson deals with the situ- | ations which the disciples will meet, the objectives which they 1 seek, the realities which they wont. | v. 14 "And again the kingdom I of heaven is like unto a treasure | hid in the field: the which when man hath found, he hicleth, and for i the joy thereof he goeth and aellI eth all that he hath, and tmyefh | that field." Salvation which give one entrance into the kingdom of I God is of supreme value. For it | one must be willing' to give Up

: every thing else. Finding the king- ■ dom of God is the greatest good | that can eoine to a soul; therefore, every Christian ought to be a soulwinner. vs. 45. 46. "Again the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchantman seeking goodly pearls; who when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he i had. and bought it." Here again ie taught the supreme value of salvation but unlike the other parab;e. a true'seeker is depicted; being sincere and earnest he give all he lias to possess it. I The points of difference in these two parables are these: in the first God's spiritual blessings are often revealed by accident, am! I there was open-mindedness to ro- [ ognize a true treasurer; in the second is portrayed a real seeking of an earnest son! and his total sur ,’ender as the way to gain the king dom. v. 13. “Now when Jesus lle-fd I of ii. he departed from thence, by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof they followed him on foot out of the city.” The news of the death of his friend. John the Baptist, so affected Jesus that he sought a qniet and safe place: >n this he .showed his human sid>. Jesus' popularity was such as to cause crowds to follow him; lint it was a vacillating ’crowd that sought mostly material blessings. v. 14. “And Jesus went forth. ■ ami saw a great multitude ami wae moved with compassion toward | them, and he healed their sic.;." Mark says Jesus was moved with compassion because they were as sheep having no .shepherd. It is said that a shepherd misses the one lost sheep because he misses seeing it's face. Jeans came to save such as these hut he cool'd not he cause they did not believe with their heart that He was the way I of salvation. v. 15. “And when it was evening, his disciples eame to him. saying, this 1.3 a desert place, and the time is now past: send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages and buy themselves victuals.” The disciples saw material facts and passed spiritual judgment on these facts. v. 16. “And Jesus said unto them, they need not depart: give ye them to cat.” Jesus was bold to say that * DO YOU KNOW? 1. What effect did the knowledge of the death of John the Baptist] have on Christ? 2. Who were some of the prominent characters who co-operated with Christ in the feeding of the ( 5.000? 3. Where did Jestra teach the | orderiy way of doing things? 4. What was Jesus’ largest; crowd to whom he preached? 5 When did Jesus set the ex ' ample of saying grace at the table? —o Home Education The home may do much to bring about “good will toward all men" so necessary for world peace. Heie ,;rre a few guiding principles: (1) It may be within cur power to raise a generation free from hate. , (2) It is useless to try to teach children if we adnlts harbor certain intolerances ourselves. (3) To attack hate we must join in community efforts to remove the evils which cause it; poverity. worry, tnseeurity. (0 To guide our children away from hate we must : not suppress their normal emo- [ tioßs. and we must help direct these emotions into wholesome outlets. (51 We must help children face the fact that injustice exists, and we must work out with them techniques for tackling problems so that they will not feel helpless when problems come. ,———o - —•- ;— | Whcff faith rw God is lost, mortal man loses his only hope.

they had abundance of sustenance, if they only knew it. They failed to recognize the power of their Lord. If the Lord will be admitted at the peace table he will work a j miracle in world affairs. vs. 17, 18. “And they say unto him. We have here but five loaves and two fishes. He said unto them, Bring them hither.'’ We may say we have nothing in the way of ability, wealth, or opportunity. To such he says, “Bring them hither to me.” v. 19. “And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass; and took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heav-

