.IMPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY I chool Lesson 1 (By REV. P. B FITZWATER, D. D„ Member of Faculty. Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.) C by Western Newspaper Union. * ■ ■ ■ ■ ' ■■ | Lesson for July 29 MICAIAH speaks the TRUTH LESSON TEXT—I Kings 22:1-40. GOLDEN TEXT—And Micaiah said, As the Lord Hv«th. what the Lord saltb unto me, that will I speak. I Kings S2 ! 4. • ;JMART TOPIC—A Man Who Told tin: Truth. JUNIOR TOPIC—A Man Who Dared to Tell the Truth. INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP IU -Telling the Truth Under Difficul ties. i oUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP IC—Courageous Truth-Telling. 1. A League Between Two Ktnge (tv. 1-4). L Who these kings were (r. 21. ft. Jehoshaphat king of Judah. He was for the most part a good king, ha'ing done much to put down ldot •try and restore the worship of the true God. b. Ahab, king of Israel. He was a jreak and wicked king. 2. The occasion (t. 2). It was on a Visit of Jehoshaphat to Ahab, perhaps , vfor the cultivation of a friendly rela tionship in case of an attack by the Syrians, or it may have been becauss ef a social relation incident to the mar riage of Jehoshaphat’s son to Ahab's daugnter, the wicked Athaliah. 3. The purpose of (vv. 3, 4). It was a merger for the purpose of conquest The fortified city of Ramoth-gilead had been ceded to Ahab as the result of; a previous war. but it had not been! actually turned over. Jehoshaphat! pledged unreservedly the support of his people, without seeking the mind of God. II. Advice From the Lord Sought (vv. 5 28). Even though the merger had been formed Jehoshaphat was unwilling to go into battle without inquiring of the Lord. L Through a group of prophets (v. 6; 9-12). Some four hundred prophets responded to the call of Ahab. Who those prophets were we are not told. Evidently they were not prophets of Baal (I Kings 18:19); neither were they true prophets of the Lord. They knew Ahab's wish and therefore sought to curry favor with AiUt bx of.'unrn— in- him lU.follOW OUt bis desire. Zedeklah, their leader, symbolised the success of the Joint campaign by the use of horns of Iron. Jehoshaphat sensed the falseness of these prophets. 2. A message from the lord's proph et desired (v. 7). The king of Judah was unwilling to carry out his contract with Ahab without knowing the miad of God as to the matter. This he fthould have sought before consenting i to the merger. | 3. Micaiah speaks the truth (vv. 13 28). a. He first speaks in irony (v. 15). The kings messenger who brought \ Micaiah from prison advised him to (Speak that which would be pleasing to 'the king, but Micaiah was not a man ser\er but God’s faithful servant He I courageously declared that his message | would be what God told him to say ‘ (v. 14). Regardless of result he would 1 do only as God directed. ' b. Micaiah speaks plainly (vv. 16 28) Ahab detected the prophet’s ironic speech and demanded of him the plain • truth. To this demand Micaiah re i sponded by making clear the peril which awaited them. He also told j Ahab that through lying spirits he , would be lured to a place of death, i This faithfulness on the part of God’s prophet was rewarded by flouting and 'smiting by the false prophets and with {imprisonment from the king. The true pProphet will speak God’s word regard less of consequences. 1 From Micaiah s experience we should learn: , (1) The inevitable opposition be tween God’s message and the purposes } of evil men. This explains why true preachers of the Word of God are un popular, and are called narrow and glum. (2) The folly of the attitude of hatred against those who truly wit* ,n«a against them. Ahab hated Mi caiah because Micaiah told him whet would coat to him for such e course at action. God’s prophet did not make the evil hut only made it known. * III. Ths Doom of Ahab (tt. 29-49). ] 1. He went forth to battle 1b spite of' Mlcaiah’a warning. The Issue proved1 that Mleal&h was right X He disguised himself as a com mon soldier. He thought to escape the predicted fate through disguise but an arrow from the enemy pierced him in spite of his armor. Ahab died as predicted and his blood was licked by the dogs as Elijah had said fi Kings 21:19). There Is a bitter end coming to those who wlR no: heed God warning. The only way to **s C" •• > to tort: H tut ' The Church Of God 2025 North 24th Stret R«V. E M Ashley—Pastor Mrs. John Willis—Reporter Sunday School mot fit 9:30 a. in. with Supt. Joe Edden, pr siding. A wonderful lesson was taught, afterwards; Rev. E. M. Ashley preached a wonderful sermon, and at 7:30 p m. we had a good burning message all were revived^ The subject was, "Why Call Me Lord, Lord And Do Not The Things I Say.” Salem Baptist Church 22nd and Seward Street Rev.. E H.. HiLscn—Pastor Minnie Harris—Reporter Salem Baptist Sunday school opened at 9:30 a. m.. with a group of smiling youngster on time. The lesson was revived by Mr. Joe Henderson, teach tr of the boys senior class. Our Sunday school is planning for the August picinic. The Sunday school is also preparing a lunch for each child. At 11 a. m. we listened to an im pressiv. message