Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-10-05
i. The Birth Of Jesus (vv. 1-7).

u " biFuh VI Ss~Ne wv A-aJs
/. Time Of wv. 1-S). It was at q
time when the Jews were coming un-
der the Roman power. 1t was a most
propitious time for the introduction Of
the gospel. The whole world was un-
der one rule, making 1t possible for
ministers to 60 from place to place
easily and without molestation.
2. Place of wv. 49,. Bethlehem, as the
prophet had foretold 100 years before
micah 5:2). God moved the emperor
to enforce the decree Of taxation In
time to cause Mary to be at Bethlehem.
8. Circumstances Of ". u. His sur
roundings were Of the most humble
sort. The Almighty Creator conde-
scended TO take upon himself human
ity-to be born in q manger, becoming
the poorest Of the poor that none might
be hindered from coming to Him.
II. The Birth Of Jesus Announces
wv. 0-20).
1. To Whom wv. O. 81. The shep-
herds who were watching over their
tiocks by night. The glorious gospel
message was first given to laboring
men.
2. BY Whom ". 81. The first gospel
sermon was preached by the angel OF
the Lord. The angels have part in
making known the gospel to lost men.
These glorious beings no doubt deeply
~sympathize with fallen, ~sin-cursed men.
8. The Nature of the Message wv.
1919. 1t was good tidings Of great
Joy. 1t was good tidings because the
way of salvation was about to be
opened for all-Jew and Gentle. So
glorious was this news that a multi
tude Of the heavenly host accompanied
it with q song Of praise. 1t 10 through
Jesus Christ that Gods kindness and
good will are made known to man.
4. The Shepherds witnessing wv.
1920. They made a prompt investiga-
ton Of the angels message.
III. The Child Jesus Growing wv.
4O-52).
Jesus Christ raj divine, but His
deity did not interfere with His devel
opment as a human being. The proc
esses of his physical, mental and spir'
itual growth were the anne as those
of any normal human being.
l.. Jesus Tarrying Behind at Jerusa'
lem wv. 40-43). At the age of twelve
years q Jewish child took his place as
a worshiper in the temple, for he was
considered a "child Of the law" BENZ
conscious Of His mission when His
mother and Joseph were returning
from attendance at the Passover, Jesus
tarried behind to enter the temple anC
inquire into the meaning Of the Ordi
nances Of Gods house.
2. Jesus Found In the Temple wv
44-47). When His mother and JOSEPH
had gone some distance on their jour
ney they perceived that Jesus wa
missing and sought for Him amoni
their kinsfolk and acquaintances. No
finding Him there they returned t
Jerusalem, where they found Him ii
the temple. ~ He was Sitting" "
46), showing that He was no passing
visitor or sightseer. He was perfect,
at home In His Fathers house. e
He vas hearing" ". 49,. He wa
hearing the teachers Of Gods Word
/, This shows that He was eager to lear
Gods will. (3l He asked question
". 46). His growing mind was inquisl
tive. 1t more than received what wa
taught; 1t inquired after. (4) He ar
} swered questions ". Az. His answer
showed great wisdom, such as to as
tonish those who heard Him. Yet W
should not surmise that He was cor
, s~ciously displaying His wisdom.
, was not an exhibition of His divin
wisdom, but the expression Of tn
workings Of q perfect human min
$ suffused by the Holy Spirit.
. 8. Mary's Complaint wv. 1850,
e She demonstrated with Him for Hi
e behavior. To this He replied In
Q digniied, vet tender manner He mad
, no apology, showing that He was NOR
than the son Of Mary.
4. Jesus obedience ". sly. Thong
He was fully conscious of His divin
being and mission, He lived a life {
flial obedience.
s. Jesus Development ". 52). Il
Mental. He Increased in wisdom
2 (2) Physical. He Increased In sta
e ure." (3) Spiritual. He increase
in favor with God and man."