Hazards in the Missionary's Path

Preview: The life of a missionary is not easy. Not everyone wants to hear the truth, let alone change their ways to please someone other than themselves. Many react violently to the suggestion that they are wrong and will do anything to make the missionary go away. The phrase “Don’t shoot the messenger,” may have special meaning here.


Scripture Reading: Acts 16:16-36.

Memory Verse: Matthew 5:11.

1. When Paul reached Damascus did he go into the synagogue? Acts 9:19-20.
2. In what attitude did Paul speak to the Jews? Acts 9:27-29.
3. How dangerous was the mission field according to Jesus? Matthew 10:16.
4. Of whom did He say they were to be careful? Matthew 10:17.
5. Will a missionary be loved by people? Matthew 10:22.
6. When a missionary is persecuted what should he do and why? Matthew 10:23-25.
7. When Paul and Silas were in prison did they stop preaching? Acts 16:25.
8. See in Acts 16:26-40 all that took place as a result of the boldness of Paul and Silas.
9. What did Paul say when Agabus demonstrated what would happen to him if he went to Jerusalem? Acts 21:13.
10. What did Paul admonish Timothy? II Timothy 2:3.
11. Did Paul’s bravery continue throughout? II Timothy 4:7.
12. What did he say would be his reward? II Timothy 4:8.
Note: A missionary requires boldness throughout his course because the doctrine of Christ is entirely different from the many forms and customs of the world and its varied religions.