Jesus Baptized And Tempted Lesson Text
This reading explains Jesus baptism by John the Baptist as proof of his messianic role. It notes John's initial reluctance, Jesus' example for believers, and the heavenly sign at the river Jordan with the dove and voice proclaiming Jesus as beloved Son. It emphasizes obedience to fulfill prophecy and moral example.
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John ‘the Baptist
Jesus
Galilee
Jordan
John
Jericho
God
Temptation of Jesus in the Wilderness and Its Lessons
The text recounts Jesus fasting for forty days under the Spirit’s guidance, resisting Satan’s temptations to doubt his divine sonship, turn stones to bread, or seek public fame. It emphasizes reliance on God’s word over self will and notes the dangers of vanity and testing God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Moses
Elijah
God
Christ
Satan
Theenieh
Herman
Chonre
Community Social Roundup in Measles Week
Mrs W A Spinks visited Mrs J A Heath on Friday. Johnnie and Fratelle Spinks spent the week with Thomaston friends. Tom Wilson family visited Walter Willis family. Baker Baldwin and family were Friday guests of Heath. Frances Willis went to Sarasota Florida with Walter and family. Louise Gilson stayed Wednesday with Herta Perkins. Children’s measles illness easing. Frances and Louise Willis visited Ilda and Bessie Childs in Butler. Leah and Florine Beeland visited Lois Downs. Bazemore family visited William Childres family. Luke Adams visited J H Adams. O M Bazemore family visited D W Wilson family Sunday. W J Willis visited J H Adams Tuesday. Measles caused school to be postponed another week. Sunday guests included Clyde Wilson and Tom Wilson families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Spinks
J. A. Heath
Johnnie
Fratelle Spinks
Thomaston
Tom Wilson
Walter Willis
Baker Baldwin
Frances Willis
Walter Suggs
Sarasota
Fla
Louise Gilson
Herta Perkins
Meadles
Frances
Louise Willis
Ilda
Bessie Childs
Butler
Leah
Florine Beeland
Lois Downs
O. M. Bazemore
William Childres
Luke Adams
J. H. Adams
Walstine Downs
D. W. Wilson
Clyde Wilson
W. J. Willis
Temptation and Baptism Lessons From Jesus Example
The text discusses Jesus resisting Satan's temptations by worshiping God alone, with angels ministering to him afterward. It urges followers to follow Jesus in baptism, observe divine authority in administering baptism, and use the word of God to defeat temptation, promising victory over sin and tribulation with Christ as guiding director.
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Jesus
Satan
God
Angeles
John
Christ
Devil
Butler and nearby towns guests and movers
Mr W M Brown spent Monday in Atlanta. Mr and Mrs J K Adams were guests of Mrs H A Childs and family at Butler. Ernest Webb returned home from a visit near Oglethorpe. R L Brown were in Atlanta Monday. C I Montgomery and family moved to Parker place at Daviston. J S Brown and children visit Mrs Sarah Fickling at Butler. McLendon Hill was in Macon Monday. W C Childs left Monday to live with daughter in Macon. Carolyn Hill of Butler visited Martha and Edyth Parks. Frank Fain Carl and Rod Brown in Columbus recently. Mrs G D Locke and her little son of Butler were Friday visitors of J E Brown. Ernest Vaughn and children, W T Childs, Grady Fowler and son, and Miss Smith of Thomaston visited J K Adams and family Sunday.
