The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-04

all.-Mk. 1914.
This lesson Is really q continuation
OF the latter part of the lesson of last
week, for the glory of Jesus Is his I'M
selfshness whereby he wrought out re-
demption for mankind.
I. SsInshness Amid Holy Surround
fnos WV. 1-1D. The world does not
appreciate Jesus. 1t never has. His
own" the Jews, did not appreciate
him. We are considering him today
as he was about to depart from the
world that had despised and rejected
him to one that appreciated him (Heb.
1-6). The development. Verse 2
tells of the Satanic suggestion that
came to the heart of Judas. In 1t was
personal desire, and, connected with 1t,
human conspiracy. The coming to
this upper room has been pointed QUIZ
by a man bearing a pitcher (Mk.
IA :12-16), the pitcher being Suggestive
of the Holy Spirit which was about 20
come in the place of the visible Christ,
and 1t is in the midst Of such sacred
surroundings as this that Satan enters
the hearts Of students. This Is sug-
gestion as to the power Of environment.
Environment Is an aid, but 1t does not
produce effective safety. No moment
is too holy for Satanic suggestion.
Jesus knew that the hour was come
when he was to depart out of the
world. Having loved his own, he
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the Father had given all things into
his hands, still 1t was necessary for
him to teach the disciples once more,
and finally, the lesson OF humility. He
knew and remembered the strife
among the disciples (Luke 22:24-29).
Doctor Bonard's famous dream, analyz-
ing zeal as being made up of ambi-
ton, pride and elements other than
the love of God is worthy of consld-
Grafton in this connection. We need
to realize the danger of selfshness
even in our service for God. Have we
examined our motives? If the con-
sequences of our superiority, either Of
rank or ability, tempts us to shirk the
lOwliest Of services, it is time for
Gods children to recall this scene, and
remember that "the servant is not
greater than his Lord" Peters strong
protest ". 81 brings out the fact that
the washing by Christ of the dis
ciples' feet was deeper than
merely the outward application |
Of water (See Rom. S:9).
II. Service, the Evidence Of Divine
Humility wv. 12-15). ~ This service
was tender. Jesus had all things ".
81, yet he became the servant of all.
(2) 1t was for all. All needed a wash
ing. All the disciples needed to learn,
and all servants must learn, to obey.
(3) 1t signified sanctification. We are
saved once for all, but we are con-
stantly being stained by our contact,
with sin in the world; hence the need
of renewed cleansing. New light re-
veals new need of cleansing. az 1t
signified deity. Jesus read the thoughts
of his disciples. He became their serv- +
ant that in years to come they might
know the meaning of service. He be-
came their example, and in years to
come they remembered his knowledge
and service. (6) 1t was for "his own"
The. disciples did not know what it
was he had done to them. Little do
we understand Oftentimes what it is
the Lord has done to us. Jesus set
them an example whereby he would
remove the dirt of crime, self-seeking
and every manifestation Of selfshness
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call Jesus Lord and Master, and 1t is
well that we do so, for Master and
Lord he is indeed, but, if we call him
so, let us not do aught than make him
In our lives what we call him with our
lips. The idea here emphasized has
given rise to much religious literature.
'The Imitation of Christ by Thomas
| 'Kempis, is the most popular book in
he world next to the Bible.
'Verily, verify, say unto you" ".
49,. This introduction shows how i'm
,ortant Christ considered his teaching
It this point. "The servant is not I
greater than his Lord" (See Matt. 10:
a; Luke 6 40; 22-27). If the Lord
,ent to this lowly service, certainly
hey, the servants, should not think it :
'eneath them to do likewise, nor
hould the one that is sent Gan apOs-
ley consider himself greater than he
hat sent him. John, who wrote this +
pistle, was one of the apostles guilty
f an unholy strife for power and po-
ition, and DESTROYS of bringing fire
own upon those who did not acknowl-
dge and follow Jesus, but he became
marvel of love and tenderness.
Knowing and doing are the twin pill
irs Of the Christian faith upon which 7
ne house of happiness is built. Such
ervice is not egotistical.
1t is this that has proved the supe- :
GRITTY of Christianity over all the re- L
gions of the world.
If we seek to do service for others,
len we have the right to call Jesus
.aster and Lord, but If we seek honor =
lther than to be humbly useful, we
lall have no right to call him thus.
This instance made deep impress
on upon Peter, as can be seen from "
e striking illusion in his first epistle
Pet. SIS R. W.