The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-27
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON
Aug. 20, 1sss-n Kings vi, Sis.

Few things are more exasperating to COM
handing officer than to have his strategic move
ments anticipated by the enemy. This occurred
so inveterately to the Syrian King that he was
forced to believe there was treason in his own
camp. Benhadad showed the characteristic OBJ
tuseness of heather when he undertook to cope
with the infinite power and wisdom of God. AS
if the Omniscience which had kept Elisha in
formed of the Kings secrets could not acquant
him with the danger of his person. AS if
Omnipotence could not rescue him.
The prophet himself used to the Lords de-
liverances. was fearing evil but his servant
lately attached to him and inexperienced, was
filled with apprehension at sight of the city cir
cumvented by the enemy. A sortie would be
folly. 1t would be forlorn hope that would
throw itself against that wall of brass The
young man. looking at the host with chariots and
mv master how shall we 81 Tbs nronhei
answer has the ring Of triumphant faith Fear
not: they that be with us are more"
Elisha himself needed no visible manifestation
of this fact. His confidence was born of long
perience. 1t was no ephemeral thing, but solid as
erateness of his inexperienced companion is ad-
mirable There was no word of reproof for laDs~
ing vision might be given to inspirit the young
man. His prayer awaited. In an ilumined
brass matched by one of fire. every charger of
flesh matched by one of flame.
The sequel chords well with the elevated spirit
of the narrative. The enemy is not stricken
bhnd-only blinded and bewildered. They not
put to the sword but banqueted and dismissed
with safe conduct.
MOSAIC FROM COMMENTARIES
warred: Plan was to set an ambush.-Pente-
cost.
Man of God: Jehovah rescued Israel by the
man of God. that he might perceive that saliva
ton was not a work of human strength.-Bahr
Are come down: God knows all that the wicked
are doing.-Hive.
Sore troubled: Chagrined that his plans were
known.-whedon.
For the King? When his design thus re-
peatedly frustrated, 1t was natural to think Of
treachery.- Bible.
Telleth: A confession of the boundess knowl-
edge of Israels God extorted from the Syrians
Com. Com.
In thy bedchamber: The harem being in the
most secluded part of the house.-Cook.
pothan: Two wells or double fountain. Horses
and chariots: An unconscious tribute. Horses and
chariots to take whose sword was the
Word of God.-Parker.
Servant: Had little experience of his masters
Horses and chariots The reserves were of the
same military order as the foe.-Campbel
THE TEACHERS CULVER.
First-Benhadad and his secrets discovered is
parable of the human soul surprised that God
find 1t out.
Second-The effort to apprehend the prophet $, Is
forth at once the temerity and impotence of tie
soul in its fight against God.
ThIrd-The timorous servant well represents
some believers when they find themselves be-
leaguered by temptations and unfavorable con-
ditionS.
Fourth-Too much liberalism spoiIs the force of
this incident. Horses and charots only represent
the forces of providence and grace which are
available. Well said Felix of Nola: Where God
is, spider web Is as wall: where He is not
a wall is a SPIDERS web
Fifth-There is foregleam of the millennium in
the prophets merciful defense of his blinded en-
emes He said 20 the King. Thou shalt not
smite them