The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-12-23
SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON.
Especially Prepared for The RepubIi
can by DIR. u. s. Wright.

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KINGDOM. Matt. LA.
And He that stitch upon the throne
said, Behold, l will make all
things new.-Rev. 21:5.
THE MAN AND HIS MESSAGE.
Matthew, like Peter, earned a new
name which has so fully taken the
place of Levi that we scarce recog-
nize the old Levi was the son of
Alpheus Mark 2:14. James was also
the son of Alpheus Mark 3:18), and it
may be that these Disciples we're
brothers. Thomas was called Didy-
mus, the twin, and his name is al
ways coupled with Matthew, so that
since the three are together in each
list of Apostles, it may be that all
were from the same house. Matthew
was the man of rekindled fire. De-
serter of his people, he cast aside his
wealth, his possibility of preferment in
the service that had already placed
him in one of the prominent offices
and all his old grudges that he might
follow Jesus. Familiar with the He
brew Scriptures and longing for their
fulfillment, he has written the most
Jewish of the Gospels out of heart
| flaming with renewed love for the age
long dream of King for the world.
Modest, business-like, careful in de-
tail, he has left us what Renan calls,
1.-The most important book ever writ
ten 1t is a charge against the Jew
ish leaders for the rejection of their
promised King and an appeal for His
acceptance. 1t is the gospel of dreams,
of great discourses, of systematic
grouping of material, of the Kingdom
and Jesus the King. We have covered
just half of it and more than two
thirds of the ministrant life of our
Lord for the close of the period of
popularity has been reached. The
birth of the King q, p; the prepara-
ton of the King go; the character
of the Kingdom 90; the power of
the King 6, 81; the couriers of the
King Q0); the reception of the King
III, 12); the stories of the King (13);
and the bounty of the King(14) make
up the portion of our study. From
January 81, when John baptized Je-
sus, until April 20, when He rejected
the proffered crown, there has been
the growing influence seen in the Ju-
dean ministry told only by John, in
the choice of the Twelve out of great
throng of followers, in the words and
works that showed the mastership
over disease, demons, danger and even
death, and in the growing hostility of
the rulers who were beginning to plot
the death of this Man charged by them
with being in partnership with the
Prince of Devils. The next quarter
continues the book to its completion
and should give new appreciation of
its worth, fuller comprehension of
its contents and something of Mat
thew's passion for its King.
Primary: Stories About Jesus. Mem
DRY Verse, Acts 1898.
Pictures have been used during the
quarter and this gives an opportun-
ity to recall them and their story. Or
Wildes' or Perry's pictures may be
secured at very small cost and used to
attract attention. Perhaps the Christ
mas story will be the one that is de-
sired and more time may be given to
the Wise Men than to any other topic.
Always the attitude of the Father and
His love should be emphasized. Sup
/ ply some eXpressional work like the
collection of used material (Dr. S. D.
Price, PIG Metropolitan Tower, New
York;, toys, clothing, ETC., for relief
work, local or European, or money for
some of the many needs of today.
Junior: Jesus's Words and Deeds.
Memory Verse, John 3:16.
Pictures may be used here also by
placing them in an envelope after at
taching a cord or ribbon in some fash
ion to each so that it may be with
drawn readily. Have scholar pull
one out and tell its story, receiving
the picture as a reminder of the quar-
ter's work. A chapter drill may be
used by cards with the chapter num-
/ Der on one side and the chief event on
the other. With numbers up call for
the events and then reverse until the
material is mastered Missing names
may be inserted from the story of the
events so that as the story is told the
person will be named by the listening
pupils. A map drill may be used to
secure both names and events. Do not
fail to leave with the class a vivid
picture of Jesus with the right to
command allegiance, for He is the
King. As leader He has been form
ing a group of followers, loyal and
true, and that is still His way and
work, Enlist the children under His
leadership for the coming year and