Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27

world, that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever belieyeth in him should not
perish but have everlasting life.-John 3:
I-16.
Thou art the Christ. the Son Of the
living God.-Matthew 1915.
am not ashamed of the Gospel of
Christ, for it is the power of God unto
salvation to everyone that believeth.-
Romans 1:16.
The method of review must largely
be determined by the individual teach
er. For junior and intermediate
classes a good way will be by the use
of a good map Of Palestine, to trace the
Journeys of Jesus from his birth to his
ascension. giving emphasis to some Of
his vital teachings, deeds Of mercy
and power, atoning death, triumphant
resurrection and glorious coming
again. The following day may be
suggestive Of the latter method:
Lesson I.-As Jesus was passing
through the coasts of Tyre and Sidon,
he was besought by Syrophoenician
woman to heal her daughter, who was
grievOuSly possessed with a demon.
After apparent Indifference. in order
to lead her into an intelligent faith,
he healed her daughter. AS he further
journeyed through Decapolis, deaf
and dumb man besought him for heal
ing.
Les on Il.-As his earthly career was
approaching its end, Jesus began to
take account Of his ministry. He
wanted the disciples to have definite
and personal knowledge as to his per
son. He knew that the opinions Of
others would not suffice them in the
hours Of darkness which We're tmmedi-
ately before them.
Lesson lil.-Jcsus was TRANSPORTED
before Peter, James and John, to show
them his triumph over death in his
glorious kingdom This occurred at a
time when the disciples we've sorolv
tried Jesus reEuFe appareniy
estranacd them He was TRANSPORTED
before Them showing that the chief
object of the transformation was to
prepare the disciples for tho ordeal he
fore them. An inspired commentary
upon this translation is found in II
refer 10 ~.
Lesson IV.-As Jesus was endcavor-
ing to shoW his disciples how he must
be crucificd they were disputing as to
who should he the greatest in the
kingdom. Jesus taught them that
humble, self-denying service is the
sign Of true greatness. This is a les
son which needs to be learned by most
of Us today, as despite our best efforts
we note insidous self-seeking making
itself known
Lesson VA certain rich man in
quircd of the Lord as to what he must
do In order to inherit eternal life.
This young man was Of an amiable
disposition and earnest and sincere,
but he had wrong notions as to salva
ton Jesus showed him that his Su
preme need was not doing something
to be saved but to be willing to sur
render all things for him.
Lesson Vl.-While the Lord was
consciously facing the cross, the disci
pies were concerned about positions of
pre-eminence. Jesus taught them that
those who would follow him must not
seek for greatness or position. but to
render lowly service. In this Christ
is the grand example. In due time he
will exalt those who in lowliness of
heart serve him.
Lesson WII.-Tpsus drove out the
money changers from the temple, and
declared that the house of God should
he a house Of prayer instead of Il
house of merchandise This lesson
needs to be learned by many churches
today.
Lesson VIl'-Thc scribes sought to
entrap Jesus by asking captious ques-
tons. To the question as to what was
tlc greatest commandment, he replied
that it was love to God with all ones
heart, soul, mind and strength Since
this is the first and great command
ment, to violate this commandment is
to be guilty Of the greatest sin.
Lesson IX-While Jesus sat at
meat, a certain woman Amounted him
with precious ointment in anticipation
of his burial The Lord was pleased
with this act. for it was out of heart
of fervent love that she lavished upon
him her best
Lessor Kin connection with the
last Passover, al which Judas betrayed
Jesus, the symbols which represent
the body and blood of Jesus were in
troduced. In the emblems of the COM
munion we appropriate the very life
and blessings of Christ
Lesson XI.-Jesus died between two
malefactors to make atonement for
the worlds sin. lie gave his life a
ransom for many. While on the cross,
they mockingly said he saved others,
himself he could not save
He could not save both himself and
others. so he chose to save others and
give himself to die.
La son Xll.-Jesus arose from the
grave and demonstrated his resurrec-
tion with infallible proofs. In this
God declared him TO he his Son, and
set his stamp of approval upon his
work, The disciples ought to have
reioiced that the tomb was empty.