Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-08
for SUNDAY Scboob.
STAR LESSON FOR SEPTEMBER 9,
By Rev. J. E. Gilbert, DID
;RETARY OF AMERICAN SOCIETY OF RELIGIOUS EDUCA


CONTENTIOUS last lesson gave ac-
count of our Lords interview with FAC
cheus In Jericho duke. xix:1O). Proceed
ing thence. our Lord resumed His journey
toward Jerusalem to attend the Passover,
that great national feast that drew togeth-
er vast crowds of people from all parts Of
the land. Many who came on that occasion
were eager to see the prophet of Galiiee
whose fame had spread throughout the
land, and they Queried whether he would
appear at that time. Six days before the
Passover John, xii:D Jesus arrived with
His followers at the little village Of Beth
any, and entered for refreshment into the
home OF His dear friends. There the popu-
lace sought Him. We have today the story
of His final journey and His entry into the
sacred city.
Recommendations was built on
a series Of hills. On it's east side was the
valley of Jehoshaphat Joei, iii:2), narrow
and precipitous glen. through which the
brook Kedron flowed from north to south.
Beyond the valley eastward was the Mount
of Olives, the scene of important events in
the life of David and Solomon Oh Samuel,
xv:3O), the theme of prophecy. Bethphage
was small cluster Of houses, perhaps fiji
teen furlongs distant from the city wall,
occupied by those who were engaged in the
culture of the olive tree and vine. Two
miles farther away, at the beginning of the
ascent of Mount of Olives, was Bethany,
a more important village, the home of a
more quiet and peaceful rural population.
PARALLEL.-The lesson for today Is
given by all the evangelists, John being less
complete than the others Mark, KILL;
John. xii:12-19; Luke, xix :29-44). This fact
measured the estimated Importance of the
event One hundred incidents in the .ife of
Christ, or five-siXths of all, are omitted by
one or another Of His biographers, being
deemed unnecessary to the purpose of the
writer. Twenty-Five sketches found place in
ALL the Gospels, the triumphal entry into
JeruSalem being one of them. These array
ed by themselves, taken out of their con-
nection, laid side by side, in parallel, and
studied consecutively, present several lines
of precious truth, seen nowhere else, for
which there is not space here so much as to
give an outline John, xx:3D. He who cares
to make the proper study will not fail OF
his reward.
PREPARATION-Aft leaving Beth
any for Bethphage Jesus sent two disciples
to an adjoining village with instruction to
bring Him a colt that they would find, and
If any objected to reply, 1.-The Lord hath
need of him." In this He showed His au-
thority mark, viz; xiv:13), and His
owner. who must have been a pious Jew.
willing to devote his property to religious
uses psalm xxiv:1). The disciples obeyed
Matt. xxvi:19). found the beast and
brought it and its mother Matt, xxi:2),
giving answer as directed. They then placed
their loose garments on the colt Mark,
xi:7 and seated Jesus thereon Gil Kings,
ix:12-13). Matthew declares that all this
was done in fulfllment Of prophecy Zach,
ix:9), the disciples at the time, however,
having no understanding of what they did
John. xii:16), that is, of its significance,
but merely following the Savior's instruc-
lions.
PROCESSION. The company then
moved on toward Jerusalem. Some broke.
off branches from trees, and others cast
their garments in the way. Learning Of the
approach, many who had come up to the
feast went out to meet the advancing col
umn { John, xii:12-13). And SO it came to
pass that some preceded and some fol-
lowed the Savior. Then began wild demon
STATIONS of Joy. Some who had seen Laz-
arus raised from the dead John, Xfi:1O re-
cited the wonderful works of Jesus duke,
80. At length long united shout filled
the air. "Hosanna to the Son of David!'
BLESSED is He that cometh In the name OF
the Lord!' and words of like import duke,
ii:14. The Pharisees who mingled In the
crowd expostulated with Jesus. seeking to
check this ovation in His honor. but He re-
piled that If the people were silent the
stones would cry out CHab.. i:1D. Failing
in their purpose the Pharisees whispered
one to another John, xii:19 that the world
had gone after Jesus; that 1t was becoming
serious case of popularity which they
were unable to check, demanding violent
and expeditions measures.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. scene directly OPP
posite of the former, perhaps witnessed be-
fore it. demands attention On coming to
an eminence where the city was fully ex-
posed to view, an indescribable sorrow
came to the heart of Jesus. He paused.
The procession halted. The tumult of ac-
claim was hushed- The glad cries sank
into silence. AS he gazed a rush of divine
compassion welled up from His Utmost
soul. Here, over fallen Jerusalem, He wept
aloud. But why? He was gazing with the
eagle. glance Of prophecy on a far distant
scene. and as the vision of the future
rushed upon Him and He recalled the
promise Of peace which the very name Of
the city breathed, and knew that she would
see peace again no more. the savior. who
was soon to be crucifed, cried: eff thou
Aadst known, even thou, at least in this
thy day, the things that belong unto thy
peace, but now they are hid from thine
eyes," (See Farrar's "Silence and Voice