The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1886-11-27
International Sunday School Lesson.
BY REV. F. b. uAReBrAvEs.
Lesson9. Norember 2sth.

Lesson9. Norember 2sth.
johns VISION OF CHRIST.
Rev. l., 4 ls Golden Text, Rev L.. %. This Is
the last book In the Bible, and Is supposed TO
have been written about % or 0G, when John was
an old man. II is prophetic In Its character,
John had been banished to Patmos on account of
his religion, and while there he had vision. 1t
was on the sabbath dHywhen he was in devout
frame especially that he Witnessed the scene
described IN our lesson. He commences by
invoking grace from the Trlune God, his des-
cription Of the three persons being exceptionally
fine and powerful. He then gives praise to Je-
sus for His love for us, and for cleansing us in
His own blood, and for making us kings and
priests. lie then tells Of the coming OF Christ,
maintaining the same lofty style of description
that he commences with. These words are very
famlliaC to the Christian church, aud have been
made the subject Of many q discourse. John
now comes 70 the vision, telling how he was in
latmOs, aud being 'in the spirit on the Lords
day" he heard voice which sounded like
great trumpet II was n loud voice which arrested
Instant attention. The Voice told him to wrl
what he saw 10 the seven churches In Asia, ami
declared Himself to be the first and the last Il
Alpha and the Omega. These are the FIRST ana
last letters OF the Greek alphabet John turned
10 sec VINO was speaking, and he says he was
seven golden candlesticks, representing d g
seven churches already mentioned Seven was
lle SynluOl OF pertcCtncSS, In the midst OF tle
candlcsticks was one like n man. OF human form,
having on u garment which reached 10 the feet.
rus was the priestly robe, and very different To
the seamless tunic worn byCerist Willie on earth.
This long robe typillcs HIS prestly character.
Across the breasts was golden girdle, signify
Ing that He was a sovereign The worker, the
subject, would he girdcd around the waist, but
Christ Is girded with gold, symbol of precious
ness, around the breasts typical uf His kingy
oifre, His hal Is described as being per ectly
white, as perfectly pure glorious. White hairs
are suggestive OF wisdom, cXDerieuce iudgmaht
His fcet are described as OF brass Beautiful in
It's polished brilliancy and indicative of His
power to tread down His enemies under His feet
His eyes are like flames OF gre, in their intense
power and beauty, looking through the heart and
discovering the innermOst thoughts OF man.
Passing from this magnlgcent description of THE
personal appearance Of Christ John proceeds IT,
speak OF three things. First, He had In HIS
hand seven stars. These were In His right hand
and were typical OF the seven churches, Christ
holds the churches In His right hand. and they
are under His immediate care Out Of Ills
mouth there came two-edged sword. This is
the simple word OF Christ which IL Aa two
edged sword Heb. 4!l2) "And His cnuntenaDce
was as the sun shlneth in his strength" Moth
ing to obscure abe view. shining in resplendent
brightness ana glory, John fell at His feet as
though he were dead Christ laid His right hand
upon him and told him that He was the flrst and
1t was the Christ.
LESSON THOUGHTS. 90 .-
l. Jesus will come again. .,....
2 Christ makes us kings and priests.
B. He lives amongst the churches and baTeS for
them.
4. This glorious Christ il our Seviou..