The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL LESSON COMMENTS
FOR DECEMBER II.
Review-Rcad Psalm 1o3, 1-1.-A Fi"h
Survey of the Lessons For the Last
Quarter of the Year-Goiden Text, Pss'
1O3, IS-sumnary Of the Topics.

Quarter of the Year-Golden Text, Psa.
1O3, 1T-Summary Of the Topics.
Introduction. The lessons this quarter
mark the time between the bringing m
of the ark 20 Jerusalem under David ana
the dedication of the temple. In the his
tory Of David and his sons we see the great
truth emphasized that Whatsoever q man
soweth, that shall he also reap" During
the quarter Gods love and mercy have
been extoled and we have seen the Joy
that comes through forgiveness.
Summary.-Lesson ]. Topic: Bringing
the ark to Jerusalem. The ark was
small chest; the lid was called the mercy
seat. 1t was n sign OF the divine presence;
for seventy wears it had lain in neglect;
David now decides to bring it into Jeru.
salem. Proper reverence is not shown;
Uzzah dies for touching it; David is dis,
pleased, the ark is left at the house oi
Obed- edoH three months later David
takes the ark and brings it into Jerusalem;
the priests and Levtes and chief men are
called together; a great procession -
formed: sacrifices are frequently offered;
there is music and singing IL was tho
greatest dav of David's life.
H. Topic: Gods promises to David.
David desires to build house foy the
ord. The ark was on Mt. Zion and David
was living comfortably in his own house
of cedar; David spoke to Nathan the
prophet about his desire and Nathan at
once encouraged him to proceed with the
building. But God spoke to Nathan, in.
forming him that Davd's desire could
not be granted; he mad been man OF war,
and there was still much TO do in estab'
lishing the kingdom. He could prepare
the material. but his son should build tn.
house The Lord said that He would es'
tabish David's throne forever
III. Topic: David praying Tor forgive
ness. When David was about fifty veari
OF age he committed two great sins. About
n year afterwards the Lord sent Nathan.
the prophet, to him TO show him his great
wickedness; the kings heart was tender;
he saw his sin and mourned exceedingly.
This psalm shows the depth of his repent.
ance He pleads for forgiveness. and thas
his trans2ressions may be blotted out. anil
that ne may be washed and clcansed. David
has great confidence in God, and prays
earnestly that the Lord would still Uphold
him with His free Spirit. He resolves 10
cmp,0y his life from this time fully i'll
Gods service.
w. Topic: Gods mercy and love. THIS
is one of the seven so-called penitential
psalms; it has reference to the forgiveness
that was granted David after he had com
mitted his great sin. In psalm tifty-one
we see him repenting and pleading Tor
mercy; with the opening sentence OF thia
psalm we hear him say, blessed is hG
whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin
is covered" he speaks here also OF his deeD
repentance and of his confidence in God
God was to be his mighty deliverer.
V. Topic: Absalom's rebellion. The
bitter fruits of David's own uhhoiy course
are now being seen; David's sons were
wicked: Absalom was a wicked, proud
young man. he was renowned for his
beauty; he laid plot to overthrow the
government and seize the kingdom; he
stole the hearts of the people by his sub.
tletv; he then lied to his father and went
IN Hahron and IN n pf hi
own; he soon started with an army TO.
wards Jerusalem. David fed from the cit,
and crossed over Jordan and established
headquarters at Mahanaim.
VI. Topic: Putting down the rebellion
! When David fed from Jerusalem he re-
fused to take the ark with him: Absalom
and his army marching from Hebron en-
tered Jerusalem the same day; Absa.om
| Mt first intended to follow David immedv
ately and overtake his father while he was
we,ry, but he finally decided to take more
time and raise a large army Absalom was
| king in Jerusalem about three months; he
| then went out to battle with David's war.
! riors; Absalom's army was defeated and
I he was slain. David mourned over the
death OF his son.
| VII. Topic: Praise and thanksgiving
! for Gods goodness. This is one oil the
David during ter nart Of his life II
contains two - J. The Shepherd anc
his sheep. st and his guest
Christ is tyr Dherd; His people
are the shSS lie Shepherd gives
soul rest, so, ON and soul liberty
/ David is abuS G uppiied so that hi.
Gun runneth ovep.
VIII. ToDic: The woes OF intemperancc
TIE wise man writes of the curse of strons
drink. This lesson refers to the persona
experiences OF the drunkard as well az tt
the Influence OF strong drink in general
Strong drink causes poverty; it mocks peo
| pc: destroys happiness; brings sorrow
contention. wounds, redness of eyes: by i
many are deceived: it ruins character anC
destroys the prospects OF eternal life.
IN. Topic: Solomon's duties outlined
After David's victory over Absalom he re
turned to Jerusalem; he was now gtowin:
old and a new king must be selected: Da
vid's choice was his son solomon; th
princes Of Israel were assembled and
David commissioned his son to perform
the great work OF building house for tn
Lord; David had many sons, but amoui
them all Solomon had been chosen 70
the throne David charges Solomon T.
know God and serve Him perfectly.
\. Tonic: So.omon's request and God
reply. Soon after Solomon became kin
he assembled the people at Gideon: th
Lord appeared to Solomon and asked hin
what he desired most; Solomon replet
that because he was young and ineAper
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= OF all desired wisdom and understandn
in order that he might guide the affairs @
the nation Alright The Lord was Please
with this request and not only gave hir
wisdom, but also gave him riches an
honor in abundance
NJ. Topic; The various services at tn
1 dedication OF the tempe. As soon as SolC
mon was made king he began to prepar
for the building of the temple; the mat,
rial was nearly all ready; the temple wa
TO be large building surrounded with SCI
eral courts, and was TO contain many a
tic,es of furniture. When it was fnall
built the ark was brought in and the hou'
was dedicated; Solomon offered the ded
catory prayer; God accepted the house an
filled the temple with cloud.
XII. Topic: Wise men seeking Jesu
When Christ was born il Bethlehem
Judea, in the days of Herod, wise me
, came from the East seeking Him; the
J knew of the coming Messiah and wei
directed to Bethlehem bv star; the
went to Herod and asked him ahor
, Christ; Herod secretly decided to ki
, Jesus; he asked the wise men to infor
. him concerning Christ in order that
COO might go and worship Him, but Il
Lord warned these men and they returnc
another way, thus defeating Herod.
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