The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-02-01

Golden Text-They forsook all,
and followed him. Luke Sill.
The fishermen were enlisted
nv Jesus while he taught by the
Sea of Galiiec in connection with
the miraculous draught of fishes,
and ne began to train them dur
ing a preaching tour of Southern
Galilee with it's miraculous heal
ing of the leper.
The publican was enlisted by
Jesus while on his way out of
Capernaum's crowded street to
the open beach, Matthew then
and later witnessing the Masters
answers to three questions from
his critics: One about forgiveness
in connection with healing the pal
sled man: another about feasting
in connection with the publican's
dinner to Jesus; and the third
about fasting since he was sharp
iv contrasted with Johns disciples.
ENLISTMENT OF THE
FISHERMEN 80
duke S: LID .......-
The call for helpers in individ-
ual life is illustrated in the en-
listment Of the fishermen by the
Sea of Galilee. See the Master in
five attitudes: (D The master
teaching. He was on the beach.
He was quoting and explaining
the Word of God as revealed in
himself. The eager crowds press
ed closely about him and almost
pushed him into the lake. But
two boats were at hand, and
they belonged to his disciples.
Knowing he was welcome, he en-
tered Simon's boat and asked
him to put offshore a few feet
so that ne could address the peo-
pie on shore. From the floating
pulpit he finished his discourse.
I2) The Master commanding.
The fishing hours in the lake
ware usually at night; now it
was perhaps midmerning or la
ter. The fishermen had toiied all
night without a single catch. Now
Jesus ordered Peter to put out
to deep water and drop his nets
for a haul. Peter was amazed and
naturally demonstrated as if a
carpenter could not we'll advise
an expert fisherman. Yet he COM
piled. 90 The Master rewarding.
Obedience had it's ready and rich
reward. No sooner were the nets
dropped into the, sea than they
enclosed great draught of fish.
AS the nets began breaking there
was need for the other boat with
equipment and crew. Of course,
the response was, immediate and
everybody was ,overjoyed at their
success. f4) The Master acknowl-
edged. The secret of success was
not in the skill of the fishermen.
Peter, who had held back and
spoken back to his Master, was
overwhelmed with a sense of
shame and sin; so unworthy was
he of the might and mercy of the
Master he, declared himself unfit
to enjoy the presence of the
Lord. 60 The Master enlisting,
But Jesus had use for such a man
and his mates. So he Gained Pc,
ter's agitation and opened before
the two pairs of brothers IAN,
drew being named by Matthew
and Mark the vista of a larger
task: Prom henceforth thou
shalt catch men," Immediately
they landed and left boats ant
business in order to give their en-.
tire time and talent to the ser
vice of Jesus. ...-
ENLISTMENT OF THE
PUBLICAN
duke S: 27, 28)
" The call for helpers in profeS
sional life is illustrated in the en-
listment of the publican at the
| custom house in Capernaum. o.
The publican was active on duty
in government service. Matthew
also called Levi (perhaps in early
hfe), was son of Alpheus ant
a native of Gahlee. He. had the
business qualifications and the po
htlcai influence to get the lucra
tive appointment as receiver o.
customs at Capernaum. However
as publican of the district, he wa
obnoxious to his Hebrew rela
tlveS and fellow townsmen. .Ye
ne was on duty when Jesus pass
ed his office on the way out O.
the city to hold an open air ser
vice on the beach. (2) The pub
ncan was assigned to duty il
Kingdom service. Follow me,
said Jesus to the man in the hate
office. Jesus saw in him fitness TO
special service; business training
wide observation, use of the pen
knowledge of Greek and othe
languages, and influence wit
government employees. He ha'
also the basis for eminent mora
achievement. He was self-denyinl
NNNeSh W give w PoyihS Pooi
ton in order to become a con
slant attendant of the Lord. An,
he did it without delay.
CHRIST IS CALLING HELPER!
CD Helpers who are able an
active. The two pairs of brother
were able for service, for the
were expert and successful fisher
men. They were active at the me
ment Jesus appeared, for the
"were washing their nets" Jesu
has nothing to do for those VIII
do nothing and are able to d
nothing.
(2) Helpers who will hear hi
word. "The people pressed upo
him to hear the word of God.
The fishermen were in easy hear
ing distance and they listened a
tentively. The hearing ear is ne'
essary. "He that hat hears to hea
let him hear"