The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-06


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CONTExT.-After his interview with Fac
cheus, as related in the lesson for March II
luke xix, 1-l0), Jesus delivered the parable
of the ten pounds. Leaving Jericho he
journeyed toward Jerusalem 10 attend the
Passover. Pausing at Bethany. supper
was prepared for Him in the house of ST.
mon. where Lazarus was among the guests,
and Martha served. John xii, 1-16) While
the feast was in progress Mary anointed
Him with precious ointment, thereby excit-
ing the criticism of Judas, but securing the
approval of Jesus. The people were attract
ed to the house, not to see Jesus merely,
but also Lazarus, who had been restored to
life. Mark xiv, $50 The feast was prob
ably held on Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath.
April /, A. D. 80 the 9Th of Nisan), and the
incidents in our lesson occurred on the fol-
lowing day.
CONGRATULATIONS was built on a
series of hills. Gen. xxi, D. On its east
side was the valley of Jehoshaphat Joel
iii, 2; Heb. iv, o. a narrow and precipitous
glen, through which the brook Kedron
flowed from north to south. Beyond the
valley eastward is the Mount of Olives, the
scene of important events in the life OF
David and Solomon QI Sam XIV, 30; Kings
XII y, the theme of prophecy. Zech xiv,
~. Bethphage was small cluster OF houses,
perhaps fifteen furlongs distant from the
city wall, occupied by those who were en-
gagged in the culture of olive trees and the
vine. Two miles further away, at the be-
ginning of the ascent to the Mount OF
Olives, was Bethany, a more important VII
lage, the home of a quiet and peaceful rural
population.
PARALLEL.-The lesson for the day is
given by all the evangelists, John being less
complete than the other three. (AIatt XXI,
Ill; Luke XIX 29-44; John xii, 12-19). This
fact measures the estimated Importance of
the event. One hundred and fifty of the in
cidents in the life of Jesus, or fve-siXths
of all, are omitted by one or another of His
biographers, being deemed unnecessary to
the purpose of the writer. Twenty-Five
sketches found place in all the Gospels, the
triunphal entry into Jerusalem being one
of them. These, arrayed by themselves,
taken out of their connection, laid side by
side in parallel and studied consecutively,
present several lines of precious truth, seen
nowhere else, for which there is not space
here so much to give an outline. John
Xxx, 3D. He who cares to make the proper
study will not fail of his reward.
for Bethphage Jesus sent two disciples to
an adjoining village with instruction to
bring TO Him colt that they would find
and, if any objected, to reply, 1.-THE Lord
hath need of him." In this He showed His
authority Mark vi, Z; xiv, 49,, and His
er, who must have been a pous Jew will
ing to devote his property to religious uses
sa obsved ehr0 Rxy 5hE dS1a The the
beast and brought it. and it's mother Matt
xxi, -. giving answer as directed. They
colt Verse y, and seated Jesus thereon.
I'll Kings ixs r. 49, Matthew declares that
all this was done in fuldllment of prophecy
Czech. tx, 81, the disciples at the time how
ever, having no understanding of what they
did John xii, l6), that is, Of It's significance,
tons.
Professionally company then moved
branches from trees Qev xiii, 4o), ard
others cast their garments in the way.
Learning of the approach many who had
come up to the feast went out from the
city to meet the advancing column Oohn
xii, II, 49, And SO it came to pass that
some preceded and some followed the Saw.
ior. Then began wild demonstrations of
joy. Some who had seen Lazarus raised
from the dead John xii, y reeited the Il
At length a long and united shout filled the
air, ..Hosanna to the Son of David Matt.
Of the Lord and words OF ike import
duke ii, 14) The Pharisees, who mingled
in the epoWd bs o1aon VIII benos
but He replied that if the people We're 81
lent the stones would cry out. qiab ii,
II; Luke XIX 49, 40) Failing in their pur-
pose, the Pharisees whispered one to an
other John xii, 19) that the world had gone
case of popularity which they were unable
to check demanding violent and expeditions
measures.
posite to the former, perhaps witnessed be-
fore it, demands attention. On coming to
posed to view an indescribable sorrow
came to the heart of Jesus He paused.
The procession halted. The tumult of ac-
claim was hushed. The glad cries sank into
silence. AS He gazed a rush of divine COM
passion welled up from His inmost soul.
Here, over fallen jerusalem He wept
eagle glance of prophecy on a far distant
scene. And as the vision of the future
rushed upon His gaze, He recalled the
promise of peace which the very name of
the city breathed and knew that she would
was soon to be crucifed, cried out: IF
thou hadst known, even thou at least in
thy peace but now they are hid from thine
eyes" (See Farrar's .Silence and Voices
of God.') So afterward Jesus mourned the
fate of the Jewish metropolis Matt. xiii,
80, whose destruction by the Roman army
in the year 20. A. D.. was the execution of
perate wlckedness. There has been much
specula ton, innocent and natural. If not
profitable, concerning what might nave
~A~~NkeoNA
Messiah
RECEPTION.-How long the Savior
mourned over the fated city we are not
informed The procession passed on again,
down the slope of Olivet, across the ravine,
through the gate The excited escort re-
newed the joyous demonstrations, and the
metropolis, filled. with strangers from all
parts, Nwas greatly moved by the shouts
of the multitude. who is this?" The
eager inquiry spread from lip to lip CMatt.
XXI 10, 3D. and the answer was returned
with enthusiasm, This is Jesus, the prophet
OF Nazareth of GaIilee.'' Such scenes We're
not rare in this Jewish capital. The proud
descendants Of Abraham, relying upon the
promises of God through their prophets
(E1zek. xxxiv, 22-2D, regarded themselves as
the custodans of His law, and they expected
the restoration of temporal power (Hosea
ill., 81 that might accomplish their destiny.
tAnos tx H. I'D Hence, on many OF the
feast occasions, when the national spirit re-
yived. it was expected that there would be
sorae popular demonstration in favor of
some great leader. But this reception to
Jesus far exceeded in numbers and I'M
nortance any accorded to any other.
INSPECTION.-Having entered the city
Jesus proceeded to the temple and looked
round about on all things" In this was
fulfilled the prophecy made centuries be-
fore NAL iii, ~ He saw many disorders
there but kept silence for the time psalm
|. 2D. although He intended to suppress
AT L ri III hot