New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-06-28
LESSON FOR JUNE 80
REVIEW: JESUS CHRIST OUR RE.
DEEMER AND LORD.

perish, but nave everlasting hfe.-John 8
Thou art the Christ. The Son Of the
living God.-Matthew 1916.
I am not ashamed OF the Gospel OF
Christ, for II 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. Indeed. this method. with some
notifications. can he used to good ad'
vantage with all grades. A good way
for senior and adult classes will he 10
recall the principal facts Of each les
son Of the quarter. and state their
central and vital teaching as they bear
upon the golden text. In such case
each lesson should he assigned one
week previous. The following may ne
suggestive Of the latter method:
Lesson las Jesus was passing
through the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.
he was besOught by a SyrOphOenician
woman to heal her daughter, who was
grievOusly possessed with a demon.
After apparent Indifference, In order
10 lead her into an intelligent faith,
he healed her daughter. AS he further
%journeyed through Decapolis, a deaf
and dumb man besought him for heal
Ing. In spite OF the fact that he was
20 soon to he offered up. and other In
terests that we're upon him, he healed
this man. In both cases he showed
not only his sympathy. but his mighty
power ovpr demons and physical dis
ases.
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
md personal knowledge as to his per-
son. He knew that the opinions OF
others would not suffice them in the
hours Of darkness which were immedi-
ately before them. In order to be ef-
fcient witnesses they must know that
Jesus is the Christ, not merely some
great teacher or prophet.
Lesson lIl.-Jesus was TRANSPORTED
before Peter. James and John, to show
them his triumph over death In his
glorious kingdom. This occurred at n
time when the disciples were sorely
tried. Jesus rebuke apparently
estranged them. He was TRANSPORTED
"before them" showing that the chief
object Of the TRANSPORTATION was to
prepare the disciples for the ordeal be-
fore them. An inspired commentary
upon this translation Is found In II
Peter 1 :16-19..
Lesson Vas Jesus was endeavor-
ing to show his disciples how he must
be crucifed. they were disputlng as to
who should be the greatest In the
kingdom. Jesus taught them that
humble. self-denylng 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 insldious self-seeking making
itself known.
Lesson VA certain rich man in
Uuired of the Lord as to what he must
do in order to inherit eternal life.
This young man was of an nmlable
disposition and earnest and sincere
but he had wrong notions as to saliva
ton. Jesus showed him that his SUI
preme need was not doing something
to he saved. hut to he willing to sur
render all things for him. In teaching
him this lesson. he made It clear to the
Young man that he loved money more
than the Lord. He. like many today
in the hour when decision must he
made between this world and Jesus
Christ. turns away sOrrOwful.
Lesson vI.-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
IL the grand example. In due time he
will exalt those who In lOwliness OF
heart serve him.
Lesson vIl.-Jpsus drove ont the
money changers from the temple. and
declared that the house of God should
be a house Of prayer instead Of a
house Of merchandise. This lesson
needs to he learned by many churches
today. Those who use the church. or
the holy religion for which II stands.
for financial or social Or political IN
terests are polluting the Lords house.
and all such should be driven out.
Lesson vili.-The scribes sought to
entrap Jesus by asking captiOus ques-
lions. To the question as to what was
the greatest commandment. he replied
that II 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 Ia
to he guilty of the greatest sin. Those
who do not love God, then, with their
entire being, though they may be hon
est, generous and gracious. are great
sinners.
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 a heart
of fervent love that she lavished upon
her best.
Lee on Kin connection with the
last Passover, at which Judas betrayed
Jesus. the symbols which represent
the body and blood Of Jesus were in
In the emblems of the com