The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-09
Sunday School
Lesson
for
March 10.

CONTENT Last lesson closed with Jesus 4
prisoner in the presence OF Aunss. 4 former nigh
priest, before whom lie was first brought by the
officers who arrested Him. What tanSpired
there is related (J,hn xviii 1920 by one oi the
evangelisis who was probably the only witness
oi tl, comp1ny Of the disciples Annas ap-
TealGd 10 be respectful toward Jesus, anxious
evidently to learn the Truth concerning Hin
Questions were asked concerning His teachings
and disciples probably with desire to know the
doctIinal and personal strength OF thi, move.
meuL which had attracted much attention IN
the city. Jesus was not dispCacd to crafty this
display oi interest. and hnnls was informed that
there had been teaching in the synagogurs and
in 1hc temples, wherever the Jews come 10.
seihcr, intimating that there could he no IL.
nordncc on the subject, and that information
might he easily obtained frcm others 1lis
remark displcasCd one OF the officers who smp.c
Jesus. Annas then dismissed his prisoner VINO
was taken TO CaiaphaS.
TRIBUNAL Wcrse i0.--m seeking the lite ui
Jesus the Jewish hierarchy encountered many
difficulties. They caused his arrest at night 10
prevent any uprising OF the common people who
were His admirers Mark. Ni:5D. Having Him
in their power they might have made short wor.
ia their evil purpose without leaving the gaI.
den, but they had no right TO put Him to death
officials must give the order, aud that they will
not do without some show of Crimiuality, or at
least some torm of trial. And so lie was led
bound to Jerusalem duke, xxi ij2.53), and ar.
Iaigned in the ecclesiastical court. II was early
in the morning OF Friday probably between 3
'and o'clock when lie appeared before the high
priest the venerable Annas John. Xviii:l3, ,high.
ly ieverenced because Of His long service. N.
ter briet hearing Annas sent Him to Caiaphas
l.l Ns.stti h,. 4
the duties OF office as deputy. This man had
given an opinion which rendered him invalu.
able 10 the purpose in view (John M:i9.jD.
FOLLOWERS Verse 1s).--Thc disciples OF
Jesus did not wholly desert HIM One unknown
youth, perhaps Mark, perhaps Lazarus Nentured
TO hover awhile at the outskirts OF the crowd,
but fed as m attempt was made 10 seize him
MARX NV al'52). Two Of The thee most
highly favored MARK Niv; s3i after the first
fsht, returned to prove their friendship (John
xviii; lb). Peter followed aiar of, came to
the door and finally entered the court OF the
palace while waning himself by The fire. he
repeatedly denied when the servants charged
him with being disciple, and sealed his third
denial with an oath. The look OF Jesus pierced
his conscience and recalled his VOW, and he
went out to weep Gohn xviii: ISIS; Luke Xxi
0i'b2)' The Other disciple was doubtless john,
ioT he frequently refers 10 himself IN that
modest way Joln SXi y. A Young man at the
time known TO the his priest John Syiii i5),
he went into the palace, and probably stood
near his Master. His only sympsthizer, wit.
ness OF all that transpiTed. For such faith,
iulneSs he received the highest possible proof
OF the sayiour's love iJohn XiN: eO.
WITNESSES (yelses -, go, on. Jesus. al.
tended by lone fisherman youth, stands before