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Review of Chapter 4
Narrative from chapter 4
desire to strengthen spiritual man to prepare for his calling to China
Made a decision (for the most part) to ask only God for things he needs and not people
miracle - after giving his last, money came in the mail
miracle - rich patient unexpectedly paid medical bill so that he could get his salary
Lessons
importance of knowing the Word of God - guide you, help you pray
God will take care of you
if you know there is something God wants you to do (ministry, business, career) - how are you preparing?
easy ones
spiritually - learning the word is definitely on the list; What does the Bible say about your particular calling
physically - getting in shape never hurt ministry; add the service of God as a motivation component (not just for health reasons/looking better)
mentally - studying, classes, training
I have direct quote from the book.
Some words that Taylor wrote to his sister
pop quiz - answer out loud or in the chat . . . the answer contains 6 words
you can use your books
Pop Quiz: “You ask how I get over my troubles.
This is the way . . .
answer - I take them to the Lord
so simple, but this is a mid week fill up on this simple but important truth
Chapter 5 Narrative
moves to London to further his medical studies at a hospital
in keeping with his decision to only ask God for help, Taylor deliberately cut himself off from supply from family, only help is a society (Explain) pays his hospital fees (probably educational)
Living tough light continues in London - Ate brown bread and apples, 8 mile/day walk to hospital
We are not given details in this book, but it was a very rough time. . .
(read page 46) “The outcome proved that in . . .
preparation for unforeseen developments in China
read a little bit of his autobiography “Retrospect” - he almost died from getting infected.
Was told he would die, was told he would not even make it home . . .
two others did die
his severe diet helped him survive, doctor told him
he was comforted by the fact that he might live because God had a job for him to do
Pause - is Taylor’s lifestyle something we should emulate?
only if God calls you to do it that way
P. 46 - 1st indention, “The outcome proved that he was indeed led by God”
be inspired by the example of faith of others, but don’t copy their methods only because “it worked for them!”
He used this scripture for comfort and strength
focus on God, trust in God . . .
have peace
Hudson Taylor Finally leaves for China
by ship
show world map - US, England, China
Show China Map (Shanghai)
foreigners only allowed in a few port cities and not into the interior
Obstacles, 1854 China
right now he is not really in Shanghai, but a small settlement near there
War in China - Taiping Rebellion or Civil War
Red Turbans had captured Shanghai, and other forces were fighting to take it back
he is surrounded by battle - see it, buildings shaken by cannon, prisoners of war
had to go without the partner (Dr.
Parker) he thought he would have
Most Christians try to go out to evangelize in twos (example of Jesus)
no place to stay, and had to find housing for a whole family
lived with another Missionary
found a house close to the fighting (3 months) but it proved too dangerous
finally found a place a missionary’s wife had died and had moved out
4/5 months to communicate (messages by ship)
People back home who did not understand (ex earthquake in Turkey, my mind is on Sherry in Grand Prairie)
Famine
overcrowded city
Cold - Dr. Parker and his family did not have clothes for cold (with newborn)
He has little money to begin with, but inflation makes it worse
The Parkers come with little money, and promised money has not shown up
in all of that Taylor and now Talyor and Dr. Parker go out witnessing
Lesson - How can it feel to serve the Lord?
bottom of p. 48
not try to sadden you, but give a dose of reality in this “prosperity teaching” season
Lesson - How did Taylor make it through such tough times?
kept his mind stay on the Lord (already talked about it, focus/trust)
he read 72 through 74 of Psalms
oppression, affliction, wicked doing well for a season
yet being steadfast because God will deliver
Final thoughts and questions
interesting, intriguing, enlightening, encouraging
learning moment, good quote, lesson, something you could identify with
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