The Yale expositor., 1919-01-30
LESSON FOR FEBRUARY 2
THE GIVING OF THE MAMMA.

LESSON TExT-Exodus l6:l-ss.
GOLDEN TExT-Give US this day our
daily bread.-Matthew 6:1l.
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL-Deut. g:l-
%; John 6:29-51.
PRIMARY TOPIC-God'S gift of food
| Eek. 16:11-l5
JUNIOR TOPIC-Daily food In the des-
ert Memory Verses-Matt 6:2i, 26.
| INTERMEDIATES TOPIC-Our daily
! dependence upon God.
! SENIOR AND ADULT TOPIC-Poverty
and providence in our day.
!. Lustins for the Flesh Pots Of
Egypt Q6:1-36).
/. Murmuring against Moses and
Aaron (vv 1-3).
AS they journeyed from Elm into
the great wilderness they became con-
scious of the scarcity of some of the
things they had enjoyed even in Egyp-
tian slavery. Only few days ago
they were singing Gods praises for
their wondrous deliverance at the Red
Sea (Ch. 15). Now at the beginning
of their privation they are murmur-
ing. They utterly lack spiritual per-
ception. They were free people on
the way to their own land. What did
it matter, with such a prospect, though
they were bit hungry?
This complaining showed base in
gratitude and was most dishOnoring to
God. Unthankfulness is sign OF
heart corruption (Rom. :2D.
2. Gods answer to their murmur-
ings (vv. 4-12).
~. He promised to rain bread from
heaven (vv. 4, 81. His purpose in this
was to teach them that imam doth not
live by bread alone, but by every word
! that proceedeth ont of the mouth of
the Lord" (Deut. :3). The mamma
was given by God, but the people must
gather it. (2) He promised to give
them a vision of his glory (vv. 6-10).
! This served as a warning and an en-
cOuragement. Despite their murmur-
| ings against him he invites them to
come near unto him. Wonderful grace
that sinful, ungrateful men should be
permitted TO come near TO God (3)
Flesh and bread promised (vv. IL, 12).
God answered the cravings Of the
people by giving them quails and man.
ma to eat. How gracious is our God
~. QuaiIs and Mamma Given Q6 :13-15).
! At the appointed time God gave the
Israelites the promised food. He first
allowed them to feel their need, TO
show that mans highest need is to be-
lieve God and rely upon him for all
needs (Deut. 8 2, 3; Matt. a 3, A.. He
then displayed his glory, showing that
he was able and willing to supply their
need If they would obey him.
/. In the evening the quails came
up. ". 13).
Since they desired flesh he gave
them flesh to eat. This is an example
of the patience and long-suffering of
God. How he caters TO the whims of
his vacillating children!
2. In the morning God gave the
mamma (vv. IA, 15).
The Israelites did not know what 1t
was. They exclaimed: "What is it?"
Moses told them it was the bread
which the Lord had given them TO eat.
10. The Responsibilities of the Is
/ rdclitcS LILO 10 .Ol).
1. They must gather a certain ration
daily ". 16 CT v. A..
This was to test their faith. They
must look to him for their daily bread
(Matt. GID.
2. Every man was to gather for him
self ". 16 CT v. 20).
The mamma typified Christ (John 6:
33, 51). AS each man was to gather
for himself so each one must appro-
pirate Christ for himself.
3. The mamma must be gathered
fresh every morning (v. 2D.
This was to be done early, before
the sun was up. Christ, our mamma.
should be taken each day, and the first
thing in the day (John 6: SD.
4. They must not gather in excess of
one days supply tvv. Is, 20).
That which was in excess OF the
days supply became corrupt. Chris
tians should make use of the gifts be-
slowed by God. Gods graces are only
good when put TO use.
.. The mamma must be eaten to pre-
serve life.
They were in the wilderness. so
could only live by eating of the food
which God gave. In the wilderness
of this world only those who feed
upon Christ. the true mamma, have
eternal life (John 6 $50. 81.
6. Due consideration should be given
TO the Sabbath day (vv. 22-3D. A
double portion was to be gathered the
day before.
~. Mamma Kept as Memorial ne:
32-36).
This was to be kept as reminder Of
Gods favor In supplying them with
bread in the wilderness for forty years.