I en. he blessed and brake; and gave the loaves to his disciples, and ] the disciples to the multitude.'' Here is a picture ot' what ought io take place when we sit down to a meal, for our Lord at this mountiful J meal looked up to heaven and blessed and brake. Not that the multitude was fed through human agencies, but he did the multiplying. He still works that way. v. 21. “And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, be-' side women and children." The fact of numbers proves that here was a stupendous miracle. Jesus is a wonder-working Lord. o PS?'-Newd Churches are being urged to form study groups all over the country, to acquaint themselves with tne Dumbarcoti scheme tor a world peace structure. Already some of the major denominations are setting up study groups in central cities and towns, for the purpose stressed by the Secretary of State. Stetinius. About 30 Norwegian pastors are '• [ now being held prisoner by the Nazi and 40 pastors along with four 1 bishops are in banishment, according to a statement on the Church of Norway's position in its con- . tinning fight against Nazism which was read aloud before some 700 Norwegian congregations during the annual Day-of-Prayer services recently. A class in Religion Inquiry has been opened to Catholics and nonCatholics in the University of Saa Francisco. A Jesuit is dean of the faculty and will answer religious problems. The number of American Roman Catholic missionaries has been increased by 15 percent in the past two years. More than 2.000 American missionaries are engaged in foreign fields. Nomination of the Rt. Rev. Geoffrey Francis Fisher. 57-year-old Bishop of Ixindon. as the 98th Archbishop of Canterbury. Primate of All England, and Metropolitan, was ! cordially received by the press and leaders of all denominations. i Dr. Fisher, who will succeed the I late Dr. William Temple in the Church of England’s highest office, was nominated by King George 6th on recommendation of Prime ! Minister Churchill for election by ' the Dean and Chapter of CanterI bury. j Protestant churches have increas- ! c-d their use of religions motion i pictures approximately 250 percent since 1941, according to statistics available to the Religions Film Association, Inc. SUch a remarkable new emphasis on visual education by the churches would indicate that they are rapidly becoming aware of the advantages of this educational method which has been Used so effectively by the armed forces in reducing the training ; time of men in the service. o Another's gfled opin rm of yo“ isomething to live np to; not to lean on. aim, »ii mW——HI

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iKHURCHESa Nuttman Av*. U. 8. C. N. Van Gundy, pastor I Sunday School, 9:30 a. m. Worship, 10:30 a. m. C. E.. 6:30 p. m. Evening worship, 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday eve- | ning, 7:30 p. m. o First Presbyterian ' At Five Points 9:00 a. m. —Junior Bible school. Mrs. W. A. Lower, directing. 9:30 a. m.—Sunday school hour, W. P. Scliroek. superintendent. 10:30 a. m. — Morning worship with Rev. Albert Swenson in charge. You are invited to join in the service. o-

i j First Evangelical Church 'I Rev. F. H. Willard, minister > 1 Sunday School. 9:15 a. m. Gregg I McFarland, superintendent. Morning worship. 10:10 a. m. Mission Band, during the worship hour. Youth Fellowehip. Intermediate, ( 6; Senior. 8 p. m. Evening service. 7 p. m Midweek Lenten service, 7, Wed-| uesday. Choir practice. Wednesday. 6. Kum Join Us class, Tuesday, 7:30 p. m. with Rev. and Mrs. F. H. Willard. — o First United Brethren Church R. R. Wilson, minister Sunday School, 9:15 a. m. Curtis Hill, superintendent. Morning worship, 10:30 a. m. Sermon, “And there waa no profit i under the sun.” Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p. m. , with guest speakers for each age group. ' Evening worship, 7:30 p. m. The Missionary Union Gospel team of Berne, will have charge of the eve- I ning 'program. Prayer meeting and choir practice Wednesday night at 7 ant 8. Charch-member: Have you Wen neglecting yonr church duties? This is the Lenten season. It is nearing the time when our Lord and Savior approached the crass for you and for me. Our Lord was ho negiector of duties, hut said; I “Lo. I come 'to do Thy will. O God. and He did fully the will of the Father. If yon have been somewhat negligent why not resolve that this Sunday, the first Sunday in Lent, you will be in your own church, to take up again that cross that is ineanf for you. o ST. MARY’S CHURCH First Mass S:00 A. M. Second Mass 7:30 A. M. Children’s Mass 9:00 A. M. High Mass 10:15 A. M. Week day Mass 7:30 A. M. Way of the Cress Sunday 2:30 P. M. Communion Sunday for the St. Mary’s Society. Tuesday, — Lenten Sermon 7:30 P. M. Friday—Way of the Cross P. M. Rev. Joseph J. Selmetz. pastor o— Church of the Nazarene Marshall and N. Seventh Sts. ‘ J. T. Tnteax. pastor Sunday School. 9:30 a. m. Doyle Lytle, superintendent. If yon are not attending any where we invite you to be present with your friends. If an absentee your absence is felt so plan to he present Sunday. If a stranger, .' come. You'll be no stranger in our J* answers TO * “130 YOU KNOW?* 1. Jesus withdrew to a desert place.—Matthew 14:13. 2. A lad. Philip and the disciphs. 3. When he commanded the multitude to sit by hundreds and by , fifties, at the feeding of the five ,; thousand. 4. The five thousand in the desert. 5, When he served food to the i five thousand. Also in Emmaus at > the evening meal. Also at the Last I Supper.

