The Green Forest tribune., 1917-03-23
LESSON FOR MARCH 25
JESUS THE WAY, TRUTH AND
 LIFE.

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 SCRIPTURE LESSON-Read John II: 1-14.
 | GOLDEN TExT-Jesus saith unto him, | l am the way, the truth, and the life, no man cometh unto the father. but by me | John 4:6
 The purpose of Johns gospel is re- vealed in John 20 :31. It was to prove that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and to prove 1t in such a way that men might believe 1t in their hearts, and thus obtain, through that 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 1t is that this great truth, which brings life to men, Is H. lustrated In each of the several les sons. The object of such a review should be to make Jesus as real to us as if we were with him and his disci- pies, and could realize that the Word is now dwelling among us, full of grace and truth, giving daily of his full ness and grace for grace" (Ch. 1 :14- 16). 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. He 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. It would be good to have a map chiefly of the vicinity of the Sea of Galilee 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 God" Then again we see 1t as plainly showing forth or declaring him to be God. We see him also as the Creator of all things, the One in who was life, and he is, was and ever Is and ever shall be the Light of men. Jesus of Nazareth was the eternal Word who became flesh, and the apostles beheld his glory. Point out on the map the places in Palestine made most precious by what Jesus did in them.
 Lesson II. John the Baptist. This Is lesson of Johns testimony to Jesus as the Son of God also that Jesus was the Lamb of God, eternal, pre-existent, the One who was baptized by the Holy Ghost, showing us the real nature of Jesus as the Word of God. Describe who and what he was and did that made him the perfect Savior. John was the forerunner; show in what way he made known Christ as the Mes- Siah; also refer to why Jesus was baptized, and emphasized the value of Gods approval, and the coming of the Holy Spirit upon him.
 Lesson III. 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 and their char acteristics, and why each one was espe- cially fitted for his particular work.
 Lesson W. His Fathers House. Jesus, manifesting himself as the Son of God, the Father, was the Ruler of Gods house, and drove from 1t those who defiled it by making that house house of merchandise.
 Lesson V. The Savior of the World. Jesus, as the only begotten Son of God, can give eternal life to those who be- Heve on him. Describe the character of Nicodemus, what 1t means to 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 to 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 sickness although not present at the bedside of the sick one. Healing and faith are co-partners. John usually calls Jesus miracles signs. Signs of what2 Signs that are to prove that Jesus Is divine, to prove that was more than man, and that he could do things that men cannot do. Bring out the fact that Jesus appeals to his mir acles as proof that he is the Son of God, but that miracles are not the breaking of the laws of nature neces- sarily. When a man changes few trees into a house, he does not break the laws of nature, but, by the creative force of his will, accomplishes his pur- pose. Animals cannot do this, because an animal has not creative power. God certainly can do what man can do. and as much beyond as God Is greater than man.
 Lesson VIII. The Pool of Bethesda. Again Jesus manifests his power by healing by his bare word the man who had been infirm 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 a worse