The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1910-05-26
Jesus Walks
On the Sea
Sunday School Lessen for June S, 1910
Specially Arranged for This Paper

Memory verses. e. ~.
GOLDEN TEXT.--'"rhen they that
we're I'm the ship came and worshiped him,
saying. or truth thou art the Son OF
God. Matt. 1883.
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.
20, 90 What was the effect upon tho
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. IL
is safe to say that only a few OF the
people were aware OF what was being
done until II was over."-David James
Burrell. ID. d.. LII. ID,
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 Il without himself? The danger
was not apparent at first. 1t was an
easy crossing and II was quite calm.
and II was not far; they could see the
other side. He separated himself
from them with a purpose. He had
many n 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 wasl"-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 waves7 He must 20 to
them in that way. or not at all. Be
sides, he doubtless had a desire 10 lift
the disciples thought Of him TO high
er planes and prepare them for the
full recognition OF his divinity. The
miracle of the feeding of the multi
tude had been n picture OF the last
supper. n 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 Il a ghost "All ut
once. in the track that lay behind
them. a figure appeared. As IL 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 II moved.
N.Iu
John uses an expression which shows
US. in the pale light. those In the
boat intently. flxedly. fearfully. gazing
at the apparition as II 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 10 under
stand distinctly what he was doing.
and what he had done, and what IL
was in his power to do. He would
wish 10 pass onward by their side,
and In their view, TIL II should be the
very best moment TO turn and give
them rehabilitation. t
How did Christ reassure them when
they cried out in fear? II must have
been with a radiant smile that no
said. BE OF good cheers; II is l; 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 On Il be thou)
with presumption { bid me come on
the water) Is peculiarly Characters
tic OF Peter."-Edersheim
What should this experience have
done for Peter7 1T should have made
him more cautious afterward in his
avowals. his too self-confdent boast
ings. OF what he would do and dare
for his master. John Foster.
How did Christ rebuke Peter as he
saved him? Il 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 landr
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
ful powers.
How did they expect the cures TO
be wrought? They we're satisfied IL
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. II knew man, a good
man, who passed through a threaten
ing experience In his business for two
or three weeks; and he prayed more