The American citizen. [volume] (Topeka, Kan.) 1888-1909, 1889-04-26
LESSON THOUGHTS FOR APRIL IS,
1889.
G.. +. H.

disciples pointed out to Christ the -
massiveness and beauty of the temple -
huildinvs, TO them those architec- !
tnrsl structures stood for everything
which was permanent, glorious and =
worthy Of their alteration. Not more J,
did they realize that 1t could ana !;
would be utterly destroyed within
forty wears than we do the entire des-
,ructiou Of any one of our most pop
ulous and strongly built cities. But !
Christ knew that, the purpose OF the Z
temple having been accomplished.
and the UBIQUITOUS conduct OF the !
neople having transformed 1t from q
honae of God to "den of thieves.
il was already doomed, aud III few
wear. would be leveled to the ground.
| TO us the significance OF this prOph-
ecv 81 long agD fulfilled, is twofold.
l1N II was a type or symbol OF the
coming destruction of the world, OF
which Christ proceeds TO speak. ~
We are shown the temporary nature
of all earthly strength and glory.
They serve their time and purpose,
and then must pass away to give
Mace to those things which are en-
during. Hence if we wouli build
upon that which is lasting. we must
look hey ond earth and build our lie
and hope upon the eternal yerities OF
Gods Word. 1.-The things which are |
. seen are temporal, but the things
which are unseen are eternal" Let
, us then lay hold of the things per-
tanning to everlasting life
. 2. The End of the World
t Chr SIS words concerning the des-
v trucIion of the temple led OH to state
ments concerning All event Of far more
}, importance, the end OF the "orlu.
q There are two Thoughts concerning
. the words OF Christ with reference 70
r this event, which | wish to suggest
l. ON The time when ii Is TO take place
- is lett indefinite. La this rs in other
re- pass ayes, 1t looks IA taOugh Chf'st
IS would teach that the time OF lts &C.
y currence is of comparatively little
is importance aud about which we heeu
s. not concern ourselves. That the Worl"
nj will be destroyed is ali assured TACT o'
'ir exceeding Importance. when u WIZ
~ be destroyed, we need not seek to as
On cover. Indeed, Christ distinctly
he teaches that it will come unexpected
ly. (Matt. xxiv:S6, Az Az. We are
b. not, therefore, to sit down. as some
Sc foolishly think is wise, and with pa
i've per and pencil seek by arlthmetlca
ch calculation, based on the supposed in
Ast depreciation of prophetical symbols
,n0 to determine the day when this shall
Tho be. ~ That leads to the secon'
sus thought, which ls that the essentla
, ~ thing for us is to watch and be sur
set we are ready. take heed lest an
are man deceive you," Is the warming {
old. Christ. Attempts are constantly mad
rlst to deceive the saints of God and lea
NY them from the main question. "BI
ev,, take heed To yourselves" BE ne
tch- turned aside by false teachings, bl
gu let Christ DIV II in You. In the terri
Won bile conflicts which NAV OvertAke 20
less in your Individual experience I
Ill which may rag" in the world Whf
ming nation shall rise up against NATION
hem and "brother >h4ll betray the broth
will
,i,ab to death" 1.-THE precious promise com
lest, to the child Of God, one that shall G
n.y. durc unto the end, the same shall
RING saved" Il main true to Christ, Sc
hem, to follow him, and whatever overtak
oe YOU or the world, all will be well.
mrs 3 The Stgns.
has There we're many events viii
VINO were 10 transpire which the discip
con might be inclined to interpret as
Inder dications of dissolution Of tempo
aIn- things. Wars, earthquakes, fam!I
re re- troubles, prosecutions, all these IN
DR. do needs g. M. But the end snail
o Hi be vet" These will not necessar
Sc ON indicate that the cnd IL near. Tn
min was one thing, however, that ii
Avs might regard "a a sign "The gos
must first be published among all
Ire 70 lions" Not until that is done l
when that Is done, then may the
J, but ciples look for the end TO approa
ecom- Christ does not say that all natl
IN Hi. must be evangelical, but that the :
pei must he published among all
uio tions Here thcu Is something
he IN CAN do 10 hasten the coming Of
be GER Lord. Every effort we put fortl
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