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Weekly Bible Readings for June, 1938.
Subject: "Jesus."
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June 5th.
The name "Jesus" is rare in Paul's epistles. Special
Ephesians 4: 17-32.
reason for its inclusion should be sought. Here it is
"AS THE TRUTH IS
the "new man" that is in question. At the end of
IN JESUS."
verse 24 read: "and holiness of the truth"--the
subject is "the truth".
June 12th.
Observe the wonderful descent (6-8) and ascent (9-11)
Philippians 2: 1-24.
of the Saviour. He Who is "Jesus" has been given
"The name", i.e., "Lord". It is our privilege to
"THE NAME OF JESUS."
know Him as Lord now. Teach the young believer
to give the Lord His title.
June 19th.
The apostle speaks of the believer who has died as
"asleep in Jesus".
I Thessalonians 4: 9-18.
"THEM WHICH SLEEP
"Bring with Him" means "bring back from the dead".
IN JESUS."
June 26th.
Angels once ruled, but angels are not to rule in the
Hebrews 2: 1-18.
world to come. Adam was made a little lower than
angels, but failed. "We see Jesus", the Second
"WE SEE JESUS."
Man and the last Adam, triumphing.
"Search and See" Section.
Eph. 4: 17-32--
(1) What is the meaning of the name "Jesus"?
(2) What is said to be "in Jesus"?
(3) How should we act if we also are "in" Him? (22, 24).
Phil. 2: 1-24--
(1) What title will all give to "Jesus" by and by?
(2) Should we call Him "Jesus" when we speak of him now?
(3) What are dome of the titles that we should use?
I Thess. 4: 9-18-- (1) How else are those that "sleep in Jesus" called? (16).
(2) "Jesus" is used twice: another title is used five times in verses 14-17. What is it?
Heb. 2: 1-18--
(1) Look at Psa. 8: 6-8, and Heb. 2: 7, 8. What difference do you find?
(2) Adam was "crowned with glory and honour: (Psa. 8: 5):
In what way was Jesus crowned in this passage? (Heb. 2: 1-18).
Verses to memorize (one each week):
Eph. 4: 20, 21; Phil. 2: 10; I Thess. 4: 14; Heb. 2: 9.