The Dermott news., 1918-05-09

the death of the Cross.-Philppians 2:s. DEVOTIONAL READING-Isaiah 42:l- ADDITIONAL MATERIAL FOR TEACHERS-Matthe 20 :2o-2S; Luke 9: 25-27.
 PRIMARY TOPIC-Jesus and the blind heggar.
 LESSON MATERIAI-Mar io:4s-52 PRIMARY AND JUNIOR MEMORY NERSE-Be of good cheer. rise; He cal leth theA-Mark 1o:i9.
 JUNIOR AND INTERMEDIATE TOP1C-Jesus teaches how 10 be great.
 |. Jesus Foretels His Passlan and Resurrection (vv. :2-3D.
 This is the third time he makes thls prediction The circumstances are most tragic.
 l. Jesus going to Jerusalem (v. 3o).
 He was going with the full conscious ness of the awful tragedy of the cross before him-thc treachery of JudAs, the fiery prosecutions of the priests and scribes-the unjust judgment.
 9 The disciples following after (v. 32)
 They were In dread bewilderment. His utterances and demeanor filled their minds with perplexity. and their hearts with awe In this state of con- fusion. Jesus called them 10 him and patiently instructed them.
 3 What needs should happen unto him" (vv. 33. 34).
 CD "Delivered unto chief priests and scrlbes."
 (2) They shall condemn him to death. and deliver him to the Gen. tiles"
 (3) They shall mock. scourge. spit upon. and Kill him"
 (i) "The third day he shall rise again"
 II. The Ambitious Request Of James and John (vv. 35-+1).
 l. The request (vv. 35-3I).
 IL was for place of prominence Uh the Kingdom. According to Matthew, their mother was the intercesszr. Many mothers have been used by chsl-> dren tn carry out that which they were themselves ashamed to do. It Is very desirable for mothers to get places for their children near 10 Jesus. but unfortunately many are seeking the pinuacles of the world and for getting the nearness to Christ.
 . Jesus reply tyv. 3s-i5).
 CD To Peter nnd John (vv. 3S-4o).
 He speaks directly to the men. de> clariug that they know not what they ask The Lord many times has to re. prove and rehuke us for our blind re- quests He showed them that the way to this position of glory was through suffering The cup which they were to drink was all that was embraced in the agony on the cross. He comedies that the positions which they craved were obtuinablc but in Il very differ ent way from what they apprehended. The way tn places In glory in ths Kingdom of Christ is through the UHth of lowly. sclf-forgetful service.
 t2) To the ten (vv. il.45)
 The ten were diSpleascd with Peter and John. hut doubtless they were not free from the same selfish ambitions. Christ showed them that to givea V greater than to receive; that Ia serve k greater than to be served. The standard of his kingdom Is to forget self and serve others. even to give ones life. Christ Is the supreme ex- ample to be initiated by all who would follow him.
 III. Jesus Cures 6artimaeus Of Blindness tvN. 46-521.
 Though the weight of the cross was upon him. he had time for gracious deeds. Blind Bartmaeus receives his sight.
 l. Barttmaeus' request (vv. 40. 3O.
 He cried to Jesus for mercy. The fact that he addressed him as the Son of David. shows that he recognized his Messiahship. Though he was blind, his faith enabled him to take hold of Jesus. As soon as he heard that Jesus was passing by he cried to him for help. Jesus not only can hear our cries. but he can even tell when Il soul yearns after him. and will re- spond to that yearning.
 2. Rebuked by the multitude (v. 4se.
 This rebnke provoked more earn est cry from Bartimaeus. He be- lleved that Jesus could and would help him, and knew that IL was now or never with him. The fact that God has brought salvation within our reach should convince us that 1t Is time for us to cry for help, Therefore. we should not allow the opposition of men to keep Us from Christ.
 3. The blessing granted tvv. 4952).
 Though Jesus knew his desire. he wished him to definitely commit him. self. God Is pleased when we come to him with our definite needs.
 When his eyes were opened. he saw many interesting things. but the su. preme object was Christ. for he fol- lowed him. Note expesience of Bartt. maeus:
 CD A blind beggar (v. 46).
 @ His cry for mercy (v. AD.
 (3) Persistence in his cry (v. 4S),S
 ti) Responded to the call of Jesus