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J. K. Adams
H. A. Childs
Butler
Ernest Webb
Oglethorpe
R. L. Brown
Atlanta
C. I. Montgomery
Parker Place
Daviston
W. C. Childs
J. S. Martin
Macon
Frank Fain
Carl and
Rod Brown
Columbus
G D. Locke
Little Son
J. E. Brown
Ernest Vaughn
W. T. Childs
Grady Fowler
Miss Smith
Thomaston
Marjorie Justice
N. A. Rooks
J. O. Smith
H. Justice
G. J. Rutland
Seville
S. B. Duke
Julia Duke
H. G. Fowler
Corinth
Lydia
Ruth English
G. W. MtLendon
Duke
W. H. Smith
W. A Smith
Otis Myrick
Phenix City
Ala
Charlie Kitchens
W. T. English
J. T. Smith
T. W. Key
C. W. Key
T. Smith
Mary Smith
Ruth
Carolyn Athan
Birthday Party For Little Carol Fain At Grandmother’s Home
Little Miss Carol Fain celebrated her sixth birthday on January 3 with a party at grandmother Mrs. R. L. Brown’s residence. The event featured a pink and green theme, games, a three layer steeple cake, and refreshments served by Mrs. Frank Fain and Mrs. Ernest Webb. Attendees included Virginia Perkins, Martha Perkins, Helen Perkins, Carol Fain, Vivian Fain, Marie Parka, Wilma Parka, Frances Sealy, Ludie Renfroe, Carolyn Brown, Evelyn Brown, Marjorie Brown, Homer Downs, Collis Brown, Marshal Brown, and C. C. Brown Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Fain
R. L. Brown
Frank Fain
Ernest Webb
Virginia
Martha
Helen Perkins
Carol
Vivian Fain
Marie
Wilma Parka
Frances Sealy
Ludie Renfroe
Carolyn
Evelyn
Marjorie Brown
Homer Downs
Collis
Marshal
C. C. Brown
Englishville Social Roundup Names Local Visits
Englishville residents report Sunday visits and weekends with relatives across nearby towns. Harold Justice and sister Mrs J A Duke hosted. Marjorie Justice and Julia Duke joined family gatherings. Mr and Mrs H G Fowler recently married moved to Corinth for their future home.
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Messrs
Harold and Armis Justice
J. A. Duke
Gift size depends on spirit that prompted it and available amount
The statement notes that the value of a gift varies with the donor's motivation and the donor’s remaining resources, implying no fixed minimum or maximum. It highlights personal circumstance as the key determinant of generosity rather than a set rule.
Local residents host gatherings in Five Points area
The May weekend social scene centers on Jarrell and Jarrell family homes with guests from Reynolds Butler Cusseta and nearby towns. Attendees include Mrs G B Jarrell Mrs W A Jarrell Miss Eula Walker Miss Fannie Jarrell Miss Thelma Jarrell Miss Insoles Jarrell and many others visiting relatives and hosting at home.
Local Social Roundup at Jesup and Nearby Areas
Butler Route 3 Miss Mattie Aultman of Jesup visits relatives here while Jim Hogg and Henry Greathouse host and visit. Measles spread but most patients improve. The Hammock circle hosts a dance attracting many youths as A L Wall and others visit nearby towns.
Local Social Notes From Horse Creek
Mrs. Ethel Welch visits Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Taunton this week. Allen Rogers and family were Sunday guests of Claude Rogers. Neal Hinton was the Sunday guest of Mary Moore. Clyde Rogers recovers at home after measles illness. J. C. Griggs and H. D. Harmon were guests of Mary Moore. John Kimble visited Neal Hinton. Lucy Rogers and Alice Moore visited sister J. C. Griggs. Dan and Neal Hinton Jr. visited John Moore Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Welch
J. F. Taunton
Allen Rogers
Claude Rogers
Neal Hinton
Mary Moore
Clyde Rogers
J. C. Griggs
H. D. Harmon
Leonard Locke
John Kimble
Lucy Rogers
Alice Moore
Messrs
Dan and
Neal Hinton, Jr
John Moore
Train Hits Bus Three Are Dead
Basafield Maas Jan 8 Three Jeff Davis county children lay in morgues Monday night and a score of pets were receiving trustment scattering into the scene as investigators sorted wreckage after a deadly collision between a train and a bus.
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Basafield, Maas
Jeff Davis County
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Mrs. Brown
Brown
Georgia Power Company
Georgia Homes
Wesley
Howard
W. M. Brown
Carolyn Hill
Edyth Parks
Englishville
Mr. Clovis Fowler
Andersonville
G. B. Jarrell
Alice Riley
Will Parker
W. A. Jarrell
Namnleu Gaultney
Thomas
Jon
Fannie
Thelma Jarrell
Vera
Sara Peterman
Nann Lon
Katinel Gaultney
Calvin Jarrell
Mattie Aultman
Jesup
J. F. Hogg
Audrey Hammock
Louise Hammock
Jim Hogg
Cedarcreek
Henry Greathouse
A. L. Wall
J. E. Hammock
Tom Cunningham
North Carolina
Leonard Smith
J. W. Hammock
Mersra Alvin Culverhouse
Jake Gassett
J. T. Beeland
E. B Hammock and Sons
Homer Bickley
R. Culverhouse
Bessie Downs
D. E. Hammock
E. H Hammock
Mark
S M Gassett
Horse Creek News
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