Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-06-28
LESSON FOR JUNE 80
REVIEW: JESUS CHRIST OUR RE-
DEEMER AND LORD.

world, that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in him should not
perish, but have everlasting life.-John 3:
l6.
Thou art the Christ, the Son of the
living God.-Matthew 1916
l am not ashamed of the Gospel of
Christ, for 1t 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
err. For junior and intermediate
classes a 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 LAS 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, a deaf
and dumb man besought him for heal
ing
Les ION 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 were immedi-
ately before them.
Lesson III.-Jesus 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 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 1919.
Lesson IV.-As Jesus was endeavor
ing to show his disciples how he must
be crucified, they were disputing as to
who should be the greatest in the
kingdom. Jesus taught them that
humble, self-denying service is the
sign Of true greatness. This is les
son which needs to be learned by mos
of us today, as despite our best effort.
we note insidious self-seeking making
itself known.
Lesson VA certain rich man in
quired of the Lord as to what he mus
do in order to inherit eternal life
This young man was Of an amiabl'
disposition and earnest and sincere
ton. Jesus showed him that his SUI
preme need was not doing something
to be saved. but to be willing to sur
render all things for him.
Lesson VI.-While the Lord wa
consciously facing the cross, the disci
pies were concerned about positions o
commence. Jesus taught them tina
those who would follow him must no
seek for greatness or position. but.
render lowly service. In this Chris
Is the grand example. In due time h
will exalt those who in lowliness Q
heart serve him.
Lesson VlI.-Jesus drove out tn
money changers from the temple, an
declared that the house of God shoul
be a house of prayer instead of
house of merchandise. This lesso
needs to be learned by many churche
today.
Lesson VIIl.-The scribes sought I
entrap Jesus by asking captious que
tons. To the question as to what We
the greatest commandment, he reptile
that it was love to God with all one
b heart, soul, mind and strength SIM
!. this is the first and great comman
10 ment, to violate this commandment
70 to be guilty Of the greatest sin.
y, Lesson lX-While Jesus sat
10 meat, a certain woman Amounted hi
n with precious ointment in anticipate
of his burial. The Lord was please
with this act. for it was out of hea
70 of fervent love that she lavished upt
- him her best.
~ Les on Kin connection with IL
last Passover, at which Judas betray,
10 Jesus, the symbols which represe
10 10 the body and blood Of Jesus were /
~ troduced. In the emblems of the col
~ munion we appropriate the very Ii
and blessings of Christ.
Lesson XI.-Jesus died between ty
malefactOrs to make atOnement f
the worlds sin. He gave his life
ransom for many. While on the GRO.
they mockingly said he saved othel
himself he could not save
M He could not save both himself a
no others, so he chose to save others a
I'D give himself to die.
MI La>son xIl.-Jesus arose from t
,o+ grave and demonstrated his resurr,
nd ton with infallible proofs. In IL
- God declared him to be his Son, a