The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1933-05-04


Resurrection wv. $3.50.
This is tine third time he makes this
prediction. This time it was while on
his way to Jerusalem.
1. Jesus going before the disciples
". 32). Jesus was going with the full
consciousness of the awful tragedy OF
the cross before him, the treachery of
Judas, the fiery prosecutions of the
priests and scribes, the unjust judg-
ment. the delivery to Pontius PLATE,
the mocking, the scOurging, the crown
of thorns, the cross between male
factors, the nails, the spear-all were
spread before him. The notion that
the death of Christ was incidental to
his career is most fallacious. The very
purpose of the incarnation was the
yicarious death (Heb. 2:14).
.. The amazed disciples ". 32). His
utterances and demeanor filled their
minds with perplexity and their
hearts with awe.
8. The crowd followed in fear ".
So, r. W. The strange atmosphere
and happenings struck them with awe
and fear.
4. Jesus instructed the twelve wv.
So, 34). In this state of confusion
Jesus called them to himself and pa
tiently instructed them as to what
things should happen unto him.
a. delivered unto the chief priests
and scribes.'
b. 'They shall condemn him to
death and deliver him to the Cen
tiles"
c. "They shall mock, scOurge, spit
upon, and kill him.
d. "The third day he shall rise
again"
u. The Ambitious Request of James
and John wv. 35-4JO.
1. What it was wv. $3.50. 1t was
for a place of pre-emnence in the
Kingdom. According to Matthew. their
mother was the interccssOr Matt.
20:2O). Christ had told them of the
awful agony of the cross and also of
the glory which should follow. 1t was
not entirely for their glory that they
made this request, but because of their
personal desire to be with their Lord.
9. Jesus reply wv. 3S-45).
a. TO James and John wv. 3S-40).
"a Their mscOnception rebuked.
eye know not what We ask"
(2) Positions of glory in Christ's
Kingdom are earned, not obtained
through favor or arbitrary assignment.
The way to honor is through suffer-
ing The cup which they were to drink
was all that they were to suffer be-
cause of his crucifixion.
b. To the ten disciples wv. 41-45.
(1) Their displeasure ". 40. They
James and John. because they were
not free from selfish ambition.
(2) True greatness declared wv.
42-45). To minister to others is great
er Than to be ministered unto ". 43).
Among the Gentle nations greatness
was conceded to those who exercised
authority over others. The highest
standard of Christ's Kingdom is to for
get self in devoted service to others,
even to the giving of ones life.
III. Jesus Cures Blind Bartimaeus
wv. 1852.
Though already bearing the weight
of his cross he had time for gracious
deeds. Blind Bartimaeus received his
sight.
/. Bartimaeus' request wv. 4G, ~.
As soon as lie heard that Jesus was
passing by he cried to him for help.
The fact that he addressed him as the
Son of David showed that he recOg-
nized his Messiahship.
2. Rebuked by the multitude ". 49,.
This rebuke provoked even a more
earnest cry from Bartimaeus.
8. The blessing granted wv. 1852.
Though Jesus knew his desire, he
wished him definitely to commit him
self Note the progress in the expert
ence of Bartimaeus.
a. A blind beggar ". 4G). b. His
cry for mercy ". AZ. c. The per-
sistence in his cry ". 49,. d. His re-
Spouse to the call of Jesus wv. 40,
SOY. e. His specific request ". 5D.
+. He Immediately received his sight
". 52).
How quickly an earnest soul may
pass from sore need to jubilant dis
cipleship.