The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-12-27
THE SABBATH SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL LESSON COMMENTS
FOR DECEMBER 80.

Review OF the Fourth Quarter, Luke XIV,
s-11; Titus H., 1t-15 - Golden Text
Thou Crownest the Year with Thy
Goodness, Psa. lxv., II.
Introduction. The lessons during the
, quarters have extended over about four
months OF Christ's life. Especial promi-
uence has been given TO the parallels of
our Lord The last lesson in the regu-
larry connected life Of Christ is the con
version OF Iaccheus, which took place Il
| few days before the Passover, where
Jesus was cruciied. The Christmas les.
son again takes us back TO Christ's birth.
an event which was as important as any
in the history of the world
Summary.--Lesson /. Topic: Humility
| Place: In Perea, near Bethabara Jesus
I goes TO dine with a Pharsee lie is
watched; heals man of the dropsy on
| the Sabbath; ansv ers their reasoning
they would pull a beast out of the pit ON
the Sabbath; speaks parable on humility;
choose lowest seat; feed the poor.
II. Topc; Calling the Lost. Place, Same
Is Lesson |. The remark by one of the
table that he who eats bread in the king
dom of God will be b.cssed Jesus speaks
parable; great supper; many bidden; all
make excuse; have bought ground, and
oxen, and married wife, these cannot
come; servants sent to the streets, and
then to the highways.
III. Topic: Seeking the Lost Place: pe.
rea. The publican and sinners draw near
TO Christ to hear His teachings; the phari.
sees and scribes murmur bocaUsc He re.
ceives them and eateth with them Jesus
vindcates His course by means Of two
| parallels. They would seek a lost sheep;
Z l. Il
would rejoice when it was found; so there
is rejoicing when sinners repent.
". Topic: Gods Love Tor the Lost.
Place. Same as Lesson Ill. \ certain man
1 had two sons. The younger called for his
portion of tho inheritance; took all his
goods; went into a far county; wasted his
substance with harlots; q great famine; in
want; feeding swine; decides to return
home; is seen and met by his father; the
boy is clothed; feast is made; there is
great rejoicing.
V. Topic: True Wisdom Pace; l'crea.
a certain rich man had steward who
wasted his goods. lie called the steward
and demanded an account ol his seward.
ship. Before the steward was dismissed
he called his lords debtors and made
them his friends by giving c1ch portion
of what he owed. We should rake friends
by the right use OF our earthly posses.
sions.
VI. Topic: Character Determining
Destiny. Place. Same az Lesson V. \
rich man, gorgeously clothed and faring
sumptuousy; a beggar covered with sores;
both die; Lazarus is carried by angels TO
Abraham's bosom; the rich man is buried;
in he'll he sees Abraham; asks for water;
a gulf separates them; asks that Lazarus
may be sent TO warn his brethren; the re-
quest refused the Scriptures are sufficient
to lead to repentance.
VII. Tonic: Glorilyng God Place:
On the border between Samaria and Gal
lice. Jesus was iourneying toward Jeru-
salem; ten leprous men meet Him; they
call for mercy lie sends them to the
priests; as they go they are cleansed; one
"a Samaritan back; with loud
voice gives God the glory; falls on his
face at Jesus feet; Jesus asks Where arc
the nine? the returned one is saved by
faith.
VIII Topic: Practical Goodness Place;
Paul wrote from Macedonia TO Titus,
who was in Crete. Titus is TO preach
sound doctrine; aged men are tC he sober;
aged women are TO live holy lives: young
women are to love their husbands and
children and be keepers at home; yolng
men are TO bo sober-minded; servants are
to obey; Titus is to be an example, saliva
ton is brought; Christ has redeemed US
The gospel is great teacher, and leaves
no doubt as to our duty. We are l) to
renouncc and forsake the lusts Of this
world and (2) to live holy lives, The
Christian has blessed hope, and is look
ing for the glorious appearing of the
Saviour Titus is to speak with authority.
IX Topic: Seeking Eternal Life. Place
Probably in Perea. A rich young ruler
came running to Jesus and asked what he
must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus
said, Keep the commandments. lie asked,
Which? Jesus mentioned several; the
young man had kept these; he asked what
he still lacked;a sell what you have and
give to the poor; went away sorrowful;
the rich are saved with great difficulty.
But, difficult as it is, they may be saved
il they will do what Christ asked this
young man to do. No one need expect 20
gain eternal life unless he is willing to
turn himself, with all his possessions over
to Christ. There are no favorites with
God.
X Topic: Asking and Receiving. Place:
Jericho. A great number OF people, blind
Bartimeus by the highway, begging; hears
il is Jesus passing; calls loudly for mercy;
is rcbuled by those standing near; cries
louder; his cries reach Jesus; He stops:
commands Bartimeus to be called; Bartl'
meus went; made known his request;
Jesus heals him; his faith has made him
whole; he follows Christ.
NJ, Topic; Saving a Sinner. Pace
Jericho. Xaccheus was rich publican,
who sought to sec Jesus. He was small
of stature and climbed into a tree. Jesus
saw him and told him to come down.
Jesus went to his house; the Jews mur.
INJURED; Zaccheus truly repented; gave
half of his goods to the poor; confessed
his sins; restored fourfold; Jesus forgave
and saved him; the Son Ct man came to
save the lost.
XII Tonic Wise Men Visiting Jesus.
Place: Bethlehem. Jesus born in Bethle.
hem; wise men, led by star, come from
the East to Jerusalem; inquire for the
King of the Jcws; are come to worship
Him; Herod troubled; calls chief priests
and scrbes and asks where Christ should
be born; they say, In Bethlehem; Herod
sends the wise men to Bethlehem. asking
them to bring him word again; they go,
again led by the star, and find Jesus;
Jesus is worshiped and gifts presented.