The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-29
IMPROVED uMFoRM INTERNATIONAL
LESSON
(By REV. p. B. FITZwATER, D. D.,
Teacher OF English Bible in the
Moody Bible Institute of Chicaso.)
Copyright. 1918. Western Newspaper Union
LESSON FOR JUNE 80
REVIEW: JESUS CHRIST OUR RE.
DEEMER AND LORD.

GOLDEN TEXT-For God so loved the
world, that he gave his only b~egotten Son,
that whatsoever believeth In him should not
perish, but have everlasting hfe.-John 3:
l6.
Thou art the Christ, the Son Of the
living God.-Matthew 1916.
/ 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
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. The following day may be
suggestive of the latter method
Lesson las Jesus was passing
through the coasts Of Tyre and SidoD
he was besought by a Syrophoeniclar
woman to heal her daughter, who was
g%rievOusly possessed with a demon.
After apparent indifference, in order
to lead her into IN intelligent faith,
he healed her daughter. AS he further
]journeyed through Decapolis, a deaf
and dumb man besOught him for heal
ing.
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
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 lll.-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 l :16-19..
Lesson lV.-As Jesus was endeavoF-
ing to show his disciples how he must
be crucifed, 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 a les
son which needs to he learned by most
of us today, as despite our best efforts
we note insidious ~self-seeking making
itself known.
Lesson VA certain rich man in
0uired of the Lord as to what he muss
do in order to inherit eternal life.
This young man was of an amiable
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, but to he willing to sur
render all things for him.
Lesson Vi.-While the Lord was
consciously facing the cross. the disci-
Piles were concerned about positions OF
pre-eminence. Jesus taught them thar
those who would follow him must not
seek for greatness or position. but to
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 VIl.-Jesus drove out 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 be learned by many churches
today.
Lesson VlII.-The scribes sought TO
entrap Jesus by asking captions ques-
tiOns. To the question as to what was
the greatest commandment, he replied
that 1t 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 be guilty of the greatest sin.
Lesson lx.-While Jesus sat nr
meat, a certain woman Amounted him
with precious ointment In anticipation
of his burial. The Lord was pleased
with this act, for 1t vas out OF a heart
Of fervent love that she lavished upon
him her best.
Lesson Kin connection with the
last Passover, at which Judas betrayed
Jesus, the symbols which represent
the body and blood Of Jesus were in
troduced. In the emblems Of the com-
munion 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 mockingly said he saved others,
himself he could not save.
He could not save both himself and
others, so he chose to save others aA6
give himself to die.