Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-10
LESSON FOR MAY 12
JESUS FACES THE CROSS.

JESUS FACES THE CROSS.
LESSON TEXT-MarIz 1O32-52
GOLDEN TEXT-He humbled Himself,
and became obedient unto death, even
the death of the Cross.-Philippians 2:S.
DEVOTIONAL READING-Isaiah 42:1-
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL FOR
EACHERS-Matthew 20:2O-2S; Luke %:
1921
PRIMARY TOPIC-Jesus and the blind
beggar.
LESSON MATERIAI-Mark 10:46-52.
PRIMARY AND JUNIOR MEMORY
VERSE-Be of good cheer, rise; He cal
leth thee.-Mark 10:49.
JUNIOR AND INTERMEDIATE
TOPIC-Jesus teaches how to be great.
|. Jesus ForeteIIs His Passion and
Resurrection (vv. 32-34).
This is the third time he makes this
prediction The circumstances are
most tragic.
1. Jesus going to Jerusalem ". 32).
He was going with the full conscious
ness of the awful tragedy Of the cross
before him-the treachery of Judas,
the fiery prosecutions of the priests
and scribes-the unjust judgment-the
delivery to POntius Pilate-the mock.
ing-the scourging-the crown o1
thorns-the cross between malefactors
the nails-the spear-all were spread
before him. He moves on to this
goal, not by external necessity, but
fixed purpose. The servant had not
come only "to minister, but to give
his life a ransom for many" That
which he had voluntarily set out tC
do was moving on to its glorious issue,
The joyous outlook upon the victory
which would be accomplished. through
the shedding of his blood led him for.
ward (Hebrews 10y.
2. The disciples following after ~
32).
They were in dread bewilderment
their minds with perplexity, and their
hearts with awe. In this state of con-
fusion, Jesus called them to him and
patiently instructed them.
3. what needs should happen unto
him" wv. 33, 34).
and scribes.''
(2) They shall condemn him to
death, and deliver him to the Gen
tiles"
(3) ''They shall mock, scourge, spit
upon, and kill him."
(4) '"The third day he shall rise
again.
II. The Ambitious Request of James
and John wv. 35-45).
1. The request (vv. $500.
1t was for place of prominence in
the kingdom. According to Matthew
their mother was the intercessor
Many mothers have been used by chill
dren to carry out that which they
were themselves ashamed to do. Il
is very desirable for mothers to gel
but unfortunately many are seeking
the pinnacles of the world and for
getting the nearness to Christ.
2. Jesus reply (vv. 3S-45).
Q) To Peter and John wv. 3S-4O)
He speaks directly to the men, de
claring that they know not what the.
ask. The Lord many times has to re
prove and rebuke US for our blind re
quests. He showed them that the wa!
to this position of glory was through
suffering. The cup which they wer
to drink was all that was embraced il
that the positions which they crave,
were obtainable, but in a very differ
ent way from what they apprehendeG
The way to places in glory in tn
Kingdom of Christ is through the pat
of lowly, self-forgetful service.
(2) To the ten wv. 41-45).
The ten were displeased with Pete
and John, but doubtless they We're nc
free from the same selfish ambition:
Christ showed them that to give
greater than to receive; that to serv
is greater than to be served. Th
standard of his kingdom is to forge
self and serve others, even to Civ
ones life. Christ is the supreme e.
ample to be initiated by all who woul
follow him.
Ill. Jesus Cures Bartimaeus {
Blindness wv. 1852.
Though the weight of the cross wa
upon him, he had time for graciou
deeds. Blind Bartimaeus receives HI
sight.
1. Bartimaeus' request (vv. 46, 40
He cried to Jesus for mercy. III
fact that he addressed him as the So
of David, shows that he recognize
his Messiahship. Though he wi
bAld, his faith enabled him to tax
hold of Jesus. AS soon as he hear
that Jesus was passing by he cried |
him for help. Jesus not only can he;
our cries, but he can even tell whe
a soul yearns after him, and will +
spond to that yearning.
p Rebuked by the multitude ". 4S
This rebuke provoked a more ear
est cry from Bartimaeus. He b
lieved that Jesus could and would he
him, and knew that it was now
never with him. The fact that &c
has brought salvation within our reaC
should convince US that it is time fl
US to cry for help. Therefore, V
should not allow the opposition
men to keep us from Christ.
8. The blessing granted (vv 1852
Though Jesus knew his desire,
wished him to definitely commit hir
self. God is pleased when we come
him with our definite needs.
When his eyes were opened, he sa
many interesting things, but the S
preme object was Christ, for he fl
lowed him. Note experience of Bar
: maeus:
J Cd A blind beggar ". 46).
! (2) His cry for mercy ". 47).
: (3) Persistence in his cry (v. 49,.
: (4) Responded to the call of Jes1
(vv. 40. 50).
90 Made specific request (v. SD.
co Received his sight immediate
; ". 52).
, Cd He followed Jesus ". 52).
t How quickly one can pass from so
: need to jubilant discipleship.