Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1918-08-02
LESSON FOR AUGUST 4
GROWING STRONGER

80 o0G0 WITH TEMPERANCE
APPLICATIONS
GOLDEN TEXT-But the path NJ +b<
.h;n eous Is as the dawning light. tha1
snlnetn more and more unto the nerfect
day.-Proverbs Alb.
c. n1oE1aVoT1ONAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
PRIMARY LESSON MATER1AI-1uke
IN. 4nM1ITTE q SENIOR AND
ADULT TOPIC-The kind of strength Iue
need: getting it; using It,
ADDIIlONAL MATERIAI-Isaiah a.
1881; Ephesians 3:14-21: Philippians 1878.
!. Jesus Christ Growing duke 2 ~
while Christ was indeed divine. his
oelty did not Interfere with his de.
Velopment as human being. The
processes of his physical, mental. and
spiritual growth were the same as
those of any human being.
!. Jesus tarrying behind at Jeru-
salem wv. AZ, 49,.
AT the age of twelve a Jewish child
TOOK his place as worshipper in the
temple. He was considered "child
of the law" Being conscious of his
mission, when Joseph and his mother
were returning from attendance at
the PASSOVER, he tarried behind to en-.
ter the temple and inquired into the
meaning of the ordinances of Gods
House. He had an alert, eager mind.
which inquired after the truth. espe-
clally the truth concerning his Fa-
Tiers House. His heart yearned after
his Father.
z. Jesus found in the temple wv.
44-5O).
When Joseph and Jesus mother had
gone some distance on their return
journey they perceived that Jesus was
missing, and sought him among their
kinsfolk and acquaintance. Not find
Ing him there, they turned back to
Jerusalem where they found him in
the temple.
u) He was 'sitting" ". 46) show
Ing that he was no passing visitor or
s1ghtseer. He was perfectly at home
In his Fathers House.
(2) He was hearing" the teachers
of Gods Word ". 49,. This shows
he was eager to learn Gods will.
(3) He asked questions ". 46).
The growing mind is inquisitive. It
more than receives that which is
taught; it inquiries after.
az He answered questions ". 42).
His answers showed great wisdom.
1t was not an exhibition of his
divine wisdom, but an expression of
the workings of a perfect human mind
suffused by the Holy Spirit.
8. Mary's complaint wv. 1850.
She demonstrates with him for his
behavior. He made no apology, show
ing that he was more than the son of
Mary; God was his Father.
4. Jesus obedient ". sly.
Though he was conscious of his di-
vine being and mission, he lived a life
Of filial obedience.
B. Jesus development ". 52).
It was
D Mental-"Increased in wisdom"
(2) Physical-"Stature."
90 Spiritual-''FavOr with God and |
man."
II. Growth in Grace III Peter 1 81
~.
This is not growth into grace, but |
growth in it. We get into grace by
the new birth. This new nature which
has Its source in God must be devel-
oped in order that our lives be fruit
ful for God ". 81, that they bear
testimony to the cleansing power of
Chr1st's blood ". 81, and that we may
nave assurance of salvation ". 10Y.
Ihe following are lines of growth:
1. Virtue" ". 81.
virtue here means energy or cour-
age. This is not added" as in the
Version, but as in the Re-
vlsed Version which reads: "In your
faith supply virtue" It means in
crease by growth, not by external
junction. Faith is the root from
which spring all these excellencies.
z. knowledge" ". 81.
Ihls means right understanding,
practical knowledge.
3. Temperance" ". g..
Temperance means self-control. This
self-contrOl extends to all the affairs
II life. Practical knowledge will SUD-
ply to itself the government of all
appetites.
4. Patience" ". g..
Ih1s means endurance. Having con-
rol OF self within, there will be en-
iurance of that without.
3. "Godliness'' ". g..
Ihls means piety, reverence for
iod, the submission of the human will
o the will of God. This is a part of
nat practical knowledge which we
re obliged to supply.
o. "Bother1y kindness" ". y.
Love of the brethren must be devel-
ped in goodness. The proof that
ne is godly is that he loves the
rethren Il John Sly. This means
be special love of Christians for each
ther.
Z. "Charity" ". y.
This is love. Peters climax is
cached in love. Out of faith, which