Christian Evangelism

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What was Bill's spirit after he 'saw the light'?

Evangelism (correct)

Anger

Fear

Hatred

What did Bill do to share his message with others?

He gave out flyers

He wrote on trees and in public places (correct)

He sang gospel songs

He preached sermons

Why did Bill sit on the front pew at church?

To be close to the pastor

To sleep better

To view the altar

So that nothing would distract him (correct)

When was Bill baptized with the Holy Spirit?

Before the Sunday school started (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was Mother Clark's suggestion for teachers?

Those praying hardest for teachers should probably be the teachers themselves (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Mother Clark choose Bill to teach the boys' class?

She had noticed the way he talks to young men and tries to get them interested (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was Bill's promise to the boys in his class?

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

What was the result of Bill's effort?

The work began to grow, and they opened another Sunday school (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Bill give to the two soldiers he met on the tram?

A tract (B) Signup and view all the answers

What made Bill decide to join the army?

The soldiers' conversation on the tram (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who prayed for Bill after he announced his decision to join the army?

Brother and Sister Morrow (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did Bill struggle with in the army lecture?

The idea of killing the enemy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did the senior officer teach Bill?

How to salute (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Bill laugh in the lecture hall?

The Spirit of God came on him (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was Bill's punishment for laughing in the lecture hall?

He had to run around the building seven times (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was Bill's response when asked what he found amusing?

He said God spoke to him (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Bill admire when he put on his uniform?

His appearance in the storefront window (D) Signup and view all the answers

How long had Bill been a soldier when he met the senior officer?

A few hours (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Tommy refuse to remove his cap at Sunday school?

He was forced to attend by his parents and bitterly resented it. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Bill decide to take Tommy on after prayerful thought?

A canoe ride and an ice cream. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Bill and Tommy discover when they tried to get back upstream?

Neither of them had been canoeing before. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Bill write in the cover of his Bible?

I have wept in the night For the shortness of sight That to others’ needs makes me blind. But I have never yet Learned time to regret For being a little too kind. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was Bill's role in the Maritimes and later in Ontario?

A young people's leader. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Brother Stairs doubt Bill's calling to be a missionary?

Bill would not return alive from the army. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was Bill's condition when he called out to the nurse?

His throat felt clear (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Bill learn from his experience with Bill Jones?

Never to miss an opportunity to speak about Jesus. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did the nurse say to Bill when he asked to leave?

You can't leave for ten days (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Bill feel drawn to men in uniform?

He wanted to talk to them about Jesus. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Bill find in the small room beside his hospital room?

His clothes and belongings (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Bill make up his bed to look like someone was sleeping in it?

To avoid being caught by the nurse (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did Bill do to the men in uniform?

He gave them literature and tried to talk with them. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did Bill do after learning about Bill Jones' death?

He broke down weeping and asked God for forgiveness. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What time did Bill arrive at the church?

7:30 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did the medical officer say to Bill after examining him?

You need to stay in the hospital for ten days (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who asked Bill to visit him in the hospital?

A man whose brother Bill knew (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Bill read to the man in the hospital?

A portion of Scripture (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the man in the hospital after Bill prayed for him?

He was filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where were Bill and the other troops sent for further training?

Petawawa, Ontario (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the instructing officer to call Bill's name and number?

Bill claimed God spoke to him (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was Bill's task when he reported for duty at night?

To clean the dining room and huts (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did the captain do to the clean floor after inspecting Bill's work?

He kicked the two pails of dirty water over the clean floor (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why was Bill confined to camp for a couple of weeks?

For making fun of army rules (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was Bill's response to the pastor's request to help in the revival meetings?

He said he would be there every night faithfully (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Bill while eating in the dining hut?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the diagnosis of Bill's condition?

He had an obstruction in his throat (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where was Bill taken after being examined by the doctor?

A private home (A) Signup and view all the answers

How long would Bill be confined to the hospital?

For at least 10 days (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was Bill's response to being confined to the hospital?

He was grateful and praised the Lord (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bill's Early Life and Conversion

He was undeterred by rebuffs and continued to share the Gospel with others
He would often pray in a secluded spot, feeling God's presence very near

Bill's Ministry and Evangelism

At 15, Bill became a Sunday school teacher, despite having no experience
He was kind and gentle, which helped him to reach out to people, especially young men
He took a tough boy, Tommy, on a canoe ride and bought him ice cream, leading to Tommy's repentance
Bill's kindness and evangelism style were effective in reaching people

Bill's Call to Missions

Bill felt a strong conviction to become a missionary to Colombia
He sought guidance from Brother Stairs, who was skeptical at first but eventually encouraged him
Bill's call to missions was confirmed, and he became passionate about spreading the Gospel

Bill's Experience in the Army

Bill was challenged by a soldier to prove his Christianity by joining the army
He enlisted and began to reach out to his fellow soldiers with the Gospel
Bill's naivety and sincerity often led to humorous misunderstandings with his superiors
He was punished for laughing in a lecture, but it was actually a moment of spiritual awakening

Bill's Faith and Perseverance

Bill was confined to camp for two weeks, but he continued to pray and seek God's guidance
He was told to scrub the floors, but he did it with a cheerful attitude
When he was hospitalized for a chicken bone obstruction, he escaped to attend church meetings
Bill's faith and perseverance inspired others, and he continued to share the Gospel despite obstacles

Bill's Ministry to the Sick and Dying

Bill visited a man in the hospital who had been mean to him in the past
The man was sorry and asked Bill to pray for him, and Bill felt the presence of the Holy Spirit in the room
The man was filled with the Holy Spirit and spoken in tongues before he died, and was baptized in the river

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Bill becomes passionate about sharing his faith after a spiritual awakening. He faces rejection but continues to pray and share his message with others.