The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-25

They had also a few small fish. He
blessed them, and He told His disciples
to distribute these also. So the
people ate an abundant meal; and
what remained over they picked up
and carried away-seven hampers of
broken pieces. The number fed were
about 1000. Then He sent them away.
and at once going o. GARD with His
disciples He came into the district of
Dalmanutha-
"A Sign from Heaven
The Pharisees followed Him and
began to dispute with Him, asking
Him for sign in the sky, to make
trial of Him. Heaving a deep and
troubled sigh, He said,
why do the men of today ask for
a sign? In solemn truth 1 tell you
tit no sign viii be given to the men
Of to-day"
again, and came away to the other
side.
False Teaching compared to Yeast
Now they had forgotten to take
bread. nor had they more than a
single loaf with them IN the boat and
when He a6monished them, See to
il, be on ; our qua : against the yeast
Herod," they explained His words to
one another saying,
I'VE have no bread!"
He perceived what they were say
What is this discussion of yours
about having no bread? Do you not
see and understand? Are your minds
so duh of comprehension? You have
eyes. can you not see? You have
ears; can goa not hear? der. V. 21)
and have you t. memory2 When I
broke up the five loaves for the 5000
men, how many askets did you carry
away full of broken portions?"
Twelve" they said.
ArlH x-h he
how many hampers full of portions
did you take away?"
Seven" they answered.
DO you not yet understand He
said.
A Blind Man at Bethsaida
receives Sight
And they came to Bethsaida And
blind man was brought to Jesus
and they entreated Him to touch him.
So he took the blind man by the arm
and brought him out of the village.
and splitting into his eyes He put His
hands on him and asked him,
Can you see anything?"
He looked UP and said.
Il can see the people: see them
like trees-only walking"
Then for the second time He put
His hands on the mans eyes, and the
man, looking steadily. recovered his
sight and saw everything distinctly.
So He sent him home. and added,
DO not even go into the village"
Peter acknowledges jesus as the
Messiah
From that place Jesus and His
to Caesarea Philippi. On the way
He began TO ask His disciples.
who do people say that 1 am 2"
John the Baptist" they replied.
but others say Elijah. and others,
that it is one of the Prophets"
Then He asked them pointedly,
But you yourselves. who do you
say that I amp"
you are the Christ" answered
Peter.
And He strictly forbad them to tell
this about Him to any one.
Jesus predicts His own Death
and Resurrection
And now for the first time He told
'a,The Son of Man must endure much
suffering and be rejected by the |
Elders and the High Priests and the |
Scribes, and be put to death. and |
after two days rise to life"
This He told them plainly; |
Peter took Him and began |
% demonstrate with Him. But
round and seeing His disciples, !
He rebuked Peter.
Get behind me, Adversary" Het
iaid. for your thoughts are not Gods
thoughts. but mems"
None may refuse the Cross
Then calling to Him the crowd and
IIso His disciples, He said to them,
IF any one issdesirous of following /
ne, let him ignore self and take up
lis cross. and so be my follower For
whoever is bent on securing his life
will lose it. but he who loses his life
or my sake. and for the sake OF the
food News. will secure 1t. Why, what
Whole world and forfeit his life? For
What could a man give to buy back
lis nfe2 Every one, however, who
las been ashamed of me and OF my
eachings in this faithless and sinful
ge, of him the Son of Man also will
,e ashamed when He comes in His
fathers glory with the holy angels"
He went on to say,
an solemn truth 1 tell you that some
f those who are standing here will
not taste death till they have
cen the Kingdom of God already
ONE in power"
he TRANSPORTATION
Six days later, Jesus took with Him
'eter. James, and John, and brought
hem alone, apart from the rest, up
Ugh mountain; and in their presence
lis appearance underwent a change.
lis garments also became dazzling
nth brilliant whiteneSS - such
7hiteness as no bleaching on earth
ouId give. Moreover there appeared
D them Elijah accompanied by Moses;
nd the two were conversing with
esus, when Peter said to Jesus.
rabbi, we are thankful to you
hat we are here. Let US put up
hree tents-one for you, one for -,
foses. and one for Elijah"
For he knew not what to say: they
we're filled with such awe. Then
here came a cloud spreading over
hem. and a voice issued from the
loud
This is my Son. dearly loved: listen
D Him."
Instantly they looked round. and
ow they could no longer see any one,
ut themselves and Jesus. ii
(To Be Continued) II
anrrnr SENrENCE SERAHnNa