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4 BIBLE LESSONS. LESSON FOR SUNDAY, JULY 15, 1877. TURNING TO THE GENTILES. (iolden Text. — And in his name shall the Gentiles trust. Matt. i 2: 2t. Time. — Year 45. Place.— Antioch, in Pisidia. CircnniNfiiuces. — Paul’s sermon was repeated the following Sab bath (Saturday) by special request, and multitudes came to hear it. But the Jews, seeing the great crowds, and jealous of the effect of Paul’s preaching in their own synagogue, became very abusive, contradicting Paul, and reviling him and his doctrine and Jesus. They had the notion that the Jews were a favored people, and that they were degraded by being put on a level (religiously) with the Gentile throng. “Instead of hoping and believing that many of the multitude would become proselytes to their own faith, they selfishly feared that their own importance and dignity would be lessened, if the blessings God had given them were shared by the multitude.” They raised an uproar, by their violent and abusive opposition. Paul and Barnabas, being thus rejected by the very men who had welcomed them a week before, boldly determine to let the Jews alone and preach to the Gentiles. Though expelled from the synagogue, they preach with great effect until driven from the city by persecution. SCRIPTURE LESSON:—Acts 13: 42-52. 42. And, when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath. 43. Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God. 44. And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city to gether to hear the word of God. 45. But, when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming. 46 Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bol4. Itwas neces- sary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you; but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, 10, we turn to the Gentiles. 47 For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth. , , , . 48 And when the Gentiles heard th.%, they were glad, and glori- fied the word of the Lord : and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed. , ... 40. And the word of the Lord vas published throughout all the rC fo? n ßut the Jews stirred up d’ e devout and honorable women, and the chief men of the cit>> anc > raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and them out of their coasts. 51. But they shook off tlle oust of their feet against them, and cam® unto Iconium. f 52. And the dis'-P lcs were Idled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost. DAILY HOME READINGS. Mond-v- — Turning to the Gentiles. Acts 13; 42-52. Tur’ < * a y-— Gentiles in prophecy. Isaiah 42 : 1-16. vednesday.— Gentiles in promise. Isaiah 49: 5-18. Thursday.— Gentiles in parable. Luke 14 : 12-34. Friday.— Gentiles in vision. Acts 10 : 1-20. Saturday.— Gentiles and the church. Acts 15 : 1-20. Sunday.— Gentiles and the Gospel. Romans 11: 13-36. Blaspheming jews. OLDNESS OF PAUL AND BARNABAS. ITTER PERSECUTION. QUESTIONS. General.—About what two apostles is our lesson? On what sort of a tour were they? What church sent them forth ? To what places had they been? What can you tell about their first sermon in Antioch? 1. The Blaspheming Jews, 42-45. — What request was made of Paul and Barnabas? (V. 42.) When the congregation was dismissed, who followed Paul and Barnabas? (V. 43.) What did Paul and Barnabas urge upon them ? Meaning of continue in the grace of God ? What took place the next Sabbath ? (V. 44.) What ex cited the envy (indignation or jealousy) of the Jews? (V. 45.) How did they show their envy or bigoted pride ? Meaning of contradicting ?■ —of blaspheming ? How did the Jews regard their own nation? How did this spirit ual pride and bigotry make them regard a Gentile multitude crowding into their synagogue? To what extent did they carry their indignation and jealousy . Whom did they blas pheme? Do you suppose this broke up the meeting? 2. Boldness of Paul and Barnabas, 46-49. — Were Paul and Barnabas intimidated? (V. 46.) What did they say ? (Commit the verse to memory.) Mean ing of it was necessary ?— oi judge yourselves unworthy ? How did they justify their course, in preaching to the Gentiles? (See Acts I: 8; 9:15; 22:21; Matt. 28: 19; Mark 16: 15; Luke 24: 47.) What passage does he quote? (Isaiah 49: 6; 42: x, 6.) Who were glad when they heard this? (V. 47.) What did they do? Who of them believed ? Meaning of ordained to eternal life ? What was published throughout all that region ? (V. 49.) Meaning of published? KIND WORDS. 3. Bitter Persecution, 50-52. — Whom did the Jews stir up in opposition to Paul and Barnabas? (V. 50.) What did they excite or raise against them ? To what extent was the persecution carried? (V. 50.) How did Paul and Barnabas act? (V. 51.) What do you un derstand by that? (See Mark 6: 11; Luke 9: $•) To what place did they come ? Where was Iconium ? What is said of the new disciples at Antioch ? (V. 52.) What passage is fulfilled here? (Matt. 5: 10-I2; see, also, Acts 5 : 41.) EXPLANATIONS. V. 42. This verse probably means, simply, that as Paul and Barnabas went out, or were going out, those who heard them requested that the same truths be preached again, next Sabbath. V. 43. Broken up— dismissed; religious proselytes— devout, or pious prose lytes from the Gentiles—Gentile converts; continue in the grace of God —that is, submit and adhere steadfastly to the doctrines of grace, as revealed in the Gospel, rather than cling to the abolished rites of Judaism, which could not save them. (Gal. 2: 21; Titus 2:11; 1 Peter 5 : 12. ) V. 44. Whole city— all the people— this shows that the congregation was partly made up of the heathen population, which excited the jealous en mity of the strict Jews; word of God —the Gospel as preached by Paul. V. 45. Jews — zealots—those whose bigotry made them favor exclusive Judaism; filled with envy— indignation and jealousy: they regarded the priv ileges of their religion as exclusively their own, and their pride and bigotry could not endure the idea that the heathen should share those privileges; hence they not only contradicted and opposed Paul, but abused and reviled Jesus, whom Paul preached and declared to be the Son of God. (See Acts 18: 6; Luke 22: 65.) V. 46. Waxed bold —spoke out boldly and plainly; (Eph. 6: 19, 20; Phil. I: 14; I Thess. 