Their risen Savior does not

stop there. Next He READI-

LY communicates to them

(v.45-48). He gives them an

assignment. Their task was a

word to preach, a world to

reach, and a where to start

(v.47). All this came because

they were witnesses of the

resurrected Christ.

HE INTERRUPTED

FRUITLESS LABOR

Let me turn your attention

to John 21. Jesus interrupts a

fruitless fishing expedition.

The setting is different from

Luke 24, but some of the

same people are there. As

before Jesus shows great

compassion. This time,

though, He also cooks for

them (v.9), has companion-

ship time with them, but then

He again commissions them.

(cont. on page 2)

What made the resurrec-

tion real to Christ’s closest

followers? The fact that they

missed the truth Jesus taught

ahead of time is well estab-

lished. They could not fathom

his death, let alone His resur-

rection. But there are two

things that ignited their faith:

The incidents surrounding

the empty tomb, and

The interruptions the ris-

en Christ made in their

lives.

Jesus Christ is still in the

business of interrupting peo-

ple’s lives. As the resurrected

Lord, He has the right to inter-

rupt us. When He did it after

His resurrection, He did so to

prompt faith and service from

His own. These are still His

goals of interrupting lives to-

day.

HE INTERRRUPTED

FAILED LEARNING

The story in Luke 24 of the

men on the Emmaus Road is a

classic interruption. Jesus

comes and REVIEWS what

they do know (v.15-24). He

asked questions which allowed

the men to reveal their under-

standing.

Then Jesus REBUKES them

for what they failed to grasp

(v.25). Christ

does hold us

accountable

for truth we

are taught.

This ought to

challenge us

about “being

many teach-

ers” (James

31) and “to

whom much

is given” (Luke 12:48).

Finally, Jesus REVEALS to

the men things they didn’t see

(v.27-31). He always is ready

to give us more.

HE INTERRUPTED

FAITHLESS

LANGUISHING

Feeble faith is never good for

disciples of Jesus. How did

Jesus bolster their weak faith?

He began by REASSURING

them of His compassion. Jesus

personally shows up in the

place His disciples were wait-

ing and says, “Peace be unto

you” (v.36). Then He RE-

BUKES them for their com-

prehension (v.38-39).

They were looking directly at

the Savior. His hands and feet

were open to be seen. This was

no imposter trying to pull a

hoax on them, but they were

weak in faith.

RESURRECTION INTERRUPTIONS

BIBLE TRACT BULLETIN The Word of God to all the world

www.bibletractsinc.org Volume 54 Issue 2 April 2012

Pastor Mark & Nancy Smith,

BTI Director

The Published Report of Bible

Tracts, Inc. and

Bible Tract Echoes

A Non-Profit Worldwide Ministry

Dedicated to the Free Distribution

of Gospel Tracts

Supported by Freewill Gifts

Executive Director-

Pastor Mark Smith

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Ryan

Banman, Maynard Belt, Darrell

Beernink, Troy Crain, Ken De-

vore, William Snook, Joey Watt,

Ralph Wingate, Jr., and Clair

Saliers, emeritus

“LORD,

INTERRUPT ME!”

There is an on-

going need for Christ

to interrupt our lives.

We are slow to learn.

We are weak in faith.

We are often fruitless

in our labors. But, are

we ready to hear His

rebuke? Are we pre-

pared to both alter

and altar our practices? So

many things interrupt our

lives without our permis-

sion. Why not give Christ

permission and invite Him

to interrupt our lives, our

families, our churches and

our work places.

RESURRECTION INTERRUPTIONS CONT.

INDIA CONFERENCE

For ten days in May Pastor Mark will be in India. Our tracts have

been printed there for a few years. Now he will get to see their impact

first hand.

BIBLE COLLEGE: A new Bible college will be dedicated during

Bro. Mark’s visit. There is a great need for more pastors.

BIBLE CONFERENCE: A three day Pastor’s Conference will also

be held. Pastor Mark will teach on how to prepare sermons and

basic theology.

MEDICAL CAMP: A one day evangelistic outreach using free medical

care will take place. The medical care will be provided by Hindu doc-

tors. The doctors and staff will also hear the gospel.

TRACT DISTRIBUTION: Pastor Mark will experience the impact

of our tracts touching the lives of the Indian people. Seeing those of

a different language and culture saved through our tracts will

be a great thrill.

Pray for this trip!

Page 2

BIBLE TRACT BULLETIN

CAN YOU HELP US?

Trip Cost $6000

(This covers travel, housing, and

printing. Any extra will mean more

tracts can be printed.)

Suresh & Anitha Sammangi

We Go India, Director

Page 3

SHARING THE SEEDSHARING THE SEEDSHARING THE SEED

“Thank you Pastor Mark for your

fine exposition of Biblical truths on

the radio and the newsletters. I am

ordering tracts to distribute.”

WI

“Following our tradition of celebrat-

ing our anniversary by holding a

street meeting at the Valdivia Mu-

nicipal Cemetery (where the reli-

gious heathen celebrate All Saints

Day), we preached, sang hymns

and passed out 4,000 tracts. Thank

you.”

Missionary from Chile

“George and others have been

distributing tracts to passengers on

the Gaaga bus line traveling

through Kigumba and going to

Kampala. He was told that a new

fellowship has been established

and meets in the offices of the bus

company in Kampala. Their first

meeting 25 attended and the next

week 30 attended. You never know

what giving out tracts will bring

forth. Some of the seed will fall on

good ground and bring forth fruit.”

Missionary from East Africa

“I got a tract called ‘The New Birth’

at a Sunday service in the Fond du

Lac county jail. After reading this

tract I realized God loves me and I

can come to him just as I am. I am

very blessed for being born again in

His name. I want to thank all of you

for sending me these tracts, you

guys have helped me in my growth

of Spirit.”

WI

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Earl Alwes Mrs. Joyce Tharp

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Rex D. Beach Mr. & Mrs. Dave Talbott

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Jane Jensen Frances Cole

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Jim Tobin Mr. Ted Obrohta

James D. Kirk Mrs. Joan Kirk

Geneva Milby Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Mattoon

Willie Tripp Mr. & Mrs. Dan Howerton

Bruce A. Bell Janet Musch

Pastor Glen Teasdale Dr. & Mrs. William Snook

Mrs. Elroy Jensen Elroy Jensen

Mike Drummond Mr. Ted Obrohta

In Honor of

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Monical Mr. & Mrs. Steward Lyman & Sarah

Mr. Roy Willan Mr. & Mrs. Steward Lyman & Sarah

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THE GOSPEL AT THE GAS PUMP

Have you seen the price of gasoline lately? It is out of this world! The lost are seeing those same prices. We

can reach them at the pump.

TIP— Whether you purchase gas with your credit or debit

card is up to you, but the card slot on the pump is just the

right size for our tract “Charge It?”. Put one of these

credit card size tracts in the card slot. The next customer

will have to remove it to use the pump.

By doing this you have put a tract in the hands of a sin-

ner. At that point the Holy Spirit has to prick their heart

about reading it.

Our “Charge It?” tract is small enough to keep some in the console of your car. You may want to give one of

your children the job of putting the tract in the slot. Begin to train them to use tracts.

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Bible Tract Bulletin

APPRECIATION

Share the gospel with those who have shared part of them-

selves with you. Those in the labor of service deserve a

“thank-you” for their gift of serving others.

Not only can you give them a verbal appreciation but give

them the tract, “Thank You.”. Show you care for their souls as

well. Make sure you check excellent, if you can’t, don’t give

this tract to them, choose another.

A Few Ideas to Reach Others