The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-05-08

der all his possessions, and give himself up
to q life amoug the apostles. Sadly he turns
away, for the sacrifices are too great for his
weak will The teacher shows to the twelve
how riches and the interests of the world are
among the greatest hindrances to a consecra-
ted life. though even their obstacles may be
overcome by divine grace.
Matt. 10. 1926.
Memory Verses, 2l-26
l3 Then were there brought unto him little
children, that he should put his hands on
them and pray: and the disciples rebuked
them.
"A But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and
forbid them not, to come unto me; for of
such is the kingdom of heaven.
l5 And he laid his hands on them, and de-
parted thence,
IL Ano, benold, one came and said unto
him, Good Master, what good thing shall
do, that may have eternal life?
II And he said unto him, Why callest thou
me good there is none good but one, that is,
God but if thou wilt enter into life, keep
the commandments.
Is He saith unto him, Which Jesus said
Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not
commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou
shalt not bear false witness,
10 Honor thy father and thy mother and
Thou shalt love thy neiGhbor as thyself
20 The young man saith unto him, All these
things have kept from my youth up wnat
lack l yet?
Il Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be per-
feet, go and sell that thou hast, and give to
the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in
heaven and come and follow me.
RI,f xr,h fhn
saying. he went away sorrowful for he had
great possessions.
% Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Yer.
lily l say unto you, That a rich man shall
hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
A And again say unto you, 1t is easier fol
camel to go through the eye of a needle
than for rich man to-enterainto the king
dom of God.
25 When his disciples heard it, they were
exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then car
be saved
26 But Jesus beheld them and said unto
them, With men this is impossible; but with
God all things are possible.
HOME READINGS.
NJ. Jesus and the young. Matt. 10. 1926
IU. Jesus and the little child. MATHIS Ia
W. The apostle and the young. John 2. l.
IA.
tn. Exhortation to the young. Eccles. IL
9.l2. IA.
F. Counsel to the young. Prov. 4. lis.
s. The example for tho young. Luke Q
1852.
s. Advice to the young. 2Tim. 2. liz.
GOLDEN TEXT.
But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and
forbid them not, to come unto me for o
such is the kingdom of heaven. Matt. 10. IA
LESSON HYMN. s,7.4.
Thou hast promised to receive us,
Poor and sinful though we be;
Thou hast mercy to relieve us,
Grace to cleanse and power to free:
Blessed Jesus,
Wewill early turn to thee.
Early let us see> thy favor
Early let us do thy will;
Blessed Lord and only Saviour
With thy love our bosoms fill:
Blessed Jesus,
Thou hast loved us. love us still.
OUTLINES AND QUESTIONS.
l. A WELCOME TO THE CHILDREN, v. 1915
l Pet. 2. l, 2.
Who were brought to Jesus, and why?
Why do you suppose the disciples rebuk ed
them?
What did Jesus say in the Golden Text?
How may children now come to Christ?
Wherein is the kingdom of heaven of such.
What did Jesus say to the disciples Matt
Is. 3.
How may children receive his blessing
2. A WARNING TO YOUTH, v. 1925; Rom. 3
20, q.
Who came to Christ?
How did he show his earnestness
What did he ask? What did Jesus tel
| him to do?
What commandments are here meant?
What had this young man doue?
How did Jesus feel toward this youth
| Mark 10. 81.
How did Christ tell him he might be per
| fect7
What did Christ mean In this [ANs Tt
teach him self-denial for Christ
How did the young man feel at this com
| mand?
Did his sorrowful feelings save him?
What did Jesus say to his disciples?
WHAT'S the danger Of riches? Matt 10. 2
How may a rich man be saved Tim. 6
l7-l9.
What was wise mans prayer? Prov. 30
SO.
What are the true riches Matt. 6. 20. 2t.
DoCTRINAL SUGGEsTIoN-Th authority O
' the ten commandments