The Glenwood post., 1923-07-05
LESSON FOR JULY 8
MARY. THE MOTHER OF JESUS

LESSON TEXT-Luke 1858, 1856:
l:1-2o. 41-b2; John l925-2y
GOLDEN TEXT-"Thou shalt call His
name Jesus; for He shall save His peo-
Pile from their sins."--Matt. l:21
REFERENCE MATERIAL Matt
1:18-2:12; John 2:111; John l9:25-27.
PRIMARY ToPIC-Mary and the
Baby. Jesus.
JUNIOR ToPIc-Mary and the Boy
Jesus.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP
IC-Notable Incidents in the Life of
Mary.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
Mary. the Mother of Jesus
!. Mary at Nazareth (Luke :26-3s,
1866.
Mary was Jewish maid of the
town of Nazareth. The first informa-
tion we have Of her is that she was
engaged to be married to Joseph,
carpenter of the same village 1t
seems that the custom among the
Jews was for betrothal 70 take place
year before marriage. During this
interval the woman remained with her
parents.
l. Gabriel Sent from God to Mary
wv. 26-38) 1t was during this interval
Of betrothal before Joseph and Mary
were married that God sent the angel
Gabriel to announce unto Mary that
she was to be the mother Of Jesus
Isaiah. more than TOO years before,
prOphesied that a virgin should give
birth to a son whose name should be
called Emmanuel Elsa. 7:14). Though
at first perplexed, she accepted the
annunciation with remarkable courage
and devotion. To be told that she was
to be mother was nothing startling
for this was the normal desire of
every married Jewish woman. Under
the circumstances she accepted moth
erhOOd at tremendous cost. She was
conscious Of her virgin purity. She
knew that 10 become mother under
such circumstances would expose her
to unutterable suspicion and shame
This was the view that certain Jews
took of the matter, for they insinu
ated to Jesus that He was born of
fornication John SAD. Her faith
| was such that she responded with
noble courage. She said, Behold the
handmade of the Lord be it unto me
according to thy word" Uuke :3S)
2. Her Wonderful Song wv. 1866
In her embarrassment she set out on
a visit to an elderly kinswoman named
Elizabeth Having sought the sympa
thy and encouragement of this friend,
her triumphant faith carried her be-
yond the misunderstanding, the scorn
and shame which awaited her, and
caused her soul to burst out in this
most wonderful song of praise.
u. Mary at Bethlehem Uuke 2:1-2O.
What Gabriel announced to Mary
was now being fulfilled. Caesars de
cree concerning taxation brought Jos
eph and Mary to Bethlehem at the
| opportune time for the fulfillment of
Micah $50. Because of the crowded
condition of the inn, the birth Of the
| worlds Saviour took place in a cave
stable
H. Mary in Jerusalem and GaIilee
! tLuke 2 :41-52).
Jesus, now at the age OF twelve,
was child of the law, for at this age
! the child took his responsibility as a
worshiper.
l. Failure in Vigilant Care ". 43).
They had left the city and gone a
whole days journey without knowing
where the child was.
2 Failure to Understand Fully
Jesus Action and Words ". Soy No
| particular censure should attach to
| this, us 1t is beyond our ability even
| now to understand all these things.
3. Failure to Properly Sympathize
with Jesus Deepest Longings and
Emotions. "How is it that We sought
me? Wist We not that | must be about
my Fathers business?"
A. Failure to Perceive Her Limit of
Masterfulness. The time comes when
| duty to God takes precedence over
duty to parents All these limitations
should be viewed with the background
| of her deep devotion to God. Her
whole life was lived in spiritual at
mosphere. She was Just the kind of
woman to whom God would trust the
| upbringing OF His Son. Jesus wen,
| back with them to Nazareth and was
subject unto them.
~. Mary at tho Cross fJohn 1925
| 20.
This was great trial For any
mother to see her son die Is trial
but what must II have been for this
mother in the face of all the sacred
memories that clung 10 her sOuli II
is beautiful to note the render care
which Jesus In His dying houI mani
tested for His mother He committed
her to the care of John. John &C
cepted the responsibility OF son ano
took her to his home.
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