The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-06-28

Thou art the Christ, the Son of the
living God.-Matthew 1915
| l am not ashamed of the Gospel of
| Christ, for 1t is the power of God unto
salvation TO everyone that believeth
Romans l:l6.
The method of review must largely
be determined by the individual teach
rr. For junior and intermediate
classes good way will he by the use
Of 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 l.-As Jesus was passing
through the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.
he was besought by Syrophoenician
woman to heal her daughter, who was
| grievOusly possessed with n demon.
After apparent Indifference, in order
to lead her into an intelligent faith,
he healed her daughter. AS he further
journeyed through Decapolis. n deaf
and dumb man besought him for heal
ing.
Les on ii.-As his earthly career wns
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 ili.-.Iesus was transfigured
before Peter James and John. to show
them his triumph over death in his
glorious kingdom. This occurred at
time when the disciples were sorely
| tried. Jesus rebuke apparently
| estranged them He was tranSfigured
"before them" showing that the chief
object of the Transformation was to
prepare the disciples for the ordeal he
fore them. An inspired commentary
upon 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 be the greatest In the
kingdom Jesus taught them that
humble. self1cnying 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 insidfous self-seeking making
itself known.
Lesson VA certain rich man In
qured of the Lord as to what he must
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
tion. Jesus showed him that his SUI
preme need was not doing something
to be saved. hut to he willing to sur
render all things for him.
Lesson VI.-While the Lord was
consciously facing the cross, the disci-
ples were concerned about positions of
pre-emincnce Jesus taught them that
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 VlI.-Jesus drove ont the
money changers from the temple. and
declared that the house of God should
be a house of prayer instead of n
house of merchandise. This lesson
needs to be learned by many churches
| today.
Lesson VilI-The scribes sought to
entrap Jesus by asking captions ques-
tions. To the question as to what was
the greates' 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
ment to violate this commandment is
to be guilty of the greatest sin.
Lesson TX. While Jesus sat at
meat, a certain woman annointed him
with precious ointment In anticipation
of his burial. The Lord was pleased
with this act. for It was out Of heart
of fervent love that she lavished upon
! him her best.
| Les on 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 xl.-Jesus died between two
malefactOrs to make atOnement for
the worlds sin. He gave his life
! ransom for many. While on the cross
they mockingly said ne saved others
himself he could not save.
He could not save both himself and
others so he chose to save others and
give himself to die.
La son xil.-Jesus arose from the
grave and demonstrated his resurrec-
ton with infallible proofs. In this
God declared him to be his Son. and
set his stamp Of approval upon his
work. The disciples ought to have
rejoiced that the tomb was empty
Had he not arisen. his entire work
would have been proven a failure. The