The Brinkley argus., 1919-01-31
IMPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL SUNDGSQ!OOL
 LESSON (By Rev. F. B. FITZWATER, D. D., Teacher of English Bible in the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago0
 Copyright 1918. Western Newspaper Union,I
LESSON FOR FEBRUARY 2
THE GIVING OF THE MANIA.

CULLEN lEA1-1iFe us 'iiiS u"y SNA daily bread.-Matthew 6:11.
 ADDITIONAL MATERIAL-Deut s:1- 90; John s:2s-51.
 PRIMARY ToPIC-God's gift of food Ex. 1S:1l-15.
 JUNIOR TOPIC-Daily food in the des- ert Memory Verses-Matt 6;21. 26.
 INTERMEDIATE TOPIC-our daily dependence upon God.
 SENIOR AND ADULT TOPIC-Poverty and providence in our day
 l. ,Iustina for the Flesh Pots of Egypt GIG :1-36).
 l. Murmuring against Moses and Aaron (vv. 1-3).
 As they journeyed from Film 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 1t matter, with suoh a prospect though they were a bit hungry?
 This complaining showed a base in gratitude and was most dishonoring to God. Unthankfulness is a sign of heart corruption Rom. l :2D.
 9 Gods answer to their murmur- ings (vv. 4-12).
 CD. He promised to rain bread from heaven (vy. 1, 5. His purpose in this was to teach them that man doth not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the Lord" (Deut. S:3). The mama was given by God, but the people must gather it. CD He promised to give them vision of his glory (vv. 6-1O. This served as 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. II, 12). God answered the cravings of the people by giving them Quails and man ma to eat How gracious is our God ! II. QuaiIs and Mama Given GIG; ;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- lieye God and rely upon him for all needs (Deut S:2, g. Matt. 4 B, Al. 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. (v. 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!
 ?. In the morning God gave the mama (vv. II, 15).
 The Israelites 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.
 Ill., The Responsibilities of the is- raeiIteS (IO'lo .oIJ.
 l. They must gather a certain ration daily (v. 16 cf v 4).
 This was to test their faith. They must look to him for their daily bread (Aiatt. GID.
 2. Every man was to gather for him. self (v. 16 cf V. 20).
 The mama typified Christ (John 6: 33, 5l). As each man was to gather for himself SO each one must appro- priate 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 mama, should be taken each day, and the first thing in the day (John G 57).
 4. They must not gather in excess of one days supply (vv. 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
 3. 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 6 :5O, 51).
 6. Due consideration should be given to the Sabbath day (vv. 22-3I. A double portion was to be gathered the day before.
 W. Mama Kept as a Memorial (16: 32-36).
 This was to be kept as reminder of Gods favor in supplying them with