23 Questions
What was Bill Drost's ambition?
To be a missionary in South America
What did Bill Drost do on weekends?
Drive for miles to talk with one or more boys
What did Bill Drost do both manually and spiritually?
Go to work, both manually and spiritually
What did Bill Drost introduce boys to?
Eternal life in Jesus Christ the Lord
What did Bill think he was under when he heard the list of regulations?
Grace
How did Bill feel after the trip to his billets?
Exhausted
Why did Bill decide not to kneel and pray before retiring?
He was thinking about his new strategy
What did Bill pray for while lying on his bed?
To serve the Lord in the best way possible
What happened to Bill after he fell asleep?
He started speaking in tongues
What did Bill call his experience when questioned by the officers?
A Holy Ghost mare
What did Bill do when the officers came into the room?
He stood to attention
Who was the overall commander of the Canadian First Army and the British Second Army?
Field Marshal Montgomery
Where did the Canadians find themselves by February?
In the Nijmegen salient, between the rivers Meuse and Rhine
What did Larry say about the girl Bill was interested in?
She was untouchable and too serious
What did Bill promise to do for the seven boys every morning?
Pray for each of them
Why was Tommy initially reluctant to attend Sunday school?
He was forced to go by his parents
What was the special treat that Bill and Tommy enjoyed on their outing?
A hamburger and ice cream
What did the boys tease Bill about?
Their sister
What did Bill discover in his pocket that allowed them to have hamburgers?
More money than he expected
Where did Bill want to sit in the car on Sunday morning?
In the front beside the girl
What did the girl say to Bill on Sunday morning?
You can sit in the back with the boys
What change did Tommy exhibit the next morning in church?
He had a bright and open face
What was the result of Bill's kindness towards Tommy?
Tommy started to attend church regularly
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.
Test your knowledge of chapters 23-29 of The Heroes of Cholomando, covering The Serpents of Cholomando to A Leading to Lima.
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