Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1904-05-25
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Lesson in the International Series for
May 90, 1eo4-The
Passover.
THE LESSON TENT.

Hl-u; Mark HILL: Luke l9 :29-Ii
Monday: Cursing Barren Fig Tree
Matt Il rs. ~; Mark IL :l2-l&. Cleansing OF
Iemple.-Matt. 2l:l2-E; Mark II 1918. Luke
l9.45-4S
Tuesday: Fig Tree withered.-M
H'xV-22; Mark n:s-2s.. Teaching and Be
ing ouesuoned.-Matt q %, 1886: Mark
u;N, 1870: Luke 2ol-47s. Lamentation
over Jerusalem-Matt. % 80 SO. Widows
Mite.-Mark l2:4l-44. Luke p IA. Unfold
ing OF Future.-Matt. A:l-25:46: Mark IL:
i-S'' Luke I:5-S6. Conspiracy Against
Jesus.-Matt 2el-5 ll-ls; Mark l4:l, 2. 10.
IL; Luke 22:l-6.
Wednesday: Retirement at Bethany-
No record.
Thursday: Institution OF the Lords Sup
22:7-3o
TlME.-Tnursday. April G. A. ID. 50; the
day before the crucihxion
Professionalism at this time full OF
pilgrims come TO the Passover
NOTES AND COMMENTS.
"On the first day of unleavened
bread The first day Of the Passover
week; the 18th of Nissan, which fell this
year on Thursday (April g.. Only bread
made without yeast was eaten by the
Jews during this week. THE disciples
came To jesus" During the day, Thurs
day. Where wilt Thou that we make
ready the Passover" Perhaps
the disciples knew that Jesus had
planned for the Passover. but they GER
tainly did not know what His plans
were. He did not tell them now. but
sent two OF those who were nearest Him
to certain street. where. by previous
arrangement, of which they had not
known MARK Ia: 1870, they were to be
met by man carrying pitcher of wa
ter.an unusual sight. .or the women
usually carried the water; he would
know them and without speaking 60
them, or apparently Joining them, would
lead them to the appointed place. Jesus
knew there were plots against His life
abroad In Jerusalem, and that there was
traitor among the disciples. Precau-
tions were wise. He did not wish 10
avoid the inevitable end. but His heart
was set on this last quiet evening with
the disciples
Inc little company gathered In the
upper room at about dusk and took their
places upon the couches. which extended
around three sides OF the low table
Matthew speaks OF their Sitting" at the
table, but the word is misleading. Leon
ardo da Vinci's painting. the Last Sun
per is most interesting study of the
scene, out the painter had been misled
into making the company sit at the table
as we do. They did not sit. but recIined
Between verses 90 and 81 read On the
words of Jesus. Luke 22:14-1S: (2) the
contention as to who should be greatest
Luxe 22:24-3O; and CD the washing of
the disciples feet by Jesus, John 1920
The Passover meal consisted of unleav-
ened bread, bitter herbs. wine and a
lamb. This feast commentaries the
escape from Egypt. and was the On
dependence day" of the Jews.
AS they were eating, He said" John
adds. He was troubled in the spirit"
The awfulness OF the strain of the last
"a hours OF Jesus life we can hardly
Imagine. "One of you shall betray me
And they were exceeding sorrowful:"
Each one questioned himself, though
no one but Judas meant to betray Him.
Each one knew his own weakness. He
that dipped his hand with Me I'm the
dish: Knives and forks and plates
Tor each guest were unknown. The food
was piled In great circular dish. over II
was poured the broth. and the guests
with their fingers, dipped a piece OF meat
or OF barley cake into the broth nd thing
ate it.'-Peloubet. At this point read
John 13;23-30. which tells Of Judas leav-
ing the room. Atlast the Master and His
true friends were alone.
Jesus took bread. and bIessad.n
mat is, blessed God for It, OF, as Luke
puts 1t, When He had given thanks"
This is My body" This stands for
symbolizes. Ny body, Myself When
His disciples ate bread they were TO
think OF Him. And He took a Gun and
gave thanks" Though the Gun was q
symbol OF the life blood He was TO pour
out, He could give thanks for II. "Tbe
covenant" Look up Eek. 24:5-8. Jer.
31:S1-34 and Luke 22:2O, in this order.
for explanation II was a covenant he
tween God and men Poured out for
many unto remission OF sins" This
states Jesus purpose in living and dy-
ing; history from that time to this tes-
tines TO the marvellous effectiveness OF
that life and death. Jesus came not IN
save men from punishment. but TO save
them from deserving punishment-to
save them from sin. Luke adds here
Jesus words. This do in remembrance
OF Me- 1t was a suggestion and request
the spirit OF which loyal followers of the
Master will always observe with rever-
ence and love. II IS one OF the sacred
rites OF our religion. II Is the spirit. not
the form. In which the significance OF
any rite lies. ~ shall not drink hence
forth" etc: referring TO his imme-
date death, and expressing His faith in
a triumphant kingdom Burton and
Mathews Jesus farewell discourses
are found in John 13:31--1G:39 and His
microscopy prayer in John II. The
hymn that was sung at the close OF the
Passover feast was Ps. 1O5-1Os.