The Yale expositor., 1910-06-03
Jesus Walks
On the Sea
Sunday School Lesson for Jane S. lslv
Specially Arranged for This Paper


diately after the last lesson.
| PLACE.-The northern part of the Sea
! OF Galiee.
Suggestion and Practical Thought.
The Source of Christ's Power-Vs.
22, 23. What was the effect upon the
multitude of the multiplication of the
| loaves and fishes? THE feeding of
the five thousand was the quietest and
least imposing of Christ's miracles. 1t
is safe to say that only few of the
people were aware of what was being
done until it was over."-David James
Burrell, ID. d., IL. ID.
The Imperiled Disciples and Cbrist's
| Good Cheer.-Vs. 24-27. Why did
| Christ, IL his disciples were to be in
so great danger, thrust them forth
into it without himself? The danger
was not apparent at first. 1T was an
easy crossing, and 1t was quite calm,
and 1t was not far; they could see the
other side. He separated himself
! from them with purpose. He had
many a lesson for them to learn. The
night became unruly, and no small
tempest lay upon them; their bearings
we're 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? I'm 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 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. r."-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 it
was in his power TO do. He would
wish to pass onward by their side,
and in their view, till 1t should be the
very best moment to turn and give
them relief."-Mofison.
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; Ii is 1; be
not afraid"
The Half-Hearted Disciple and
Christ's Rebuke.-Vs. 1888. What dis
ciple was first to answer Christ?
Characteristically, Peter And "the
combination of doubt (f 1t be thouO
with presumption cbid me come on
the water) is peculiarly Characters
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-confldent 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 a 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 at
the walking on the water. but at the
immediate cessation of the storm as
soon as they had taken Jesus on
board.
Human Misery and Christ's Healing.
VS.. 1896. Where did the boat land7
With what seemed miraculous sudden
ness (John) the disciples made the
rest of their journey across to the
northwestern side of the lake. and
came into the land of Gennesaret.
What happened Immediately on
Christ's arrival? See how Jesus
Christ goes to work again. Joseph
Parker He was at once recognized
as the marvellous healer, and the
whole region was aroused to bring
their sick within reach of his wonder
full powers.
How did they expect the cures to
be wrought? They were satisfied If
they could get close enough in the
crowd merely to touch his garment.
Illustration. Prayer is something
for every day, and not merely for
emergencies. Il knew a man, a good
man, who passed through a threaten
ing experience In his business for two
or three weeks; and he prayed more
in that time than he had prayed for