The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1933-03-23

GnOSt ana with power WHo went ShOOuS
doing good, and healing all that were
oppressed of the devil; for God was
with him. Acts 1898.
PRIMARY TOPIC-Stories of Jesus.
JUNIOR TOPIC-Jesus Shows Us
How.
INTERMEDIARY AND SENIOR TOP
IC-Living Like Jesus.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
IC-Jesus Our Example in Service.
The method of review must always
be determined by the genius of the
teacher, the grade of the class, and
the aptitude of the pupils. Three
methods for the Senior, Young Peo-
pie and Adult classes are suggested,
the second and third of which are
adaptations of the method suggested
by the Lutheran Lesson committee.
!. The Summary Method.
In the use Of this method the prin-
cipal facts of each lesson will be
brought out with the leading teach
ings. Assignments should be made
week in advance.
II. The Key Note Of the First Six
Chapters Of Mark From Which the
Lessons of the Quarter Have Been
Taken.
Chapter 1: Jesus as the Gospel
Preacher. His preparation was in the
wilderness alone with God. 1t was in
Galilee that he called his first dis
ciples- and began to preach. While the
synagogue was the best place, nat
urally when the leaders became hos
tile, the desert, the mountain, and
even a fishing boat was his pulpit.
Chapter 2: Jesus as the Teacher. He
gave them a new conception Of the
forgiveness of sins, fasting, and the
Sabbath.
Chapter 3: Jesus as the Messiah.
He chose twelve of his ambassadors,
being somewhat analogous to the
twelve tribes in the old dispensation.
Chapter 4 Jesus as the Interpreter
of the Kingdom Of God. Three out
standing parallels reveal its character
istics.
Chapter 5: Jesus as the Great Ply
sician. The healing Of the demoniac,
the woman with the issue of blood.
restoring to life of the daughter Of
Jairus are outstanding examples.
Chapter 6: Jesus as the Greater Pro-
WIDER. An outstanding example Of his
ability to provide for the disciples is
seen in the feeding Of the five thou
sand.
~. A Method Which Embraces the
Grouping of the Quarters Lessons Tn.
AAn CioniSiNan% Laadin0e
1. Some helpers Of Jesus lessons
and g.. The helpers indicated are
John the Baptist who Is the first re-
corded helper, and the twelve apostles.
1t is strikingly significant that though
Jesus possessed all power he chose to
place in the hands of ordinary men
the continuance of his work. He Is
able to use men Of varied gifts and
temperaments, as shown in the twelve.
2. Some works of Jesus blossoms
2, 8 and ~. He met and overcame the
Devil in the wilderness. He cast out
demons. He healed the sick and he
fOrgave sins.
8. Some teachings Of Jesus lessons
8, Z and 81. Because the traditions of
the Jews had obscured the law, he
taught the higher meaning of the law,
especially as it pertained to the Sab
bath. BY means of parallels, he took
the common things of life and clothed
them with vital and profound sig
nificance.
4. The power of Jesus blossoms 9,
10 and ~. This power was exhibited
over the forces of nature, demons,
physical ailments, and even death it.
self.
5. An enemy of Jesus Lesson 12).
The Devil is the supreme enemy of
Jesus. Anything that binders the prog
ress Of the gospel may be considered
as an enemy. In this light he has
many enemies, among which may be
mentioned alcohol and narcotics. The
drinking Of intoxicating liquors and
smoking of cigarettes, ETC., dull mans
moral and spiritual natures and in
capacitate him for the highest and
most efficient service.