The Brinkley argus., 1918-06-21
LESSON FOR JUNE 23
JESUS TRIUMPHANT OVER
 DEATH.
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AllJlIlONAtI MA IL NAL A'AN TEACHERS-Matthew 2S1-20; Luke 2@ 9o- 24:12; John 20J-25; I Corinthians l5:l-5Si l Thessalonians 4l3-1S.
 PRIMARY TOPIC-Jesus power over death.-Mark 15;42-16:20
 INTERMEDIATE TOPIC-The hYihs Christ. .-.,- resurrection and the Christians assurance of immortality.
 |. The Ministry of Love (yy. 1-4). l. By whom (v. D.
 Mary Magdalene, the mother or James and Salome.
 2. When (v. ?.
 Early in the morning the first day of the week.
 fs) Their perplexlty (vv. 3, 4).
 They questioned as to who should roll away the large stone from the mouth of the tomb To their surprise thev found the stone removed. They, like us, find their difficulties are re- moved before they come to them. 1T they had believed him, their anxletleS and sorrows would not have been.
 II. The Angel in the Tomb (vv 5-9). Jesus knew that these women would come to the sepulcher with unbelieV- ing hearts. so he had an angel waiting there to anncdnce to them the fact or his resurrection. How many times we are helped out of doubts and ditilcul- ties by an angel which the omniscient Lord knew would be needed at par ticular time With such companions and helpers no place need seem lone ly. and no condition need alright us The angels message:
 l. 'Be not affrighted' (v O.
 What comforting words these must have been to these bewildered women The open tomb is the cure for fear; it steadies our hearts when things look dark and we do not understand
 ?. "Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was cruci1ed (v. o.
 This three-fold designation with marvellous clearness shows:
 G1 His humanity-Jesus.
 C2) Lowly residence-Nazareth.
 f3A Ignominious death-crucified. 3. "He is risen; he is not here; be- hold the place where they laid him (v. @.
 These words throw light upon his birth. humility and shameful death. He who was born in lowly circum- stances. and suffered the shameful death of the cross. is now the con oueror of death. His resurrection gives meaning to his death. If Christ had not risen then his death would have been meaningless. "If Christ be nor risen. your faith is vain; ye are in your sins" q Cor. 15:1O.
 f. "Go your way. tell his disciples and Peter" (v. ?.
 As soon as 1t was known that Christ had risen from the dead, they were to fell if to the disciples. Knowledge 0f Christ's triumph involves the responsi- bility of witnessing concerning if. The disciples all needed this blessed news, but Peter especially since he had so denied him. Wonderful grace. this :. ''He goeth before you into Gall lee. there shall ye see him" (v. ?.
 Christ had told the disciples that he would arise from the dead and meet them in GalIlee but their unbelier kept them from this blessed truth. III. The Appearances of the Risen Christ (vv 9-14).
 These appearances had as their Oh feet the restoration of the disciples from their awful falur" and discour- sgement and the convincing them without the peradventure of a doubl, of ChriSt's resurrection. Since his resurrection was to he the central theme of apostolic preaching it was necessary that they have. certainty Of knowledge as to this matter tActs 1.3) Without the resurrection or Christ. his death would be meaning less. Out of the ten or more appear anceS. Mark selects three.
 1. To Mary Magdalene (vv. 9-l1).
 Nory's heart responded to the Sa- viour'S gracious deliverance Of her from demons. Her sufferingS were nc doubt terrible She is the first to the temb. Her devotion Is amply reward cd nv being the first to meet the riser Lord. Light will surely come to the heart that really loves the Lord though the faith is weak. She went al once and told the sorrowing disciples but they refused 10 believe.
 9 TO two disciples on the way t' Emmaus (vv. 12, 13),
 Luke gives full particulars concern ing this appearance. Jesus hat walked. talked. and eaten with them convincing them that the Lord is riseI indeed Quke 24 :13-35). The testi mony of such is trustworthy.
 3. To the eleven disciples (v. 14)
 ". The Commission of the Rise Lord (vy. 15-1S).
 After the disciples were convince of the truth of his resurrection, Chris sent them forth to preach the Gospe to every creature"
 What glorious and supreme task this! "He that believeth and is bal tfzed shall be saved but he that belie' eth not shall be damned (v. 16).