The Tupelo journal., 1904-05-27
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Lesson in the International Series fo1
May 30, 19O4-The
Passover.

GOLDEN TEXT.-For even Christ our
passover is sacrificed for us.-1 Cor. 5:7.
SCRIPTURE SECTION-PASSION
WEEK.
Sunday: The T%riumphal Entry.-Matt.
21:1-11; Mark Hill; Luke 19:29-44.
Monday: Cursing Barren Fig Tree
Matt. 21:1S, 10; Mark IL :12-14.. Cleansing OF
Temple.-Matt. 2l:12-17; Mark II :15-19; Luke
19:45-4S.
Tuesday: Fig Tree Withered.-Matt.
Il :2Os22; Mark 11:2O-26. Teaching and Be-
ing Questioned.-Matt. 21:23, 1886; Mark
u:27, 12:40; Luke 20:1-47.. ..Lamentation
Over Jerusalem.-Matt. 49, 7-39. -. Widows
Mite.-Mark ~12:41-44; Luke 21:1-4... Unfold
ing Of Future.-Matt. 24:1-25:46; Mark Il:
l-37; Luke 21:5-36.. Conspiracy Against
Jesus.-Matt. 26:1-5, 14-16; Mark 14:1, 2, 10,
IL; Luke 22:1-6.
Wednesday,: Retirement at Bethany
No record.
Thursday: Institution of the Lords Sup
per.-Matt. ~26:17-30; Mark 1~4:12-26; Luke
22:7-30.
TIME.-Thursday, April 6. A. D.. 80; the
day before the crucifixion.
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 or 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 a certain street, where, by a previous
arrangement, of which they had not
known mark 14:13-15), they were to be
met by a man carrying a 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 Dol 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 a 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 81 read % the
words Of Jesus, Luke 22:14-18; (2) the
contention as to who should be greatest.
Luke 22:24-30; and 60 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 vas 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 n questioned himself, though
no n but Judas meant to betray Him.
Each one knew his own weakness. "He
that dipped his hand with Me in the
dish" KNIVES and forks and plates
for each guest were unknown. The food
was piled in a great circular dish, over it
was poured the broth, and the guests,
with their fingers, dipped a piece of meat
or of barley cake into the broth and thus
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 blessed"
That is, blessed God for it, or, as Luke
puts it, when He had given thanks"
This is My body" This stands for,
symbolizes. My body, Myself. When
His disciples ate bread they were to
think of Him. "And He took a cup. and
gave thanks" Though the cup was a
symbol Of the life blood He was to pour
out, He could give thanks for it. "The
covenant" Look up Elk. 24:5-8, Jer.
31:31-34 and Luke 1920, in this order,
for explanation. 1t was a covenant be-
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-
titles to the marvellous effectiveness of
that life and death. Jesus came not to
ave men from punishment, but to save
them from deserving punishment-to
ave 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-
nee and love. 1t is one of the sacred
rites of Jul religion. 1t is the spirit, not
the form. in which the significance of
any rite lies. 81 shall not drink hence
forth" etc.: Referring to his imme-
diate death, and expressing His faith in
a triumphant kingdom Burton and
Mathews. Jesus farewell discourses
are found in John 13:31--16:3 3 and His
microscopy prayer in John II. The
hymn that was sung at the close of the
Passover feast was Ps. 105-108.
SENTENCE SERMON.
Hove ~onI~ Il 49, loxv- I2--