The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-02-17
rns SUNDAY SCHOOL.

GOLDEN TExT.-Freely ys have re-
ceived. freely give.-Matt l0A
THE SECTION includes the chapter. the
instructions to His disciples as He sends
them out to work for the salvation Of
men
TiME:-Autumn OF A D IS and winter of
PLACE.-soms village or town in Gall.
lee. The exact place IS unknown.
COMMENT.
l. The Chosen Workers.-Vs. rs. The
~ apostles were chosen Just before the
Sermon on the Mount; but their names
ure given here because they have so
grown under the Instruction and CON-
panionship of Jesus that they are pre-
pared for q new and higher stage of
training. "Apostle" means "one sent
FORTH" on a mission. "a messenger"
l. "Simou 49,. called Peter" the
rock, land Andrew" were brothers, and
among the first five disciples of Jesus
John 1:35-45.) james and John"
were also brothers. and named by Jesus,
Boanerges, sons of thunder. probably
describing their fiery. vehement tenn
permanent. Yet John so controlled this
temperament that he was "the disciple
whom Jesus loved" and had the deepest
insight into Jesus heart. These first
four called were fishermen.
g. bartholomew" is undoubtedly the
Nathaniel of John l:45. james" is
the modernized form of Jacob. "Leb-
beus" is the same as "'rhaddeus." and as
Judas (Jude) the son of James (R. w.
in Luke GIG.
4. "Simon the Canaanite" means not
Of Canaan. ror of Cana. bU; the Zealot.
II pa;t, Of fanatic nationalsts among
the Jews, leaders of the national revolt
against the foreign yoke. "Judas Is.
cariot," i. e.. man of Kerioth. town Of
Judah. Hence he was the only one of
the disciples who was not n Galilean.
ii. Their Endowment with Power
VS.. Is. We learn that Jesus, before lie
sent out His disciples to work. endowed
them with power and authority (com-
pare Luke 9:D over unclean spirits. and
over disease. That is, He both qualified
them and authorized them.
g. s. These 12 Jesus sent forth"
He had been training them in the work
by taking them with Him on two previ-
Gus tours through Galilee
III. Their First Field Of Work.-Vs.
s. G. 'Go not into the way of the Cen
tiles" The time had not come for es-
tablishing missions to the Gentiles. IT
came afterwards. And into any city of
the Samaritans enter ye not. They
could pass through Samaria to Judea.
but were not to stop and preach.
6. "To the lost sheep of the house of
Israeli" Those belonging TO the flock
OF God, and trained and prepared for
many generations. They were lost.
helpless, in danger, but they were sheep.
IV.-Their Methods of Working.-Vs.
7-15. First. BY Preaching. 7. "Preach:"
proclaim, herald saying, The kingdom
OF Heaven is at hand:" The King had
ccme; He brought with Him the laws
and principles of the kingdom.
Second. by Works of Mercy.-s. Heal
the sick:" etc. Only by the visible help
for the body that costs us something
is II possible to prove that our-etforts
for mems souls are sincere. Every
miracle was an object lesson and a
parable. Freely ye have received:"
Jesus had charged nothing for what
lie had dore. He had come from Heaven
freely, He gave His life freely. He
brought salvation TO the disciples free
ly. Freely gives" OF that which cost
you nothing.
Third. BY Going as They Were, in
their ordinary dress, as common truvei'
elers, and mot in peculiar prophet garb,
or with any kind Of ostentation, but
trusting God for necessary support.
0. Provide neither gold:" nor even
"brass:" or rather copper, OF which
their smallest coins were made.
10. Scrip" a wallet or small bag,
generally made of leather, and s!ung.
like q satchel, over the shoulder, to hold
the fiat barley cakes, the olives and
figs, which form the simple commits
sariat of an eastern pedestrian. Neither
two coats" Without change of gar
ments such as would be necessary on
long journey, or in strange countries.
"Neither shoes" 1t does not say "san.
dals," which were absolutely necessary
for the protection of the feet in rocky
or stony paths. Probably, therefore,
the prohibition is directed against show
or luxury. "Nor yet staves," or staff.
They were to getnothing for their jour.
ney but what they bad. But ii they
were used to a staff they could take it
(Marli). For the workman is worthy
of his meat" i. e., food enough to eat.
They were to go forth and let the people
for whom they labor support them.
Fourth. Instructions for Their Ar.
rival at Place for Work.-ll. Into
whatsoever city inquire:" II.
", Search out, Do not go in hap
hazard way, which may lead You into
trouble. "1yho in it is worthy" A
man of piety and patriotism. who is
willing to work in an unpopular cause
for the sake Of the people. and whose
reputation will make the work at
tractive. There abide:" Luke adds.
"go not from house to house"
12. salute it," Saying, Peace be
l l. - A II