The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1886-08-07
INTERNATIONAL LESSONS.
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Lesson 6. AuguSt Sth.
GENTILEs SEEKING JESUS.
John u, 20.3G. Golden Text, John l2,
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Time, Tuesday, April 4th, A. D. 80.
Place, Jurusalem.
Two days have passed since the last
lesson, in which Christ has constantly
taught the people.
His evenings we're spent in the hospit-
able Bethany home; His days in the city
of Jerusalem.
On Tuesday morning, returning TO the
city, lie taught the wonderful lesson
from the wthered hg tree.
While teaching in the court of the
women in the temple, Philip and An
drew went to Him and requested an
audience for certain Greeks who were
present at the feast. These were prob
ably Judaized Greeks, who had accepted
the principles and followed the customs
Of Judaism. They could not go into the
court of the women, for, between the
court of the Gentiles and the court of the
women there was a stone fence bearing
upon pillars, placed at regular distances,
the following words in Greek and Latin:
"No alien must pass within the fence
round the temple and the court. If any
one lie caught doing so, he must blame
himself for the death that will follow"
In our own day one of the slabs, bearing
the exact words, has been discovered by
NJ. Ganneau during the excavations Of
tho "Valestine Exploration fund" Jesus
gives these Greeks audience, and teaches
them and the others assembled there,
some important truths Hespeaks, FIRST
of his own gloriiication, and uses the
beautiful illustration of grain of wheat
being put into the ground, dying, and
then springing up again in newncss of
life and bringing forth much fruit" So
He must die that lie might gather the
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To the Greeks He specially says, "If
any man serve me, let him follow me-"
They sought Jesus; they must follow
Him throughout life, if they would serve
Him.
At this point Christ utters a prayer
of agony. Father, save me from this
hour" and a voice from heaven, distinct
and clear, gives Him assurance of the
past and promise of the future.
Then he tells of the glorious attract
i've power of the cross. "And |, ifI be
lifted up from the earth, will draw all
men unto ne"
This is the great attractive force of
the ages, which has drawn men of all
classes, nations and kindreds to the
Savior of mankind.
To that upli'tcd Redeemer the eyes of
men are continually turning, hoping for
salvation through Him.
As the ages roll by, the cross becomes
still more attractive, for the only hope
of a ruined world is in the crucifed
Jesus.
As he draws men TO Him, He draws
them OUT of sin and the world.
The magnificent light of the Gospel
shall shine into all lands, and men shall
be drawn to the universal Savior.
This prediction of Christ's is becom-
ing more manifest every day, as His
religion wins its widening way in the
world
Then, answering some objections, Jesus
closed the interview. But into those
hearts, both Gentle and Jew, has been
cast precious seed, which should grow
and bring "forth much fruit"
LESSON THOUGHTS.
|. The Gospels universal
,. Every nation can claim the benefits
ofChrst's death.
3. The death of Christ is the most i'm
portant event in history.
4. Have you been attracted by it?ss.SH-.s-s
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