The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-03-20
Sabbath School
NOTES BY r. s. HOLMES.
Lesson XII March II. 1909.
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story OF the beginning OF Judaism is
still charming With beginnings which
have developed into world forces there
have been connected always at least
one man. Moses, Gautama, Mahomet,
Coniucus are illustrations. OF all the
stories oi things begun IN this world
the most enhancing is that Of the be
ginning at the Gospel. and next To that
the one We have been studying now for
eleven weeks.
The beginning 81 the Christian
Church is the name of this story. for
though the disciples had not yet been
called Christians at Antioch. when the
lessons oi this quarter end, that is
what they were essentially Let ms
note how il began.
I. Jesus Christ, risen from the dead.
gave final command to the apostolic
band rs To- their course. and then as
eendcd into heaven.
,. The instructed ones ubcycd closely
the orders oi the Christ. and waited in
Jerusalem. probably in that wcll-known
Upper Room. in prayer. until the Holy
Spirit came lie came in Christ'S
stead. not to be visible presence but
a controlling, indwclling power.
Z. The whole company oi disciples
was filled with enthusiasm aud courage
10 tell the story OF the Christ. and
whoever told il did not hesitate 10 de
clare that Jesus Christ was the expect
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the chlyi actor m the horrible scenes
that followed The believer, were
scattered lar AND wide
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