Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-02

l. Jesus tarrying behind at Jeri-
salem wv. AZ, 43).
AT the age Of twelve Jewish chlld
took his place as a worshipper IN tne
temple He was considered child
Of the law" Being conscious OF his
mission, when Joseph and his mother
we're returning from attendance az
the Passover. he tarried behind to en-
ter the temple and inquired into the
meaning Of the ordinances OF coos
House. He had an alert. eager mlnd'
which inquired after the truth. espe-
clally the truth concerning his Fa-
theirs House. His heart yearned after
his Father.
2. Jesus found In the temple wv.
H-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
knsfolk and acquaintance. Not nnd-
Ing him there, they turned back 10
Jerusalem where they found him IN
the temple.
Q) He was sitting ". 48) SHOW
inc that he was no passing visitor or
sightseer. He was perfectly at nome
in his Fathers House.
(2) He was hearing the teachers
of Gods Word ". 46). This shows
he was eager to learn Gods Will.
CD He asked questions ". 46).
The growing mind is inquisltive. 1t
more than receives that which 10
taught; It inquiries after.
(4) He answered questions ". Az.
His answers showed great WISDOM,
such as to astonish those who heard
him, yet we should not surmise that
he was consciously displaying his Wis
dom. II was not an exhibition OF ms
divine wisdom, but an expression OF
the workings of a perfect human mind
suffused by the Holy Spirit.
3. Mary's complaint wv. $500.
She demonstrates with him f0r ms
behavior To this he replies In a dig
nified yet tender manner. lie maze
no apology, showing that he was more
than the son of Mary; God was his
Father. Though these things were not
understood, Mary kept them In her
heart She was indeed wise
mother.
4. Jesus obedient ". 5D.
Though he was conscious of his d.
vine being and mission, he lived life
of filial obedience.
g. Jesus development ". J2).
II was
~ Mental-"Increased in wisdom.
10y Physical-"Stature."
f3) Splritual-"Favor with God and
man"
H. Growth In Grace I'll Peter l 3
~.
This is not growth into grace, hui
growth In 1t. We get into grace by
the new birth. This new nature which
hos IT'S source In God must be devel'
oped In order that our lives be fruit
ful for God ". 81, ttct they bear
testimony to the cleansing power OF
Christs blood ". 81, and that we may
have assurance of salvation ". lO)
The following are the lines OF
/ growth:
|. Virtue" ". 81.
Virtue here means energy or cour
! age. This is not added as In the
/ authorized Version, but rs in the Re
vised Version which reads: I'm your
faith supply virtue 1t means in
crease by growth, not by externa
function. Faith is the root from
which spring all these excellencies
These graces develop out of each 9th
or from that root. Manly courage j
the first virtue which must be supplied
in order to grow stronger
.. acknowledge" ". %.
This means right understanding
practical knowledge.
3. Temperance ". %,
Temperance means self-control. Thi'
self.control extends to all the affairs
os life. Practical knowledge will sup
nly TO itself the government OF al
appetites,
4. "Patience" ". O..
This means endurance. Having con
troll of self within, there will be en-
durance of that without. The Chris
t,an while controlling all forces with
in viii endure the forces which arr
heyond his control, those without him
Z. Goodness ". o..
This means piety, reverence fo
God the submission of the human vii
TO the will of God. This is part o
that practical knowledge which w
are obliged TO supply.
6. "Botherly kindness" ". y.
Love of the brethren must be devel
oped in godliness. The proof tina
one is godly is that he loves thu
brethren Il John 5:D. This mean
the special love of Christians for eacl
other.
7. "Charity" ". y.
This is love. Peters climax II
reached In love. Out of faith, whicl
is the root, springs this seven-fol'
fruit. In order to prevent apostasy
Peter calls all to be diligent in the de
yelopment of these graces. All sucl