2: 2;) necessary—ac cording to the commands of Jesus; (Matthew 10: 5,6; Rom. 1: 16; Acts 3: 26; 26: 20;) put it from you— reject it; judge yourselves unworthy— show by your words and conduct you are unworthy of the of the Gospel, (Acts 7: 21;) turn to the Gentiles— see Acts 18: 6; 28: 28; Rom. II: 11. V. 47. Command ed—to preach to the Gentiles; (Acts 1:8; 9: 15; 22: 21 ; Matt. 28: 19; Mark 16: 15;) set thee (Jesus) to be a light— see Acts 26: 23; Tsa. 42: 1,6; 49: 6; Jer. 16: 19; Psalm 22: 27, 28.) V. 48. Glorified —honored it by accepting it; ordained —appointed; (Rom. 8: 28; 9: ii; Eph. 1:4, 11; 2 Thess. 2:13; 2 Tim. 1:9; I Peter 1:2;) published— spread abroad; (Acts 19: 10, 26; Phil. 1: 13,14;) that region— Asia Minor. V. 50. Women— Gentile women of the higher classes, who had become Jewish proselytes. V. 51. Shook off the dust— in obedience to Christ and as a sign of abhorrence of their wickedness at rejecting the Gospel; (see Matt. 10: 14; Mark 6: II; Luke 9: 5; 10: II;) Iconium— a city about ninety miles southeast of Antioch. V. 52. Dis ciples—Christians at Antioch; filled with joy— because they were Christians and had the hope of salvation: they were joyful, although their beloved preachers had left them and they were liable to be persecuted. (See Matt. 5: 10-12.) They were true Christians. QUESTIONS FOR THE YOUNGEST. Let us repeat the golden text—“ And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.” In whose name? In the name of Jesus. What does Jesus do for those who trust in him ? He saves them. How does he save them ? By dying for them. W'hom did he save in our lesson? The disciples at Antioch. With what were they filled because they were saved? They were filled with joy. Would you not like to be filled with joy because Jesus is your Saviour? Yes. Then trust in hnn and you will be saved by him. Men scoff at holiness, so did they aj. righteous Noah and his work upon the ark; when the floods came, who was right ? Every man’s work must be tried of what sort it is. If we take care of our living, God will take care of our dying hours. BIBLE CATECHISM-13. Baptism of Jesus. Question. — What distinguished person came from Galilee to Jordan to be baptized ? Answer.— The Lord Jesus Christ. Q. When John saw him what did he say ? A. Behold the Lamb of God. Q. Where was he baptized? A. In the river Jordan. Q. How? A. By immersion. Q. Who baptized him? A. John the Baptist. Q. After Jesus was baptized, what did he do? A. He went up straightway out of the water. Q. What descended like a dove upon him ? A. The Holy Spirit. Q. What did the voice from heaven say ? A. This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Q. How old was Jesus when he was baptized? A. About thirty years of age. Q. What was the first sermon he preached ? A. Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Q. Who were the first disciples of Jesus? A. John and Andrew. Q. And who led Peter to Jesus? A. His brother Andrew. Meekly in Jordan's holy stream The great Redeemer bowed ; Bright was the glory’s sacred beam That hushed the wondering crowd. Thus God descended to approve The depd that Christ had done : Thus came the emblematic dove, And hovered o’er the scene. ENIGMA—No. 67. After the institution of the Lord’s supper, to what mount did Christ and his disciples retire ? Matt. 26. Who said, “Go thy way for this time; when I have n coilvewi«u»t swasori I will tall Ibi-tlwet" What renowned champion of the Philistines did David kill? 1 Sam. 17. Who was Joseph’s mother? Gen. 30. On whom did Elijah’s mantle fall ? 2 Kings 2. Os what kind of wood was the ark constructed ? Gen. 6. Who was the grand-father of David? I Chron. 2. What is the fourth commandment ? Ex. 20. What does Christ tell us is easy to bear in the 30th verse of the nth chapter of Matthew ? The initials to the answers will spell the name of the pastor of the First Baptist Church at Eufaula, Ala. ENIGMA—No. 68. Who led the Israelites out of Egypt ? Who came near being sacrificed by his father? Who was the first king of Israel ? Whom did Jael kill with a hammer and nail? Who was the wife of Ananias ? Who was Moses’ father? What was the name of Jacob’s oldest son ? Who was the father of Nadab and Abihu ? Who was the mother of Ishmael ? Who begged for bread at the rich man’s door ? Who was the mother of Solomon ? What was the name of the fourth king of Israel ? Which is the 31st book of the Bible ? For what was Solomon noted ? Whom did Elisha heal of leprosy? Who was taken to heaven in a chariot of fire ? The initials to the answers will spell the name of a teacher in the Baptist Sunday School at Madison, Ga. A certain Boston deacon lately formed his Sunday School in line and marched them along the aisles, him self in front, singing “ Hold the Fort.” The consterna tion which seized all parties at the second stanza can be better imagined than described: See the mighty host advancing, Satan leading on. The deacon has objected to new methods ever since.