The Dermott news., 1917-03-22

The purpose of Johns gospel is re-
vealed in John 20 81. 1t was to prove
that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of
God, and to prove 1t in such way
that men might believe II in their
hearts. and thus obtain, through that
belief. eternal life in his name. There
fore the best method of review for
the lessons of the past quarter would
be to go over the lessons one by one,
and find out how II is that this great
truth. which brings life to men, is il.
Illustrated in each of the several les.
sons. The object of such II review
should be tn make Jesus rs real To us
as If we were with him and his disci-
Is now dwelling among us, full of
grace and truth, giving daily of his full
ness and grace for grace" (Ch. / Ia
160. Jesus is the way" the way
to heaven, the way to all that is high
est and best on earth the way of life,
the way to the Father, the goal of all
human aspirations. the way out of all
human darkness and sin. the way to
holiness and To God. Jesus is also the
truth, the revealed truth about God
lie revealed the forgiveness of God for
the sins of men, the right way of liv.
ing. Jesus is the life. the source of
life. the life itself, the true life here
on earth, and the eternal life which is
to abide forever. Thus our entire re-
view centers about Jesus Christ. II
would be good to have map chiefly
of the vicinity of the Sea of Gaiilee
to use in this review
Lesson |. Jesus, the Life and Light
Of Men. This is the central truth of
the gospel. Note the pre-existence OF
Jesus Christ as the eternal Word. in
the beginning with Cod" Then again
we see ii rs plainly showing forth or
declaring him to be God. We see him
also as the Creator of all things.
Lesson II. John the Baptist This
is Il lesson of Johns testimony to Jesus
as the Son OF God also TINT Jesus was
the Lamb of God, eternal. pre-existent.
the One who was baptized by the Holy
'i''ts f'h'"ihN Us i'ui VI
Jesus as the Word of God. Describe
who and what he WAS and did that
made him the perfect Savior.
Lesson ~. The First Disciples OF
Jesus. Andrew and Philip discovered
the Messiah OF whom Moses and the
prophets did write. and revealed him
unto Nathaniel. who discovered In
Jesus the Son OF God and the King OF
Israel. Relate how Jesus found these
disciples, their names aN their char
acteristics and why each one was espe-
cially fitted for his particular work.
Lesson ". His Fathers House
Jesus. manifesting himself as the Son
of God, the Father. was the Ruler of
Gods house and drove from IL those
who deiiled II by making that house n
house of merchandise.
Lesson v. The Savior Of the World
Jesus, rs the only hegotten Son of God,
can give eternal life TO those who be-
lieve on him. Describe the character
of Nicodemus what il means 10 be
born again, and what is meant by be-
ing born Of water and of the spirit.
Lesson VI. The Woman Of Samaria
Jesus declared himself To this woman
as the Christ. and also as the giver of
eternal life therefore he was God.
Referring to the last lesson, emphasize
what Jesus meant by his reference 10
Moses and the brazen serpent. and
bring out the fact that the water Of
which he speaks is the gift of everlast,
Ing life.
Lesson VII. The NobIeman's Son
Jesus made his glory To be seen sec
ond time In Cana of Galilee by healing
bedside of the sick one. Healing and
faith are co-partners.
Lesson VIII. The Pool Of Bethesda.
Again Jesus manifests his power by
healing by his bare word the man who
had been tntirm thirty and eight years,
and who was utterly helpless and hope
less. Bring out how the man showed
his faith. Explain why Jesus should
say to him; "Sin no more lest worse
thing befall thee"
Lesson TX. Five Thousand Fed. hi.
vine power multiplying the loaves and
fishes, and divine prudence In assemb.
ling the fragments reveals the unques-
uonable, creative act OF the power of
Jesus Christ as perhaps none other of
his miracles. Emphasize the part
which the boy played in cooperating
with Christ.
Lesson X. The Bread OF Life. Jesus
is the Bread of Life as well as the Civ.
er of everlasting life. He is the Bread
of Life which cometh down from heav-
en-. and the one going To whom we shall
never hunger nor thirst.
Lesson XII. Jecus Saves From Sin,
Jesus. the Light of the World. has pow
er to set men free from sin. and whom
the Son shall make free is free In.
deed" In this lesson we have the slav-
cry of sin and the freedom OF believ-
ers.
True faith is built upon facts, and
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