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Improved II SUNDAY International |l SCHOOL LESSON By HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST. D. D. Os The MToody Bible Institute of Chicago Released by Western Newspaper Union. Lesson for August 26 Lesson subjects and Scripture texts selected and copyrighted by International Council of Religious Education; used by permission. JACOB ADJUSTS PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS LESSON TEXT—Genesis 33:1-11. 17-20. GOLDEN TEXT—Let us therefore follow after th’ things which make for peace.—Romans 14:19. Eventually a man’s past catches up with him and he must face his own record. The Bible says, “Be sure your sin will find you out’’ (Num. 32:23), and it always does. Jacob, who had tricked and deceived his brother and had fled into a far country, ultimately had to return to his homeland and face Esau. The story of what happened makes up our dramatic and instructive lesson. Before Jacob could be permitted to enter the Promised Land of his father, he had to meet God. He needed a thoroughgoing transformation of life and attitude, and he received it as he wrestled with God at Peniel (Gen. 32). Ultimately the stubborn man had to yield, and then he found that it was God who had come to give him a great blessing. How often do we fight against the goodness and mercy of God. Yielding brings blessing; Jacob "the supplanter” became Israel "prince with God.” He was now ready for I. Reconciliation (vv. 1-7). After living for 20 years in horror of meeting Esau, Jacob now learned that his brother was coming against him with an army. He resorted to clever strategy, but this time it was done not in sly crookedness, but in an open friendly effort to win his brother's good will. There is nothing wrong about the use of a tactful approach, and it j really worked for Jacob. His cour- j tesy was shown by his seven bows. I His bravery appeared in going out first. His conciliatory attitude showed in his rich gift to his brother. Then came a surprise. Esau proved to be a loving brother rather than a hated enemy. Blood does count, and men do well to respond to the promptings of their hearts to be affectionate toward their brethren. Note Jacob’s pride in presenting his family. God had blessed him and he rejoiced in his fine children. The scene is typically Oriental, but it shows an attitude toward one’s family which we could well emulate. Next, a very practical note entered into the reconciliation of the brethren, namely: 11. Restitution (vv. 8-11). The gift which Jacob had prepared for Esau was in the Oriental tradition, and yet it bore also the nature of a restoration of something of that which Jacob had taken from Esau in defrauding him of his birthright. There is a place for proper restitution in every case where we have wronged another by taking his possessions or destroying his opportunities to prosper. Becoming a Christian is a forgetting of those things which are behind (Phil. 3:13) in a spiritual sense, but not in the ignoring of our obligations to others. What we can make right we must make right if we want God's blessing. Esau was generous and did not want the gift, but since it would have been an affront to his brother to refuse, he accepted it. There are proprieties in life and little courtesies to be observed. Failure at this point has created much friction even between believers. Being a Christian should make one gentlemanly and ladylikp. Let's remember that! Then, too, Jacob was wise in putting Esau under the friendly obligation which is inherent in the acceptance of a gift. Those who are stingy and close-fisted about giving to others often find that their lack of generosity has reflected in their lack of friends. The lime has come for the brothers to part, and we find Jacob falling into his old trickery as he prepares to 111. Return (w. 17-20). The portion between verses 11 and 17 indicate that instead of going on in straightforward dealings with Esau, Jacob resorts to evasion in order to be free to go where he would in his return to his fatherland. Instead of going back to Bethel the place of blessing (Gen. 28), to which Jacob hgd been called (Gen. 31:11-13), he went to Succoth and ultimately to the outskirts of Shechem where his family fell into great sin. Ultimately, God did get him back to Bethel (Gen. 35), but only after much sorrow and suffering. Jacob was called to live the life of a shepherd out in the fields with God, and when he pitched his tent near Shechem he compromised and lost out. The incident pictures the tragic result of such folly in our day. Those who will not move over into the worldly life want to be close enough to it so that their children may have the cultural and educational advanEtages, and soon they find that they have lost their children to the world I and have lost the savor of their own spirtual experience.