i ""Morning service. 10:30 a.m. Good i singing, special music, message by 1 the pastor. Junior church. 6:45 p. m. Young peoples service, 6:30 p.m. A special musical program is planned. A spiritual service for youth. Evening service. 7:30 p. m. Out night services are well attended. Como join the crowd. Old fashioned singing; special music, special . singing, message from God’s word. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. We had 60 in attendance this week. Be one of the crowd next week. Come to testify, pray and sing. Bible study, ".High Ligts of Life of Abraham.” o First Methodist Church M. O. Lester, minister L. J. Smith, superintendent “The Voice that Wakes the Dead,” will be the subject of the morning sermon At the 4 o’clock Vesper hour ths subject will be. “A Slave Driver’s Philosophy." Come let us Worship t together. The Junior church ie conducted every Sunday by Mrs. Uhrick end her associates. Parents may attend the public worship service knowing that the youngsters are being taught at the same time. The mid-week service will be of special interest during the weeks I ahead. The question of what the revival meeting should mean to various departments will be discussed. Wedensday nigbt the subject will be. “What the Revival should meun to the official hoard." Amos Eehr will lead. The officials are urged ■ to attend and remain for a business session at the elose. o— —— Baptist Church Carey R. Moser, pastor 9:25 a. m.—Sunday School. C. E. Bell, superintendent. 10:15 a. m. — Morning worship. Sermon theme. “Christ our Substitute.” Special music by our choir, j Also a special feature for young people at this hour. Remember the Junior church meeting at this hour. 7:30 p. m.—Evening service. Dur men’s choir wffl be singing for us. If you have never heard how a large group of men can really sing the Gospel, you are invited to hear them at this hour. AH men who ; would like an opportunity to serve Christ with their voices are invited to come with us. Be on time and you will be dismissed promptly at 8:30. Everyone welcome. o-, Zion Evangelical and Reformed William C. Feller, pastor Church School at 9 a. m. Luther Clase. superintendent. Come and bring the entire family. Worship service at 10 a. m. Sermon, “Jesus Describes Himself —I Am the Lignt of the World.” A cordial invitation is extended to all persons without a chnreh home in the city to worship with us. Youth Fellowship meeting at 6:30 p. m. Sunday evening. Junior choir rehearsal on Wednesday at 6:30 p. m. Mid-week Lenten service on Wednesday evening at 7:30 p. m. Meditation: "The Agony in GetbThe Ruth and Naomi Circle will meet at the church an Thursday at Pumphrey Jewelry Store Gifts for All tkcasifms. t wnß| |MMM | voa Can SaveGasoline and Repair Bills With Western's Replacement Parts. Tires - batteries - Parts - Offs. Western Auto Store V. R. Hudson, 111 S. Second St.

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p. in. j The Friendship Circle will meet r on Thursday at 8 p. m. in the home of Mrs. JnanMa BonfigHoSenior choir rehearsal on Friday . at 7 p. m. ' Catechetical classes on Saturaaj morning: seniors at 9, juniors at [• 10 a. m. O' ! Chureh of God 1 E. Marshall, pastor ) 9:30-11:20 a. m. —Unified service, s Rev. John S. Winters, evangelist, 1 will speak in this service. Sermon r theme, “Power." s 6:30 p. m.—Shining Lights. Mis. Mary Hazelwood, leader. 6:30 p. m.—Christian Crusaders. Mrs. Glen Marshall, speaker. 7:30 p. m.— ine closing service of the aeries of revival meetings. Rev. Winters will speak in the ser J lc *- s Mid-week prayer service, Wed- > nesday, 7:30 p. m. The public is most cordially m- > vit*d to attend the services of this ; congregation. > “The ehurch where being a Christian makes you a member. 1 ° 1 1 1 I I —a n<i — I Wisdom l*l Where to Get the Worth of Your Money— I am twenty-hve cents. I am not on epeaking terms with i the butcher, I am too small to buy a quart of' cream, I am not large enough to buy a box j of candy, I cannot be exchanged far very much gasoline. I am hardly fit for a tip. But —believe me. When I go to church on Sunday I am considered some money. —Selected. o It is better to be cheated than to eheat. THE IDEAL LUrICH Open 24 hours a day. Meals, Short Orders, Steaks and Chops ' I Chicken Dinners every Wednesday and Sunday. 413 Winchester St. Phone 294. One of the *ragedies of wu • is that if leaves a trail of burned out hoptc and defeated ideals. I Swearingen Dairy [ Pasteurized and Homogenized Milk 1 i Phone 208 1292 W. Monroe St. Mauy of us miss the best rewards -' of life because our courage fails before the game is won. Repair Broken Windows Glass cut to fit all size frames. Rdwnd Oak. Heating SWvts aM Rangos. Lee Hardware Ca Every natu.al fact is a symbol oi ■ toiut spirivtml face. —Emerson. Miller’s Grocery Frsph MMte, Maple Grocer lee Freeh Vegetable* Phone 261 Miller’s North End Grocery

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