Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-06-16
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL LESSON COMMENTS
FOR JUNE ~.
Subject: Christ Risen, Matt. xviii, 1-15
-GOIden Text, 1 Cor. XIV, @O-Mem-
DRY Verses, o, 1O-ComIn entary Oh the
Days Lesson.

| Ory verses, u, 1O-COmnentary OIL ehe
Days Lesson.
I. The resurrection announced by the
angels Tvs. l-7). L.. End of the Sab
bath" After the Jewish Sabbath was
past. 1t closed on Saturday night at sun
lett their homes at different times. John
says, when it was vet dark = coaeth
Mary. Mark says they came at the "rls::
ing of the sun" First day of the week.,
Christ was in the tomb part of Friday, all
day Saturday and part of Sunday, which
was called three days according to jewish
reckoning. Mary Magdalene.' She was
native of Magdaia, town on the Sea OF
Galilee, and was foremost among the non.
orable women who ministercd unto. Christ
and His disciples, being especially devoted
| to Christ for His mercy in casting out
from her seven evil spirits (Luke 81, ~
There is no evidence that she was ever a
bad character. 1.-The other Mary" This
was Mary, the mother of James the Less
of Cleophas, a sister Of the blessed Virgin
LJohn 1925. To the women named here
Mark adds Salome, and Luke adds Joanna
| and other women. Note the devotion or
these women. They came not expecting
the resurrection, but bringing spices to
embalm Christ. "Sepulchre.' The tomb
was cut in the side OF a rock, II re cave
.. "Earthqualie' The earthquake and
the resurrection took place previous to the
arrival of the women, There was also an
| earthquake at the time of Christs death
! Matt. 27:5D. Both were given for the
same purpose, namely, to manifest TO the
senses of men the mighty operations thar
were going on beyond the reach OF sense.
men" John saws two angels, while Mark
| agreeing with Matthew as to the number
speaks of him as a young man. these
| evapgelists evidently speak only OF the
one who did the speaking. Rolled back
| Not that Jesus could not have burst the
barrier, but the ministry OF Angels was
necessary to give form to the transaction
| to human conception. A..
3. .Countenance. In the original TINS
word refers not only to the face, but to
the general aspect the genera Appearance.
| "Jightnipr" In vivid and intense bright
, ness, white" This was heavenly APP
parcl. This dazzling wilderness was the
symbol of JOY, purity and glory. a. IhG
| keepers" The Roman guard, D'd
shake" 1t was still night. The appear
ance was sudden and unexpected As
drad men" II is very probable that the
splendor of glorihed body Is always su'l-
| cent to overwhelm the senses and pros
trate the strength of a living mortal, see
| Dan. S:27: Rev. :27. m
;. SAID unto the women. Inc anger
| who sat upon the stone had entered 'he
tomb as the women drew near, ana ihen
the women entered also, and the words OF
| the angel were spoken to them on the M
side Mark 1873; Luke 24:3). All apPa'-
entity entered, but Mary Magdalenc find ing
the sepulchre empty FASTENED away to ven
! Peter and John that Jesus was no. there
| John 2O:l, -. Fear yr not. ne an.
cc"s message embraces the remaHdcr OF
| this verse and verses and T. i'c s,'Ne
words of peace and comfort TO 'htSn,
mourning friends of Jesus! u. NOT mere
Iombs and Roman guards and seas co"'h
not hold the Prince OF life. Wicked men
tried to keep the Saviour in the grave, and
for centuries inidcitY has been daIh'nS
itS SURFING waves against the door oi nc
tomb, but they have fallen harmless, Tor
lie is not there; HE is risen. Is RISEN;
The manner y, the rcnntmg OF 'hr'N'S
soul and body IN His resurrection Is nNS.
tery. one OF the secret things that does not
he ong to US. As He SAID See Matt.
1921; l72& Lake 90, ~, A.; lS:"l"5'
500 the mace" Pointing doubtless to
the particular ce,i in the wall of the tomb.
THIS would be convincing evidence. -,
! 600 quickly" The resurrection dld
two things: !. 1t revived the dead hopes
of the disciples. 1t VAS time OF glaanr,'
and brought % joy 81 victory 70 iaI,,,'
2 A
mainly. ID 1t brought the hope OF blessed
,mmor. allty (2) It gives assurance OF onr
own resurrection with spiritual bodies IKE
Ills r'orious body. l3) Christ Is alive and
i thus abe to make Ills promises go'd 10
rs; He is abe TO save unto the m!term"'t'
seeing He lever hveth.' ti Inc rIS@n
Christ is the remedy Tor every trouble '''
The fear OF death aud the grave Is
moved. In Christ death has met rs M'>-
YER. and the grave ran no Longer cam -
he the victor. Tell His disciples. In
stead OF Amounting HIM As dead they may
rejoice in His being alive from the d'a''
Death hath no more dominion oNtr
Him" Into Gallee" According to His
promise in Matt, 26:32. A.,
H. The appearance ot Jesus 70 'nt
wnmen Tvs, SIM s. With lear Fear
A, What they had seen, JOY at what they
had heard. o. "IeSu> met them. ms
was the second appearance. he hrs, APP
prlrauce was to Mary Mlgdalenc Mark
iG.W. 1t seems that when she tod refer
and John OF the empty tomn 'hcN at once
ran to the scpulChre to see Tor themselves
I.Johu 2U:2.lO). and she a :" returned Al
on,e TO the tomb Daring her absence the
Other women had received Their commits
sion from the angel aud had hurredIy lcit.
peter and John soon left also, and Mary
remained alone at the tomb weeping. IL
was thea that Jesus appeared unto h'r
LJohu 2Oll.l8. Later IN the morning
Jesus met the other women who had gone
to tell the disciples. who were probably
scattered and may have been some DIS
lance away. AN hail" Literally, re,
ioice; the Greek salutation on meeting ana
parting. 10. "Shall they see Me, rs
public appointment was made IN or0rr
That the who,e body OF disciples might
meet the risen Lord. Five hundred were
present on a mountain in Galiee.,
III The Roman guard hribed Tvs. l.
~. H. The watch" We suppose the
oua;ernon or guard of four soldiers. l..
Taken counsel" They probably had
hurried. informal meeting to consider ln1
best course to pursue. " Large money. 1t
took large bride to induce them to thus
criminate themselves. L.. while we
slept" The ahsurditv OF this position Is
apparent: u. The disciples could not have
stolen Jesus away had they attempted 1t.
. The disciples were as much amazed at
the news of the resurrection as were the
priests. 9. The Roman soldiers SET to
watch Jesus tomb would not all be asleep
at the same time 4. The council could
not have voted large sums of money mercy
to have reported a truth. .. Sleeping SOL