The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-03-05

day, March 6.
Scripture: Mark 6: l-13:
Golden Text: Such as | have
give / thec.--Acts ): b.
The third great preaching toul
of Jesus in Galilee commenced
with his second rejection at Naz'
arcth and eliminated in his send
ing out the Twelve on their FIRST
independent tour Of evangelism
The Master though rejected by ms
townsmen, showed his wisdom, m
dustrv. courage, power, and VIII
linrness to serve. The Twelve.
though received by their country
men, went forth to serve with
most meager physical equipment
but with rich spiritual resources.
THE SECOND REJECTION
AT NAZARETH
mark s: 1-6)
THE RESOURCES OF CHRIST
wisdom in word and might for
mighty works-were utilized AZ
his second rejection in Nazareth.
Attended and, assisted by his dis
ciples on this third Gahiean TOUT
Jesus made his first stop at MAJ
areth where he had spent the long
silent wears. On a former visit he
had been rejected with violence.
Would his home people hear him
nowq On the sabbath day he APP
peared as usual in the local syn
aeoguc. Of course he was the
teacher for the day. He began his
instructions speaking as man had
never spoken. His hearers were
first astoniShcd at his amazing
ability. Then they began to in
ouirc into the secret Of his pow
or. Where did he get 1t? What
was the source Of his wisdom?
What invisible dynamo had he
tapped in order to work such mir
acles? Then their inquiry became
tinged with skepticism and scorn:
They thought of him as the local
carpenter whom they had known
for years. And they knew also
every member of his family. Why
should he now set himself above
them, claiming to be the Messiah !
So the popular establishment and
inquiry ripcned into outright OPP
position. Their hearts repealed
him. Of course he took in the sit
uation at glance. He found the
explanation in the proverb that a
prophet gets honor everywhere
else except at home. Moreover,
he was limited in the exercise Of
his power which was available to
his home town as much as TO
others. But their unbelief kept
him from there doing any mighty
work. However, the few sick folk
who came into his presence were
cured Of their maladies. He mar
veled at the monumental unbelicf
of the people who had known him
all his life and went on his way
to other and reader fields.
THE FIRST TOUR
OF THE TWELVE
MARK 6: 7.f3)
THE RESOURCES OF CHRIS
TIANS-authority from Christ
and power for service--were util-
lied by the Twelve on their train.
ing tour among the lost sheep OF
the house of Israel. Notice: %
The call to Jesus came to the
Apostles Individually and as q
body. They heard his call and ap'
pearcd before him for instruc,
ton. He paired them tor mutual
help and effectiveness. He equip
ped them, giving them the reQu,s'
ite power for their task. Then nc
outlined the program ne had fol
them. (2) The charge by Jesus
to the six pairs Of workers ready
TO start on their brief evapgelistle
tour included several specific d.,
rections. In the way Of physical
equipment they were to take on
their journey no extras but the
nsual travellers staff---no bread
no bag. no money in their girdlc
simply the clothing they wore, in
Guiding good sandals for walking
hut no additional suit. AS to en-
tertainment, they were to be
guests in one worthy home dur,
inc their stay in town. In case
of inhospitality, they were to
shake off their responsibility with
their sandal-duSt. go The labor
for Jesus was immediate, vigor,
Gus, and successful. At the Mas
ter's word they went forth on the
campaign he commanded. The
Masters foes were conquered as
demons were cast out in his name
The Masters beneficiaries were
helped and healed and made
whole.
SERVE WITH THE
SERVING CHRIST
az Wisdom to Serve. What is
the wisdom that is given unto this
man." His townsmen had known