The Brinkley argus., 1914-07-31

,tuoW uoVOt0b boVou Cu8ptorb onQ LUk0 five. If all of the life of Jesus had been given to us in Ike ratio it would have taken at least 30 volumes in which to tell us the story.
 Today's lesson Is the introduction to that week. We must consider his entry in its light upon the whole movement of his life. His instruc. ,tions how to secure the colt seem to indicate his intention to provoke . demonstration. Though often Tn Js- rusa1em before, this was different occasion, and for a different purpose. Before he did not provoke his con. flicts, now he courts publicity, that he may fasten his claims upon the at- tention of all.
 Test Of Faith.
 1. "The Lord hath need of hlm," w. f-7. It was . test of faith for these disciples to obey the Lords command .(v. 9, yet they did precisely what they were commanded to do (v. 6). Obedience is the supreme test of dis cipleship, John 15:14. When the dis ,ciples entered the village (v. D they found the colt "whereon no man ever yet sat-" Jesus knew all and had the keys to the human heart. Perhaps this colt belonged to disciple. hence the willingness to let it be used for the occasion Jesus was for the first and only time assuming.
 Many disciples are not willing to be so explicitly and simply obedient. This obedience is heightened when we remember how the disciples had followed Jesus towards Jerusalem amazed" and perplexed.
 Those who stood by asked the very question suggested by Jesus, V. of. V. 8. As these disciples cast their garments upon the colt for Jesus to sit upon, they proclaimed their d. legiance to him as king.
 II. "Hosanna" w. e-11. Literally. "save now" Ps. 118:25, 26. His en- try was characterized by remarkable outbreak of enthusiasm. Before this only the disciples accepted his king dom claims, now the multitude found their expression of qualification. Pass ing into the city. sitting upon the colt. he was accompanied by their chants of praise. Their first word was. "Ho- sanna"-their last "Hosanna in the highest" Between these they ex- claimed, Blessed is the kingdom that cometh, of our father Devid." It has been suggested that this host was made up largely of Galileans, and that theirs
 was an appeal to the city to receive the one who was coming, hence their
 double blessing to the king and to tho Kingdom. Jesus seems to have yield ed his whole soul to this glad acclaim. It was . necessary part of that dis nifty which should properly be accord ed to the Messiah on this his last entry into the Holy City. This sug- gestion about the Galileans may ex- plain the cry uttered the last part of the week by the citlzens of Jerusalem. "Cpucify him." Still we feel sure that many Of this same crowd joined th1B latter cry. The use Of the word sanany" (v. sl leems to indicate that everyone joined the acclamations of hu.
 Effect Of Psychology. Some of that cyowd were doubtless moved by the psychology of the AuuwQ," and thair devotion was short Ilived. It is not hard to imagine the Ie0scA this stzangs procession must have produced upon the city as 1t moved on to the temple. Some threw their garments upon the ground to nave his way. 0thers took palm branches (John 12:13) and strewed them in his path
 Some of the Phariaess cried out against this demonstration. Luke 19: 3s. but the Master replied, If these should hold their peace the stones would immediately cry out" Lake 1s: 70. From Luke's account we see that Jesus did not seem to share the joy of that day, Lake 10:A0-A. He saw 4he end from the beginning. and right fly estimated, at it's true value. the evanescent adulation of the crowd summary. This is . strange triumph I What a variety of emotions 1t must have aroused. Those of the disciples, \ the crowd, the Jewish scots. the Ro' \ man soldiers and citizens, and in the
 breast of Jesus. How different than the triumphal processions of Rome 1 Heaven also saw the events of that day.
 The clothing cast before him speaki of sacrifice on his behalf. The chant l ing of children's voices were proph 1 ecy of his ultimate victory. l The disciples and the multitude were
 filled with hope. The Galileans poured
 forth their paean of praise and exulta
 ton. The on-looking rulers of Israel l already plotting his arrest. must have
 presented dark and sinister faces. lr I the midst of all this what Of hii
 heart? Was it not filled with lone l liness? Did he not know the mistaken \ zeal. the false hopes. the aroused an \ tipathy? Yet. he Is not alone. for n
 had the Father with him.
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