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Weekly Bible Readings for August, 1937.
Subject: "Holidays."
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Mark's Gospel represents the "Servant" of the
August 1st.
Lord. It has no genealogy, but begins and
Mark vi. 1-31.
ends with service (Mk. i. 14, xvi. 20).
Rest awhile.
The invitation of verse 31 should be read
with that of Matt. xi. 28-30.
The occasion of this "holy day" (10) was the
August 8th.
finding of the law, and its reading and
Nehemiah viii.
explanation to the people (8).
A Real Holiday.
"Eat the fat, drink the sweet, send portions,
make great mirth" (10, 12).
The disciples and the Lord on the sea shore.
August 15th.
John xxi.
His provision (5, 6, 9).
The Sea Shore.
Proof of His resurrection (14).
What He said to Peter on the sea shore (15).
After the fun of building a sand castle comes
August 22nd.
Matthew vii.
the consciousness that the incoming tide
The Sand Castle.
will leave not a trace. The rocks, however,
will be there next morning (24-27).
Mark vi. 39 notes the green grass, so giving
August 29th.
John vi. 1-27.
an idea of the time of year. The disciples
A Meal in the Open.
"gathered up the fragments", and no
Christian will spoil the country with
"litter". Daily bread is a symbol of the
gift of life (27).
"Search and See" Section.
Mark vi. 1-31.--
(1) What did Christ tell his disciples to do besides go out and work for Him?
(2) Why was it necessary to "rest a while"?
(3) How can we find rest?
Nehemiah viii.--
(1) Why did the people keep this day as a "holy day"?
(2) What was the feeling among them all at this time?
John xxi.--
(1) What happened when Jesus Christ appeared on the sea-shore?
(2) John ii. is the first sign; John xxi. is the last. Show where they are alike.
Matthew vii.--
What is the most important part of the house? What does a wise man do?
John vi. 1-27.--
(1) How much bread did Philip reckon, and how much did Christ use?
(2) What is the difference between the two kinds of meat in verse 27?