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“JACOB ADJUSTS PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS” Genesis 33:1-20 for Sunday, August 26. In Jacob's adjustment to Esau he proceeded to win by love, by prayer, by faith, by kindness, and by self-support. Jacob, the trickster. was transformed into Israel, a man blessed of God. The great change in Jacob had its counter part in a change in Esau and thus these two were again true brothers. Vs. 1, 2. “And Jacob lifted up I his eyes and looked, and behold, Esau came, and with hint four hundred men. And he divided the children unto Leah, and unto Rachel, and unto the two hand maids. And he put the handmaids and their children foremost, and Leah and her children after, and Rachel and Joseph hinderniost.” Jacob with courage placed himself in front, of all the rest; bis courage came from God I the night he wrestled with an

| angel; be could not hide himself in the background when trying to make wrongs right. Jacob placed rightful emphasis in earing most for the children. V. 3. "And he passed over before them and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.” Bowing was a token of respect which was due Esau, the oldest, according to the custom of that day. Due respect is the first step in reconciliation. V. 4. "And Esau ran to meet him. and embraced him. and fell on his neck and kissed him; and they wept." The tears of joy and gladness wiped away the enmity of 20 years. The past was forgiven and forgotten. V. 5. "And he lifted up hi? eyes, and saw the women and the children and said. Who are x these witli thee? And he said the children whom God hath graciously given thy servant.” Jacob attributes his prosperity to God whom he now acknowledges as the “giver of every good gift.” Recognition of God is another step in reconciliation. V. 6. "Then the handmaidens came near, they and their children,. they, bowed themselves.” Home Education Childten with Physical Handicaps Much consideration needs to be given by the home of the children that are physically handicapped by such ailments as weak eyes, bad bearing, undersize, oversize, weak lungs, physical deformities, stammerings, etc. By constant expressions of pity, the child learns that the way life for it will be by the way of selfpity with all the sympathy from others than can be secured. To such, life will have little mea"ing; and the home and society will have lest what might have been a helpful, happy member. # | DO YOU KNOW? I ♦ : f 1. With whom did Jacob live in Haran? 2. What did Laban's daughter do when Jacob fell in love with her? 3. What trick" did Laban play on j Jacob in bis love affair? 4. How many years did Jacob serve for each oS his wives? 5. What new name was given Jacob when he wrestled with an angel? ANSWERS TO * < “DO YOU KNOW?” i » _ t ; 1. Hi>s Uncle Laban. 2. She watered the flock. 3. He veiled Leah so that Jacob; thought he was marrying Rachel. 4. Seven. 5. Israel. Ov*hucmw z Always aim high; have something worthwhile to strive for; have the highest motive possible in all your aetiyitie?. The higher and the belter the mot|ve, the nobler and more truly successful in the end and the life will be. she highest and the best motive is to be a true, thorough life-long Christian. This motive get? ge * *ud<|er to the soul and prompts untold possibilities in achieving real suecew. _ __

Jacob's respect and courtesy was seen in the leaders of the company; respect and courtesy per-1 meated all as was also seen in the | following verse indicating that i Leah and Rachel with their chil-1 dren also bowed. V. 8. "And he said, What meanest thou with all this drove which I met? And he said, These are to find grace in the sight of my Lord." Jacob plainly admitted that they were intended for an appeasement gift. To make things right with another, more than mere words are needed. More than one’s share needs to be done in making wrongs right. V. 9. “And Esau said, ‘I have enough, my brother; keep that, thou hast unto thyself'.” There j was no spirit of greediness on j Esau's part; here was a chancel 1 for Esau to make Jacob pay for the birthright he sold him. V. 10. “And Jacob said, Nay, l I pray thee, if now I. have found j i grace in thy sight, then receive ' i

