The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-10-21

hid Himself from them. But though
He had performed such great miracles
in their presence, they did not believe
in Hmm order that the words of
Isaiah the Prophet might be fulfilled,
Lord, who has believed our
preaching?
And the arm of the Lord-to whom
has it beea unveiled?" lisa. lii
II
For this reason they were unable to
He has blinded their eyes and
made their minds callous,
Lest they should see with their eyes
and perceive with their minds,
And should turn,
And I should heal them Elsa. vi.
8, 100.
Isaiah uttered these words because
he saw His glory; and he spoke OF
Him. Nevertheless even from among
the Rulers many believed in Him.
But because of the Pharisees they
did not avow their belief, for fear
they should be shut out from the syna-
gogue. For they loved the glory that
comes from men rather than the glory
that comes from God
Jesus and His heavenly Father
But Jesus cried aloud,
He who believes in me, believesAh
so much in me, as in Him who sent
me; and he who sees me sees Him
into the world. in order that no one
who believes in me may remain in
the dark. And if any one hears my
teachings and regards them not, I do
not judge him; for 1 did not come to
Judge the world. but to save the world.
He who sets me at naught and does
not receive my teachings is not left
without a Judge: the Message which
have spoken will judge him on the
last day. Because 1 have not spoken
on my authority; but the Father who
sent me. Himself gave me a command
speak. And 1 know that His COM
mand is the Life of the Ages. What
therefore 1 speak, I speak just as the
Father has hidden me-"
A Lesson in Humility
Now just before the Feast of the
Passover this incident took place.
Jesus knew that the time had come
for Him to leave this world and go to
the Father; and having loved His.
them to the end. While supper was
proceeding. the Devil having by this
time suggested to Judas Iscariot, the
son of Simon, the thought of betray-
ing Him, Jesus, although He knew
that the Father had put everything
into His hands. and that He had come
forth from God and was now going to
God, rose from table, threw off His
upper garments, and took towel and
tied it round Him. Then He poured
water into a basin, and proceeded to
wash the feet of the disciples and to
wipe them with the towel which He
had put round Him. When He came
to Simon Peter, Peter objected.
Master" ne said. ARE you going to
wash my feet 20
What am DOING answered Jesus,
for the present you do not know, but
afterwards you shall know"
Never, while the world lasts" said
Peter. t'shau you wash my feet"
IF I do not wash you" replied
Jesus, you have no share with me-"
Master" said Peter, wash not only
my feet, but also my hands and my
held"
Amy one who has lately bathed,"
said Jesus, docs not need to wash
more than his feet, but is clean all
over. And you my disciples are clean.
and yet this is not true of all of you.
For He knew who was betraying
Him. and that was why He said;
you are not all of you clean"
So after He had washed their feet,
put on His garments again, and re-
turned to the table. He said to them,
DO you understand what 1 have
done to you2 You call me, The
Rabbi and The Master and rightly
Sc, for such 1 am. If 1 then. your
Master and Rabbi, have washed your
feet. it is also your duty to wash one
another's feet For l have set you an
example in order that you may do
what I have done to you In most
solemn truth I tell you that servant
is not superior to his master,
nor is messenger superior to
him him who sent him. If you
know all this blessed are you il you
act accordingly. I am not speaking
of all Of you. 1 know whom l have
chosen. but things are as thes are in
order that the Scripture may be full
filled. which says. He who eats my
bread has lifted up his heel against
me Cps XII. %. From this time
forward I tell you things before they
happen, IN order that when they do
happen you may believe that am he.
In most solemn truth aell ypu That