The Dolores star., 1918-08-02
LESSON FOR AUGUST 4
GROWING sTaoneER.

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GOLDEN TExT-But the path OF the
righteous In IA the dawninx light, that
shlneth more and more unto the perfect
day.-Proverbs 4:1s-
DEVOTIONAL READING-Ephesians
6:lo-1s.
PRIMARY LESSON MArERIAI-Luks
e:t,-5:.
INTERMEDIATE. SENIOR AND
ADULT ToPIC-The kind of strength we
need: getting IL. using It.
ADDITIONAL MATERIAI.-Isaiah 20:
,s-si: Ephesians a:l+-2: Philippians 4:s-ia.
!. Jesus Chris. Growing Uuke AZ
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While Christ was indeed divine. his
deity did not interfere with his de-
velopment us a human being. The
processes OF his physical, mental; and
spiritual growth were the same as
those of any human being.
1. Jesus tarrying behind at Jeru-
salem wv. ~, 43).
At the nge Of twelve Jewish child
took his place as q worshipper In the
temple. He was considered q "child
Of the law" Being conscious Of his
mission. when Joseph and his mother
were returning from attendance at
the Passover. he tqrried behind to en-
ter the temple and inquired Into tho
meaning Of the ordinances Of Gods
House. He had an alert. eager mind.
which inquired after the truth. espe-
cially the truth concerning his Fa-
TIERS House. His heart ycarned after
his Father.
?. Jesus found in the temple wv.
44-5O).
When Joseph and Jesus mother had
gone some distance on their return
journey they perceived that Jesus was
missing. and sought him among their
kinsfolk and acquaintance. Not fnd-
ing him there, they turned back to
Jerusalem where they found him I'm
the temple.
~ He was sitting" ". 46) show
ing that he was no passing visitor or
sightseer. He was perfectly At home
in his Fathers House.
(2) He was "hearing" the teachers
of Gods Word ". 48). This shows
he was eager to learn Gods will.
| (3) He asked questions ". 49,.
The growing mind Is inquisitive. 1t
more than receives that which In
taught; 1t inquiries after.
az He answered questions ". ~.
| His answers showed great wisdom.
It was not an exhibition OF his
divine wisdom. but an expression Of
the workings OF . perfect human mind
suffused by the Holy Spirit.
8. Mary's complaint tvv. 4s-50.
She demonstrates with him for his
behavior. He made NO apology. show
ing that he was more than the son Of
Mary: God was his Father.
4. Jesus Obedient ". 61).
Though he was conscious Of his a.
vine being and mission. he lived ME
OF filiai obedience.
| 8. Jesus Development ". 62).
1t was,
~ Mental-.In In wisdom"
(2) Physical-"Stature."
(3) spiritual-~Favor with God and
man."
u. Growth Ia oraes tn Peter b
~.
This is not growth into grace. but
/ growth In 1t. We get into grace by
the new birth. This new nature Which
has Its source in God must be devel-
oped In order that our lives be fruit
full for God w.. 81, that they bear
testimony to the cleansing power Of
Christ's blood ". 81. and that we may
have assurance Of salvation ". 1O).
The following are lines Of growth:
/. "yirtue" ". 81.
Virtue here means energy or cour-
age. This is not added" as In the
Authorized Version. but az In the Re-
vised Version which reads: "In your
faith supply virtue" It means In
crease by growth. not by external
junction. Faith Is the root from
which spring all these exceilencies.
/ 2. knowledge" ". 81.
/ This means right understanding.
practical knowledge.
3. Temperance" ". 81.
Temperance means self-controi. This
self-control extends to all the affairs
Of life. Practical knowledge viii sup
ply to itself the government Of an
appetites.
4. Patience" ". 81.
This means endurance. Having con-
troll Of self within, there win be en-
durance Of that without.
5. Goodness" ". 81.
This means piety. reverence for
God. the submission of the humaa WIN
to the will Of God. This II 4 part Of
that practical knowledge which We
are obliged to supply.
g. 'Botherly kindness" ". y.
d Love Of the brethren must be devel-
oped In godliness. The proof that
one is godly Is that he loves the
brethren Il John SD. This means
{ the special lose Of Christians for each
other.
z. Charity" (v. u.
This is love. Peters climax 4