The Arvada enterprise., 1918-06-06

GOLDEN TExT-Watch and pray that
~ enter not into temptation.-Mark N:31
DEVOTIONAL READ1N0-John 15:l-l7.
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL FOR
TEACHERs.Mstthew 10000: Luke 2a:I7-
PRIMARY ToP1c-Jesus and his disci-
ples.-Mark N:l2-&.
JUNIOR TOPIC-Jssus betrayed and de-
MED.
!. Judas Bargain With the Chief
Priests wv. 10. l1).
This black crime was committed
Immediately following the beautiful
act Of devotion by Mary. The mo-
tive actuating Judas was avarice.
This awful depth Of infamy was not
reached at bound. Because he did
not master this besetting sin at the
beginning. he was conquered by 1t.
u. The Last Passover wv. 1925.
/. The preparation wv. 12-18).
In reply to the disciples inquiry
as to where they should prepare the
Passover for him, Jesus told them
to 60 into the city where they would
meet a man bearing pitcher Of wa
ter. whom they should follow. In
the house to which they were thus
led would be found guest chamber
"a large upper room-where they
could make ready the Passover. This
is an example of Christ's superhuman
knowledge. He not only knew that
the disciples would meet this man,
but he knew that Judas had bar
gained for his betrayal.
2. The betrayal announced (vv. II.
Ply.
The betrayal was to be by one Of
the disciples who was eating with
Jesus. This betrayal had been pre-
dicted, though such prediction did not
interfere with the free act Of Judas
In the betrayal. 1t was because Of
this act of treachery being freely
committed by Judas that Jesus pro-
nounced upon him the awful doom
'Good were 1t for that man II he had
never been born"
8. The bread and the cup instituted
wv. 22.25).
~. The DIseIplsS cowardIes Fore
told wv. 26-31).
In spite Of their cowardly turning
from the Saviour, he assures them
that after his resurrection he would
20 before them into Galilee. Peter
protested against such act Of disloy-
atty by the disciples, and assured the
Lord that though all the rest should
forsake him. yet he would not. The
Lord showed him how little he knew
even of his own best resolve, telling
him that on that very night he would
deny him thrice. All the disciples
said the same thing.
~. The Agony In osthssmans wv,
8s-42).
The clear vision of the coming
anguish Of the Cross, accentuated BY
the utter failure Of the disciples ia
understand or believe, brought upon
him an indescribable anguish Of soil
10 he took Peter. James. and John
and went apart to pray. The cup Of
agony was not mere death. but the
sacrincial death for sin. under thu
weight of the worlds guilt.
I. The first prayer wv. $3.50.
Notwithstanding the darkness Of
the hour. he prayed In faith accom-
panied with a willingness to obey
When he came and found the thres
sleeping instead Of praying he com
manded them to watch and pray *
a. to be fortified against temptation
v. The BETRAYAL and Arrest al
Jesus wv. 1852.
I. The sign to the mob wv. l3-47)
With the bnsest of hypocrisy Judai
pointed out Jesus to the mob by {
kiss. the sign Of love.
2. Jesus forsaken by all wv. 1852
At the sight Of the Masters be
trayal and arrest, one Of his disci
pies attempted to defend him by re
sorting to the sword but seeing thai
Jesus made no attempt at resistance
they oil fed. Their courage failet
them In the hour Of trial. How littl.
man knows Of his weaknesses unit
the crucinl hour.
VI. Jesus esfora the sanhsdrn wv
53.G5).
!. Contradictory testimony Of falls,
witnesses (vv. $500.
High Priests Questions: wv. 90
65).
~ "whnt Is II that these witness
against thcet" To this Jesus wui
silent. showing that no evidence hnt
vet been given worthy Of answer.
(2) cart thou the CHRISTI" II
this he definitely replied: n am
and quotes n Scripture passage whlcl
they recognize ms referring TO tn
Messiah. This CHIN they answer
with bufeting and the most shane
full treatment.
vi. Peter Denies Lord (vv. GG-72)
Though Peter loves Jesus. yet II
the hour Of supreme trial he fnils
Grievous nm his sin 10. II In not Tx,
TINT OF Judas. His failure was due q
!. Bonsting self.defense tvv. 2.,.3i)
2. Lack Of watchfuinesx ". 80.
| 8. Neglect Of prayer ". 3s).
I. Service In tho energy of tn
6eSh ". ~.
Q. Following Jesus sfar on ". ~
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