Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-08-08

Mark devotes 233 verses to his ao
count of the last week of our Lords
NE and 425 to all the balance. Mat
tnew devotes seven chapters and Luke
nVe- Ii all of the life of Jesus had
Deen given to US in like ratio it would
nave taken at least so 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-
lions how to secure the colt seem to
indicate his intention to provoke a
demonstration. Though often in Je-
rusalem before, this was a different
occasion, and for a different purpose
Before he did not provoke his con-
nlcts, now he courts publicity, that he
may fasten his claims upon the at
tention of all.
Test of Faith.
]. THE Lord hath need of him.
w. II. 1t was a test of faith for these
disciples to obey the Lords command
w. p, yet they did precisely what
they were commanded to do ". 81.
obedience is the supreme test of dis
clpleship, John 1874. When the dis
clples entered the village ". II 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. 6 CT.
" 8. As these disciples cast their
garments upon the colt for Jesus to
sit upon, they proclaimed their al
legiance to him as king.
ii. "Hosanna" w. s-11. Literally,
save now" Ps. 1925, &c. 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
ng into the city, sitting upon the colt, |
he was accompanied by their chants |
of praise. Their first word was, "Ho- |
last "Hosanna in the |
highest" Between these they ex-
Blessed is the kingdom that |
,ometh, of our father David" 1t has
been suggested that this host was made
Up largely of Galileans, and that theirs
was an appeal to the city to receive
he one who was coming, hence their
iouble blessing to the king and to the
z1ngdom- Jesus seems to have yield
ID his whole soul to this glad acclaim.
{ was necessary part of that dig
lity which should properly be accord
ID to the Messiah on this his last
'ntry into the Holy City This sug-
,estion about the Galileans may ex-
lain the cry uttered the last part of
he week by the citizens of Jerusalem.
Cruelty him" Still we feel sure
hat many OF this same crowd Joined
his latter cry. The use of the word
many" ". 81 seems to indicate that
veryone Joined the acclamations OF
oy.
Effect Of Psychology.
Some Of that crowd were doubtless
moved by the psychology of the
rowd." and their devotion was short
we'd. 1t is not hard to imagine the
nect this strange procession must
ave produced upon the city as 1t
loved on to the temple. Some threw
ieir garments upon the ground to
ave his way. Others took palm
ranches (John 1919 and strewed
lem in his path
Some of the Pharisees cried out
sainst this demonstration, Luke 10:
,, but the Master replied, IF these
iould hold their peace the stones
ould Immediately cry out" Luke 10:
l. From Luke's account we see that
ssus did not seem to share the Joy
that day, Luke 19:40-44. He saw
10 end from the beginning, and right
estimated, at its true value, the
ranescent adulation of the crowd.
Summary. This is strange triumph.
nat variety of emotions it must
I'VE aroused. Those of the disciples.
q crowd, the Jewish sects, the Ro-
an soldiers and citizens. and in the
east of Jesus. How different than
9 triumphal professions of Rome.
saven also saw the events of that
y.
The clothing cast before him speaks
sacrifice on his behalf. The chant
3 OF children's voices were a proph-
y of his ultimate victory
The disciples and the multitude were
ed with hope The Galileans poured
rth their paean of praise and exulta-
n The on-looking rulers of Israel.
'eady plotting his arrest, must have
esented dark and sinister faces. In