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Weekly Bible Readings for July, 1938.
Subject: "Believing."
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Note, in 15, 16, 17, 18 and 36, we have set before us
July 3rd.
the alternatives: "Believe" and "Believe not";
John 3: 14-36.
"Life", "Perish"; "Not Condemned", "Condemned";
"BELIEVETH . . . . . HATH."
"Saved", Wrath".
July 10th.
Remember that "faith" (5, 8, 12, 17) and "believe"
(16) are two words for the same act.
Romans 1: 1-17.
"POWER . . . BELIEVETH."
"Salvation . . . . . believeth."
"Just shall live by faith."
"Power" is same word as "Miracle".
July 17th.
The instrument of salvation (the cross) appears
foolish to the wise of the world, and the
I Corinthians 1: 10-31.
emphasis upon "believing" is equally so.
"SAVE THEM THAT
Believing the gospel admits of our extreme need
BELIEVE."
and failure, and God's full provision.
July 24th.
Note the three references to being "ashamed" in this
II Timothy 1: 1-18.
chapter (8, 12 and 16).
"I KNOW WHOM I HAVE
Paul reveals the secret of his strength in verse 12.
BELIEVED."
Believing is not only essential at the first, but
throughout our whole life.
July 31st.
As the holidays have commenced, and some of our
Young People will be traveling, we give no
questions for this date.
"Search and See" Section.
John 3: 14-36.--
(1) Can we really "believe" John 3: 16 if we do not believe the writings of Moses? (see 14 and 15).
(2) What is another way of saying "believe"? (see 32, 33).
(3) What follows believing? (verses 16, 18, etc.).
Romans 1: 1-17-- (1) Write out a verse in this passage that speaks of the gospel.
(2) What two things come by believing or faith (see 16, 17). If "power in 16 means "miracle",
can any hope to be saved by "turning over a new leaf"?
I Cor. 1: 10-31.--
(1) What does this passage say about "foolishness"?
(2) What does it say about "wisdom"?
(3) Is there anything in verse 18 that reminds you of Rom. 1: 16?
II Tim. 1: 1-18--
(1) We have seen that "believing" has to do with salvation, does this passage
show that believing has to do with service and standing for Christ? (see 12).
(2) How many times do we read the words "not ashamed" in this passage? Write out the first one in full.
Verses to memorize (one each week):
John 3: 36; Rom. 1: 16; I Cor. 1: 21; II Tim. 1: 12.