Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-01-25
THE SABBATH SCHOOL.
International Lesson Comments For
January 70.
Subject: The Lame Man Healed, Acts Ill, Lilo
Golden Text. Ex. w.. Memory
Verses. 6.S-Commen;ary on
the Days Lesson.

Peter and John The two apostolic
leaders; the Oldest and youngest. probably.
OIL the noble twelve. Old friends and
partners IN fishing on Galilee Luke 5:
~. Now partners in fishing for men, DIFF
ierent IN many ways, alike in principle, in
devotion and in purpose The hour of
prayer" The Jews had daily three hours
of prayer-the third, sixth and ninth, an.
swering to 9 a. m, II m. and 3 D. III.
Pcter and John seem to have gone to the
temple apart from the others; perhaps to
seek an opportunity of preaching to the
people, as well as to offer their supplica-
lions before God.
?. Lame" etc. Now ADORE forty
years old. confirmed cripple. not able 10
walk with crutches. but carried ike A
;hild into the public places where he might
beg; ineurable except by divine power.
3. Into the temple" From the outer
eourt OF the Gentiles into the court of the
women and the other courts of the temple
An aims The giving OF aims was a sa-
! cred duty, insisted upon in connection
with the religious offerings OF the temple.
Deut. u: q, 20; -: III; 26: II, b.
a. Fastening his eyes" Not mere
glance, but gazing upon him with all that
sympathy which love teaches the heart to
feel for Christ's sake. with John. .
Without interchange of words Peter knew
, that he and John were OF one mind and
agreed TO ask for the cure of this cripple
assuring HIM that their prayer would be
answered. Look on us" His words were
| intended to aid the unfortunate man in
collecting his thoughts. aud in looking up
ward to the apostles with hore and conf
lence.
). Gave heed Obeyed Peters direc
ton to look. which gave evidence OF faith
IN Its beginning, according to his KNOW
edge.
6. ''Silver-none." This was after the cs.
tates were sold facts >: Az. and shows
how far the apostles were from cnricll-
ing themselves by the treasures which
passed through their hands. "Su.n =.
have. With This power from Christ to
heal, ne accomplished far more than il
kingdom. Nazareth" Jesus was still
living and performing the same works lie
| did when in the flesh. This title had been
attached in derision TO Jesus. and in thus
I using 1t Peter embraced the humiliation
and cross OF Christ in the condition of
Rise up and walk" The man felt there
Was no moekery in the command. Its
words were interpreted to him by the look
and touch of Peter. by the rush OF new
life through him, and perhaps by some
memory Of Jesus. The command was to
do the thing; not merely to try. or 10 look
around tor some means TO assist III walk
ing. So God commands the sinner 20 re.
! pent and believe and lead a holy lie
4. BY the right hand As Jesus had
done with others. Not so much to
strengthen his limbs as his faith. Lifted
him up" \ sign intimating the supernat-
ural help he would receive if he exerted
himself as he was commanded.
g. Into the tempe" His frs; act was
TO join the worshipers. Walking" etc
! He walked in obedience to the command
OF the apostle: leaped to try the strength
OF his limbs, and to be convinced OF the
cure; praising God as the testimony OF
the gratitude he felt As load in prasirg
Cod as he had been in begging.
! 10. Wonder and amazement." Strong
emotion or awe. admiration or astonsh
melt. They saw no reason why such an
! event should take place in that mans life.
at his advanced age, for surely there was
no merit in him now more than before
| II. Held Peter and John" He felt
| the strongest affection for them. rs the
instruments by which the divine influence
| was conveyed to dis diseased body. Ran
! together To the central point of attrac-
ton. On the day OF Pentecost. when the
IN the upper room. the attention was
! drawn from the temple service TO the dis.
ciplcs: now the miracle wrought called
the attention of all those who had entered
the temple at the hour of prayer 'Pors h
-Solomons." This porch. 600 feet in
I
hung the south wall OF Jerusalem; il was
! open toward the temple, but closed by i
wall toward the country.
r. Men of Israel" To whom miracles
, ought not TO be strange things. having
been wrought for YOU. as a nation, in nlnl-
tiplied instances from age TO age. Why
marvel" Why do You wonder nj what
has now happened. when so much greater
miracles have lately been performed
among You?
Is. God of Abraham After the or
ror had been exposed. the truth is set
forth. as in chapter >: Is. Peter presents
no new religion. no new power. bat only
the workings of the same God who had
done wonders for their ancestors. The
Old Testament Is the type and foundation
OF the New. Hath gloriiied.' Not By
this miracle only. but ut His baptism and
words. by His death. resurrection and as
cension. ..Ye delivered" Like wise
physician. Peter probed the wound deep:
". The apostle was addressing some OF
the very people who had ciamored for the
blood OF Christ. To let Him GO" PLATE
knew Jesus was innoaent and had deter
mined to release Him (R. W. but the
Jews demanded that He be crucitied and
PLATE Welded to them.
II. Holy One A title which had
been applied 10 Christ in the Old Tesla
ment. Pisa. l6: 10. Just See Chap. !:
%: ~: a. Inc word Just mere means
innocent, or one who was free from crime.
1t denotes one who stands upright i'll the
eyes of the law. "A murderer" Barab-
has. Matt -: 81; Mark 10: Z; Luke
%: 10.
10. Prince of life The word rem
dered prince denotes properly military
leader or commander. In Hebrews 2:l0 it
is translated captain. Hath raised y
They were fighting against God and could
not but be defeated; Jesus was alive from
the dead Witnesses" The disciples
had seen Christ after His resurrection,
and they spoke what they knew to be the
truth.
l6. His name" There was no efficacy
in the mere name ~ Jesus. but the healing
was done by His authority and power
In this way the word name is often used
by the Hebrews. especially when speaking
OF God. See Chap. /: 10: 4: u; Eph. l:
81: Rev. 3: I. Through faith" The CON
Meeting link between this deed and its d-
; vine Author was their faith. Perfect
soundness" This word is not used else
where in the New Testament. 1t denotes
freedom from any defect. The cure was a
perfect one "Of you all You are all
witnesses OF this and can judge for your
selves. II this man is sound, Jesus Is the
risen Messiah.