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LESSON
(By Rev +. II. FITZWATER, d. D.,
Teacher Of English Bible in the Moody
Bible Institute Of Chicago)
Copyright. 1918, Western Newspaper Union.l
LESSON FOR FEBRUARY 2
THE GIVING OF THE MAMMA.


daily bread.-Matthew ell.
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL-Deut. 81
%; John 6.29-5l.
PRIMARY TOPIC-God's gift of food.-
Elk. 16:1l-15
JUNIOR TOPIC-Daiy food in the des-
ert. Memory Nerses-Matt. 6:2l, 26.
INTERMEDIATE TOPIC-Our daily
dependence upon God.
SENIOR AND ADULT TOPIC-PoVerty
and providence in our day.
|. LISTING for the Flesh Pots Of
Egypt (16:1-36).
/. Murmuring against Moses and
Aaron wv. 49,.
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-
tlan 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
1t matter with such prospect, though
they were bit hungry?
This complaining showed n base in
gratitude and was most dishonoring to
God. Unthankfuness is a sign Of
heart corruption Rom. 1:2D.
.. Gods answer to their murInur-
ings wv. 4-12).
Q). He promised to rain bread from
heaven wv. 4, -. His purpose in this
was to teach them that IMAM doth not
live by bread alone, but by every word
that proceedeth out of the mouth of
the Lord" Deut. S:3). The mamma
was given by God, but the people mustiI
gather it. (2) He promised to giveS
them vision of his glory wv. 6-10).
This served as a warning and an en-
enlargement, 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 Cd
Flesh and bread promised (vv. IL, 12).
God answered the cravings of the
DCODlC ny SlNluS anu Lldh-
ma to eat. How gracious Is our God
II. Quails and Mamma Given ZIG :13-15).
At the appointed time God gave the
Israelites the promised food. He first
allowed them to feel their need, 30
show that mans highest need is to be-
lieve God and rely upon him for all
needs Deut SO, 3; Matt. 4 3, ~. He
then displayed his glory, showing that
he was able and willing to supply their
, need if they would obey him.
l. In the evening the quails CAME
up. ". 49,.
Since they desired flesh he gave
them flesh to eat. This is an example
of the patience and longsuffering of
God. How he caters to the whims Of
his vacillating children!
2. In the morning God gave the
mamma wv. IA, 49,.
The Israelltes did not know what it
was. They exclaimed What Is it?"
Moses told them it was the bread
which the Lord had given them to eat.
III. The Responsibilities of the Is
raelites (16:16 :3D.
l. They must gather certain ration
! daily ". Is CT V. ~.
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 mama typified Christ (John 8:
SO, SD. AS each man was to gather
for himself so each one must appro-
pirate Christ for himself.
3. The mama must be gathered
fresh every morning ". Ply.
This was to be done early, before
the sun was up. Christ, our mama,
should be taken each day, and the first
thing in the day (John 6: So.
4. They must not gather in excess of
one days supply wv. 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.
5. The mama 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 mama, have
| eternal life (John $50, 5D.
g. Due consideration should be given
to the Sabbath day wv. 22-3D. A
double portion was to be gathered the
day before.
". Mamma Kept as Memorial (16:
32-36).
This was to be kept as reminder Of
Gods favor in supplying them with
! brand in tho Wilderness for FORTY vnara