The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-06-27

GOLDEN TEXT-For God so loved the
world. that he gave his only begotten Son.
that whatsoever believeth In him should not
perish but have everlasting life.-John 8:
10,
Thou art the Christ the Son OF the
living God.-Matthew 1915.
am not ashamed of the Gospel of
Christ. for II is the power OF God unto
salvation 10 everyone that believeth.-
Romans 1915
The method Of review must largely
be determined by the individual teach
er. For Junior and intermediate
classes good way will be by the use
Of 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 l.--As Jesus was passing
through the coasts Of Tyre and Sidon,
he was hesought by Syrophoenician
woman TO heal her daughter, who was
grievously possessed with demon.
After apparent Indifference, In order
to lead her into an intelligent faith,
he healed her daughter. As he further
journeyed through Decapols deaf
and dumb man besought him for heal
ing
Les 1on Il-As his earthly career was
approaching It's 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 were immedi-
atcly before them.
Lesson llI.-Jesus was TRANSPORTED
before Peter, James and John, to show
! them his triumph over death In his
glorious kingdom. This occurred at
time when the disciples were sorely
/ tried. Jesus rehuke apparently
estranCcd them He was TRANSPORTED
"hefore them" showing that the chief
object OF the transformation was to
prepare the disciples for the ordeal be-
fore them. An inspired commentary
upon this translation Is found In II
/ Peter 1912
| Lesson iV.-As Jesus was endeavor-
! ing 10 show his disciples how he must
be- crueihed. they were disputing as to
who should be the greatest In the
kingdom. Jesus taught them that
humble. sclf-denying service is the
sign OF true greatness This is les
son which needs to he learned by most
OF us today. ms despite our best efforts
we note insidioNs selfseeking making
itself known
Lesson VA certain rich man In
ouired of the Lord as 10 what he must
do I'm order To inherit eternal life.
This Young man was OF an amiahle
j disposition and earnest and sincere.
but he had wrong notions ms 10 saliva
ton. Jesus showed him that his SUI
preme need was not doing something
10 he saved. hut To be willing 10 sur
render all things for him.
Lesson Vi.-While the Lord was
consciously facing the cross the disci-
pies were concerned about positions or
prc-emjnence. Jesus taught them that
those who would follow him must not
seek for greatness or position, hut 10
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 Vii.-,Iesus drove ont the
money changers from the temple and
declared that the house Of God should
hc house OF prayer instead of
house Of merchandise. This lesson
needs 10 he learned by many churches
today
Lesson Vill.-The scrihes sought 10
entrap Jesus by asking captious ques-
tons. To the question as tn what was
the greatest commandment. he replied
that Il 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 he guilty of the greatest sin.
Lesson Ix-While Jesus sat nj
meat, certain woman aunointed him
with precious ointment I'm anticipation
OF his burial The Lord was pleased
with this act for II was out ~ heart
of fervent love that she lavished upon
him her best
les on Kin connection with the
last Passover. ~ which Judas betrayed
/ Jesus. the symbols which represent
the body and blood OF Jesus were in
/ reduced. In the emhlems of the com
/ nunion we appropriate the very life
+ and blessings OF Christ.
Lesson xi.-Jesus died between two
malefactors To make atonement for
the worlds sin. He gave his life a
ransom for many. While on the cross.
they mocklngly said he saved others.
| himself he could not save.
He could not save both himself and
others. so he chose 10 save others and
give himself 10 die.
La son xII.-Jesus arose from the
grave and demonstrated his resurec-
ton with infnllhle proofs. In this
God declared him 10 he his Son, and
! set his stamp OF approval upon his