The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-05-06
WEEKLY SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON
JESUS FACES THE CROSS
By HIGHT c. MOORE

cutions, he told them that i'll the |
fulncss Of time they would drink |
Of the same cup as their Lord. |
Let them know that precedence
ia the kingdom is determined not
by any arbitrary appointment on
the part Of the Messiah, but as a
matter of reward to those for
whom it is prepared on the basis
of their fidelity and sacrifice. 1t
takes martyrdOm to win tn"
martyrs crown.
JESUS AND THE
INDIGNANT TEN
Interpreting the Gross Jesus
taught that service is the fruit of
greatness. Jesus had not only to-
rectify the ambitious two, but
also to pacify the indignant ten.
And he did it by contrasting
greatness in civil and spiritual
life. Among rulers in this world
the great ones are esteemed great
simply because they exercise au,
thority over their subjects or sub
ordinateS. But in the kingdom
he who becomes and remains
great must do so by being servant
and helper OF others. He who IL
foremost in the realm Of the good
must be first and foremost in.
Sacrificial service. No ether path
leads to the summit Of true
greatness. Jesus himself is the
eternal example and illustration
of what he said. He is the great
est earth ever knew because by
life and death he rendered the
greatest service.
SERVE AND BE
GREAT
First, Serve by Following.
Jesus was going before Them
We likewise are going. But
where? If after Jesus, we serve
him and others. If not, we dis
obey him and delude others.
Second, Serve by Hearing. ale
began to tell them. Good listen |
encrS are as rare as good speak
erS. Sometimes it is easier to
speak for God than to listen to
him. But we must hear before
we can heed and help.
Third. Serve by Praying. eve
would that thou shouldSt do for
us whatever we shall ask Of
thee" They came with the wrong |
motive and request, but they
came. Not all our prayers are
good.
Fourth, Serve by Learning.
eye know not" ignorance is a
curse. Yet u man may know /
much and miss the things he
needs most. Learn Of Jesus and
know he will. Then do it!
Fifth. Serve by Suffering. "T0 |,
drink the cup" Bitter may be
the potion. but radiant is the
requel. The glorylight shines on
the farther shore. Indeed, it even
shines on this blank and Shoal Of
time"
Sixth. Serve by Deserving !
"For whom it hath been prepar-
ed" We cannot buy salvation,
but we can earn reward. Tickets
to heaven are free through Christ. |
but treasures in heaven are laid
up by fidelity to Christ. Be di- !
vinely thrifty!
Seventh, Serve by Forebearing.
"When the 10 heard it, they be-
gan to be moved with indigna- !
ton" Discord is terrible. Saints
should be sweet in spirit. But
We get tangled up now and then
in the shreds Of our flesh. Then
bear and forbear!
Eighth, Serve by Revealing. ut
is not so among you" The Gen
tile goal Of power is false. The :
world standards Of eminence are
not trustworthy.
Ninth, Serve by Aspiring. |
"Whosoever would become great
among YOU" Crush every vestige |
of ambition. But cherish true
aspiration as a spark of heavenly
fire.
Tenth, Serve by Exemplifying.
THE Son Of man also came" He
is the model. Nor can we do any |
better service to mankind than
by copying him into our life to-
day.