Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-08

Of God.") So Jesus mourned the fate of the
Jewish metropolis Matthew, xxiii:3O whose
destruction by the Roman army in the year
20 A. d. was the execution of divine judg-'
ment for long-continued and desperate
wickedness. There has been much specula-
ton, innocent and natural. If not profitable.
concerning what might have been had Je-
rusalem accepted the Lord as Messiah.
RECEPTION.-How long the Savior
mourned over the fated city we are not in
formed The procession passed on again
down the slope of Olvet. across the ravine
through the gate. The excited escort re-
metropolis. filled with strangers from all
parts, was greatly moved by the shouts OF
the multitude. who Is this?' The eager
inquiry spread from lip to lip. and the
This is Jesus. the Prophet Of Nazareth
and Galilee." Such scenes were not rare in
this Jewish capital The proud descendants
OF Abraham, relying on the promises OF
God through their prophets GEEK. xxxiv:
22-2D, regarded themselves as the custo-
dams of His law, by which they expected
to accomplish their destiny (Amos, ix:l1-1z).
Hence. on many Of the feast occasions
when the national spirit revived. 1t was ex-
pected that there would be some popular
demonstration in favor of some great
leader. But this reception of Jesus far :
ceeded in numbers and Importance any &C.
corded to another.
INSPECTION.-Havin entered the
Cooked round about on all things" In
this was fulfilled the prophecy made CEN
turtles before CMaL, fii:D. He saw many
disorders there. but kept silence for the
them on the morrow. What holy medta-
tions He must have had respecting the
sacrifices and types to be used so soon full
filled in Himself. How must He have
certify apparent on all hands. The in
spection being completed Jesus retired to-
ward evening from the city, accompanied
by His disciples, and sought rest for the
John, xi:3). removed from the noise of the
city, refreshed by hearts filled with CRATE
full love.
KINGDOM.-The lesson bears direct
dom. 1t is evident that the shouting null
titude, including the disciples, thought
they were ushering In the king. who would
break the Roman yoke (Acts, i:6) and re-
vive the national hopes. Probably they
were disappointed when Jesus did not as
sert Himself and assume the throne. But
what was His purpose? In ordering the
colt did He merely intend to offer oppor-
tunity. for such popular expression. that
He might dissipate the mistaken notions?
Or did He, by this meek and inoffensive
method. intend to illustrate the nature of
His kingdom? duke, 1922 Coming not
on war horse, nor yet. with weapons of
war, but with the glad acclaim of followers
and admirers. He may have intended thus
to show forth the reign He sought to es-
tablish Qsa.. fx:6,O.
PRACTICAL.-We see that cities as
well as individuals are accountable. Their
judgment comes in this world. Raised for
q purpose possessing opportunities and
blessings, they may be spared for time,
but. If unfaithful, God will punish and
destroy psalm, KID Sodom. Gomorrah,
Jerusalem-their names are a warning to
all municipalities, who know not the day
of their visitation" Neglected opportuni-
ties. resulting in Jerusalem's overthrow.
excited Jesus to tears. Every gift of God
is prompted by love. An Infinite heart
yearns to bestow. and then sorrows when
the recipient abuses the gift Heb.. x:29).
A stranger gave Jesus his colt for the
asking. How much are we willing to give
for the spread of His kingdom? Will we
help to swell the anthems that now may
be heard around the globe? phil. ii:11)
When He comes into our temples and
what is there3