The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-11-07
Lesson for November 10
WORLD PEACE THROUGH MU-
TUAL UNDERSTANDING

LESSON TEXT-Isa. 2:2-4; 1850;
1s:23-25; Acts 17:22-2S; John 1920, 81.
GOLDEN TEXT-They shall not hurt
nor destroy in all my holy mountain,
for the earth shall be full of the knowl-
edge of the Lord as the waters cover
the sea.
PRIMARY TOPIC-Friends the World
Around
JUNIOR TOPIC-Friends the World
Around
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP
1C-W orking for World Peace.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
1C-Our Share in Promoting Interna-
tional Understanding.
The lesson title is somewhat mis-
leading. 1t is not world peace through
mutual understanding, but through
the actual coming of Jesus Christ, the
Messiah, and the establishment of His
kingdom on the earth.
!. Messiah's Kingdom Established
lisa. . 20.
By mountain" in the Scriptures is
meant a kingdom Oan. 2:35, Rev.
1871, 17:91D.
l. Its position ". y.
1t shall be in a place of supremacy.
The kingdoms of the world shall then
become the kingdom of Christ Grew.
11:15).
2. The restored kingdom the teach
er of the gentiles ". 81.
God called Israel and made her the
priestly nation in order that she might
nations. Now, after many centuries
of apOstaSy and rebellion, the chosen
nation comes into its own. Gods IA
vor will be so outstanding as to gain
the attention of the whole world
3. The Divine Judge ". ~.
The problems of the world which
are so beyond mans capacity to solve
will be adiudicated by the One who
is all wise, and He shall then rebuke
many people. Because of this rebuke,
they shall convert their implements of
war into implements of husbandry,
and shall learn war no more.
II. Description of His Reign lisa.
II G-10).
Universal peace between men and
animals will prevail In this picture
each animal is coupled with that one
upon which it naturally preys.
l. The wolf shall dwell with the
lamb.
.. The leopard shall lie down with
the kid
3. The calf, the young lion and the
failing shall lie down together.
4. A little child shall lead them.
5. The COW and bear shall feed to-
gether.
6. The lion shall eat straw like the
OK.
7. The sucking child shall play
upon the hole of the asp.
g. The weaned child shall put its
hand upon the den of the cockatrice.
The coming of Christ will have a re-
generating effect upon the whole crea-
ton. The only peace for the earth
will be when Jesus Christ, the Prince
of Peace shall reign.
III. Peace Among the Nations by
Means of the Knowledge of God (Acts
II :22-2S).
The way to bring peace among the
nations is to make God known. Paul
began his discourse on Mars hill by
referring to one of their inscriptions,
"To the unknown Cod" and declared
that it was his purpose to make known
this God unto them. By using this as
his point of contact he made declara-
tons about God and man which if
recognized will tend to the unity of
the nations.
l. Declaration concerning God wv.
"a, go.
% The Creator of the universe.
(2) Lord of heaven and earth. Being
essentially spirit He demands heart
worship, and being Creator He cannot
be confined to an earthly temple.
(3) His active providence. He de-
clared that in Him we live and move
and have our being.
2. Declaration concerning man wv.
26-3D.
Q) We are the offspring of God
". 2S). (2) Nations have their place
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seek God. The truth thus declared
concerning God and man, if received
will remove national and racial bar
riers.
~. The Basis of National Union
John 4 30, 2D.
The coming union of nations will not
be in forms or symbols, but in spirit.
The union of the race must be around
Jesus Christ. Being united to Him as
head, men are brought into fellowship
with God. The Christian church Is
the supreme unifier of nations (Eph.
:3-6). If we would hasten world
peace, let US with diligence and en-
thusiasm endeavor to induce men to
give allegiance to Jesus Christ.
The Cheerful Heart