The Brinkley argus., 1919-04-18
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 LESSON fRv REV. P. B. FtTZwATER, D. p, Teacher of English Bible in the Moooy Bible Institute of Chicago)
 Copyright 1918. by Western Newspaper lnlon..
LESSON FOR APRIL 20
THE RISEN LORD.

1 GOLDEN TEXT-He Is risen, ss nc Said Matthew 2S:s | ADDITIONAL MATERI-AI-Luke "A; i Corinthians 10. | PRIMARY TOP1C-An angel tells apout i the resurrection of Jesus. 1 JUNIOR TOPIC-The story of an empty l tomb INTERMEDIATE ToPIc--Ths living l Christ.
 SENIOR AND ADULT ToP1C-Ths meaning of Christs resurrection.
 |. The Visit of the Women to the ] SepuIcher (2S:I.
 They came early to see the sepulcher. Their zeal and love exceeded that of even Peter, James and John. "Wom- en were last at the cross and first at the tomb.'
 II. The Earthquake (29:4). ,i
 This occurred when the glorious afl- gel descended to roll the stone away l from the tomb. This work of the an- gel was not to allow Jesus to escape but to show that the tomb was empty. Christ needed not the help of a glo- 1 rious angel, for he was raised up by his own power as the seal of his aton- l ing work upon the cross The open tomb and the angel sitting upon the stone with calm dignity is picture of Gods triumph over the devil, and the terror of the keepers Is sample of what all of Christ's enemies shall one day experience when he comes in 1 glory to reign as king.
 III. The Angels Message to the Women (2S:5 :5D.
 l. Fear not" (v. 5. While the ene- mics have occasion to fear, those who love the Lord receive good news from 1 the empty tomb. The Lord will not long leave those who follow him, in suspense and dread. The empty tomb puts an end to all doubts and fears. It is the proof that the question of sin Is dealt with and that God Is satis- fled, carrying with it the assurance of eternal victory.
 2. Come see" (v. 6). The angel said that the Lord had risen, and il vited the women to see the place where he lay.
 g. Come quickly" (v. D. The wom- en must see for themselves and then 1 go tell the message. Experience must precede testimony. They were to go quickly to the disciples with the blessed message, with the assurance that the Lord would go before and 1 meet them.
 ". Jesus Meets the Women l (2S :S-10).
 The women rendered instant obedi- ence and were running to bring word to the disciples. Jesus met them on the way Those who have an expert mental knowledge of Christ should | speedily go to tell others of 1t. To all such the Lord will appear and bring joy.
 V. What christs Resurrection Guarantees to Us q Cor. 15).
 l. The integrity of the Scriptures (vv. 8, 4) The Old Testament Scrip lures told of the advent, death and i resurrection of Christ. Christ's resur. recton gave the seal of authentication to them. Christ rebuked the disciples on the way to Emmaus for their dis belief of the Scriptures concerning the resurrection (Luke A 4:13-26).
 2. The reality of the divine person | (Rom. 1 :4). Jesus claimed to be one with the Father. He predicted his coming forth from the dead (Matt, 16:2D. He declared that no one could take his life from him. He had power to lay his life down and take l 1t up again (John 10:15-18). He died because he willed to do so. The life which he laid down must be resumed at the completion of his sacrificial work. His coming forth from the grave proved that he was what he had claimed to be.
 3. The suiiiciency of Christ's aton. Ing sacrifice (Rom. 4 4:25). On the cross Christ exclaimed. Tt is finished" By the resurrection God declared to the universe that an adequate remedy for sin had been provided. The resur. rectlon of Christ Is Gods certificate that an adequate sacrifice has been l provided for sin.
 4. Our life and immortality q Cor 1 5:20). He Is the first fruits of them that slept Because l live ye shall live also" The guarantee that man in the integrity of his being spirit soul and body shall live again Is furnished us In Chrlst's death and resurrection.