Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-06-02
Jesus Walks
On the Sea
School Lesson for Juss S. 1915
Specially Arranged for This Paper

GOLDEN TEkT.-"Then they that
we're in the ship came and worshiped him.
saying. OF n truth thou art the Son OF
God."-Matt. 14:33.
rIME.-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.
20, 90. 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 Chrlst's miracles. 1t
is safe to say tina. only a few of the
people were war of what was being
done until 1t was over."--David James
Burrell. d. d., LII. d.
The Imperiled Disciples and Christ's
Good Cheer.-Vs. 24-27. Why did
Christ. II 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 a purpose. He had
many q 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 n
direction-to the mo~untain.top where
Jesus was!"-Rev. Armstrong Black.
When did Jesus come to them in
their distress? an 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 I'm that way, or not at all. Re.
sides, he doubtless had a desire to lift
the disciples thought of him to n 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, q figure appeared. AS 1t 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 1t 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 1t moved still
closer and closer."--Edersheim.
Why did Christ Mark make as II
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 1t should be the
very best moment to turn and give
them relief."-Morison.
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; It is I: be
not afraid"
The Half-IIearted Disciple and
Christ's Rebuke.-Vs. 1888. What dis.
ciple was first to answer Christ?
Enthusiastically. Peter. And 1.-The
combination of doubt OF 1t be thOu)
with presumption Cbid me come on
the water') is peculiarly characters
tic of Peter."-Edersheim.
What should this experience have
done for Peter? ut should have made
him more cautious afterward In his
avowals, his too s~elf-conldent 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 land
With what seemed miraculous sudden
ness (John) the disciples made the
rest Of their journey across to the
northwestern side of the lake, and
co,na tpto tho land NJ Gennasarat