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Lesson 9 · August 26, 1899

Blasphemy of the Pharisees

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Judea, A. D. 30.

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  1. 1.What warning did Jesus deliver to His disciples in hearing of the multitude? . See note 1. Side texts: .
  2. 2.What reason did He give for this warning? .
  3. 3.Whom did He say we should not fear? .
  4. 4.Whom should we fear? .
  5. 5.What beautiful illustration of God's care for His creatures did Jesus then give? . See note 2.
  6. 6.What did Jesus say would be the result of confessing and denying Him? .
  7. 7.What will be the result of speaking against the Holy Ghost? .
  8. 8.If we retain the presence of the Spirit, what is promised in time of persecution? . Side texts: .
  9. 9.What request did one of the company make? What reply did Jesus make? .
  10. 10.What did Jesus teach in regard to covetousness? What reason did He give? .
  11. 11.Repeat the parable of the foolish rich man. . See note 3.
  12. 12.What application did the Saviour make of this parable? . Side texts: ; .
  13. 13.What promise is given to God's people? Verses 31, 32.
  14. 14.What duty is enjoined upon the little flock at this time? Verses 33-36.
  15. 15.What assurance is given to them who are watching? Verses 37, 38. Side texts: ⟦illegible?⟧
  16. 16.What promise is made to the faithful steward? Verses 42-44.
  17. 17.What is said of the servant who says, "My Lord delayeth His coming"? Verses 45, 46.

Notes

Reading.

chapter 44.

1. The words of this warning are evidence that the Jews were maliciously trying publicly to cover up their better sentiments concerning Christ. The evidence of His Messiahship was ample for even the dullest mind, and for this reason the Lord said that even the heathen would rise up in the last day to condemn their words. In this way their covered feelings would be revealed, and what they had talked in confidence to close friends would be openly proclaimed. How much better to ever stand on principle, even though obliged to stand alone, than to smother sacred convictions for the sake of popularity!

2. The root from whence "sparrow," of this text comes, is one which means "chirp" or "twitter," hence a small chirping bird, as the rock sparrow, said to be common in Palestine. They were secured by being knocked down by sticks in the hands of hunters. Brought to market, five of these were sold for the smallest piece of bronze money, known as lepton, equal in value to about one-eighth of a cent.

3. The word "fool" occurs frequently in the New Testament. In some places the original means thoughtless, as in ; in others, a rebel, as in . In this text it carries the sense of a heedless person.

Bible texts in this lesson

Luke 12:1-46 · Luke 12:1-5 · Isaiah 51:7 · Isaiah 51:8 · Isaiah 51:2 · Isaiah 51:3 · Isaiah 51:4 · Isaiah 51:5 · Isaiah 51:6-9 · Isaiah 51:9 · Isaiah 51:10 · Isaiah 51:11 · Isaiah 51:12 · Romans 8:26 · Romans 8:13 · Romans 8:14 · Romans 8:15 · Romans 8:16-20 · Romans 8:21-30 · James 2:5 · Psalms 147:9 · Luke 24:25 · Matthew 23:17 · Matthew 23:19

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