from Rev. D. Nicholson, his subject was. “A Shin ing Example,” text, St. Matthews 6:33. We always enjoy Rev. Nichol son’s preaching. The BYPU op:ned at 6 p. m., its opening hour with Mr. B. Turner acting president for one Sunday. A timey program was given by group No. 5, the immediate of the union. Rev. Foit brought the sermon at 8 p. m., his subject was, “The Pre sence of Jesus.” He spoke from his soul. He left with us much to think about. The Mission Society of Salem is giv ing a special program on the Fifth Sunday, wth Rev. Fort delivering the sermon. Our pastor is out of the city at jersent. You are welcome all times Church of the Living God C. W. E. F. 2316 No*th 25 Street R v. I.. Graham—Asst. Pastor Cara Graham—Secretary Sunday School opened at 9:30 a. m with Supt. Robinson presiding. The Sunday school was well attended, the % lesson was taught by Brother J. C. day, teacher of the senior cass. At 11 a. m. Rev. M. Steels brought to us a remarkable sermon, his subj.cct was, “Fear Ye Not; Stand Still And See the Salvation of the Lord.” He also told us about a wonderful visit to Chicago, where the forty finst annual assembly of the Church of the Living God C. W. E. was held. At 8:30 p. m. Rev. J. Battles preached to us a soul stirring sermon. We are always glad to have visitors come to our church. Choir rehearsal, Friday at 8 p. m. Sl. Benedic’s Cruhch Rev. Father J C Daly—Pastor Madoline E. Sterling—Reporter. We are pleased to announce that Father Daly, who has been confined in the hospital for th past ten days, will be leaving today, to resume his regular duties at Creghton and St. Benedict’s. His sudden illness was brought on by an attack or high blood pressure, causing a severe nose bleed that was diffcult to stop. The St. Benedict’s Study club, spon sored by the Altar Society, will meet every Tuesday evening, in the church club room, promptly at 8:00 p. m. Those whe wish to learn more about their religion the Mass> the Vestmen and general church movements, local ly and nationally are invited to attend this pleasant round table meetng and discuss their vews with others. We were very glad to have Father Boomer, S. J., to say Mass for us on last Sunday, during the abense of the j.usor, Father Daly. Father Bloomer has assisted with the work at St. Benedict’s on several occasions, and is a ways a w. Icoine guest and as sistant. The funeral of Miss Daisy James, was held at St. Benedict’s, last Sat. morning at 9 o’clock, with a large •r wd in attendance. Miss James was a recent convert to the faith and very much interested in the study of her religion. She was a patient suf fe.vr, during her long illines and re ceived the last rights of the church. We offer prayers for the respon; of her soul and for hr bereaved family and friends. Mrs. Victor Matoyer is planning to leave for her vacation, visiting her mother and relatives in Louisiana. She is taking h:r children for the trip also. Peasant Green Baptist -2nd and Paul Streets Rev. P. J. Price—Pastor The Pastors Aid club members and friends and, too. the well wishers of Pleasant Green Baptist Church gave the Rev. P. J. Price a very nice suit of clothes, last Thursday night, July 19. at the Pleasant Green church The suit was pjTesented to Rev. Price by Deacon Shelton Pearl. The Progressive tea, given by the Woman’s Home Mission Circle was a nice affair, last Thursday night at the church. CHRIST TEMPLE Rev. O. J.. Burckhardt—Pastor CHRIST TEMPLE GIVE DINNER Christ Temple members are serving a chicken dinner w|ith vegetables, Thur. August2 from 11:30 a. m. to Attend Seme Church livery If you get any service out of Before vou buv vour household , , .. consult the pages of ihe Onra cnurch direitory write us a line or r j. I - ■■ ' 3 (:- ide first- That will make your l*°« we ■ uat to serve- — —- — paper a bigger and better paper-. . j No: ce—Because I have been unable to reach a fe' of the pastors of some chures. I am a:! ing that any church omitied, will “lease get in touch with me. or said in written statement, regarding your church activities, and I wiii giadly enter the same in this column Any error or ommision in th*» present arrangement, if brought to my attention, will be cheerfully corrected The Editor. Y»’e live not by bread alone The soul is like unto any other part of the body. It must be fed and where is the food? The Church is the only place. Make your choice of the following Churches and aite nd some church every Sunday. ADVENTIST. j 1 nited Sahaih Day Adventist. 2320 N. 28th Are. Rev. M. M Boodle. Pastor. S'*hath d?y services (Satur- j day), Sabafh school. 9:30 A. M Mrs. l. , Smith Supt. Sermon. 11:00 o’clock ■Tr. and St. Mission meeting. 3:00 m. . conducted by Mrs. A. B Wr«’* h extremity this wife annealed directly to God. It. is thui with men i t gneal. r . may be godless, or careless in regard to God; may speak c rlessly of the Deity, and of immortality B it when human help fails, intuitive ly they tu n to God. It is consoling tc- know that even under such cir cums‘2ncc-. as well. I t .! be re tr 'end that man needs God, not only in extremiti s. but always— un it r ail circumstances. 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