Bill's Evangelism Journey

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Questions and Answers

What did Tom refuse to remove?

His scarf

His jacket

His cap (correct)

His shoes

What did Bill take Tom on to help lift his mood?

A bike ride

A hike

A canoe ride (correct)

A visit to the park

What was Bill's occupation for some time?

Teacher

Miner (correct)

Preacher

Soldier

What type of people did Bill feel drawn to during the Second World War?

Soldiers Signup and view all the answers

Why did the instructor send Bill to run around the building?

Because Bill laughed during the lecture Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Bill during the lecture on killing the enemy?

He laughed out loud Signup and view all the answers

What did Bill write on trees and in public places?

Something about the love of God or the text 'Ye must be born again' Signup and view all the answers

What did Bill promise to do for the boys in his Sunday school class?

To pray for each of them every morning Signup and view all the answers

How long did the nurse tell Bill he couldn't leave the hospital?

Ten days Signup and view all the answers

What was Bill's response to the instructing officer's question about killing a man?

He would never kill a man. Signup and view all the answers

What did Bill swallow that caused an obstruction in his throat?

A chicken bone. Signup and view all the answers

What did Bill do to try to lift Tom's spirits?

He took Tom on a canoe ride and got him ice cream Signup and view all the answers

Who did Bill want to be a missionary to?

People in Colombia Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Bill Jones when he went out in a canoe?

He drowned Signup and view all the answers

Why did Bill feel regretful after Bill Jones' death?

He waited to bring Bill Jones to church Signup and view all the answers

What did Bill write in his Bible?

A reflection on his regrets Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Bill's work after he finished cleaning?

The officer kicked over the pails of water Signup and view all the answers

What did Bill say he was laughing at during the lecture?

That God had spoke to him he would never have to kill a man Signup and view all the answers

What did Bill do to avoid being caught by the hospital staff?

He made his bed to look like somebody was sleeping in it Signup and view all the answers

What did the man in the hospital room ask Bill to do?

Pray for him to repent and get baptized Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Early Life and Ministry of Bill Drost

Bill Drost was a young man who wanted to share the light of Jesus with others, despite facing stern rebukes and rebuffs.
He prayed in a secluded place among the pine trees, feeling God's presence very near.
At church, he sat in the front pew to avoid distractions.
He wrote Bible verses and messages about God's love on trees and in public places.
His favorite verse was "Ye must be born again."
At 15, Bill was thrilled to attend a Sunday school and was soon asked to teach a class of boys.

Ministry and Evangelism

Bill's teaching style was unique, promising to pray for each of his students and asking God to meet with them.
He took a troubled boy, Tommy, on a canoe ride and bought him ice cream, leading to Tommy's repentance and conversion.
Bill's kindness and compassion towards others were key elements of his ministry.
He wrote in his Bible: "I have wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to others' needs makes me blind."

Colombia and the Army

Bill enlisted in the army, hoping to reach more people with the Gospel.
During a lecture, Bill laughed when he thought about killing the enemy, believing that God would never lead him to do so.
He was punished by being made to scrub floors and was confined to camp for two weeks.

Revival Meetings and Hospital

Bill was excited to attend revival meetings, but was hospitalized for ten days after swallowing a chicken bone.
Despite being told to stay in the hospital, Bill escaped through a fire escape to attend the meetings.
He continued to attend the meetings, sneaking out of the hospital each night.
After being released from the hospital, Bill visited a man who was dying and asked for forgiveness for past mistreatment.
Bill prayed for the man, who later received the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues.
The man was baptized in the river before his death.

Early Life and Ministry of Bill Drost

Bill Drost was a young man who wanted to share the light of Jesus with others, despite facing stern rebukes and rebuffs.
He prayed in a secluded place among the pine trees, feeling God's presence very near.
At church, he sat in the front pew to avoid distractions.
He wrote Bible verses and messages about God's love on trees and in public places.
His favorite verse was "Ye must be born again."
At 15, Bill was thrilled to attend a Sunday school and was soon asked to teach a class of boys.

Ministry and Evangelism

Bill's teaching style was unique, promising to pray for each of his students and asking God to meet with them.
He took a troubled boy, Tommy, on a canoe ride and bought him ice cream, leading to Tommy's repentance and conversion.
Bill's kindness and compassion towards others were key elements of his ministry.
He wrote in his Bible: "I have wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to others' needs makes me blind."

Colombia and the Army

Bill enlisted in the army, hoping to reach more people with the Gospel.
In the army, Bill was instructed in military etiquette by a senior officer.
During a lecture, Bill laughed when he thought about killing the enemy, believing that God would never lead him to do so.
He was punished by being made to scrub floors and was confined to camp for two weeks.

Revival Meetings and Hospital

Bill was excited to attend revival meetings, but was hospitalized for ten days after swallowing a chicken bone.
Despite being told to stay in the hospital, Bill escaped through a fire escape to attend the meetings.
He continued to attend the meetings, sneaking out of the hospital each night.
After being released from the hospital, Bill visited a man who was dying and asked for forgiveness for past mistreatment.

Later Life and Ministry

Bill prayed for the man, who later received the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues.
The man was baptized in the river before his death.
Bill's ministry continued to grow, and he remained committed to spreading the Gospel.