Pointers on the Lesson, H o m e r A. K e n t , T h .D. Helps fo r the Children, A l l iso n A rrowood
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April 3, 1949 TURNING TOWARD THE CROSS Mark 8:27; 9:1,31-34; Luke 9:28-35,51
stedfastly set his face to go to Jeru salem” (Luke 9:51). Any other method for man’s redemption is of Satanic origin (33). Men have been slow to see the necessity of the cross. This is be cause they do not realize their sinful natures and think that they can save themselves. Even Peter did not appre ciate the need for a suffering Saviour and he doubtless reflected the feeling of the rest of the disciples at that time. Satan will do his utmost to keep men away from Calvary. The Implications of Calvary (Mark 8:34) The disciple o f Christ is called to be like his Lord. There are certain prin ciples in the Calvary experience which will also operate in Christ’s followers. They will exhibit self-denial, cross-bear ing, and obedience. It is not Christ’s cross that we are to bear; He alone could do that. But we must be willing to suffer for His sake because we are Christians. The Revelation of Christ’s Glory (Luke 9:28-35) This passage shows Christ in His heavenly glory. Moses and Elijah ap peared with Him and they carried on a conversation about the Lord’s “ decease” at Jerusalem. Thus the importance of the sacrificial work of our glorious Lord is suggested in that it is the topic of conversation at this time. Many also see in this transfiguration scene a picture of the future millennial kingdom. Helps for the Children Facing Danger With Courage Mark 8:27-31; Luke 9:51 Memory Verse: “ Thou art the Christ” (Mark 8:29). As the Lord Jesus Christ and His disciples were traveling through the towns o f Caesarea Philippi, the Sav iour asked His disciples, “ Whom do men say that I am?” They answered that some thought He was John the Baptist, others Elias, and still others, one o f the prophets. The Lord then said, “ But whom say ye that I am?” Peter an-
Pointers on the Lesson The Cross o f Christ was no after thought. It was not an accident in the life of our Lord. It was definitely sched uled in the plan of God and announced in prophetic utterances (Isa. 53, Psalm 22). It was prefigured in the whole Old Testament sacrificial system. So when the time drew near for the Saviour to lay down His life for man’s redemption, He made some definite preparations in the hearts of His disciples for that ex perience. The Expression of His Person (Mark 8:27-30) Before Christ’s crucifixion, it was necessary to make a clear announcement o f the identity of the One to be cruci fied. Christ drew this out of the disciples in a conference He had with them in the vicinity of Caesarea Philippi, at the base of Mt. Hermon. There amid the beautiful scenery of the natural world, where one of the largest headwater springs of the Jordan bursts forth in its fullness, Jesus asked His disciples, “ Whom do men say that I am?” The scribes and Pharisees had already given ample proof o f their deficient judgment of Him. Jesus was now seeking to draw forth the attitude of the masses toward Him. The resulting answer showed that the common people thought highly of Him, that He was a good man like the prophets, and like them had other re markable attributes. But this confession was not sufficient. And so the Lord pressed the matter further, “ Whom say ye that I am ?” , desirous of drawing forth from His disciples the true esti mate of His person. He was not disap pointed. Their spokesman, Peter, con fessed, “ Thou art the Christ.” Matthew’s account (16:16) adds the further ad mission from Peter that He was “ the Son o f the living God.” No lesser answer will suffice. Those who serve Christ must know without question who He is. The Explanation of His Mission (Mark 8:31-33) Jesus made bold to affirm that it was a divine necessity for Him to go to the cross. He “must suffer.” Later on “ He MARCH , 1949
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