1 my present at my hand; for there 1 ’ fore have I seen thy face, as 1 though 1 had seen the face of i God, and thou wast pleased with I me." God's face was reflected in the life of Esau. A common sharing of the blessings of God binds I wounds and makes for brotherhood. V. 11. “Take, I pray thee, my blessing that is brought thee; because God hath dealt graciously with me. and because 1 have enough. And he urged him and j he took it.” Jacob did not proceed half-heartedly, his generous < spirit was sincere. In Esau's ac- j ceptance, Jacob had the strongest f proof of a good feeling that was , being established. , V. 17. “And Jacob journeyed to Succoth and built him an t house, and booths for bis cattle; j therefore the name of the place . is called Succoth.” Jacob built a house instead of erecting a tent j for he intended to give up a no- t madic life, Palestine was to be , his home. V. 18. “And Jacob came to j Shalem, a city of Shechem, which s is in the land of Canaan.” This move placed Jacob where father ; Abraham had been thus putting himself in line with the called of God. Vs. 19, 20. “And he bought a ( parcel of ground where he had , spread his tent, at the hand of the children of Hamor, Shechem's father, a hundred pieces of money.” Jacob would have a clear title* to what God promised him. rhe best title was seen in his erecting an altar there thus i recognizing God's rightful claim. o i War Religious Experience A soldier in a haspjtal said to : his mother, “I never found God in i church: but I did find him on the j ( battlefield. I was on tne fifth dayjj jof my campaign. I was so scared, I ' was at the end of my rope. Suddenly I felt the presence of God all about me. He seemed actually to be there where I was! He gave me the very supply* of courage and strength I needed right at the time I needed it most. Fear dropped from me in that instant like a tattered old coat full of noles. From that time forward I put my whole schedule iu his hands from minute jto minute and day to day. So I , have become acquainted with God j out there on the battlefield as I ' face the enemy.” His mother asked her boy, “How did you recognize God?” “1 guess I have known Him ever since I was a little tike.” he replied. "Have you?” said his mother. “Where did you meet him?” He paused and then added simply, “Why 1 met Him in church, Didn't I with God so we'll know Him j when he stands by and lends us I His help when we give up in the tight spots?” i Mariah Nienideller, released from . his prison camp, is almost a ner- [ v.ous wrfcj. Probably rpst had good food will restore his health. It is hoped that Niemoeller and the gov-

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First Evangelical Church 1 F. H. Willard, Minister Sunday school 9:15 a. m. Morning worship, 10:10 a. tn. Sermon; "Christ The Hope of the World." Midweek service, Wednesday, j 7:30 p. m. — ; The First Methodist Church Merrill O Lester, Minister Lowell J. Smith, Supt. “Five More Years of Famine" will -be the subject of the morning sermon by the minister, You are invited to worship with us, especially members of the church are urged to attend worship regularly. The church school has classes for you. Some study God's word. The church Bulletin Sunday will have the Fall and Winter program as adopted by the Official Board at jits meeting Monday night. The Mid-week service will be Wednes- | day night. Invitations to the WSCS Set up meeting for Fall activities will be going forth soon. Good programs are provided. Every woman member of the church should be an active member of the Women's Society of Christian Service. 0 Zion Lutheran Church Monroe and Eleventh Sts. Paul W. Schultz, Pastor Sunday school and Bible class, 9:00 a. m. Divine services, 10:00 a. m. Lutheran Hour, 11:30 a. m. o — Zion Evangelical and Reformed - William C. Feller, Pastor ; Church school at 9:00 a. in. Luther Clase, supt. Worship service at 10:00 a. m. Sermon: "The Divine Potter. Persons without a church home in the city are especially invited to worship with us. Visitors are always welcome. I c The Church School teachers ( and officers will meet in the , church parlor on Sunday evening j at 7:30 p. ,m. The Philalethean Circle will have a picnic supper at the home of Mrs. James Borders on Wednesday at 6:30.p. m. The Ruth and Naomi Circle will meet at the home of Mrs. C. W. Shoaf for a pot-luck dinner on Thursday. Members are to meet at the church at 11 a. m. The Bethany Circle will hold a ' carry-in supper at the home of, Mrs. H. W. Thompson on Thursday at 6:30 p. m. Members are to bring table service. Church of the Nazafene Marshall and North 7th Sts. J. T. Trueax, pastor Sunday school 9:30 a. m. Mr. Doyle Lytle, supt. We have a class for you and your interest. Rev. W. R. Pattee, returned Missionary from China where he spent 6 years as missionary and also 6 months as Japanese prisoner, will speak in the Sunday school hour. Morning service, 10:30 a. m. Rev. Pattee will speak in this service. The public is cordially invited to hear him. He has a real message and heart interest for the Cause of Christ in China. Junior church 6:45 p. m. | ernments which occuply Germany I can see eye to eye and enter the closest cooperation. The hone of Germany is in such men as Niemoelier, and they are not a.< scarce as it would at first appear. At leas I $500,000 will be required from public contributions to repair St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, over and aßove the sum that will be payable from Government war damage funds. Among major restorations necessary will be that of the high altar, which was destroyed by a bomb, and the great organ, which was extensively damaged by another high explosive. The Methodist Youth Fellowship, composed of 2,000,000 young people, will seek to enroll 1,000,000 new members by the end of 1948 as one of the goals in the Methodiet “Crusade for Christ”. Each local fellowship is asked to set a minimum goal of one new member for each two members enrolled. President Harry S. Truman is a Baptist, a,.d generally regarded as a "religious man,” He has not affiliated with any church in Washington, D. 0., but retains his membership in the First Baptist church of Grandview, Missouri —a church of the Southern Baptist Convention. As a senator, he was one of the group in the upper house that met regularly for prayer meetings, and his early addressee as President have been marked by a rel.gioue note and dependence upon the deity.

