Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-03-29
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
International ,csson-Euarchso,,oo

Number Nlll.-Quattcrly Review,
The quarter that has just closed embrace
this general topic-'Jesus the SAVIOR of Men.
The topics of the twelve lessons naturally ia
in two divisions, as follows:
l. THE sAvIoRs EARLY LIFE
1. The Savior's Herald Announced.
2. The savior's Coming Rejoiced over.
3. The Savior's Glories Eoretold
4. The Savior's Birth lIonorcd.
8. The saviors Mission Recognized.
6. The Savor's Doyotcdness Evidenced.
II, THE sAvIoR's ACTIVE WORK.
Z. Heralded by John.
g. Tempted by Satan.
., Rejected by Men.
10, Healing the sick.
ii. Helping the obcdient.
l., Forgiving the Sinful
Rev. Alex. McLaren throws tho
twelve lesson into four groups OF
sections. the first of which embraces
the lessons from 1 to 5, and may b,
called the group about the cradle, OF
the Babyhood of Jesus the second is
Lesson 6, giving the solitary incident
of the Boyhood of Jesus the third in
cludes Lessons z and 8, giving the two.
fold preparation Of Jesus for his public
Ministry the fourth embraces Lessons
to ~, giving incidents in the begin
ming of the Ministry OF Jesus.
In the first lesson we have the
announcement of the birth of the
Herald of Jesus. Here are presented
two godly. righteous characters, over.
whrlmed with a grief peculiarly Hebrew
in its character, the service of Zacha-
lias in his duties at the Temple, and
the appearance of the Angel at the alter /;
who announces the birlh of the Herald
John, and gives rich promises and
words of consolation.
In the second lesson, the rejoicing
over the announcement blossoms out
into the triumphant strains of 1.-The
Magnificat." Mary reioices in the
Coming of the Savior, a coming that
will perpetuate her name in the most
noble association of all time-a coming
that will prove a mercy 10 the world
and help to the needy.
The third lesson gives us "The Bene-
dictus," the song of Zacharias, The
happy father of the new Elijah, who
is to run before the Kings chariot
Here we have the Saviols glores fore
told in accordance with the prophecies
:no as experienced by the redeemed in
the blessings they enjoy. How great
the king for whom an Elijah Is but the
herald.
In the fourth lesson we have the
Saviors birth honored - honored i'll
heaven and on earth. The lowly man
ger Is the keynote to his greatness. The
highest features of the incarnation are
found in the angelic announcement, the
chorus following with tidings of great
JOY TO all men. Heaven rings with the |
glad anthem. Shepherds hear the sweet |
strains, they see the heavenly vision, |
and wise men come from long distances
in alteration and worship, and present
their princely gifts. 1t is the dawn of
new era. 1t brings peace 10 the world.
glory to God, and good will to men.
In The fifth lesson the SavIOr's Nilsson
is recognized when Simon, the devout
jew takes the babe in his arms and IN
The notes of the "Nunc Dimiltis,' an
llcipates IL world wide salvation, while
his word to Mary strikes the iir.t sad
note, III presaglng opposition, SORROW
pierced hearts, and Il iall of many in
lSTael.
In the sixth lesson, the veil is drawn
aside as it were, for Il moment, to give
us glance at the life of Jesus as he
was growing to manhood. 1t shows us
that in HIS boyhood he was conscious of
his grand mission, and hls zeal and
earnestness i'll storing his mind, in
STRENGTHENING his powers for the fulfill
m ent of the divine trust. This recog-
milton ruled his life. In this lesson
Jesus has reached his twelfth year, and
is advancing in wisdom and stature,
and in favor with God and Man.
Eighteen years now pass away and i'll
the seventh lesson begins the immediate
of Jesus to enter upon his
active and pdblc work. John, as the
herald had aroused all Judea and
thrilled the nation stepped in lethargy,
In his fearless preaching and indepenG
ent action. His rebukes were terrible
and he struck at iniquity in palace and
hovel alike. He was a fierce thunder
bolt, the incarnation OF duty and fidelity
and faithfully announced the coming
of the Mighty One. Jesus fulfilled the
law by presenting himself to John for
baptism, and the Messiah is recognized
by the Father in the marvellous incident
at his baptism.
In the eighth lesson are portrayed the
assaults of the Tempter at the end of
Chrlst's forty days communion III the
solitude of the wilderness. These :
assaults were made through the natural
appetite, through rash confidence IN the
display of some mighty miracle, and
through unhallowed ambition. Jesus
came out of the ordeal unscathed and .
thoroughly armed at every point for
his great work.
In the ninth lesson we find Jesus
rejected in his own city, Nazareth, the
city of his boyhood, youth and man
hood, where he was SO well known to
man, woman and child. Here, where
he honored the word in the synagogue,
and untolded the truth. Goaded on by
personal envy and spite, they sought to
kill him, and would have done SO had
he not escaped from the vengence of the
mob.
In the tenth lesson is shown his
power over disease, in curing demon
lac, in healing sick friend and in heal
ing multitude of all manner of dis
eases.
In the eleventh lesson he gives rich +
reward to the obedent. Peter and his
rendered willing obedience,
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