The Children’s Class
Each of the following quotations is part of a verse in Titus, Philemon, or Hebrews, chapters 1-5.
1.“How shall we escape?”
2.“According to His mercy He saved us.”
3.“An evil heart of unbelief.”
4.“In works they deny Him.”
5.“The word of God is quick.”
6.“Zealous of good works.”
7.“The right hand of the Majesty.”
The Young People’s Class Service
Worship comes before service in God’s order of things, and so we spoke of it last month. This month we have made our questions on the subject of service.
Let us not forget that service has its place. We are liable to be extremists, some making everything of worship, others making everything of service; but let us remember that each has its proper place in the Christian’s life. When we think of all the Lord Jesus has done for us, we find our place at His feet praising and thanking Him for His matchless grace. But then we delight to tell others of His love too—we delight to serve! As soon as Saul of Tarsus learned who was calling him in grace, he immediately said, “Lord what wilt Thou have me to do?” Acts 9:66And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. (Acts 9:6).
It is hot good, however, to be occupied with service, but with Christ—the Person whom we serve. Martha had to be rebuked for allowing herself to be cumbered with her service, for she had lost sight of the One whom she served.
There never was a greater need than there is today for whole-hearted servants of the Lord—those who have Christ and His glory before them and who are willing to deny themselves in loving service to so great a Master. Let no believer think that he is exempted here. There is something for each of us to do if we are only willing to do His bidding, be the service great or small. Even in heaven there is a service which will go on forever, and how joyfully we shall render it there! May we own His claims over us more readily here.
1.How should we serve the Lord? Psalm 100.
2.Where does the Lord want His servant to be? John.
3.Should the service of Judaism be mixed with that of Christianity? Hebrews 13.
4.Does the Lord want us to feel His service cumbersome? Luke 10.
5.Did the Lord Jesus come to serve (minister), or to be served? Mark 10.
6.Will the Lord continue in loving service to His people in heaven? Luke 12.
7. Can a servant serve two masters? Luke 16.
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