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What was Bill Drost's ambition?
What was Bill Drost's ambition?
What did Bill Drost do on weekends?
What did Bill Drost do on weekends?
What did Bill Drost do both manually and spiritually?
What did Bill Drost do both manually and spiritually?
What did Bill Drost introduce boys to?
What did Bill Drost introduce boys to?
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What did Bill think he was under when he heard the list of regulations?
What did Bill think he was under when he heard the list of regulations?
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How did Bill feel after the trip to his billets?
How did Bill feel after the trip to his billets?
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Why did Bill decide not to kneel and pray before retiring?
Why did Bill decide not to kneel and pray before retiring?
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What did Bill pray for while lying on his bed?
What did Bill pray for while lying on his bed?
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What happened to Bill after he fell asleep?
What happened to Bill after he fell asleep?
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What did Bill call his experience when questioned by the officers?
What did Bill call his experience when questioned by the officers?
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What did Bill do when the officers came into the room?
What did Bill do when the officers came into the room?
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Who was the overall commander of the Canadian First Army and the British Second Army?
Who was the overall commander of the Canadian First Army and the British Second Army?
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Where did the Canadians find themselves by February?
Where did the Canadians find themselves by February?
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What did Larry say about the girl Bill was interested in?
What did Larry say about the girl Bill was interested in?
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What did Bill promise to do for the seven boys every morning?
What did Bill promise to do for the seven boys every morning?
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Why was Tommy initially reluctant to attend Sunday school?
Why was Tommy initially reluctant to attend Sunday school?
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What was the special treat that Bill and Tommy enjoyed on their outing?
What was the special treat that Bill and Tommy enjoyed on their outing?
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What did the boys tease Bill about?
What did the boys tease Bill about?
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What did Bill discover in his pocket that allowed them to have hamburgers?
What did Bill discover in his pocket that allowed them to have hamburgers?
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Where did Bill want to sit in the car on Sunday morning?
Where did Bill want to sit in the car on Sunday morning?
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What did the girl say to Bill on Sunday morning?
What did the girl say to Bill on Sunday morning?
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What change did Tommy exhibit the next morning in church?
What change did Tommy exhibit the next morning in church?
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What was the result of Bill's kindness towards Tommy?
What was the result of Bill's kindness towards Tommy?
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Study Notes
Early Life and Ministry of Bill Drost
- Bill Drost was a freckle-faced boy of 16 who wanted to be a missionary in South America when he met the author in 1931.
- He was saved for about a year at that time and had a strong desire to serve the Lord.
World War II and Military Service
- During World War II, Bill Drost served in the Canadian army, specifically in the Canadian First Army under General Crerar.
- The Canadian First Army fought alongside the British Second Army under Field Marshal Montgomery.
- Bill's unit was involved in the liberation of Caen, Falaise, and other areas in Normandy.
Ministry and Evangelism
- After the war, Bill returned to his passion for ministry and evangelism.
- He would often drive long distances to talk to boys and introduce them to eternal life in Jesus Christ.
- Bill's kindness and compassion towards others, especially Tommy, a rebellious boy, led to a transformation in Tommy's life.
Inner Struggle and Faith
- Bill struggled with his own faith and temptation, especially when he was exhausted and feeling ashamed of not wanting to pray in front of his fellow soldiers.
- Despite his doubts, he prayed in bed and was filled with the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues and praising God, which surprised his fellow soldiers.
Personal Life and Relationships
- Bill became interested in a girl who played the guitar at a church meeting, but their meeting was cut short when he had to return to camp.
- He eventually met her again, and although she seemed uninterested in him at first, he persisted in getting to know her.
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Test your knowledge of chapters 23-29 of The Heroes of Cholomando, covering The Serpents of Cholomando to A Leading to Lima.