Middletown transcript., 1918-06-29
LESSON FOR JUNE 80
REVIEW: JESUS CHRIST OUR RE.
DEEMER AND LORD.

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REVIEW: JESUS CHRIST OUR RE-
DEEMER AND LORD.
GOLDEN TEXT-Fcr God so loved the
world, that he gave his only begotten Son.
that whosoever believeth in him should not
perish. but have everlasting Mfe.-John 3:
Is.
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 Coo unto
salvation to everyone that believeth.--
Romans ZIG.
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 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. Indeed, this method, with some
notifications, can be used to good ad-
vantage with all grades. A good way
for senior and adult classes will be TO
recall the principal facts Of each les
son of the quarter. and state their
central and vital teaching rs they pear
upon the golden text. In such case,
each lesson should be assigned one
week previous. The following may he
suggestive Of the latter method:
Lesson l.-As Jesus was passing
through the coasts Of Tyre and Sid"n,
he was bcsought by Syrophoenic'an
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
journcyed through Decapolis. dear
and dumb man besousht him for heal
Ing. In spite of the fact that he was
so soon to be offered up, and other in
tercsts that were upon him. he healed
this man. In both cases he showed
not only his sympathy. but his mighty
power over demons and physical dis
eases.
Les ~on Ii.-As his earthly career was
apprca ching its end. Jesus began to
take account Of his ministry. He
wanted the disciples to have definite
ard 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 imnedi-
ately before them. In order to be CT
ficient witnesses they must know that
Jesus IS the Christ. not merely some
great teacher or prophet.
Lesson lIl.-.JcSus was TRANSPORTED
before Peter. James and John. to show
them his triumph over death in his
glorious kingdom. This occurred ut a
time when the disciples were screly
tried. Jesus rebuke apparently
estransetl them. He was TRANSPORTED
"before them" showing that the chief
object of the TRANSPORTATION was I"
prepare the disciples for the ordeal be-
fore them. An inspired commentary
upnn This translation is found in II
Peter ! :16-19..
Lesson iv.-As Jesus was endeavOr-
ing to show his disciples how he must
be crucified. they were disputing as to
who should he the greatest in the
kingdom. Jesus taught them that
humble. self-lenying service is the
sign of true greatness. This is les
son which needs to be 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
CURED Of the Lord as to what he must
do in order to inherit eternal life.
This ycung man was of an aMiable
disposition and earnest and sincere.
hut he had wrong notions as to saliva
ton. Jesus showed him that his ST.
premc need was not doing something
to be saved. hut to he willing To sur
render all things for him. In teaching
him this lesson. he made il clear to the
Young man that he loved money more
than the Lord. He. like many today
in the hour when decision must he
made between this world and Jesus
Christ. turns away sOrrOwful.
Lesson VI.-W',ile the Lord was
consciously facing the cross. the tlisci-
pies were concerned about positions OF
rre-cminencc. Jesus taught them that
those who would follow him must not
seek for greatness or position. hut to
render lOwly service. In this Christ
is the grand example. In due time b"
will exalt those who in lOwlineSS Of
heart serve him.
Lesson Vlt.-JesuS drove ont tn"
money changers from the temple. and
declared that the house Of God should
he 4 house Of PRAYER instead Of Il
ho,.sc of merchandise. This lesson
needs 10 he learned by many churches
today. Those who use the church. or
the holy religion for which it stands.
far financial or social or political in
terests are polluting the Lords house.
and all such should be driven out.
Lesson VllI.-The scribes sought to
cntrnp Jesus by asking captions ducS-
tions. To the question as to what was
the greatest commandment. he replied
that it was love to God with all ones
heart. soul. mind and strength. Since
this is the first and great command
mcnt, to violate this commandment is
TO nc guilty of the greatest sin. Those
who do not love God. then. with their
entire being. though they may be hon
est. generous and gracious, are great
sinners.
Lesson ix,-While Jesus sat ut
meat. Il certain woman Amounted him
with precious ointment in anticipation