Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-10-18
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL,
international Lcsson-0ct. go,
Fourth Qunrter.

international LcsSon-uCt. 3Us
Fourth Quarter.
Lesson ILL., Sam. 1880
TlTLE-David's Thanksgiving Prayer.
TOplC-The Joy of Gratitude.
OuTIINE--l, Gratitude for Personal Mcrclcs
VS., 1922. 2. Gratitude for National Morcics, VS..
% 20. 3. Gratitude for Promised Blessings, vs.
2I.2o.
GOLDEN TEXT.-In everything givc thanks /.
for this is the will Of God in Christ Jesus concern
CENTRAL TRUTH
LESSON CONNECTION.
Following the last lesson is the detail
ed account of the triumphal entry of
the ark into Jerusalem. In connection
with this portion OF 9. Samuel read the
parallel accounts recorded in I. Chron-
icles, Chapters 10 and 10. There will
te found song of praise made up from
several separate Psalms. Then the
sueer of Michal, daughterl of Saul and
wife Of David is next recorded. Not
long after David thought of building n
house for the ark, but the prophet
Nathan was commanded by God to for
bid this. The entire message is repea-
ted in the book of Chronicles Tho
message is full of encouragement to
David, with promises that his son will
he given authority to build n temple for
UTe lIOTu. ne IHtleT IltTb VI tIle illtb-
age has Messianic application. The
message.
Place-Jerusalem probably in the
tent in which the ark had been placed.
Time-NOt long, probably. after the
last lesson-near the close of B. G. 1047
or 1045.
Person-David alone before the Lord.
Incidents-David enters the tent
where the ark Is and sits before the
Lord; there he communes with the
Lord, and offers prayer of thanksgiv-
ing and petition for continued mercles
and blessings.
Parallel Account Chronicles 17;16-
LESSON sUGGEsTIoNs.
The ark OF the covenant having been
brought to Jerusalem, was placed in a
Tabernacle" modelled, no doubt, on
that which Moses had made. David. in
his beautiful palace, however, did not
feel satisfied. He was deeply impressed
with the contrast between his roya
dwelling place and the simple sanctuary
where the ark was placed, and he de-
sired to build temple for the Most
High God. Worthy ms this wish was
it could not be fulfilled, as was m ade
known to him through tke prophet
Nathan. His proposal to do so, how
ever, was acceptable to the Lord, who
testified his approval by the promise
that David's seed should sit upon the
throne of Israel, and that his kingdom
should be permanently established. To
| Solomon, the man of peace, was to be
entrusted the work of building th5
temple, the abode of peace. But while
David was not permitted to build Gods
house, lie kept it in view and in all his
wars he consecrated the booty which he
| gained for this purpose and made large
additional contributions toward it, sc
that both the materials and the
plan to large extent, were in readiness
when Solomon began his reign. Davit
was further comforted with The
| future greatness of his family, from
which should come tie promised Messiah
| His heart turned with gratitude to th,
Lord for his many merces, and iron
that season of communion we draw tlt
| present lesson.
/. David's Devotion He approached
the Lord with the devotion of sincere
worshiper. In our day, when irrever'
cnce is OTTER SO noticeable, il is. well Il
dwell upon David's example of de-
voutness. emphasizing tue Importance
of approaching God rcverently,
2. Humility. = Davids splendit
achievements were recognized by hin
as accomplished by the Lords powe
and 10 him he rendered praise. A hear
full of humility sees the goodness of tbs
Lord IN material prosperity or spirit
ual attainment, and the need of cntir
dependence upon him as The source o
all grace.
8. David's Praise and Thanksgiving
For personal and national blessing
David uttered his glad words of praise
There came from them an aspiration L
all earnest souls to praise ana magnif.
the Lord for all his wonderful works l.
the children of men.
4. David's Prayer. - Praise am
Thanksgiving give place to petition il
the latter verses of the lesson, an
the petition is founded upon God
promise. This Is not II selfish praye
Tor the perpctuation of family name
but David asks that thus the name q
the Lord be magniiied forever, and il
he spiritual family of the son of Dnvi
we are permitted 10 see and expcrienc
the answer to that petition.
LESSON NOTES.
Bowcs says !. Our English wor
thankful is allied, from its Angl0-Sax
ON derivation, to thinkful. 10 b
thankful is to he thoughtful OF mind
full of benefit received.
Rev. 4. l., Cnyler says: If you TAX
Bank -,f- England note 10 the counte
: of the bank that bit Of paper turns
gold. If we take IA promise of God
the mercy scat. 1t turns to what is bet
ter thar gold-our own good aud til
glory ofour Father.
Embleins of Prayer arc defined b
Rrof Bowe5 us inCe,se bow draw
by the hand 0f faith the air by whlc
we live; the little pitcher whic
fctches the water rom the brook I'll
barometer Of tie soul the tuning OF II
instrument the link that connect
earth with heaven.
God loves US. lie loves us Tor ow
sake. Our interests and welfare ns II
children are linRed with Him and ii
, interests As our Father. II we 40 we
II plrases God. If we do i'll, it grlev'
God.
GODS wort Is true. To the Christia
This Is II great comfort. what woG'
our lives ba if there were doubt on III
point When we realize the multituo
aud the magnitude Of Guds sprcli
promises to each aud 10 all, what rrJop
ing, What tEankfulnrss should be Uu
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