The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-10-02
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LESSON
tBy REV. p. B. FITZWATER. D. D.,
Teacher of English' Bible in the Moody
Bible Institute of Chicago.)
copyright. 1919. Western Newspaper Union)
LESSON FOR OCTOBER S
JOHN AND PETER BECOME DIS
ClPLES OF JESUS.

LESSON ~TEXT-John l:c9-41.
GOLDEN TEXT-Jesus said unto him,
follow me.-John 1:43.
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL-Matt. S:S:
Mark 2:l3-17; John 1:43-5l.
PRIMARY TOPIC-Finding the best
friend.
JUNIOR roP1c-John and Peter dc.
eide to follow Jesus.
INTERMEDIATE TOPIC - BECOMING
disciples Of Jesus.
SENIOR AND ADULT ToP1c-clatms
Of Christ upon all men.
I. John the Baptist TestiHes to Hls
Disciples Concerning Jesus wv. 20.
34).
1. Jesus us the Lamb Of God ". 29).
Lamb" was familiar to the Jewish
mind. 1t denoted a substitutionary
sacrifice for sin. Christ was the true
lamb to which every sacrificial offer.
Ing pointed. He was the lamb which
Israel showed should be brought to the
slaughter Elsa. 800, upon whom the
Lord laid mans iniqulty. Christ was
Gods lamb because he was the one
&t apart from the foundation of the
world to make atonement for mans
sins Il Pet. 1:1s-20). John invited his
disciples to behold the Lamb Of God.
2. The Baptizer with the Holy
Ghost wv. 30-35).
The Spirit descended upon him as
Isaiah said lisa. IL :2). John then
knew for a certainty that he was the
baptizer with the Holy Ghost. The
Same Holy Spirit will be given to all
who ask for him (Luke IL :13).
3. Jesus is the Son of God ". 34).
Being the son of God he Is one in na.
ture with God.
II. Two Disciples Following Jesus
wv. $500.
AS a result of the Baptist's testi-
mony, two of the disciples leave him
and follow Jesus. At Johns request
they looked. This look was sufficient
to induce them to follow Jesus. A
sincere look upon Jesus is always
sufficient. John did not become en-.
vious of Christ's success, but re-
joiced in it (John 3':26-29). All Sum-
day school teachers should so witness
that the pupils will look to and follow
Jesus. This is the whole method, the
sum and substance of salvation.
t. III. The Disciples Abiding With
Jesus wv. 80. 39).
Seeing the disciples following him,
Jesus made inquiry as to their object.
Their reply showed the desire to go
apart privately where they could dis.
close their hearts to him. He invited
them to his abode. where for the re-
mainder of that day they enjoyed sweet
intercourse with him.
". The Disciples Bringing Others
to Jesus wv. 4O-42).
Having found by experience what
fellowship with Jesus means, they 70
at nee and tell others Of their price.
less treasure.
1. Andrew brings Peter wv. 4O-42).
Peter was Andrews brother. A true
brother who has found Christ will go
and tell his brethren. The proper
place to begin witnessing for Christ is
among ones kinfolk (Luke $3.50.
(2) Philip brings Nathaniel (vv.43.
49,. He witnessed to him concerning
the m%esslahship Of Jesus. He told them
that Christ was he of whom Moses and
the prophets did speak. Christ is the
sum and substance Of the Old Testa-
ment.
The disciples invited others to come
and see. They knew that If they
would but put Jesus to the test they
would believe. Christianity courts in.
vestigation (John 7:17).