The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-06-25
Lesson for June %
REVIEW: JESUS THE WORLDS
, SAVIOR: SUFFERING AND
SOVEREIGNTY

GOLDEN TEXT-For God so loved
the world, that he gave his only be-
gotten Son, that whatsoever believeth
in him should not perish, but have
everlasting life.
PRIMARY TOPIC-Jesus the Savior.
JUNIOR TOPIC-Jesus the Savior.
Since the lessons of the quarter CEN
ter in one Supreme Person and have
one transcendent theme, Jesus Christ
the worlds Savior, the best method
of review for senior and adult classes
will be to refresh the mind with the
Of each lesson. The following sug-
gestions are offered:
Lesson for April 5.
Jesus taught humility to the dis
ciples by the parable Of how guests
hidden to wedding should seat them
selves The humble man will take the
lowest place. Those who choose the
lowest places in life have a chance Of
promotion.
Lesson for April IL.
The younger son. becoming tired Of
the restraints of home, demanded of
the father the portion Of goods which
he would inherit. The father acceded
to his request, and after his life Of
profigacy joyfully received him back
into his home. This act portrays the
forgiving mercy of God.
Lesson for April 10.
The story Of the rich man and Laz-
arus gives us a look into two worlds.
In this world the rich man lived in
luxury while Lazarus begged at his
door. In the other world their posi-
lions are reversed.
Lesson for April 26.
Prayer is an obligation on the part
Of the believer. It is essential to spl-
ritual life. All true prayer is ac-
.companied with becoming humility.
Lesson for May 8.
Zacchaeus brushed aside all difficult
ties in order to see Jesus. The soul
which earnestly seeks Jesus shall new
er be disappointed. Zacchaeus proved
the reality of his conversion by maxi
ing restitution. He was saved in
,stantly upon receiving Jesus Christ.
Lesson for May 10.
The Parable of the Pounds was
spoken to correct the misapprehension
Of the disciples as to the immediate
establishment Of the kingdom. While
the kingdom awaits establishment, it
is incumbent upon the believer to use
faithfully the gifts left in his hands
by the Lord. While the size Of the
gift is a matter Of sovereign choice
on the part Of the Lord. fidelity in its
use is demanded There is time Of
reckoning coming.
Lesson for May II.
Christ's entry into Jerusalem was
his official offering of himself as the
promised Messiah. His coming was in
iexact fulfillment Of prophecy. Christ's
driving out Of the temple the money
changers demonstrated his authority
over the temple and It's service.
Lesson for May "a.
Jesus knowing that the hour Of his
death was near, instructed the dis
ciples to make preparation for the
Passover, that he might have fellow
ship with them in this ordinance be-
fore his crucifixion. In connection
with the Passover Feast, he instituted
the Feast of the New Covenant. The
bread was symbolic of his broken
body. The cup was a-symbol of his
atoning blood shed on Calvary.
Lesson for May 81.
Jesus indescribable agony in the
garden shows us what it cost the sin
less Son of God to identify himself
with shining race. The load Of sin
was so revolving that the face of the
loving Father was turned from his be-
loved Son.
Lesson for June z.
The story of the crucifxion of Jesus
presents the greatest tragedy Of all
history. The sinless Son of God suf-
fering for SHINING race should move
all sinners gladly to accept salvation
at his hand.
Lesson for June Ia.
The resurrection Of Jesus Christ
Is one of the foundation truths Of
Christianity. 1t is the supreme proof
that Christ was what he claimed to be
and is the unmistakable evidence that
his offering on Calvary's cross was ac-
cepted by God. The empty tomb is
the supreme and grand proof Of the
deity Of the Son of God and Of his
vicarious sacrifice.
Lesson for June Fl.
Disputes and Misunderstanding are
bound to arise even among those who
are members of Ohrist's body. Those
who have been vitality united to him
will be scrupulously careful lest they
cause to stumble those for whom
Christ died.