The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-03-27

Since the lessons of the quarter are
bound together by the sthreefOld unity
of one book, one theme, and one per-
son, the best method of review for
young people and adults is to present
the book of Matthew as whole, and
each lesson in it's relation to Matthew's
central purpose. The central theme is
Jesus Christ, the King, the fulfiller of
= the Messianic hope.
Lesson for January 5.
God entered into covenant with
David concerning the Kingdom Oil
Sam. 1870. Christ's genealogy shows
His legal right to the throne of David
(1:1-17. The Messiah was not only
said to be the seed of the woman (Gen.
3:15) and the son of a virgin lisa.
7:14), but the mighty God lisa. 9:6).
Jesus Christ, the King, was begotten
of the Holy Ghost and born of Mary,
thus becoming Emmanuel Matt. 1 :23,
CT. lisa. 7:14).
Lesson for January IL.
The King entered upon His official
work by being baptized. Christ's bap-
tism was His act Of conservation to
the task of saving His people through
the sacrifice of Himself upon the cross.
Having received the official approval
from the open heavens, the King went
forth to the wilderness to meet and
overcome the devil (Heb. 2:14. His
victory demonstrated His ability to
accomplish the work of redemption.
Lesson for January 10.
The voice of John the Baptist being
stilled, the King becomes His own her
aid. His message was the same as
Johns, namely, "the kingdom Of heav
en- at hand" which means the Messi-
anic earth rule of Jesus Christ. He
called helpers to His side and went
through Galilee preaching with tri-
umphant success.
Lesson for January 26.
This lesson shows the characters
tics and responsibilities of the sub
jects of the kingdom, the beatitudes
showing the characteristics, and salt
and light the responsibilities. The
life and testimony of the disciples are
to light up the darkness of the world
and preserve it from decay.
Lesson for February 2.
This lesson displays the principles
which are to control the lives of the
subjects of the kingdom. They should
live life Of prayer, putting their
trust in the Heavenly Father for tenn
poral blessings. Spiritual affairs are
to be first.
Lesson for February 9.
The subjects of the kingdom should
be free from censorious judgments, be
on the lookout for false teachers, avoid
empty profession, and obey the words
of Christ, the King.
Lesson for February IS.
In the performance of mighty works
the King demonstrated His ability to
administer the affairs Of the kingdom.
He showed His power over the chief
foes of mankind-sickness sin, satanic
power, death, sorrow, and storms.
Lesson for February 20.
The kingdom was to be propagated
by sending forth twelve men to preach
the gospel of the kingdom. Their mis-
sion was authenticated by supernat-
ural deeds.
Lesson for March 2.
In the propagation of the kingdom,
violent opposition arose, resulting in
the plan to kill the King. Opposition
will be experienced by all who go forth
in Christ's name.
Lesson for March 9.
The parallels display the admixture
Of moral and spiritual conditions in
the world between Christ's crucifxion
and second coming. The parabolic
method of teaching makes clear the
truth to those who love it, but con-
ceals it from those who do not.
Lesson for March 16.
The parallels of the wheat and tares,
mustard seed and leavened meal, show
the outward growth and inner decay
of the work inaugurated by Christ in
the interval between His crucifxion
and second coming.
Lesson for March 20.
Though rejected by the nation, the
King continued His ministry of heal
ing and teaching.