Young peoples service 6:45 p m. j An interesting service for the young people. | Evening evangelistic service 7:30 p. m. You are invited to bring your with you to this and all services of our church. Prayer meeting Wednesday night 7:30 p. m. Revival meeting with Paul Todd and the Victory Jqbjlee Quartet Sept. 4 16. St. Mary’s Catholic Church Low Mass 6:00 Low Mass •• ? ; 30 Low Mass 9 ; 00 Low Ma;e 10:15 Communion Sunday for the St. Marys Sodality. Last mass followed by benediction. Week Day Maes 6:00 Week Day Mass 7:00 Holy Hour. Friday, 7:30 Very Rev. Msgr. J. J. Seiinetz, Pastor Christian Church ; Ronald Cochran, Minister Bible School 9:30, Dorphus Drum supt. '‘Let us follow after things which make for Peace”. Murnii|g Worship 10:30. Communion and preaching service. Sermon subject, "tlod's way—the only sure way.” • ! Baptismal services will follow i the morning worship hour. Three I young men are to be baptized. No evening service. First Baptist Church Carey R Moser, Pastor 9:25 a. m., Sunday school. 10:15 a. m., Morning worship.! This will be the last scheduled sei- j vice for the Rev. Albert Swenson > as interim pastor. No evening service. o Nuttman Avenue U. B. Church I Lawrence Michel, Supt. , Sunday School 9:00 A. M. Notice change in time giving opportunity to attend the 93rd session of the Auglaize annual confer-I ence which convened this week at • the Rockford. Ohio camp grounds. Bishop W. E. Musgrove in charge. 0 Decatur Missionary Church Lyle F. Steiner, Pastor 9:30 Sunday School. 10:30 Morning Worship. 7:00 Children Meeting. 7:30 Evening Service. W 7 e extend a cordial invitation '• to all who do not have a regular church home to attend these services. The Bible is our treasure. We prize each leaf of it. Let us bind it in the best fashion in the best morocco of clear intelligent faith; then let us put a golden clasp upon it, and gild its edges by a life of love, and truth and purity, and zeal. Thus shall we commend the volume to those who have never looked within its pages. 7:30 Wednesday evening, prayer meeting. Come to the place of prayer. YOUR j PHOTO TREASURES PLASTIC SEALED Gives them long-life permanency. Excellent for Service Men. 35c and up. Holthouse Drug Co, Pumphrey Jewelry • Store GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS. FOR GOOD DRY CLEANING SPND IT TO DECATUR DRY CLEANERS Phone 134 209 W- Jefferson

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