The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Lesson in the International Series for
May 90, lso4-Ths
Passover.

Passover.
THE LESSON TEXT.
Matt 2s:i7-so)
GOLDEN TEXT-For even Christ our |
passover Is sacrificed for us.-l Cor; 81:
SCRIPTURE wESK sESKioN-pAssioS
Sunday: The Triumphal Entry.-Matt
2ll-ll: Mark Hill. Luke ls:2s-s4. |
Monday: Cursing Barren Fig Tree
Matt z:is. IS; Mark IL :l2-l4... Cleansing of
2i:i2-i7: Mark I:l5-is: Luke
ls:i5-4s
Tuesday: Fig Tree withersd.-Matt.
p Box. Mark u:a-2s.. Teaching and Be
Ing Observation-Disclosures H:zs. 1855. Mark
ll;N. lz:s0. Luke 2o:l-45... -Lamentation
over Jerusalem.-Matt. zs:ss-Ss.. WIDOWS
Mite.-Mark l2:8i-ss: Luke ALA. Unfold
ing Of Future.-Mait. 2i:i-25:+s. Mark Il:
l-I. Luke 2l:5-ss.. Conspiracy Against
Jesus.-Matt. 2s:I-5. 1916: Mark N:l. 2. 10.
IL; Luke z2:l-6
"Wednesday: Retirement at Bethany
Thursday: institution OF the Lords Sup
per.-Matt. 2s:i7-9o: Mark A:l2-2e: Luke
22:7-sc
TIME-Thursday. April 6. A. d. %: the
day before the crueihxion.
PLACE.-Jerusalem. 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 14th 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 14:13-l5). they were to be
met by a man carrying pitcher Of wa
ter-an unusual sight. for the women
usually carried the water; he would
know them and without speaking to
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
a traitor among the disciples. Precau-
tions were wise. He did not wish to
avoid the inevitable end. but His heart
was set on this last quiet evening with
the disciples.
The 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 Sup
per-" is most interesting study Of the
scene. but the painter had been misled
into making the company sit at the table
| as we do. They did not sit, but reclined
Between verses 20 and 21 read I'd the
words Of Jesus. Luke %: :14-1S; CD thu
contention as to who should be greatest
Luke 22:24-3o; and CD the washing o.
the disciples feet by Jesus. John 13: 1-20
The Passover meal consisted of unleav
ened bread. bitter herbs, wine and ,
lamb. This feast commentaries tn,
escape from Egypt. and was the "In
dependence day" Of the Jews.
"As they were eating. He said" Johl
adds, He was troubled In the spirit.
The awfulness Of the strain Of the las
"a hours Of Jesus life We can hardl,
imagine. "One Of you shall betray me
And they were exceeding sorrowful:
Each one questioned himself, thougl
no one but Judas meant to betray Hin
Each one knew his own weakness. H
that dipped his hand with Me in tn
dish" KNIVES and forks and plate
for each guest were unknown. The foo
was piled in a great circular dish, over
was poured the broth. and the guest.
with their fingers. dipped piece Of mes
or of barley cake into the broth and thu
ate it"-Peloubet- At this point rea
John 13:23-30. which tells Of Judas leay
ing the room. At last the Master and HI
true friends were alone
Jesus took bread, and blessed:
That is. blessed God for It. or. as LUX
lputs It. when He had given thanks.
This is My body" This stands fol
Isymbolizes. My body. Myself. whe
His disciples ate bread they were I
think Of Him. And He took q cup. an
gave thanks" Though the cup was
lsymbol Of the life blood He was to pou
out, He could give thanks for II. "Th
covenant: Look up Ex. 24:6-s. Je
31:31-34 and Luke 22:20. in this orde
for explanation. 1t was a covenant bs
tween God and men. Poured out fc
many unto remission Of sins:" Thi
states Jesus purpose in living and dy
ing; history from that time to this tel
titles to the marvellous effectiveness {
that life and death. Jesus came not I
save men from punishment, but to say
them from deserving punishment
save them from sin. Luke adds hel
Jesus words. This do In remembrans
of Me" II was a suggestion and reQue
the spirit Of which loyal followers Of til
Master will always observe with reve
ence and love. II is one Of the sacre
rites OF our religion. 1t is the spirit, NJ
the form. in which the significance
any rite lies. 81 shall not drink henc,
forth" ETC.: Referring to his imm
diate death. and expressing His faith ,
a triumphant kingdom. Burton an
Mathews. Jesus farewell discours.
are found In John 13: 31--16: 80 and n
intercessory prayer in John II. tt
hymn that was sung at the close OF Il
Passover feast was Ps. 105-l0s.
SENTENCE SERMON.
Homemade yokes are always hea'
lest.
A cheap religion never made q va
liable character
Sin in itself is to be dreaded moi
than its consequences.
II is easy when you have a seat
tell the other man how to stand up.
It is no use talking about your year
ings for God, when you are takir
your earnings from the devil.
The world is quite willing to acceI
your plats of Heaven. If you will on
let IL lay out the streets hsre.-Ram