The Children’s Class
Each of the following quotations is part of a verse in Mark, chapters 1-8.
1.“Great things the Lord hath done.”
2.“And taketh away the Word.”
3.“And told Him all things.”
4.“Repent ye, and believe the gospel.”
5.“He hath done all things well.”
6.“Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed.”
7.“I came not to call the righteous.”
The Young People’s Class Steadfastness
This is a thing which is greatly lacking in our day. Everything around us is being shaken. People and nations are doing things which we never expected of them, for it is a day of rapid changes and one never knows what will take place over night. Feelings of uncertainty are being expressed on every hand.
But in the midst of all this the believer has assurance and certainty. He has the Word of God which speaks with divine authority about the future. It tells us that we have “a kingdom which cannot be moved,” and that in God’s time, Christ will take His rightful place of headship over all things. It assures us that the circumstances of our daily lives are ordered of God our Father in love, and that our future is to spend eternity in the Father’s house. Blessed assurance! Blessed hope!
The knowledge and enjoyment of this gives steadfastness. It keeps us from being led about with all the ideas and thoughts of men. We can rest upon the Word of God and labor on in spite of difficulties. Even though others criticize or turn aside and give up, we can remain steadfast in the path and in our work for the Lord, but only in the measure in which we have the eye fastened upon Him who is “the same yesterday, and today, and forever.” May we know more of this holy steadfastness day by day, as the Lord’s coming draws near!
1.Who was the perfect example of steadfastness? Luke 9.
2.Is the believer’s hope a steadfast one? Hebrews 6.
3.As Stephen looked steadfastly up, whom did he see? Acts.
4.What message was given to the disciples who looked steadfastly toward heaven? Acts.
5.What gave joy to the Apostle’s heart in his absence from the Colossian saints? Colossians.
6.Is there a danger of even a steadfast believer being led away if he is unwatchful? 2 Peter.
7.Why should we be steadfast and unmovable in our work for the Lord? 1 Corinthians 15.
ML 11/05/1950