The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-18

parted. The little that is preserved is
all the more interesting because it was
selected by the inspired penman. Mat
thew only, out of the larger discourse
Jesus informed the disciples first of all
that great change had occurred in
Himself Before His death lie was under
limitations Uohn v: 800 in various ways
as u subordinate or representative, sent
to do a certain work (John xvii: ~, which
lie declared afterward to be finished
Gohn XIX 2O). Now that lie had re-
Ceived and come forth from the grave
there had been given to Him what he
fore lie had not possessed, all powers
(vorse 1S. The English language con-
tains no equivalent for the Greek word
here rendered power 1t includes the
idea of ability and right to use that
ability. In consequence of His volun-
tary humiliation Phil. ii: S-1O, lie had
been highly exalted CHCb ii: 10. After
ward the apostles expand in many pas
sages OHeb. vii, 2j, what is here an
nounccd dude 2D, showing that tho
thought had entered their minds and
made a lasting impression.
CONfMISSIONED.-T reason for the
personal declaration of Christ concern
ing Himself Immediately appears
"Therefore" he adds go" lie
claims authority to send and ability to
support, good ground for their obedience
and faith. Then follows His remarkable
commission. these men were to 80 to all
nations, having before been limited TO
the Jews Matt X, 81. Christianity must
he the universal religion, its followers
must not scihshly keep but generously
give the Gospel In going two duties were
to be performed, they must teach and
preach. Their teaching must cover the
whole doctrine of Jesus (ACts II. 42. 1t
was all essential in forming character, IN
building society, and in transforming the
world CTim. iii, l6D. Whatsoever Jesus
had taught, nothing less and nothing
more should be the theme of apostolic
teaching. The world must he converted
by the truth and to the truth tIohn viii,
~. It is assumed that the world needs
ChristS teachings. The converts were
to be baptized in three names. Apostolic
Christianity and Christ's Christianity
were trintaran. one sacrament had been
previously given Matt. XVI, 30, the
memorial, now is added another, the con-
foseion. Go, teach. baptize in ali nations.
who is sufficient for this? cor. IL, l6).
Well might the fishermen shrink. But
| the promise Of continual presence, i'm
mediatcly following, discarded fears,
| awakened hope and excited courage.
| CONCLTSION.-Our lesson may be con-
I dcnsed under three heads: Christ and
| the Women. The Lord of glory, viCto-
rious over death, begins Ills work with
| two messages delivered to women by
| them to be delivered to frightened ana
disheartcnod men. Who could hope for
greater results with such feeble instru-
! mcnts and such forbiddng outlook? Nay,
| who could hope for brighter prospects
| when woman speaks out of her faith and
| love her word will endure. 2 The soldiers
| and chief priests. Trembling men of war
| heather keepers of tho tomb, telling the
| WOndrOus story to proud CCCleSiasticS
| Falsehood and triCkCry, then and ever
| since employed to defeat the mighty mis-
| sion of the risen Lord. 8. Christ and the
| eleven. joyful wOrshpperS of their loved
| Lord in Galilce, their home, learn Of His
| glory and their duty. BY the fOOlishneSs
| of preaching men shall hear of the Saw
| Jour BY the ordinance of baptism they
shell enter the church. BY the presence
of Christ the preacher shall he cnCour-
| aged. The world is the parish. The Di-
| vine Gospel may yet he heard. Tho quest
| for souls is the one work of the minStr,
| the unfinished work of Jesus the Christ.