The National tribune., 1896-02-06

and yet Christ chidcd not the owner. lie
commends his faith and not the slave holding.
The circumstances did not just then warrant
rebukc.
ii. The Centurion was fine model for
military officer.
q. Did not swear
b. Had regard for rcli gion.
c. Kind TO his servants.
d. Not overbearing with the subjected
the jews.
"a good disciplinarian- insisted on
obedience.
+. Submitted to superior authority-ac-
knowledged bis subsection.
Is. The Centurion was model for the Chris
tian.
a. Humble.
b. Great in faith as to Christ.
16 We have picture true to-day. Christ
can now declare: q i find greater faith in me
among Gentles than among Jews"
IL Preaching should be bold (not imperti-
nentl. It must have been unpleasant for Is
raelites to hear Christ make a so unfavorable
comparison of their faith with that of Gen.
tile.
1s We have comfort for the sick. Christ
can remove diseases. They are subject to his
order. Pray for the sick. st. James, 5 IA, Is.
49, Christ cares for servants.
90 We have in V. 9 of st. Matthew's ac-
count and V. of st. Luke's case of the figure
pr0therapia. The Centurion wante dto call at
tention to his own authority, and. lest the al
fusion should seem immodest. he introduces it
by referring to his own inferior position.
81. True soldier as the Centurion was, and
full of ideas of greatn ess drawn from his Yela-
ton to his immediate superi0rs and OF theirs to
the supreme will of the Emperor. that welded
all the legions of the Empire without stirring
from his capital at Rome, he recognized IN
Christ parsonage invested with more than
imperial authority; one whose slightest word
- - H. O.f tlNTn
lower world instantly obeyed. Distance was
no obstacle to his healing and saving power"
Suggestions.
/. Be humble. Do not have exalted ideas OF
your Importance Recall the cases of the prodi-
gal the publican the Syro-PhenieiaB, ST. John
Baptist. st. Matt, 3:I.
2. So act as to be held in high public esteem.
3. Be kind to the subjugated. Treat serv-
ants without severity. Do not send them off
if sick to an iHfrmary or hospital, except in
contagious cases.
d. Servants should be faithful, and 80 endear
themselves.
5. Be consistent. Have love- and then be
sure to show it. The Centurion proved the
genuineness of his regard for the Jews by
building them syuagog. Have faith and
works. Act as we'll as profess
6. Help build churches. Do your part to-
ward church building fund.
z. In every sffiiction GO to Christ. In sick
ness solicit his aid by prayer Call in, also,
the aid of the Elders. st. James, 5;13, IA.
g. Help the needy. The Centurion was n
Gentile-the Elders, Jews; but the Elders
aided the Centurion in gaining assistance from
Christ The Centurion helped the servant.
Mutual services are in place.
ii. The RAISING TO LIFE OF THE Son OF
THE WIDOW OF MAIN.
Data.
There is only one account-St. Luke, z: 11-1Z
Time.
May, A. D. 81. "Day after" means, prob
ably, day after he cured the servant of the
Centurion.
The miracle was performed little outside
of the wall of the city of Main.
Teachings.
a. As to the young man.
g His body was being carried to the grave
outside the city.
g. An only child If he had had brothers
and sisters they were dead. His father was
dead We may suppose him adult.
A. From the funeral regards paid him-so
many in attendance-we may suppose he was
quite prominent.
s. Was directed by Christ to rise. Jesus
called his soul from the spirit world back to the
body. 1t was the deed of moment.
g. Sat up.
7. Talked. Perhaps praised Christ. All(v.
16) includes him.
g. Went with his mother.
g. Nothing is Ger heard of him again.
10 He re-died after time.
b. As to mother.
l. Was widow. Period of widowh hood not
known.
q Lived at Main.
3. 1t would seem she was childless. Did she
have daughters?
A. Probably, say. 40 years old.
s. In the funeral procession.
g. Cried.
T. Received her son alive.
8. Certainly very happy; probably grateful.
Since call" in V. Is includes probably the
mother, we have reason to believe.
a. She feared.
5. Glorifed God and joined in words of V.
16
c. Told abroad the wonderful event. VIZ.
g. Nothing more is known of her. She prob
ably returned to her home with her son, and
again enjoyed his comfort and support.
Suggestions.
/ We are all mortal. Easter is ioy because
Christ rose from the dead. He had power over
the grave. He will yet raise to life all our
dead. Dying, remember we shall live again.
2 There should be special sympathy for
widows and orphans.
s. We cannot do what Christ did but we can
comfort the afflicted, say kind words to the
sorrowing, cheer the sad.
A. Children should be great comfort to their
mothers
s. We should express to God gratitude for
all His goodness.
g. 1t should be pleasure to tell to others the
joys we have in salvation-the help gotten from
Christ in our trials