The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-05-09
LESSON FOR MAY IL
JESUS FACES THE CROSS.

DEVOTIONAL MISUNDERSTANDING i2:i-
ADnI" pNAL MATERIAL. FOR
25-27. INV 60
PRIMARY TOPIc-Jesus and the blind
bcggar.
LESSON MATERIAI~-Mark nAs-52.
PRIMARY AND JUNIOR MEMORY
leth thcc.-Mark lO:49.
JUNIOR AND INTERMEDIATE
TOPlC-Jcsus teaches how to he great.
I. Jesus Foretells His Passion and
Resurrection Wv. $3.50.
This is the third time he makes this
prediction. The circumstances are
most tragic.
l. Jesus going to Jerusalem ". 32).
He was going with the full conscious
ness of the awful tragedy OF the cross
before hiin-thc %trcachery of Judas,
the fiery prosecutions of the priests
and ScribcS--the unjust Judgment.
2. The disciples following after (v.
32).
They were in dread bcwildcrmcnt.
His ~utteranceS and dcmeanOr filled
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. "Nhat needs should happen unto
him. wv. 33, 34).
ID delivered unto chief priests
and scribes."
ca They shall condemn him to
death, and deliver him to the Cen
tilES."
CD "They shall mock, scourgc, spit
upon, and kill him.
(4) "The third day he shall rise
again"
II. The Ambitious Request of James
and John wv. 35-45).
l. The request wv. $500.
1t was for Il place Of prominence in
the kingdom. According to Matthew,
their mother was the i~nterccSsor.
Many mothers have bcen used by chill
drcn to carry out that which they
were themselves ashamed to do. 1t
Is very desirable for mothers to get
places for their children near to Jesus,
hut unfortunately many are seeking
the p%innaclcs of the world and for
getting the ncarncSs to Christ.
2. Jesus reply wv. $3.50.
% TO Peter and John wv. 3S-lO).
He speaks directly to the men, de-
claring that they know not what they
ask. NE Lord many times has to re-
prove and rcbuke us for our blind re-
quests. He showed them that the way
to this position of glory was through
suffering. The cup which they were
to drink was all that was embraced in
the agony on the cross. He comedies
that the positions which they craved
were obtainable. but in a very differ
cnt way from what they unprecedented.
h way to places in glory in the
Kingdom of Christ is through the path
of lowly, self-forgctful service.
90 10 the ten ivy. 41-45).
The ten were displcascd with Peter
and John, but doubtless they were not
free from the same selfish ambitions.
Christ showed them that to give is
greater than to receive; that to serve
is greater than to be served. The
standard of his kingdom is to forget
self and serve others, even to give
ones life. Christ is the supreme ex-
ample to be initiated by all who would
loiIo" Ilitll
~. Jesus Cures Bartimaeus of
Blindness wv. 1862.
Though the weight of the cross wns
upon him, he had time for gracious
deeds. Blind Bartimacus receives his
sight.
]. Bartimacus' request wv. 4G, 40.
lie cried TO Jesus for mercy. The
fact that he addressed him as the Son
of David, shows that he recognized
his A1cssiahship. Though he was
blind, his faith enabled him to take
hold of Jesus. AS soon rs he heard
tina Jesus was passing by he cried to
him for help. Jesus not only can hear
our cries, but he car ever tell when
a soul yearns after him, and will re.
spond to that ycarning.
2. Rebukcd by the multitude ". JS).
ThiS rcbukc provoked Il more earn
est cry from Bnrtimacns. He he
licved that Jesus could and would help
him, and knew that it was low or
never with him. The fact that God
has brought salvation within our reach
should convince us that it is time for
us to cry for help. Therefore. we
should not allow the opposition Of
men to keep us from Christ.
3. The blessing granted wv. 1852.
Though Jesus knew his desire, he
wished him to definitely commit him
self. God Is pleased when we come to
him with u definite needs.
When his eyes were opened, he saw
many interesting things, but the Sll.
prcme object was Christ, for he fol-
lowed him. Note experience of Barti.
macuS:
G) A blind bcggar ". 4G).
CD His cry for mercy ". Az.