The Red Cloud chief., 1910-06-02

LESSON TENT. Matthew i23-3S.
Memory verses, %. q.
GOLDEN TENT.-"Thcu they that
we're I'm the ship came and worshrcd him,
saying. or a truth thou art the Son OF
God Matt. ii:33
d TlME.-In the spring OF A. II. 20, Immo-
diatcly after tho last lesson.
PLACE.--Thc northern part or the Sea
Of Galilcc.
The Source of Christ's Power.---Vs.
%, 90. What was the effect upon the
multitude of the multiplication Of the
loavcs and fishes? "rhc feeding OF
the five thousand was the Quietcst and
least imposing Of Christs miracles. II
is safe to say that only n few of the
people were aware of what was being
done until it was ovcr."-Dayid James
Burrell. ID. d.. IL. u.
The Imperiled Disciples and Christs
Good Checr.--Ns. 2i.27. Why did
Christ, II his disciples were to be In
so great danger. thrust them forth
into ii without himself? The danger
was not apparent at first. 1T 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
Itrn,tfnn a., i,, 20 Vth
Jesus was!"-RCv. Armstrong Black.
When did Jesus come to them In
their distress? "ln 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
fun recognition of his divinity. THE
miracle of the feeding of the multi.
tude had been a picture of the last
supper. n prophecy of his death, and
this miracle Is prophecy of his
resurrection" REV David Smith.
How did the apparition affect the
disciples? They cried out in great
terror, thinking 1t n ghost. "All at
once, in the track that lay behind
them, a 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
lot hn t,nn,lNlino thn
shadows of that form as il moved,
long and dark. on their track. st.
| John uses an expression which shows
! us, in the pale light. those in the
boat intently, flXedly, fearfully, gazing
ut the apparition AZ 1t 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 lie 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 il should be the
very best moment to turn and give
them relief" Morrison.
How did Christ reassure them when
they cried ont in fear? 1t must have
been with radiant smile that he
said, "Be of good cheers; II is /; be
not afraid
The Half-Hearted Disciple and
Christ's Rebuke.--Vs. 2S.33. What dis,
ciple was first to answer Christ?
Characteristically, Peter And "the
combination of doubt df 1t be thouO
with presumption cbld me come on
the water) is peculiarly characters
tic Of Peter" r."--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.
I 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
'hV oi tiS "dNtl, but dL tllt
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
came into the land OF Gennesaret.
What happened Immediately on
Christs 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. e..
! How did they expect the cures to
be wrought? They were satisfied II
they could get close enough in the
crowd merely to touch his garment
Illustration. Prayer is something