The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-01-29

AenasrU Verses. 1882.


Luke2. 25.35.
Memsry Verses. 1882.
o And, behold, there was man in Jeru-
salem, whose name was Simeon; and the
same man was just and devout, waiting for
the consolation of Israeli and the Holy
Ghost Yss upon him.
26 And it was revealed unto him by the
Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, be-
fore he Mad seen the Lords Christ.
q And he came by the Spirit into the tenn
pie and when the parents brought in the
child Jesus to do for him after the custom o.
the law.
2S Then he took him up in his arms, and
blessed God. and said
30 Lord, now lettest thon thy servant de-
part in peace, according'to thy word
30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
81 Which thou hast prepared before the
face OF all people
80 A light to tighten the Gentiles, and the
glory of thy people Israel.
80 And Joseph and his mother marveled at
those things which were spoken of him.
"a And Simeon blessed them, and said unto
Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for
the fall and rising again of many in Israel (;
and for sign which shall be spoken against ;
35 yea, a sword shall pierce through thy
own soul also,) that the thoughts of many
hearts may be revealed
HOME READINGS.
VI. Simeon ai-d the child Jesus. Luke 2.
25-35.
tn. The magi and the child Matt 2. l-l2.
". Herod and the child. Matt. 2. 1925.
TN. The prophetic STAR TG:.a.. g. lis.
f. rhe prophetic name. Isa. y. Isl.
S. The light to the Gentiles. lisa. 40. 6-lS.
S. The people of God. Rom.9. 2O-33.
GOLDEN TEXT.
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation.
Luke p 30.
LESSON HYMN. c. NJ.
Lightof the lonely pilgrims heart.
Star of the coming day,
Arise, and with thy morning beams
Chase all our grefs away!
Come. blessed Lord, let every shore
And answering island sing.
The praises of thy royal name,
And own thee us their King.
Bid the whole earth, responsive now
To the birth world above,
Break forth in sweetest strains of joy,
In memory OF thy love.
TIME.-B. C. 6, about forty days after the
birth OF Jesus.
LINKS.-l. The circumcision and naming
of Jesus. Luke =. 81 9. The presentation OF
the infant Saviour. Luke 2. p a.
PLACE.-The woman's court ofthe temple
in Jerusalem.
DoCTRINAL SUGGEsrIoN-The personality
of the Holy Ghost.
QUESTIONS FOR STUDENTS.
|. A SAINTS DESIRE, v. d, %.
Who is here named?
What was his character?
What is Just" man?
What is it to he ''devout ~
What power did he possess?
What was his desire?
Who was 1.-The consolation of Israel" and
wherein?
What had been promised to Simeon?
Wherein is our privilege higher than his?
2. A SAINTS DELIGHT v. 27-35.
To what place did Simeon come?
What led him there?
Whom did he meet there?
For what purpose was Jesus there? v, 1924.
How did Simeon know that he was the Sa-
viour?
What did Simeon do?
What wish did he express, and why?
Whose wish might be compared with this ?
Phil, ]. 23
What will make us rlways ready to die?
How may we see Christ?
What is Christ called in v. 80?
Who are the Gentiles, and how does Christ
enlighten them? 1a.
How did Joseph and Mary receive Simeon IS
words?
What did Simeon say to Mary. s
What is maentby"the fall and rising again?'
How is this illustrated by | Pet. 2. 81?
BY whom was Jesus spoken against? John
O. 10.
When did sword pierce through Mary's
soul? John 10. 25.
PRACTICAL TEACHINGS
Where does this lesson teach--l. How a
saint should regard life. 2. How saint should
regard death7 3. How saint should regard
Christs conIing? l.t
ADDITIONAL PRACTICAL LESSONS.
|. 1t was seen by a holy man, one whose life
was devoted to Gods service " 25.
q 1t was seen by one who look ed forward to
seeing IL as the crowning event his life v.