Dew Drops, Vol. 37, No. 17, April 26, 1914

OUR LESSON.—For April 26.

Reading edition

PREPARED BY MARGUERITE COOK.

Title.—The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin.—Luke 15:1-10.

Golden Text.—There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.—Luke 15:10.

Golden Text for Beginners.—God is love.—1 John 4:8.

Truth.—There is joy in heaven over every sinner saved.

1. The poor and sinful liked to hear Jesus talk.

2. The Pharisees and scribes found fault with Jesus because he let such people come near him, and even ate with them.

3. Jesus said that if a man had a hundred sheep and lost one, he would leave the ninety-nine safe in the fold and go to find the lost one.

4. When he found the sheep he would carry it home with joy.

5. He would ask his friends to rejoice with him.

6. Jesus said that one sinner saved causes great joy in heaven.

7. If a woman had ten pieces of money and lost one, she would bring a light and sweep the house, and search until she found the lost piece.

8. When she found it she would want every one to be glad too, and would call in her neighbors to rejoice with her.

9. Jesus said the angels rejoice over one sinner saved from sin.

10. Jesus loves to find and save sinners.

What is the Golden Text?

What is the Truth?

1. Who liked to hear Jesus talk?

2. Why did the Pharisees and scribes find fault?

3. If a man lost a sheep what would he do?

4. What would he do when he found it?

5. What would he ask his friends to do?

6. What did Jesus say would cause joy in heaven?

7. If a woman lost a piece of money, what would she do?

8. What would she do when she found it?

9. Over what do the angels rejoice?

10. What does Jesus love to do?

Tune.—"Jesus loves me, this I know," omitting chorus (E flat).

When from him we wander far,

Jesus seeks us where we are;

If we will obey his voice,

Angels will o'er us rejoice.

The Prodigal Son (Temperance Lesson).—Luke 15:11-32.

I will arise and go to my father.—Luke 15:18.

God is love.—1 John 4:8.