Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-05-03
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL,
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LESSON V-Luke SAL, 40. 1855.

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CENTRAL TRUTH--Jesus, the victor ove
death both natural aud spiritual
LESSON CONNECTION.
In our last Lesson the parable of the
savior was given. and this was followed
by a series of parallels addressed to the
multitudes who crowded along the
lake shore. With this discourse Jesus
closed most busy day, at the end Of
which he was quite worn out with his
labors. He then directed his disciples
to row him across the lake to the oppo-
rite shore. His tired nature soon sought
repose in sleep, and while he slept, one
of those sudden squalls so frequent on
the Sea of Galilee, arose and the furious
storm threatened the destruction of the
boat. His disciples became over
whelmed with terror, and in the midst
of their alarm awoke Jesus from his
slumber, saying in reproachful tones,
master, carest thou not that we
perish ?" He at once arose and at a
word calmed the storm, chiding them
for their little faith. Again they mar
veled that even the elements were
obedient to his command. On landing
at Gadara he was met by furious
demoniac whom he healed and left him
''clothed and in his right mind" Later
in the evening of the same day the lake
was crossed to Capernaum, where
Matthew, the publican, entertained him
at feast, and while at this feast, Jairus
the ruler, came beseeching him TO heal
his daughter.
The scene of the present lesson follows
soon after the last, some placing it Jon
the same day, others hold that day or
two interviewed.
The occurrence takes place at Caper-
naum, first in the house of Matthew. or
Levi, and next at the home of Jairus,
The persons connected with this les
son are Jesus and multitude following
him {; Jairus Peter; John and James
the mother of the sick girl the hired
mourners who thronged the house, and
the little maiden who was brought back
to life.
Incidents-Jairus beseeches Jesus to
heal his sick daughter; Jesus starts
with the multitude following, and on
the way an afflicted woman is healed |
by touching his garment; messengers
meet them saying the child is dead, and
that there is no use in troubling the
not" and comforts Jairus Jesus enters
the house and the three disciples with
him he says the girl is sleeping, and
the mourners laugh him to scorn the
girl is restored to life Jesus commands
that food be given her, and enjoins the
parents to tell no one what had been
done.
LESSON SUGGESTIONS.
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Jairus. ruler of the synagogue" one
who took general charge of the syna
gogue service. He was in great trouble
over the severe illness of his "only
She was twelve years old''
and she "lay a-dying." The story was
a pathetic one. This ruler certainly had
strong faith in the power of Jesus.
Peloubet says
Q 1t was a strong faith, expecting Jesus to
raise to life one almost dead, and beyond
human help (2) 1t was an earnest faith (3)
II was benevolent faith. seeking blessings for
'thers a. 1t was an intelligent faith founded
)n knowledge of what Jesus had already done
5( II was u tried and tested faith for no small
aith would have impelled leader of the Jews
o break through restraints of custom, prejudice
md social ties to go to publican's house and
sk a favor OF one rejected by the Jerusalem
eaders (6) 1t was II wisely directed faith, for
was faith in Jesus, his only hope G) 1t was
esus. and to pray with the utmost earnestness
The Sleeping hlld-Jesus at once
tarted, followed by thronglng crowd.
te was always ready 10 answer every :
ppeal. In the omission between verses :
Il and 40 is the account of the healing
# the woman who touched the hem of
he garment he wore. Notwithstanding
he haste ehjoined upon him he found
ime for this act of mercy. While he
hus tarried the little girl died. and the
ews OF her death was brought 10 Jairus
y one of his servants Thy daughter {
dead; trouble not the Master" Jesus
aw the sudden grief of the agonized
ather and comforted him, as none
'ther could have done, Fear not; only
elieve, and she shall be made whole"
lie could raise the dead as easily as heal
ne sick. If we only had the strong
alth IN Jesus that we should have what
ithculties we might overcome.
When he reached the house the hired
nourners were there weeping and wall
ng. He commanded them to weep moi
hat the maiden was sleeping, and these
who had no faith in Jesus
aughed him to scorn. He drove them
rom the house, elected them. They
ad no business where he was about to
now his divine power, and bring back
omfort and joy and happiness to that
n0urning household.
The Child Awakened-He suffered
one to enter the room with him. save
'eter, James and J"hn nd the faith r
ND mother of Inc maiden. He took :
ne child by he hand, and uttered the
fr-giving words, Maiden arise" or as ,
lark has it in The original. "Talitha {
'umi, as well rs the Translation. The
cad girl obryed the summons, her ]
plrit returned she rose up Immediately, 3,
nd Jesus commanded that something 6
~ given her to eat. Her parents were
maZed." They had faith enough TO
elieve that Jesus could have healed the
isease, but they were not prepared for
his stupendons display of power, He
Djoined silence. This was at period
n his ministry when his enemies We're
N the alert everywhere. Peloubet says:
"There were probably some peculiar reasons
,r this command, in the circumstances of
'hich we know nothing M Too great notori.
Ly might have interfered with the spiritual
'ork OF Jesus, by, calling him away from his
aching to every dying bed (2l II might have
xcited tumult from the peoples trying TO
iake him Il temporal king In accordance with
leir ideas of the Messiah which would have
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