The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-05-16
THE SABBATH SCHOOL.
international Lesson Comments For
May l9.
Subject: Jesus Ascends Into Heaven. Luke
XIV, 1853; Acts l., i-ll..Golden Text.
Luke xiv, sI-.Mcmory Verses,
9.lI..Lesson Commentary.

a.. "These are the words" Now Won
will understand what seemed so dark 10
you when j told YOU about the Son of
man being put TO death and rising again.
Chap lS:3l,34. The law--the probpets-
the psalms. The three Jewish divisions
OF the Old Testament Scriptures. here
mentioned as containing, each of them,
things concerning Christ
-. Then opened He" Now hv the
influence OF Christ they see. not only the
prophecies which pointed out the Messiah
but also the Messiah who was pointed out
Scriptures" Jesus opened their minds by
explaining to them the true meaning Of
the prophecies. and by unfolding the true
nature of His kingdom.
49, Thus it is written" etc. Here are
the two great essential facts of the gos-
pei. ]. The atonement of Christ. .. His
resurrection from the dead
~. "ReDentance" This implies that
measure OF divine wisdom is communicate
ed to the simmer. and that he thereby
becomes wise to salvation. That his mind.
purposes, opinions and inclnatons are
changed, and that in consequence there
is total change in his conduct "Remis-
sion of sins" The forgiveness of sins. the
removal of the punishment. and deliver.
ance OF the soul from the. power OF sin.
TN His name" As obtained for sinful
men by His atoning sufferings, as
the fruit of His intercession. and
the effect of His grace. Among
all nations God wills the saliva
tion of all, and Jesus tasted death for
every man. beginning at Jerusalem" D."
Because II was thus written. Isa. 2:3.
Because there the facts on which the gos-
pei was founded were transacted: and be-
cause Christ desired to give further proof
OF His love and example OF forgying His
enemies.
AZ. "Ye are witnesses" They had heen
with Jesus throughout His ministry they
had heard His teaching. they had seen His
miracles, they knew His character. they
had seen Him after He rose from the dead
and now their work was to bear witness of
these things.
40. Il send the promise" The Ho,v
Ghost which was promised to the church
through Christ. "Endued" Invested. or
clothed with. From on high" 1t is
! from on high. and therefore draws the soul
upward, and makes it aim high. This
power was the promise of the Father; it
could not fail
80. "As far as Bethany" Not the vii.
lagc itself but on the descent to it from
Mount Olivet. Lifted M His hands"
Probably to lay them on their heads, for
that was the ordinary way in which a
blessing was given. Gen. 4s:s-2O.
81. Into heaven" The disciples did
not see Him rise out of the grace. because
His resurrection could be easily proved by
| their seeing Him afterward: but they saw
IlllH IcluIH 10 HedNeI, as There WOulu De
no other way to prove it.
50. They worshped Him" In graft
tude for His blessing upon them. The
| cloud that received Him out of their sight
| did not put them or their services out of
His sight With great Joy" Every sor-
| row had been turned into jov. They were
full OF love and Joy in the Holy Spirit;
So. Continually in the temple" While
| they abode together at Jerusalem. waiting
and praying with one accord for the Spirit
of power truth and holiness, they went
| to She temple at the proper times to join
in the worship there performed.
l.. "The former treatise" The gospel
| of Luke. Luke was the author of Acts.
20 Theophilus." He was probably a mag
istrate or high official who had been con.
| verted TO Christianity. ITO do and teach"
very important statement dividing the
| work OF Christ into two great branches;
the one embracing His work on earth, the
other His subsequent work from heaven.
.. Through the Holy Ghost" God
gave not the Spirit by measure unto
ed with the Holy Ghost U4uke 4; Matt. l2)
in the power of the Holy Ghost, gave com
mandments to the apostles to be His wit
nesses; so that such commandments were
! given blythe Spirit also, Apostles" :" The
gospels are in the Acts spoken of as
apostles, or those sent forth"
g. Passion" Suferings on the cross.
"Infallible proofs The single Greek
word, transl lated ''infallible proof. de-
subject is capable, an irresistible proof,
4. mot depart from Jerusalem" The
coming of the Spirit was to be at the next
great feast after the crucifxion. They
| waited by prayer, by conference together,
by doing necessary, duties ,Vs. ID, IA.
| God the. Father had promised the gift of
| the Spirit, through the prophets under
| the old covenant. Heard of me- In
| His conversations with them. See on
verse 40.
s. John" The Baptist, the forerun-
ner of Christ. with water" Johns
baptism was a baptism unto repentance.
with the Holy Ghost" The outpouring
! of the Spirit upon them would eradicate
| all sin from their hearts and fill them
g. Come together AT the Mount Of
Olives. V. so. "At this time restore"
wilt thou break the Roman yoke from
| off our neeks and Immediately erect the
! kingdom of the Messiah"
s. Shall receive power" They were
promised the power of the Holy Ghost
in order to properly carry on Gods work.
Witnesses" They were to be witnesses
to a crucified Christ a risen Christ, a com
ing Christ "Uttermost part" etc. They
! were to begin at home, with the Jews, and
gradually reach out until the glorious
( gospel reached the whole human race
o. "a cloud" Perhaps it was like the
"fiery, cloudy pillar" the symbol of God.
| that led the Israelites through the wilder
ness; or Elijah's storm chariot, or the
bright cloud of glory which overshadowed
Him on the Mount of Transfnration.
This was His royal chariot" as Chrysos-
! tom calls it.
10. Were looking" (R. W Wonder.
ing what it all meant. Two men"
| Angels in the form OF men. white ap-
parel." Matt 2S:3. The white garments
were an emblem of purity.
! final coming This will not be in obseurity
like His first coming; but HE will come
in power and glory, on the clouds. and
| With His holy ANGELS with Him - Matt