The National tribune., 1897-03-25

Tradition says ~ "oS -
George.
| %. st. George martyr there
81. ST. Georges tomb there.
%. Modern name is Lidd. Judd.
&c. Governed now by Turks.
Notes on Outline.
/. The name Shamcd is also written Shamer
and Shemer Shamer is the proper form.
9. On Lod, see Err. 9 So; Neh., Z: 3d.
3. The name Diospolis was in honor OF Ju-
piter.
| q. ST. George is known as the patron saint OF
| England. The legend of the dragon Is toia Oh
| him.
! S. A church was built over the tomb of st.
George.
6. The tomb is still shown.
Pain Of Sharon.
The plain of Sharon was lovely maratlme
region reaching from Csesarea to Joppa fart
of Sharon was the Merj Tor meadow OF aoa
Oneir Many figures of speech are drawn from
the deii.htfulness of the Sharon plain. Catit,
2:l; Isa.. 80 9.
.Eneas.
]. The name is Grccian.
g The patient was probably Heiieniss.
g. Perhaps he was a proseiyte
4. Was afflicted with the palsy.
s. Had been sick abed eight years.
g. He must have had faith in Christ.
Z. Often written Eneas
Notes on Name.
Nellenists were Jews who, from foreign
travel cultivated Grecian ways and learned
the Grecian language. Proselytcs to the jew
ish religion from the Grecian ranks were also
called Hellcnists.
We may suppose be had some knowledge OF
Christ. St Peter addresses him as though
lFneas knew of Christ.
Perhaps the eight years covered the entire
period of his sick ness, or it may be he had been
attacked prior TO tho eight years. and brought
to such extremes after time as to be unable to
leave his bed.
We know nothing as to Eueas save what we
learn from this pa ragraph.
Words aud Phrases.
!. Quarters. 81. Revised version has
/ parts"
Il g. All. 80 Not absolutely all He made a
II general tour throughout that region.
3. Down. b. Referring to Jerusalem as
| his headquarters.
4. Saints 3a. See Ps.. 116: Is: Ro., !: :;
| IS: 90. We observe that men and women true
| to God true to Christianity, are styled in both
| Of the Testaments. saints. We notice it is not
! the title of only eminent Christians. as SITS.
/ Peter, Paul, ETC., but of all who love God. ST.
Paul speaks of the poor saints We speak
| of sanity persons.
| 5. Found 49, The Apostle was looking for
4 cases. We are sure to find if we be interested
| in seeking. Many think we are to understand
| that the finding was not by mere chance OR
accident but by the leading of the Holy Spirit.
6. Palsy. 80. In this disease there is ordi-
nariiy absence of power to move, and want OF
| sensation. The patient is very helpless.
Z. Which. 81. "a. Better mho.
| g. Bed. SO, "a. Ordinarily mere mat or
quilt. with a blanket for covering. No bed
| stead WAS used. Instead, tho bed was placed
| on a divan or platform, which was generally
4 ;,,a al ho nj
| such bed was simple matter. Tho patient
| vas ut home, and hence was not required to
take up his bed and walk. Before that, others
| made his bed for him.
g. Peter said, arise. "a. See SO.
TO- Jesus makcth "a. ST. Peter did not
take credit to himself. Compare B: 6. 12; 4 g.
10. He was not made merely cOnfortable-pu.
at ease. The cure was complete. st. Mark
5:34; ST. John. 5: 4. 6, IA. 1t is held by some
that whoIeness includes spiritual soundness.
H. All. v. b. Hyperbole. We are not tc
suppose necessarily that every Lyddian saw the
restored man and became a Christian.
IL Turned to the Lord. 35. Became fol-
lowers of Christ-believed in Christianity.
The Miracle
It Is we'll to keep in mind that the Book o.
the Acts WAS written by St. Luke, and that he
was . physician competent to write intelii
gently as TO diseases. At the dictation of st
Peter tho sick man was restored to health
The euro was wrought on the spot aud wa.
permanent A medical expert gives an anthor
tative account of il. The neighboEhood believed
il was effected and was greatly exercised abou
tho wonderful deed. The patient was able al
once to do what he could not have effected dur
ing eeverai years before. Instead of oecupyin:
bed he was able to make it up.
Suggestions.
| /. Do not wait at place till all there bt
| inverted. If Apostles had tarried at Jeru.
salem till overy soul became Christian Their
would never have been any foreign spread o
| the Gospel. We may watch for Openings-g,
where need and welcome seem to call.
2 Obey Christ. Compare verse 81 with st
Mt, %: 49, Notice in this connection that ST
| Philip tho Deacon was acting in the line o
Christ's commandment when he went aon
the Mediterranean sen preaching. Acts, 8: 4C
g. The sick may seek religious help. TIL
praying for tho sick is in place. Ciergyme,
should visit the sick aud comfort and hel
them.
A. Obey. Do as directed when it is clearl.
in the line OF duty. Regard for instructions o
clergymen as to duties relating to the physical
mental, and spiritual is part of the reverence
, We owe to Gods ministers.
5. Manual work is BETTING. All shout,
! help themselves when able.
, 6. Christian work magni6es the religion o
Christ recommending it to needy world
making it practicable. appealing for its support
showing its adaptability to our conditions i
this human life.
Outline for the blackboard
| Data. Acts, 8: 30 30.
Time. A. ID. 40.
Place Lydia.
Patient. Eneas.
RI Disease. Palsy.
Duration of sickness. Eight yeara
Doctor. Christ
Agent. st. Peter.
ImUediate.
q U;,a .e Perfect.
~ Permanent.
Public.
Cure. Nature of. miracle
To relieve the man.
To glorify Christ.
o,;..,. To secure followers
' Christ.
To comfort aud col
vince No.
Reporter. st. Luke.