The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1910-06-03
Jesus Walks
ON the Sea
Sunday School Lesson for June S, 1910
Specially Arranged for This Paper

GOLDEN TEXT.-"Then they that
we're in the ship came and worshped him.
saying. of a truth thou art the Son of
God."-Matt. 1873.
TIME.-In the spring of A. D. %, imme-
diately after the last lesson.
PLACE.-The northern part of the Sea
of Galilee.
Suggestion and Practical Thought.
The Source of Christ's Power.-Vs.
%, %. What was the effect upon the
| multitude of the multiplication of the
loaves and fishes? The feeding of
the Ave thousand was the quietest and
least imposing of Christ's miracles. Ii
is safe to say that only a few OF the
people were aware of what was being
done until 1t was over."-David James
Burrell d. D., LII. ID.
The Imperiled Disciples and Christ's
Good Cheer.-Vs. 24-27. Why did
Christ, If his disciples were to be in
so great danger, thrust them forth
into 1t without himself? The danger
was not apparent at first. ut was an
easy crossing. and 1t was quite calm.
and it was not far; they could see the
other side. He separated himself
from them with a purpose. He had
many lesson for them to learn. The
night became unruly, and no small
tempest lay upon them; their bearings
were lost, and neither sail nor oar
could serve them. Their thoughts
must have pressed all and only in one
direction-to the mountain-top where
Jesus was!'-Rev. Armstrong Black.
When did Jesus come to them in
their distress? "In the fourth watch
of the night" between three and six
o'clock in the morning.
Why did Christ come to them walk
ing on the waves? He must go to
them In that way, or not at all. Be-
sides. he doubtless had desire to lift
the disciples thought of him to high
er plane, and prepare them for the
full recognition of his divinity. THE
miracle of the feeding of the multi
tude had been a picture of the last
supper. a prophecy of his death: and
this miracle is a prophecy of his
resurrection. Rev. David Smith.
How did the apparition affect the
disciples? They cried out in great
terror, thinking it a ghost. "All at
once. in the track that lay behind
them, figure appeared. As it passed
onward over the water. seemingly up
borne by the waves as they rose, not
| disappearing as they fell, but carried
| on as they rolled, the silvery moon
laid upon the trembling waters the
shadows of that form as it moved,
long and dark, on their track. St.
John uses an expression which shows
us, in the pale light, those in the
boat intently, fixedly, fearfully, gazing
at the apparition as it moved still
closer and closer. "-Edersheim.
Why did Christ Mark make as If
going straight by the disciples? He
would wish his disciples to recognize
him. He would wish them to under
stand distinctly what he was doing,
and what he had done, and what 1t
was in his power to do. He would
wish to pass onward by their side.
and in their view. till it should be the
very best moment to turn and give
| them relief" Morrison.
How did Christ reassure them when
| they cried out in fear? 1t must have
been with a radiant smile that he
| said, BE of good cheers, 1t is /; be
not afraid
The Half-Hearted Disciple and
| Christ's Rebuke.-Vs 1888. What dis
| ciple was first to answer Christ?
! Enthusiastically, Peter. And the
combination of doubt (f 1t be thou)
with presumption Cold me come on
the water) Is peculiarly characteris-
| tic of Peter "-Edersheim.
What should this experience have
done for Peter? 1T should have made
him more cautious afterward in his
avowals, his too self-confident boast
ings, OF what he would do and dare
for his master."-John Foster.
How did Christ rebuke Peter as he
saved him? 1t was gentle rebuke
20 thou of little faith. wherefore didst
thou doubt?"
What was the effect of this miracle
upon the disciples? They were
amazed beyond measure. not only al
the walking on the water, but at the
immediate cessation of the storm as
soon as they had taken Jesus or
board.
Human Misery and Christ's Healing
VS. 1896 Where did the boat land
With what seemed miraculous sudden
ness (John) the disciples made the
rest of their journey across to the
| northwestern side of the lake. anG
came into the land of Gennesaret
What happened Immediately OF
Christ's arrival? See how Jesu.
Christ goes to work again. JOSEPH
Parker, He was at once recognized
as the marvellous healer. and the
whole region was aroused to brins
their sick within reach of his wonder
full powers.
How did they expect the cures L
be wrought? They were satisfied /
they could get close enough in thu
crowd merely to touch his garment